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Ebear
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ebear here at Barber Motorsports track.
I am asking for questions from our Badwebbers for an interview Geoff has granted me. Your questions can be about anything, but preferably about our favorite bike,the 1190.I will attempt to
present all questions posted here,however the results will be proofread by at least Geoff himself and any others he deems neccessary to insure accuracy.Therefor you may not see an answer to you particular question.So , fire away Badwebbers!
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Clarkjw
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 04:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I want the base geometry settings he uses on the 1125RR...mainly rake, trail, wheelbase, fork preload.
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Crusty
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does he like pizza for breakfast?
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Doerman
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 07:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a few you can pick and choose from:

- If offered the opportunity, will he sign with E.B.R for next season?
-He's ridden both competitively. What does he see as advantage/disadvantage of a V-twin vs IL4
- What can his fan base (BadWebbers) do to help his/E.B.R efforts this year and next
- What are his thoughts on traction control, specifically as it would apply to the 1190
- What's his view of the chances of a podium this year
- If he could get AMA to change one rule, what would it be.
- What does he think is the best way to promote the commercial success of E.B.R and does he see himself involved in future product promotion/marketing.
- Of all the tracks on the AMA circuit, what's his favorite.


And finally, tell him from us that we really appreciate his great effort and excellent ambassadorship on behalf of E.B.R. He does us all proud!


Crusty... everybody loves cold pizza right out of the fridge first thing in the morning.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 08:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd agree ....... First thank him for the professional and positive way that he represents Erik Buell Racing and Buell riders around the world.

My only question . . . . What's his favorite flavor cupcake?

He is, by the way, an amazing and accessible speaker . . I cant wait to read the interview.

Class act . . Him, Jodi, Kay and Dave.
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Reepicheep
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Do you think the 1125R had a significant advantage when it was running in the 600 class?"

"How many races do you expect to get out an 1190 before the motor needs a total teardown? How does that compare to the 1000cc inline fours?"
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Rotzaruck
Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ebear here at Barber Motorsports track.

If I'da only Knowed!!
I could have thrown rocks at you or something. We just got back from there a little while ago. We have scout camp in the morning, so we couldn't stay for Sunday. It's going to be better.
Geoff's a nice guy.

I saw several Buells around, but the only Buell rider I talked to just looked kind of blank when I asked about BadWeB.
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Sparky
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 05:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Scott Russell on SPEEDTV said that twin cylinder race bikes like Ducati in DSB are harder to turn left/right/left in high speed situations as compared to four cylinder bikes because of the "gyroscopic effect" causing the rider to work harder to make the bike turn at high speeds.

So, does Goeff find that his 1125RR is harder to turn high speed transition turns than, say, the four cylinder bike he previously raced?
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Dbolemiss
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've also been here all weekend and he has taken the time each day to talk. You can see him just looking at the 1190 each day out of the corner of his eye.
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Blake
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What are Geoff's goals, immediate season, 2012, and five years plan concerning motorcycle racing?
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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd like to know if he grew up riding motorcycles on the roads north of his hometown (north east Georgia mountains- highway 129, 60, Wolfpen Gap Road, Richard Russel Parkway, etc.). Seems like that would be good training for a motorcycle racer.
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Jumbo_petite
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

just thank him and have him rip it up when the 1190 gets set free.
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Fran_dog
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ask Geoff how Motorcycle Power House is doing.
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Court
Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Congratulate Geoff on a great race!!
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M2typhoon
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 07:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Geoff, How do you feel about being involved with a group of Americans burning the midnight oil to produce a land mark motorcycle for the US? Will this put a lot of pressure on you to perform maybe beyond your own limits seeing how secretly even oversea's bike owners in the US are pulling for you and Erik?
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Reepicheep
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know Geoff's first bike was a KX-60... A point of great pride for my 10 year old (Yeah. Geoff and I, we started on the same bike. : ) ).
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Doerman's questions are all really good, so I'll second all those and ad
What's the deal with the Hulk?
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Hootowl
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 06:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ask him not to wad it up in the first race. That would be...anticlimactic.

I probably would. Weee!!! Look how fast I can go nowwwwooah!! *crash*

You know, assuming my luck holds to its present course.

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(Message edited by hootowl on June 21, 2011)
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Slaughter
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When is the interview? Do we still have time?
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Ebear
Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry Slaughter and All:
The interview was at the track and held at 12:30 Sunday.This was immediately after the fan walk so it would give Geoff some time to cool off before the final race.I want to thank you all for the questions.I will keep those unanswered ones, so if we get a chance at Mid-ohio I will see if Geoff want a go at them.if you have any more ,post them.
Presently the interview is being proofed and the moment I get it back it will be posted.Thanks....Ebear
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