Warbird Racing Off Season Prep

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 09:50 AM

I've been spending way too much money!

Like I mentioned before I got a sponsorship from Suomy. 50% of MSRP, and I have to buy 2 helmets. So it's sort of buy one get one free. I'm expecting them in February and will post when they arrive.

I dropped 900 bucks at MPH Ohio having my frame fixed, forks freshened, and geometry set up. Turns out my lowside in June shortened my frame 3.3 mm. Can't wait to ride on a bike that's actually set up! These are great guys. They explained everything to me, and even showed me a better way of strapping the bike into the truck/trailer.

I sent my leathers to Alexa Krueger at Spyder Leather Works to have some artwork done. Can't wait to see it. Hope my wife doesn't get pissed.

I've got engine case covers coming from Moto R. Father of Matt Lynn, Fast by Ferracci MV Agusta racer.

I need to get a torque wrench and a big arse socket to fit my countershaft sprocket. That little bugger seems to want to back out, and it fried the sensor for the speedo.

I've got a new chain coming as the one on the bike didn't have a rivet style master link.

Bodywork is at Dad's to get painted like a blue 04 GSXR 750.

Suzuki Team shirt w/ my name stitched should arrive at work today.

I need to inspect the clutch, and may replace it just b/c.

Planning to get a hitch for the car, and use my brother's trailer for the season. So I'll need to pick up a wheel chock.

The first race is March 31/April 1 at Putnam. It's a little early, but I can't wait!!!

HD

HondaGalToo · 12-18-2006, 10:03 AM

Woohoooo!! Cha-ching!! Good job!

eyauch · 12-18-2006, 10:54 AM

A better way to tie down your bike? How were you doing it before?

You do know that a mandatory post of warbird racing results will be necessary for the rest of us to read

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 11:05 AM

The new way uses soft ties around the forks near the front axle making a hard mount rather than canyon dancer on the clip ons which is a soft mount and can twist the forks if you aren't careful.

eyauch · 12-18-2006, 11:08 AM

Makes sense. The soft loop around the forks is the way I have been doing it for awhile. I think a mechanic said it would be easier on my forks as well. Nice to know though

OSIRIS · 12-18-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Like I mentioned before I got a sponsorship from Suomy. 50% of MSRP, and I have to buy 2 helmets. So it's sort of buy one get one free. I'm expecting them in February and will post when they arrive.

HD

What kind of head is a Suomy head? Currently I have an AGV that fits me well...but it's a Rossi rep and I'm on a Nicky rep bike

I've been eyeing Suomy helmets but never seen one in a store to actually try one on.

RedRider · 12-18-2006, 11:59 AM

Good luck this year, DEE. We'll watching and waiting!

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRider

Good luck this year, DEE. We'll watching and waiting!

Better yet, come out to Putnam and watch!

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OSIRIS

What kind of head is a Suomy head? Currently I have an AGV that fits me well...but it's a Rossi rep and I'm on a Nicky rep bike

I've been eyeing Suomy helmets but never seen one in a store to actually try one on.

Sorry, I can't really help. I know that Arai is probably the only other helmet that fits me better, and that I had a KBC that didn't fet well at all.

HD

seamus · 12-18-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

Better yet, come out to Putnam and watch!

Got race dates yet?

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

Got race dates yet?

Fasttrax Schedule

Heavy-Dee · 12-18-2006, 08:44 PM

3 oil filters
1 gallon of Repsol full synth
1 bottle of Redline
1 can of Honda polish
2 Crankcase gaskets
1 Road Racing World magazine

130 bucks.

And I broke the news to my wife about the work I'm having done to the leathers, and the Held gloves. She didn't even flinch. Somethings up......

CBR929RE · 12-18-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

3 oil filters
1 gallon of Repsol full synth
1 bottle of Redline
1 can of Honda polish
2 Crankcase gaskets
1 Road Racing World magazine

130 bucks.

And I broke the news to my wife about the work I'm having done to the leathers, and the Held gloves. She didn't even flinch. Somethings up......

I have a feeling this is gonna cost you a lot more than you thought.

good luck on the upcoming season.

Hammer · 12-18-2006, 10:45 PM

HD I would like to do the Putnam race especially with someone like you to show a noob the ropes. What would be the quickest way to get a licence by that time? The bike I would guess is race ready now but if i did need to do something to it I would have plenty of time do do adjustments.

CBRVFR · 12-18-2006, 10:51 PM

D, I wish you the best luck this season. Don't neglect all that cheap track time at Grattan this June.. especially with abtech to show you every crack in the pavement.

Hammer · 12-18-2006, 10:58 PM

Too bad the org he is with does not race at grattan. I hear through the grapevine he might do a star apperance with WERA.

WetShrub · 12-19-2006, 11:18 AM

My sport chock is already worth it's weight in gold when putting the race bike in the truck. No kickstand is tough when you are loading all your stuff up at 4:00 am by yourself. I know they are expensive but man is it nice not to have to grab a rear stand each time you come off the track also. Good luck with your season!

smoothrideronli · 12-19-2006, 12:15 PM

What racing series are you racing in?

quick26 · 12-19-2006, 12:19 PM

some one has spent some cash trying to get their fix

smoothrideronli · 12-19-2006, 12:21 PM

Thats how addicts are...we all know...after all...here we are.

Bikerboy1974 · 12-19-2006, 12:51 PM

Good luck D! I'm getting a late start on my track bike, but I'm hoping to have it done by the time our season starts here! Can never take the track away from me, I'll lose my mind. My wife is ok with it too, and I agree with ya, something is always up when they say nothing negative about it!

Heavy-Dee · 12-19-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

HD I would like to do the Putnam race especially with someone like you to show a noob the ropes. What would be the quickest way to get a licence by that time? The bike I would guess is race ready now but if i did need to do something to it I would have plenty of time do do adjustments.

I think your bike is pretty well set up. It's wired and everything already right? The hardest part in order for you to do the Putnam round would be to get the license. You have to take 2 classes.

1. THe Advanced Street School
2. THe Racer School

I'm sending you a PM. Until then visit Fasttraxlive.com

CBRVFR · 12-19-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WetShrub

My sport chock is already worth it's weight in gold when putting the race bike in the truck. No kickstand is tough when you are loading all your stuff up at 4:00 am by yourself. I know they are expensive but man is it nice not to have to grab a rear stand each time you come off the track also. Good luck with your season!

Hey, Shrub!

Great to have an SV guru in the house.

Heavy-Dee · 12-19-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Too bad the org he is with does not race at grattan. I hear through the grapevine he might do a star apperance with WERA.

Probably going to do at least one WERA round at Nelson. The one at Grattan might be hard to swing, but I'm being hopefull.

HD

WetShrub · 12-19-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Hey, Shrub!

Great to have an SV guru in the house.

CBRVFR,

I assume you know who Zoran is right? I'm lucky enough to get to ride with him regularly since we both frequent the same trackday organization. He is the true SV guru as you probably know. So pretty much every track day I'm surrounded by 15 other SV racers. It's pretty nice having that support. You are on a second gen it looks like right? I still have never ridden one but a friend has a nice class winning 2003 that he is selling. I keep asking him to bring it to a trackday so I can try it out but so far haven't had the chance.

Now I have to figure out how to get my post count up to what it is over at Fireblades..... I missed being a founding member by about 6 months I think so perhaps being one of the first here we are all considered founding members?

Hammer · 12-19-2006, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

I think your bike is pretty well set up. It's wired and everything already right? The hardest part in order for you to do the Putnam round would be to get the license. You have to take 2 classes.

1. THe Advanced Street School
2. THe Racer School

I'm sending you a PM. Until then visit Fasttraxlive.com

I will look at the Fastrax site and check but, does Fastrax accept other race schools credintials like wera does? I know going through Fastrax it gets pretty c

12-18-2006, 09:50 AM	#1
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,776	Warbird Racing Off Season Prep I've been spending way too much money! Like I mentioned before I got a sponsorship from Suomy. 50% of MSRP, and I have to buy 2 helmets. So it's sort of buy one get one free. I'm expecting them in February and will post when they arrive. I dropped 900 bucks at MPH Ohio having my frame fixed, forks freshened, and geometry set up. Turns out my lowside in June shortened my frame 3.3 mm. Can't wait to ride on a bike that's actually set up! These are great guys. They explained everything to me, and even showed me a better way of strapping the bike into the truck/trailer. I sent my leathers to Alexa Krueger at Spyder Leather Works to have some artwork done. Can't wait to see it. Hope my wife doesn't get pissed. I've got engine case covers coming from Moto R. Father of Matt Lynn, Fast by Ferracci MV Agusta racer. I need to get a torque wrench and a big arse socket to fit my countershaft sprocket. That little bugger seems to want to back out, and it fried the sensor for the speedo. I've got a new chain coming as the one on the bike didn't have a rivet style master link. Bodywork is at Dad's to get painted like a blue 04 GSXR 750. Suzuki Team shirt w/ my name stitched should arrive at work today. I need to inspect the clutch, and may replace it just b/c. Planning to get a hitch for the car, and use my brother's trailer for the season. So I'll need to pick up a wheel chock. The first race is March 31/April 1 at Putnam. It's a little early, but I can't wait!!! HD

12-18-2006, 10:03 AM	#2
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,828	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Woohoooo!! Cha-ching!! Good job!

12-18-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
eyauch Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): 03' zx6rr Posts: 262	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep A better way to tie down your bike? How were you doing it before? You do know that a mandatory post of warbird racing results will be necessary for the rest of us to read

12-18-2006, 11:05 AM	#4
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,776	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep The new way uses soft ties around the forks near the front axle making a hard mount rather than canyon dancer on the clip ons which is a soft mount and can twist the forks if you aren't careful.

12-18-2006, 11:08 AM	#5
eyauch Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): 03' zx6rr Posts: 262	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Makes sense. The soft loop around the forks is the way I have been doing it for awhile. I think a mechanic said it would be easier on my forks as well. Nice to know though

12-18-2006, 11:59 AM	#7
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,601	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Good luck this year, DEE. We'll watching and waiting!

12-18-2006, 08:44 PM	#12
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,776	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep 3 oil filters 1 gallon of Repsol full synth 1 bottle of Redline 1 can of Honda polish 2 Crankcase gaskets 1 Road Racing World magazine 130 bucks. And I broke the news to my wife about the work I'm having done to the leathers, and the Held gloves. She didn't even flinch. Somethings up...... __________________

12-18-2006, 10:45 PM	#14
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,286 Images: 12	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep HD I would like to do the Putnam race especially with someone like you to show a noob the ropes. What would be the quickest way to get a licence by that time? The bike I would guess is race ready now but if i did need to do something to it I would have plenty of time do do adjustments.

12-18-2006, 10:51 PM	#15
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,242	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep D, I wish you the best luck this season. Don't neglect all that cheap track time at Grattan this June.. especially with abtech to show you every crack in the pavement. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-18-2006, 10:58 PM	#16
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,286 Images: 12	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Too bad the org he is with does not race at grattan. I hear through the grapevine he might do a star apperance with WERA.

12-19-2006, 11:18 AM	#17
WetShrub THAT guy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 32 Posts: 2	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep My sport chock is already worth it's weight in gold when putting the race bike in the truck. No kickstand is tough when you are loading all your stuff up at 4:00 am by yourself. I know they are expensive but man is it nice not to have to grab a rear stand each time you come off the track also. Good luck with your season! __________________ SV650 (Race) CBR929RR (Street) TTR250 (Dirt)

12-19-2006, 12:15 PM	#18
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,400	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep What racing series are you racing in?

12-19-2006, 12:19 PM	#19
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep some one has spent some cash trying to get their fix __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

12-19-2006, 12:21 PM	#20
smoothrideronli www.calendartreats.com Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: New York Age: 34 Bike(s): 2004 1000RR, 2008 1000RR Posts: 1,400	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Thats how addicts are...we all know...after all...here we are.

12-19-2006, 12:51 PM	#21
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 34 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	Re: Warbird Racing Off Season Prep Good luck D! I'm getting a late start on my track bike, but I'm hoping to have it done by the time our season starts here! Can never take the track away from me, I'll lose my mind. My wife is ok with it too, and I agree with ya, something is always up when they say nothing negative about it! __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!