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Flat Track Racing Mega Thread - INCLUDES SPOILERS!
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firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
Bayliss is really struggling in T1 - tho he's OK elsewhere, unless he unlox a secret he will not qualify.....
Super long lines at the Lloyd Bros Scrambler popups with folks bringing 996 side panels & other parts for a very patient & cooperative TB21 to sign in addition to the expected top notch Ducati posters
Super long lines at the Lloyd Bros Scrambler popups with folks bringing 996 side panels & other parts for a very patient & cooperative TB21 to sign in addition to the expected top notch Ducati posters
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
Great racing all night. I love the Mile!
m0t0_ryder
RYD!
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2003
- Location
- Cupertino
- Moto(s)
- Big to small.
I like 'em all.
950ADVS-450EXC-R100GS-TW200-YW50P-XR600-Z1-ST90-model165Hummer
- Name
- John
m0t0_ryder
RYD!
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2003
- Location
- Cupertino
- Moto(s)
- Big to small.
I like 'em all.
950ADVS-450EXC-R100GS-TW200-YW50P-XR600-Z1-ST90-model165Hummer
- Name
- John
Yeah... me too.
Was kinda bummed I couldn't get there (work) but totally enjoyed the FansChoice streaming of the event.
TTTom
Well-known member
Kawasaki porn from a photo article on Soup dated yesterday. this bike is just so beautifully minimalist
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
^^^that loverly bike^^^ was on display alongside the pair o'Milers upon which BS42 competed at Sacto [& COTA X Games, for that matter]
his current racebike, while quite svelte & different from everyone else's, isn't this example - dunno its story
his current racebike, while quite svelte & different from everyone else's, isn't this example - dunno its story
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
Isn't that the new bike for 2015? I read that its still being sorted so Smith has been riding the previous Howerton Kawasaki, which is also quite a beautiful bike.
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
stangmx13
not Stan
oh gawd that Kawi is 
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
I hope they can find another cushion half-mile or similar.
I always wanted to go watch Pomona for so many reasons: cushion track, championship has been decided at the last race for the last few years, so many big names from the moto industry attend. Unfortunately, it was always scheduled during my busy season for work and I couldn't take time off.
I always wanted to go watch Pomona for so many reasons: cushion track, championship has been decided at the last race for the last few years, so many big names from the moto industry attend. Unfortunately, it was always scheduled during my busy season for work and I couldn't take time off.
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
Hagerstown, MD Half Mile Saturday night, June 20. Blue groove, banked track usually offers a wide line for plenty of passing opportunities.
Hagerstown kicks off the meaty part of the AMA Pro Flat Track schedule with 10 races between June 20 and September 26.
Event info and schedule (all times Eastern)
Watch live streaming on FansChoice.TV
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- Joined
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- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
Hagerstown cancelled due to rain.
Seriously bummed after reading that Dominic Colindres was going to make his GNC1 debut on the new Yamaha FZ07.
Seriously bummed after reading that Dominic Colindres was going to make his GNC1 debut on the new Yamaha FZ07.
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
- Mar 2, 2004
- Location
- dem hills o'Redwood City
- Moto(s)
- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2003
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA
- Moto(s)
- 2012 Street Triple r,
DRZ400SM, KTM 450SMR, YZ250F (still parting out),
- Name
- Steve
Good news about Indian. The "factory effort" part sounds like they are serious.
I'm not that thrilled about any move to ditch the singles. Trying to appeal to the over 50 crowd is not going to keep FT viable. Hell, I'm going to be 51 in a few days and I feel like a teenager among traditional FT fans. I admire Larry Lawrence's enthusiasm but he's in dreamland. Again. He's high. He's gone walkabout. He's lost the plot. He's nuts. Do I make myself clear?
We just had a spectacular Indy Mile with twins for both classes and nobody showed up. Where were the "only race twins and racers have to weather leathers" crowd? They were at home arranging their pill calendars for the next week and complaining about everything. I just shake my head when I read the comments on Facebook about "Bring back the twins for every race" or "I'm not watching MX bikes and racers wearing MX gear!". What bullshit. Times change. Two strokes are gone from GP and MX. Superbikes are no longer 750cc and the world keeps spinning. FT isn't going back to the '60s or '70s. If FT is going to grow they have to change and the fans have to accept change.
Flat Track is getting more attention than it has in many years all because of Marc Marquez bringing back Superprestigio and the Troy Bayliss Classic. The American riders are shocked by all the media attention in Spain and at home for an indoor short track race. On DTX bikes. Nobody watching Superprestigio around the world gives a shit about twins or singles. They just want big names and good racing. Just make the Main 25 laps.
I'm not that thrilled about any move to ditch the singles. Trying to appeal to the over 50 crowd is not going to keep FT viable. Hell, I'm going to be 51 in a few days and I feel like a teenager among traditional FT fans. I admire Larry Lawrence's enthusiasm but he's in dreamland. Again. He's high. He's gone walkabout. He's lost the plot. He's nuts. Do I make myself clear?
We just had a spectacular Indy Mile with twins for both classes and nobody showed up. Where were the "only race twins and racers have to weather leathers" crowd? They were at home arranging their pill calendars for the next week and complaining about everything. I just shake my head when I read the comments on Facebook about "Bring back the twins for every race" or "I'm not watching MX bikes and racers wearing MX gear!". What bullshit. Times change. Two strokes are gone from GP and MX. Superbikes are no longer 750cc and the world keeps spinning. FT isn't going back to the '60s or '70s. If FT is going to grow they have to change and the fans have to accept change.
Flat Track is getting more attention than it has in many years all because of Marc Marquez bringing back Superprestigio and the Troy Bayliss Classic. The American riders are shocked by all the media attention in Spain and at home for an indoor short track race. On DTX bikes. Nobody watching Superprestigio around the world gives a shit about twins or singles. They just want big names and good racing. Just make the Main 25 laps.
firstbuell
GO! 04,16,23,31,64,69,95
- Joined
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- 99 Buell M2 Cyclone;06 KTM 450 EXC-plated!;04 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Disc;19 Wilier Cento1Hy
- Name
- Curt
I think you're spot on with all your comments -
it truly is a different world, in oh so many ways
[secretly wishing for 750TTs, regardless......shhhh]
it truly is a different world, in oh so many ways
[secretly wishing for 750TTs, regardless......shhhh]
flying_hun
Adverse Selection
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And an Enfield for laughs.
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I'm almost a decade older than you, and I feel the same way at the races - like a kid.
The racing needs to move on - even though I'd love to see a modern rendition of Class C racing, which could be done with the Kawasakis for instance, but I don't think it's realistic. They just need to run stuff that puts on a good show, has multiple manufacturers involved, and has costs that privateers can manage.
Let's build on the gift that Marquez has given.
The racing needs to move on - even though I'd love to see a modern rendition of Class C racing, which could be done with the Kawasakis for instance, but I don't think it's realistic. They just need to run stuff that puts on a good show, has multiple manufacturers involved, and has costs that privateers can manage.
Let's build on the gift that Marquez has given.
flying_hun
Adverse Selection
- Joined
- May 4, 2005
- Location
- Orinda, CA
- Moto(s)
- A funky red & white Italian named Gianni Cervo! Versys - two of 'em! And an Enfield for laughs.
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 281672
I've been wondering about the Kawasaki flat track motor. I assumed they were running them as straight 650's (watercooled with 4 valve heads), but I was watching a race the other day and heard Chris Carr speculating on whether a particular rider was using a 700 or 740 cc motor. Do you know what they're doing to increase the displacement. Stroking them or boring them or both? I didn't think the motor had much room - if any - for an oversize bore. 