ErikW Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 George, are you going to use tire warmers? Or is the generator for your blender? Don't forget a low, six-foot table to work on the bike without stooping. I made a couple visits to the photographer's trailer this weekend just for the air conditioning, aaahhhh. We don't need fans in the pits at Fernley, we have the desert winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Erik, I have 3 lightweight/heavy duty folding utility tables and I just finished the base carpentry for a pair of portable motorcycle work stands of my own design. 18" high, 1 @ 6' (TZ125) and 1 @ 7' (TR650 and bigger GP bike). The table weighs 60 lbs including legs and can support over 1000 lbs. The legs are 2" steel pipe with stomper feet bolted onto pipe flanges. The legs unthread from matching flanges under the platform tops. Total parts cost was under $100 for both work stands. A standard 7' folding motorcycle ramp will clip on one end in pre-drilled cleat holes and BAM! EZ-Roll-Up work tables baby! They will be finished and painted (flat black) by end of week and I will post pictures. Yeah, I am getting and using tire warmers (first lap is WFO from corner numero uno' ifnya' got warmers). I will also have an electric chiller and several fans for drying off. I also plan on some electric lighting for evening work and a dish for internet and lotsa' TV channels for my little flat screen. Might even sell wifi access and TV hookup taps to folks that want some for themselves You will always be welcome to pit next door and share the wealth (10x20 canopy with detachable sides and lots more goodies too numerous to mention). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Update: Bike has arrived and is being carefully checked over and prepped for it's first track outing in the middle of October (New Racer School to get checked out for my AFM racing license). Here is quick shot of the bike on a work stand at my warehouse: Still two to three weeks until my leathers are done. In the meantime I will just have to content myself with primping the bike and going Vroom, Vroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 You are going to have a lot of fun Geo! Looks like you have a LOT of room for sponsors too; do you have any pending? FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Sponsors so far are two local bars my friend owns and my web design company (write off!). I am working a deal with a painting company and a tire company and have requests in to Galfer, Regina and Motul through my Sponsorhouse account. I have built up a racing team website and am actively soliciting. I am also building pro-bono websites for some experienced local racers who are in return pimping me to their existing sponsors and trading parts/knowledge. Here is my racing team website: http://www.makumozo.com/racing/ Here is a site I just finished for a local racer (who placed 5th yesterday at Thunderhill in FIII against stiff competition) http://www.agaperacing.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 OUTSTANDING...!!! Incredible bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, and yes: Sears Point will always be Sears Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, and yes: Sears Point will always be Sears Point. Abso-frickin-lutely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, and yes: Sears Point will always be Sears Point. Abso-frickin-lutely It has another name?!?! Keep up with the updates. I'm enjoying them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 "It has another name?!?!" Not in SOME of our minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 "It has another name?!?!" Not in SOME of our minds. I totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Geo; are you running Castrol A747 for pre-mix and Castrol R-30 in the transmission? I love the smell of R-30 in the morning; if it still smells like it did back in my day! FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 A747 for the Pre-Mix (of course) and Motorex 10/30 synthetic gear oil in the tranny. Why bother with a 30+ year old 2 stroke oil in the tranny when modern stuff that works better exists. But interestingly enough, the manual for the 2000 model (4JT7) still calls for R-30 in the tranny box. It is still a good oil, but few choose to use it nowadays compared to a "real" gear oil Just finished stripping the exhaust pipe and will be giving it fresh paint later today. The black Marchesini wheels are back on it now. When the livery gets it's repaint, it's gonna' be a real sharp 'sheen yesiree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I will just have to content myself with primping the bike and going Vroom, Vroom Wrong sound! Brring, briiinng, braaaaAAAAAAP! I had an instructor tell me how much he enjoyed smelling and hearing my bike as he followed me yesterday. With my bike I can't hide the fact when I'm closed or neutral throttle versus on the gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 With my bike I can't hide the fact when I'm closed or neutral throttle versus on the gas. That's no joke with the 2-Smokers I just can' make that "Ring Ding" thing sound cool so it's the old childhood standby "Vroom Vroom" for me whenever I make stupid motor noises :-) BTW, just locked in my deal with DC Decals as one of my 2008 sponsors. They make high quality die cut decal lettering and custom logos. Beats the heck outa' painting stuff on and then re-painting after you crash (no matter what you think, sooner or later you will crash when you race). Great product, reasonable prices and fast delivery (Do I know how to pimp my sponsors, or what?). Remember DC Decals whenever you need to add that special touch: http://www.dcdecals.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Just finished the mechanical tear-down, check and re-assemble from stem to stern. It's cherry and pretty much new everywhere. Cleaned up the second set of bodywork and spare tank today. Will rattle-can them in the final design I have for the bike, add the yellow novice number plates and run it like that for my first 6 races (takes 6 races to stamp your expert license). The good set of bodywork and tank will go out for professional recreation of my rattle-can mockup with white number plates (run them when done as a novice). Here is a new picture from earlier today. I had just buttoned it up after finishing the front end tech check and changing out to the original black Marchesini wheels. It also has the brand new Bridgestone slicks on it now. The work stand it is on is something I custom built. It has 2" pipe legs that unthread and it weighs no more than the $3-500 commercial folding tables made for at track use. Cost me $60 :-) The only things still to do mechanically are drain and flush the cooling system (looks clean, but why take chances) and add the Guhl Racing Thermostat to the coolant loop. Then it will be ready to take up to Kevin Murray at MCE Racing (based at Thunderhill Raceway Park) to have a final checkover done and to have him do the engine break-in on his Dyno. This will get me a perfectly running engine that is jetted properly and pulls full revs down the straightawy from the git-go Kevin is the main man locally with these little beasties. I will get my first ride on it up at Thunderhill as soon as he is done with it (mid-octoberish). Then pass my NRS (New Racer School) and Bam, it's off to the races for moi! :-) http://www.mce-racing.com/ http://www.thunderhill.com/ More later, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'm all eyes 'n ears... what's the break-in procedure on the dyno? Warm her up and then run her hard?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Heat Cycle is 4-6k rpm until it reaches 62C and then a full cool off. 3 heat cycles are optimum prior to break-in. Break-in is 8-10k rpm no full load, variable throttle for 10-15 minutes, or 40km. Do not exceed 72C temp. Two passes like this and BAM! full throttle and peg the tach baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) Sounds like the recommended procedure at: http://www.mototuneusa.com/ Used it for my overholed 911-engine...not realy a two stroke....but it works! Edited September 15, 2007 by schmitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Well, the leathers arrived yesterday. Now I have all my riding gear, but the bike rebuild is stalled halfway back together due to no letup at work and a new web project (motorcycle racing partts webstore: http://www.accu-products.com/ ) Here is me posing in all of my new gear. Note the spiffy red skull pattern knee sliders :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Those are some SWEET leathers dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) Ah...an update!! Kick some ass Geoff! on track! Please keep posting here! nice starting position after a LAMR! from now this Topic= Edited October 12, 2007 by schmitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Unreal!! Totally speechless gear!! (translation: verrrry coool.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Oh, and yes: Sears Point will always be Sears Point. Abso-frickin-lutely I agree 100% but when I worked for Infineon, God forbid anyone in admin heard you utter those two eeeviilll words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Can't wait to get an update. AKA: is there any news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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