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Title: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on June 02, 2013, 10:50:35 AM Did my first two official races this weekend (bucket list thing)
It's a hobby racer class - racing my 800 Monster on street tires - let's-see-what-happens strategy... Eleven riders on the grid. Lowering my best lap time by a second/second and a half in qualifying, another second + in the first race. Unfair competition against fully equipped race bikes (600's/1000's japs/Aprilias), but I did my best and got a 5th and a 7th. Better than expected and soooo much fun!!!! [beer] (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/Pokal006_zps616b0932.jpg) (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/RS1juni2013_zpsfc8ee392.jpg) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: Speeddog on June 02, 2013, 11:01:09 AM Good job! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: Raux on June 02, 2013, 11:02:11 AM [clap]
AWESOME Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: koko64 on June 02, 2013, 12:51:40 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: Triple J on June 02, 2013, 12:53:48 PM Awesome! Racing is a blast for sure!!! ;D
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: ducpainter on June 02, 2013, 02:02:52 PM Nice work Lars.
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: suzyj on June 02, 2013, 03:56:03 PM Yay! Monsters look so sexy with numbers on them.
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: swampduc on June 02, 2013, 05:37:33 PM [thumbsup]
Awesome! Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: ellingly on June 03, 2013, 10:46:03 PM Nice. Come a long way since I bumped into you in Oslo almost 5 years ago!
Technical question: who or how or where did you get the sharksfin for the swingarm sorted? I haven't had the time to make one up for myself out of cf-kevlar (was going to mould the bottom of the swingarm and use metal hose clamps to hold it on). Just wondering how you attach it to the swingarm etc. It's one of the reasons I haven't finished the last bits to race my Monster in a couple of series here. That, and looking after the woman's race bike is enough effort :). Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: stopintime on June 04, 2013, 12:30:24 AM Nice. Come a long way since I bumped into you in Oslo almost 5 years ago! Technical question: who or how or where did you get the sharksfin for the swingarm sorted? Yes, quite a long way [Dolph] http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61199.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61199.0) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: ellingly on June 04, 2013, 02:15:33 AM Yes, quite a long way [Dolph] Awesome. I really haven't been active enough here, so much other stuff going on. That's a tidy solution, I reckon I can whip one of those up with my metal fabricator friend :).http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61199.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=61199.0) Good work with the trophy, btw. Trophies make everything awesome. Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: stopintime on July 21, 2013, 12:34:07 PM Thank to my sponsor Frosty's Finishes I've become able to
Shorter straights and sharper corners this weekend, so my street tires'd 800 wasn't as 'under-dogged' this time, but still way down on power and tires. Second in Saturday's race, third today [beer] (didn't Hayden's seat just open up?) (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/NM%20C%20klasse%202013/NMKarlskoga2013018_zps22d2705f.jpg) (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/NM%20C%20klasse%202013/NMKarlskoga2013005_zps8107d240.jpg) (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/NM%20C%20klasse%202013/NMKarlskoga2013015_zpsd73d53d5.jpg) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: Raux on July 21, 2013, 12:38:41 PM [clap] [bow_down]
so great. Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams Post by: Triple J on July 21, 2013, 01:22:16 PM [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on August 04, 2013, 03:30:57 PM We had our annual Ducati Weekend with 140 bikes - from noobs to semi-pro racers. Very cool event with more track time than anyone could handle. ....and the
I lowered my lap time another .5 seconds and that makes a total of 3.5 this year [Dolph] Ducati Weekend 2013 søn (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFP-ADL1yq8#) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: Raux on August 04, 2013, 03:59:42 PM The 916 started to catch you at the end ;)
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on August 04, 2013, 04:07:18 PM The 916 started to catch you at the end ;) Because of the yellow light signalling FINISH 8) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: Raux on August 04, 2013, 04:08:03 PM Because of the yellow light signalling FINISH 8) he was catching you a couple of straights back Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on August 04, 2013, 04:37:18 PM he was catching you a couple of straights back Making the gap closer, not catching [cheeky] That's the fun part of my track riding - I can't open up any distance on ANY bike on the straights, so I have to do it during braking and turning - which shouldn't be possible on my bike... Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: Raux on August 04, 2013, 04:44:34 PM oh you were on EVERY other bike coming out of those turns.
that sure was a teaching track day Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: zooom on September 20, 2013, 09:51:05 AM http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/karel-abraham-shoulder-injury-cardion-ab-motogp/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/karel-abraham-shoulder-injury-cardion-ab-motogp/)
how about a GP ride instead of a SBK ride....I mean....that bike isn't that far from a SBK really... Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on September 20, 2013, 10:42:33 AM http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/karel-abraham-shoulder-injury-cardion-ab-motogp/ (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/karel-abraham-shoulder-injury-cardion-ab-motogp/) how about a GP ride instead of a SBK ride....I mean....that bike isn't that far from a SBK really... I like the people in and around SBK better, but I'll entertain any sensible offers - provided they are good career moves 8) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: ellingly on September 20, 2013, 06:53:57 PM I like the people in and around SBK better, but I'll entertain any sensible offers - provided they are good career moves 8) That's the best way to chose a series to race in :). So, you got me inspired (well, so did other things), so I picked up a bike older than me to run in historics here in Aus:(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/q83/s720x720/1237898_10151924273787754_1917587565_n.jpg) It's won a few trophies, so now I have to live up to the efforts of the previous owner: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/s720x720/1185424_697308186965887_2055293750_n.jpg) I look forwards to seeing how you go in WSBK :D. Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: sejman on September 20, 2013, 06:57:23 PM So cool Stopintime[clap] - inspiring!
Can you summarize what you have modded on your bike to get it ready to race? What fairing are you running? Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on September 21, 2013, 01:29:08 AM So cool Stopintime[clap] - inspiring! Can you summarize what you have modded on your bike to get it ready to race? What fairing are you running? I already had the suspension and brakes done, so it was just a few things to satisfy the regulations.... safety wire caliper bolts, oil plugs & filter install shark fin (mine is custom, but there are other options out there - most require drilling the swingarm) plug off the oil drain hole in the air box lead the gas overflow into a catch tank (model air plane type) remove tail piece (license plate, rear light and turn signals) remove or tape off headlight remove mirrors remove or zip tie the side stand rent, borrow or buy a transponder (we use MyLaps) 'fill' the tank with foam or Explosafe The local/National regulations and how hard the inspectors are will also vary, I guess. Stock fairing with ZeroGravity ST screen Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: sejman on September 21, 2013, 01:59:18 PM Looks like clip-ons and rear sets as well, right? I'm surprised not to see sliders. That is a very pretty bike to be racing!
Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: Triple J on September 21, 2013, 02:09:22 PM Looks like clip-ons and rear sets as well, right? I'm surprised not to see sliders. That is a very pretty bike to be racing! Sliders are a sure way to ruin your bike, as they tend to grab and cause the bike to flip instead of just slide. Unless they're under the bodywork then they're a bad idea for racing/track IMO. Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on September 21, 2013, 02:12:42 PM Looks like clip-ons and rear sets as well, right? I'm surprised not to see sliders. That is a very pretty bike to be racing! Yes, clip ons on ~3" risers. CycleCat DRS53 rearsets. Sliders are not required to race - only for crashing [cheeky] I don't know, but maybe they're better for low speed slides and tip overs... Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: koko64 on September 23, 2013, 05:31:16 PM That's the best way to chose a series to race in :). So, you got me inspired (well, so did other things), so I picked up a bike older than me to run in historics here in Aus: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/q83/s720x720/1237898_10151924273787754_1917587565_n.jpg) It's won a few trophies, so now I have to live up to the efforts of the previous owner: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/s720x720/1185424_697308186965887_2055293750_n.jpg) I look forwards to seeing how you go in WSBK :D. No pressure! [laugh] Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on September 24, 2013, 01:41:27 AM Did you see how they gave Checa's bike to this other guy ???
I'm pretty sure they have my contact info.... or maybe not... Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on June 02, 2014, 12:11:25 PM 8) This year's first National Championship C-class (hobby racer) weekend done.
Saturday 4th place - again on a sub 100bhp street bike on street tires. Racing is fun.... PERIOD ;D (http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l394/stopintime/NMC-klasse4plassRS31mai2014021_zpsba47292a.jpg) Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: lazylightnin717 on June 02, 2014, 03:28:21 PM [clap]
I can't sponsor yah but I can congratulate yah. What tires are you using? Title: Re: I'm open to offers from major SBK teams (track day video added) Post by: stopintime on June 02, 2014, 03:40:14 PM Thank you!
I'm using Metzeler Racetec K3 (their softest street tires) - no tire warmers - ~2 laps and they're ready to go. The other brands are probably as good, but I know the K3s well and that makes me trust them. |