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I just read that AFT will run a TT race with Adventure bikes. I wonder if they'll mimic the bagger races that Moto America is running? It also looks like the TT class might evolve into the old "Super Bikers" (Street Tracker) thing they did on ABC Wide World of Sports 40 years ago. Loading… www.americanflattrack.com Building on the series' history of hybrid courses, including past events like the DAYTONA TT and Atlanta Super TT, the Spirit of Sturgis TT is set to offer an unmatched racing experience. The unique setting of racing through the heart of the world-renowned Rally promises to deliver a memorable event for both participants and spectators. For the first time, Progressive AFT’s Mission SuperTwins and Parts Unlimited Singles presented by KICKER classes will navigate a challenging course through Sturgis’ bustling streets. The 0.5-mile circuit will include legendary Main Street and each race will start and finish at the iconic Harley-Davidson Rally Point. In a significant expansion for Progressive AFT, the event will also feature the debut of the AFT AdventureTrackers class. This new category will introduce the latest production-based Adventure Bikes, providing the motorcycle industry with an opportunity to showcase the rapidly growing segment. The new class aligns with the City of Sturgis’ tradition of embracing the future of motorcycling and has sparked considerable interest among manufacturers, leading to rumors of high-profile entries for the event. Full details of the AFT AdventureTrackers class will be announced in the near future as will additional information regarding viewing options for the first annual Spirit of Sturgis TT. For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

I'm not sure any bike will make you rich....A Vincent might be worth $65k about what it would cost to restore and keep running.

Today, I've received three articles on my phone telling me how wrong I was and how far Marc was down in Ducati pecking order. @GuzziMoto

@docc & @audiomick the folks on my Ducati board got a kick from that joke too. Frankly. if I had to ride one, I'd just keep my Super Sport. It's much more comfy.

I might get one of those to go bar hopping

that's not what I read. The four riders I listed were being allocated '24 bikes.

I thought Marc was getting one of the four '24 factory bikes? Rossi is miffed that his team wasn't getting the 4th one. Bagnia, Bastianini, Marquez, and Martin all on '24 bikes. There are lots of people betting their home equity on #93. I'm a little more skeptical but these guys are much more attuned to it than I am. Looking at the testing, they very well may be right.

I think that might be an issue. Puig runs a rival riding academy and brought up riders that were Rossi's rivals like Stoner and Pedrosa. He ran the team for his arch enemy Marquez since '18. OTOH, Brivio ran Suzuki, that bike was considered one of the best for riders' confidence & feel. Something that Honda needs. Given Rossi guidance to his riders, I think his buy-in is important. He's gotten Peco on the seat for two titles. Certainly wants his half brother to succeed. So far MM#93, his next championship looks like a real possibility. Should be interesting. I won't be cheering for him but glad to see him contending.

TV said recall will be done OTA with software update.

I have a new side stand switch that I was going to install on my EV. No way going to use it. If it works for you, I'm game. My Sport has a new side stand but the switch was readjusted and works fine.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/davide-brivio-to-leave-alpine-racing-after-three-years/10557384/

close enough, you joining?

Rockwood, TN. population 5k Rumor in the east this could be the spot? Really? https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more-racing/a45654666/new-racing-facility-in-tennessee-to-feature-30-degree-banking/

@GuzziMoto Tilke is building a track 50 miles west of Knoxville.

Barber's not tight. Its fast and flowing but there's no room to go 200mph. That's why it's difficult to pass. It was considered too small for Indycars but it's turned out to be a very racy track. Barber at one time proposed extended the main straight to get WSBk race there, this would entail moving the perimeter road. Personally, I think it would be a great race for all the reasons you cite. The MotoGP bikes are much more competitive than MA which only have 3 bikes that bolt from the field. Seeing the big bikes bunch together would be a good show IMO. We'll never know unless they run some practice or actually race there. The crowd size is not an issue. MotoGP draws about 40k on race day, whether Laguna, Indy or COTA. The bigger issue is how will Dorna cut the fees to make two races? RA would need millions to make it FIM compliant. The place is out in the country, remote but nice for camping. There are fewer fan amenities than Barber. It's an old school traditional road course in the country. I've actually ridden pace laps (not track days) on both tracks. RA is wicked fast with long straights and flowing curves, Barber is momentum fast with lots of hills and very fast corners. Bottomline, little chance for RA. Now, the latest info is this will be in "northern" US. So, Indy. They draw folks from NE and Canada. The big issue is that Roger Penske isn't going to pay for them to race there. And COTA won't pay when there's another race. Been there, done that.

I read that the old Tech 3 Yamaha team offered Alex Marquez a contract. Yamaha killed it then saying no one in Marquez family would be allowed ride for Yamaha so long as Rossi was a Yamaha rider.

I thought Barber was originally built to FIM standard? I don't what it would take to upgrade it. I don't why you would say the location is bad? It's perhaps one of the greatest motorcycle venues in the world if not the greatest. The track was designed for motorcycle racing, I'd love to see the GP bikes go at it. No, bikes can't run 200 there but it's very fast track with fast corners. So far as Indy. It didn't make. Simple as that. And that's the problem. Not enough fans to pay the freight. I'm not sure how COTA pays because the crowds are the same as Indy. Regardless, the bill will have to be a split and cash back to COTA for a 2nd race whether Indy, Barber, Sears Point, or that Tilke track west of Knoxville TN.

Got this on my phone feed. Another GP venue in the US. Two races. I can only guess that Laguna would be the likely site, Barber would be fantastic. I doubt we'll see Indy. The rub here is that we "only" get around 40-50k attendance on race day. Maybe 70k all weekend. The cost to sanction a race is pretty big. F1 used to be a big loser as well until the Netflix deal. Indy speedway couldn't afford F1 nor MotoGP. COTA was subsidized by $25m a year from the state of Texas until F1 took off. Anyone have a guess where the 2nd race might be? https://motorcyclesports.net/motogp-will-expand-to-a-second-round-in-usa/

Getting the throttle bodies cleaned up did wonders for my '98 bike. At 72k miles it runs better now than when I bought 15 years ago with 20k miles on it. OTOH, riding it wears me out anymore and I'd like to sell it. I purchased it have a two up bike, and now my wife doesn't ride anymore. It was the gateway bike that got me into Italian motorcycles.

There's a local fellow that rides one of those MVs. What I never noticed is that the bike is extremely small and very low. Most sport bikes are tall, especially from the rear, this thing in on the ground.

Phil, why did you go with a fattie on the greenie? You must have a wider wheel, it's not stock anyway.

The rear tire is $220 and out of stock..... not cheap

@p6x I see little reason purchasing a brand of tires because they sponsor racing. For the money, I prefer Dunlops. They seem to perform as good or better than the other brands and cost a little bit less. Sometimes a lot less. They're the only US made tire and support AMA, if those are factors. No one of us has tried all the various brands and styles of tires. If I hear of a better tire than the RoadSmarts, I'll purchase them. The last Mich I had was Pilot Road 3 (or 4), my Greenie wore it out quickly. I've had Pirellis on my Duc, and they wore out quickly. Both of those brands cost significantly more than the Dunlops. That's my rationale.

I've not read Martin's side of it. If true, then Marc got what he deserved. Too bad for Martin. Marc's bike looks cool, no wings on the back either. One of Marc's fans on another forum has already predicted another title for him. If he does contend again, he'd better hope that half dozen grudges against him don't pay him back. There are three VR46 guys out there.

I just read that a NASCAR team was taking over the satellite Aprilia team after DORNA banned the incumbent.