LowRyter

I just saw the bike yesterday parked in front of the building. I don't know if or when it will be listed. I'm just reporting that it looks like showroom new with a shiny exhaust on it. I have inquired about it. I have too many bikes now but if I could trade one for it, it's in the back of my mind. It's one bike that's almost as pretty as a Greenie. BTW, Don has got the Greenie back on the shop stand, perhaps I can get it all together and make it to the Colorado NAR in a couple of weeks?

My guy Don at Motiv in OKC, still working on my Greenie, has a LeMans Rosso Corsa on consignment. I might take a photo when I get a chance. The bike has 2k miles on it and looks like new, other than having a new exhaust system without the troublesome header crossovers. The bike is spotless and looks showroom. https://www.motivcycleworks.com/

Actually I was comparing the F type to the legacy front engine Corvette. OTOH, the Supra looks unlike any car on the road IMO very sci-fi. I saw one tach-ing it up and boy that thing winds up and shifts gears like a race car. I personally like the lime green C8, my favorite color but it only looks good with silver trim and wheels, rather than black. I'm too cheap to consider one. I have a C6 with 90k miles with a groaning throw out bearing and a new radiator that's my daily driver.

F type, Corvette wannabe

It was the plan when Indian introduced the bike. They were the only manufacturer committed at the time. The whole idea was to have more production bikes but no one else had one. But geess, oval racing is dangerous business. The Indian was too fast and perhaps too easy until it wasn't. Actually the Yamaha is the only bike capable of competing against it.

My last deal on the subject. Pecco blew by midway down the straight away. That wasn't pulling out of the turn by getting the bike upright or having superior traction control IMO. It was out and out horsepower that kicked on after everyone was "hooked up". Drive by you and gone. Can't draft around him, can't catch him. "See ya later, bye." Martin ain't gonna carry that #1 plate to Aprilia. I'll admit, it's a mystery for sure. I didn't think the gray bearded guy had another 30HP laying around in his back pocket. But I guess he did and does. 10-4 buddy. Over and out.

I just read on my phone that the FTR750 will banned next year and all engines will stock based. I remember Guzzi hero Danial Kalal sponsored a couple of Ducatis only to see them banned before they hit the dirt. Maybe Ducati and Aprilia will return to the sport? These bikes were just too fast for oval racing, I think the racing will be better. certainly hope it will be safer.

SO sorry, I didn't know what your experience was. I was only trying to draw Phil in the discussion.

It's getting the power down on the road. In his case, it appeared he had more power in the first place since he took off midway down the straight away. I'd like to hear from an expert like Lucky Phil about it. @Lucky Phil

It seemed a lot more than just getting the bike straight and the power down.... he motored right past

It looked like Peco had 20 more HP the way he motored away from Martin

Mine in the shop now because it over shifts into neutral. The guy that owns the shop just bought a Scura, it does the same thing. They're going to work on both bikes, learn from mine. I forget to mention the recall. The good news is the burned electrical connections are fixe along with a new battery.

Tried to watch the Sprint race today, instead it was NASCAR

Watching practice Bastianini and Bezzecchi both blew up on their warm-ups. Laverty made a comment that these guys just signed contracts with other manufacturers. The other announcer said he was wearing a tinfoil hat.

totally agree. I think your suggestions would improve the show and make it safer. The wings are soooo ugly.

well now I'm on Smokey rant. The only reason I thought it would of interest here is because Guzzi riders appreciate the torque tilt when we goose the engine. Smokey raced an Offy at Indy with "reverse torque" to improve handling on the oval. Most modern passenger car engines rotate counterclockwise as viewed from the flywheel. (There’s no critical reason; it’s mainly a convention.) If we could reverse the engine’s torque and thus the torque reaction on the chassis as well, then theoretically we can improve load distribution for the left-hand only turns of American oval tracks. And that was Smokey’s plan with his entry in the 1959 Indianapolis 500. The Reverse Torque Special was a Kurtis-Kraft 500H featuring a special trick. Its Offy engine and drivetrain were modified to rotate in the opposite direction. https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/another-look-at-smokey-yunicks-reverse-torque-special/ also note, this is a laydown, the engine deeply canted to put weight distribution to the inside and lower CG rant over, sorry GP-er's

Smokey Yunick. Legend has it that NASCAR said he was running with an illegal fuel tank, couldn't prove it but disqualified him anyway. NASCAR techs removed the tank during the inspection. After being disqualified, the gas tank still laying on the pavement, Smokey started the car and drove back to the pits. This was just one of many stores. Before there were templates to measure stock cars, Smokey built a 7/8 scale car that fooled the eye. He also built a gondola Indycar and put a wing on an Indy Roadster long before outlaw sprint cars. https://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/01/24/the-infamous-and-incredible-1967-smokey-yunick-chevrolet-chevelle.html I'd say the difference is that Mladdin's team broke existing rules. In Smokey's case they had to invent new rules.

I purchased a set of Dunlop Road Sports for the Duc for $225. No 170 available however. The handle smartly, took a could tankfuls to break in.

Wait, @GuzziMoto, Mladdin a cheater? C'mon, spill it.

I had complete different take on it. Racing in the '70's was a much more dangerous game. I agree they partied like they might not be around for the next race. No need to carry the burden of wife and loved ones. I think there might've been a little more pressure then as well, considering the teams were smaller and many more technical details the riders and mechanic had to do, from driving the van to tuning the bike. Certainly not the entourages and support systems to take care of family and kids. Just a thought. Having never been close to it first hand, that was my take on it as a fan. Same opinion that I've carried about all types of racing from the '60's until now whether Indy, NASCAR, AMA, F1, etc.

@p6x For some reason I thought Brembo was a spin-off from Lockheed disc brake co.

got this on another forum... the guy was responding to me because I was critical of MM riding so aggressively for an exhibition. If I was Facebooker, I'd copied it there rather on the forum. From Matt Mladden’s Facebook page: “In the accompanying pic, Marc is already ahead of old mate, who has already sat up. The fact he crashed after this is his problem and his problem alone. Ianone still far from the apex. It wasn't even close. A soft pass at best. I'm getting tired of handing out cuddles to grown men but here's a few more 🤗🤗🤗 Bulega and Ianone were slowing, and in the last two laps Marc pulled them back in. Door was wide open early and Marc took it. Marc never ran wide. For anyone to say his pass was anything but an everyday race pass, is dreaming. Ducati's best on equal machinery. Not one of them blokes on that track even saw the "exhibition" part. Ok, maybe Jorge Martin did, because he got his arse handed to him. Days like that help Ducati to realise that they definitely chose the strongest rider for 25. The mental strength of Pecco and Marc is to be admired. I love watching them. Having cut a few fast laps back in the day, it's not easy to impress me but Pecco and Marc are next level right now. Bulega just got taught a good lesson. Marc is as true a racer as I have seen since the Doohan, Rainey and Schwantz days. Those blokes would have eaten your kids to get a race win. Until the checkers drop, it is on! I haven't forgotten the old days. They were good! And the three legends of the sport I mentioned above, taught me so much. The poster's opinion directed toward me: I'm also impressed with the comments on the last post. I haven't had to block anyone for straight out vile crap. We all have our opinions and if we can have some good banter that doesn't include name calling and just down right rubbish then I'm happy to have it on my page. I also agree with some things that the anti Marc brigade say about him but it's racing. It's a tough game. Surviving in this game for so long is hard.”

I've seen plenty buffoonery at the GPs. Perhaps the worst actor treated with kit gloves was Marquez in '15. I suppose Rossi had his way in the '00s with Biaggi, Gibernau and Stoner. It seems it was a bit of give and take and Rossi largely came out ahead, I'm not sure I saw clear bias as much as Rossi just being better in conflict- no one had more skill than Stoner however. Marquez really changed the whole deal, very aggressive, even dangerous, OTOH he has skill to pull it off, more ruthless than Rossi and more skilled than Stoner. But from him it all escalated, now a good part of the field is as aggressive and now handful of riders are on his current skill level. I can't blame Freddy a bit. If Marquez was set down in '15, things might be different now.

I've noticed that front is too stiff which causes less compliance and deflection at speed and worse buffeting around trucks. I've learned that stiffening the rear doesn't help. Soften the front fork and keep around 32 lb in front tire and 38 rear.

Finally got an update on the bike. It looks like the electrical issue is fixed. Just a few burned connectors and the affected wires. Perhaps the battery has knocked out cell. Gearbox is TBD.