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Lucia at LA Alterations does the work herself right there in the building. If I remember correctly she charged me $75 for first altering it, adding more room in the crotch and arms . And then $70 for crash repair which involved a large patch on the ass and mending the seam in the forearm and shin areas. And yes her work held up through my T1-2 lowside at Nelson. Each time I've gone in there have been a couple other suits hanging there. Whatever you do tell her you need it a week before you do...just in case.

There is a place in Cuyahoga Falls called LA Alterations. Lucia does leather suit repair. A local racer recommended her and I had her alter my suit once and do repairs a second time. Her stitching held up great during a high speed low-side.

My street glide is stock suspension all around. While I wish it handled better for a spirited ride the long 2-up touring (trip to Maine, and one to Deal's Gap) we have done has been comfortable. I've got a sundowner seat and am thinking about adding a backrest for me.

Which Scorpion did you have? Do you think its heavier or lighter than the Scorpion? I've been looking at these myself.

This is why I'm glad Iron Pony is 2 hours away from me!!

Is this now the standard for Friday nights? I thought Fridays were open track? I'll be out there Friday night, anyone bringing a beacon? My times at Nelson are garbage and I like to see how slow I am.

Chris it was good seeing you this weekend and hanging in the pits BS-ing. You were riding well out there, with some very SOLID finishes! Thanks for the compliments but I'm sure the extra 150cc's is helping. The HWT solo only had two novices so I got a gift second place. B SS, and BSB I ended up in 3rd. B SS we all pretty much crossed the line at the same time, 2nd place was .065 behind, and I was .012 behind 2nd. Crazy race that one was I was. As for the solo's, I'm learning to hate them. I too was just drained afterwards similar to bonking on a long run and it affected me Sunday. I need to get in better shape. Unfortunately I now have a 2.5 month long break because I can't make another round until Beaverun in Sept.

Sorry to hear Steve, sucks that you got taken out. Hopefully I'll see you out there again soon.

The one thing I've found with Saturdays is a ton of down time; too much down time for my taste. Lots of guys use the solo's to get comfortable on the track for Sunday, but you obviously won't have that issue being at Beave. If you've got rains and are going to run regardless I'd just pre-register; but if you don't then I'd wait.

I signed up for Sunday only, I won't be rolling in until that morning. I'll look for your bike Chris.

I hear ya but I only do this to pose and it really messes with my image. Yep I'll be doing HWT Solo, BSS, BSB, and ASS. BSS should be fun, I like racing with people I know and there should be quite a few in that class.

I'm in! I'll (hopefully) be losing my shirt at Summit this weekend so I can look reel purty for the pictures at Beav.

I'm in one day for sure. Maybe both depending on how the weather looks. I'll see you there!

Don't know what year gsxr you have but that is the way to do it on my 07. Pull the hose leading to the water pump and let it drain. On the water pump there is a bleeder bolt, its just a bolt on the outward face that you can crack open until fluid starts coming out and then re-tighten. A good trick to get all the air out without having to run it over and over again is to fill the radiator and then slowly lean the bike way over to one side and then way over to the other. BE CAREFUL not to drop the bike, it can be done alone, I sit on the bike and lean it that way. The fluid level will go down, fill it up repeat the side to side, refill over and over until the fluid level doesn't drop. This cuts alot of time out of the process. If you have air in the system, your bike will run hot. Don't know if this makes sense or not, but I'll be there tonight if you need any help. Red/White gsxr #85.

Hey Chris, it's Ben. I met you last year at Nelson good to see you're getting your nose out of the books and onto the track! I'm on a red/white GSXR I'll be in Advanced.

LA Alterations in Akron. Talk to Lisha. She made my Teknic Violator fit like custom made. Most importantly she understands what we're doing and I have unfortunately crash tested her work with good results.