I was surprised to see FS1 showed MotoAmerica Superbike races for the last 2 weeks. They're showing some of the other classes on affiliated networks but I don't get any of those.
Unfortunately, compared to MotoGP and WSBK, the MotoAmerica coverage seems amateurish. But at least they aren't interrupting the actual race for commercials.
Just got back from letting B-Mac tow me all over SE OH. He showed me more than 250 miles of great roads while I tried to keep the back of his Kaw in sight.
This was my first ride with anybody from OR, and if the other guys are half as friendly as Brian, I'm looking forward to more. Thanks for a fun day, B.
Don't miss the tube under the airport runway - Sawyer road IIRC.
My exhaust growls, shrieks, crackles and pops. Always fun in a tunnel.
I'll keep an eye out for details.
My map is sending me to Logan to get to Corning from Cols. Do you want to meet me somewhere near Logan or just make one meet spot?
If I don't hear anything different, I'll be at John's at 10.
I'm in for this! I'm an early riser so 10AM is no problem. It'll give me time to lube chain, air up the tires, and top off the oil.
I'm looking forward to meeting OR guys and riding some different roads.
Post up those pics! I love a good build thread.
I've been streetfightering my '01 Bandit for 19 years now so I have a little experience. I'm also pretty good with electrical so feel free to ask. I'm not in NE OH though, Cols here.
I don't make them and the guy who made mine has moved on from machining motorcycle parts.
I have a friend who has used these guys several times https://www.fastec-racing.co.uk/collections/yokes
And I bought a fork extender once from here https://www.billetbikebits.com/forks
Both do nice work and will do any custom parts you want.
Unfortunatly, I guess I'm essential. I took 5 consecutive Fridays off to grind stumps, till, haul 5 yards of topsoil, rake, and plant grass. But this is what I have now.
I assume you want USD forks, then you'll definitely need different triples. I have a 2nd gen Bandit with Hayabusa forks. It wasn't too difficult. I had to use the stock steering stem but everything else is 'busa.
There are a lot more guys in England who do things like this and a few machine shops over there that make custom triples to match your bikes stem to the forks you want. The US dollar is strong vs the British pound so, even with overseas shipping, it's not as expensive as you might think. You might try trolling some of the Brit forums for better info than you can get here. A 650 is also considered a bigger bike over there so more guys are modding them than you'll find on this side of the pond.
Here's a pic of the top triple I had made in England.