Moto-Brian

Casper- Do you have the 5? I have this ever consistent issue where it goes from 4G to Edge and I have to turn on Airplane mode and back off to have it find 4G again Does it in LTE areas where it goes LTE to 4G... If in Edge, it will go to No Service and have to do the same thing... It's getting WAY annoying. I use it like you apparently where I need a phone daily as a life link between me and work. This toggle issue is killing me. Any ideas?

I always skip the S models. But when the 6 comes out, I still will wait a few months minimum. It's just retarded to wait in line just to have something like stated above - 15 minutes before someone else...

Actually, it is VERY close. Very. The point is that what I was told when up there, the RX would have different rods, a different crank, head, etc. They are machining and building these things by hand and essentially building one offs each time. Yes, the teams are going to have some modified motors in place as they develop and advance in their racing. They are still developing the bike so, yes... They will have some differences. But they start with what the RS has and they build slightly on top of that. Racing evolves each weekend. But the RS motor is really a true blooded race motor.

My point is this: The RS is a street platform and the RX will be also. The point I am making is that the motor they have is a motor that IF you tracked it, you need to refresh often. Now, taking that idea to a similar Supersport and Superstock motor build that DOES NOT need torn down every weekend, the motors for STREET USE are somewhat sketchy in terms of dependability. What I am saying is that I think the RX will have a more mild build. Possibly losing only a bit HP, but components will different and lend to a stronger and more dependable motor. As for a team with a Supersport motor being torn down and refreshed every weekend, that's excessive. If you are referring to Wrobel, he wasn't tearing motors down every weekend. Reuben built them and they were not needing every weekend refreshes and rebuilds. Plus, Jeff isn't racing anymore... Superbike teams are refreshing often and making sure they are maintained frequently. Parts have a time limit. Each part will time out at a set period and needs refreshed. We at Ducati even have a race booklet that has a time table for EVERY part on the bike. Down to wheel bearings and bolts. Race builds time out. But Superbike (true superbike builds) builds do not last as long as Supersport builds that don't last as long as stock builds.

That's why I think they will most likely detune the RX motor a bit to provide a longer service interval.

If a customer buys a production RS, they are told if they track it, they need to tear down often and refresh. And as far as race builds, a typical Superstock or Supersport build does not need refreshed so often... This is a Superbike motor and while ultra bad ass, it requires more maintaining than typical motors. Yes, Superbike motors will need regular intervals of refresh and rebuilds. But they are not available in a street platform.

If Pony is sold out, doubtful many other shops carry in stock. I would suggest that you check out online stores. The remaining shops in CBus are not that great at carrying inventory for accessories and such. Try Nate from Rider's Discount and see what they have. If it is back ordered/sold out, it means that the distributor (Helmet House, I believe) is out of stock currently also as Pony immediately fills unless a dead seller product...

And I am just kidding to a degree. It takes a good bit of skill to launch a two wheel motorcycle. I tend to appreciate the guys that do not drop and stretch more than those that do, but coming from a shop that had the world record in the AHDRA for several years, I understand the reasoning on most that do it and do it well. The poser crowd is no different than the posers we get. But much respect for those that launch the beasts...

I like how drag racers call the Drag Strip a "track"... We race 1/4 several times a weekend...

what I was told by reliable sources is that the motor should be refreshed after every race weekend...

The biggest hurdle is the start. Take your time. Relax and understand that it is your first race and to get off cleanly and work your OWN race. Get it under your belt and it is cake from there. The start is the funnest part for me, but can be VERY sketchy when first starting out. Here's a bit of an idea of my first ever race... I was gridded 43rd or 46th (I cannot remember...) at Putnam for C Production Novice. This was at Putnam also... I could BARELY see the starter tower and flag person. I was literally just off the exit of 10!!! Thank God I was gridded on the second to last row because I got a shit start, but the fun part was picking guys off. Talk about traffic management!!! You'll be fine. Grid is much smaller and you go well. It's just a track day at a higher rate of speed off the bat and with the traffic management you've developed with being a track day rider, you will navigate well up to the guy that is closer to your ability. Then you get to battle and think on your attacks. FUN STUFF!!! Welcome to the madness and you'll get a full plate of the differences between racing and track days. It is hammer down instantly.

Considering the issues they've had before and as mentioned, the size of the university, it is very much like a city in of itself. I would say I would expect that they would have one in case rioting or student protests... I think that OSU has a police force that is equal to that of any city. So, I am not surprised that they have SWAT style items on hand. Unless I am delusional. Which is often the case.

Atta boy!!!!

I'm in for this. Heading over Friday afternoon. I think the following hot shoes will also be there: -Neyra and maybe a certain youngin he helps out -Carr -Gene Burhcam -Ralph -Peters -Stymie I may be bringing another buddy that hasn't raced in a while, but should be fast there... So, 1000 GT and SB 1 and 2 should be good!!

Are they metal or is the brushed look in the plastic?

This. The heads for example are designed and sorted by EBR. They then have a partner make the heads and then are sent back to WI. At that point, they machine and "build" them to spec and what they need. Essentially, yes. Same with the other engine components. I believe that they do the piston and rods also the same way... The rods are Corrillo, I believe.

Dude, please refrain from speaking out before finding out the facts. Not being mean, but the Indy comment and now the Rotax comment are both strikes... The motor was a Rotax used in the previous design and was a platform by which they built the current engine, but it is NOT a Rotax. That being said and one that has physically seen the build process and the R&D department in WI, I can say that the current motor is VERY much hand built and put together. The heads, pistons, etc are all matched up and measured and made certain to be as good as possible. Of course, the issue with the current powerplant is that it is a race motor. Plain and simple. It requires a LOT of servicing to be maintained. A guy buying an RS that wants to track or race is going to have a big dollar amount in maintaining the motor under the required intervals. But, the regular or RX version will incorporate an apparently "softer" version that will not need to be as highly maintained which is important. Not sure the changes and from what I understand, the motors will still be assembled in WI. But that was a year ago when I had been there talking with Erik.

I will be there both Saturday and Sunday. Come on over. I will be pitted with Ducati Indy. Probably on cold pit lane. You know the number and bike!

This actually. The gains are not much and the Hyper is the one bike along with the 1199 that sounds pretty damn sweet stock. That being said, the issue is the others are slip-ons and look like after thoughts. Meaning, they attach at the base where the pipes come together. Just speaking on pure looks, the MiVV looks best of the slip-ons pictured. It's just my personal tastes as I want to make sure the look of the swingarm isn't disrupted...

I wanted to, but getting back from Chicago late Friday night, I couldn't get it done. I'll be at Putnam, though!

Dunlops are through Todd at Moto Series or Dunlop Race Tire Services. Either is the same money as they are control/spec tires and cannot be discounted. I have some good used Dunlops slicks if interested...

Yes. I think the cooler track temps made everyone a little skiddish. But a lot of new faces and many that shouldn't run Twilights. The Twilights are to be for experienced (Mid to upper level ) Intermediates and Advanced riders...

I think the Arrow looks like dog shit and looks like an after thought. I think the SC one looks like they ran too much tubing for the system... I like the Termi high, but also that MiVV... The Termi is awesome in the full system. Solid gains. Not sure on the others... I'm interested in that MiVV. Details?

Yesterday was crazy. A LOT of guys that were either really not qualified to be there or people were just wiggin out over the track temp. All I know is that it was crazy. Red flags all day every 1/2 hour it seemed and clumps of riders that were just riding tense and stressed. A few notable guys running where I expected, but it was crazy yesterday. But, it wasn't near an issue as most made it to be and the track was pretty good. But, a trackday is better than sitting at home watching TV.

Obviously, with a more powerful bike, DOTs are tough to manage. So, I have swapped to slicks a while ago... Slicks offer a few things. Longevity. They do last longer. No doubt. Even on the rears for the big bikes. DOTs just cannot handle it. Traction? Eh... Again, the rear seems to last longer on the power of the bike, but I honestly haven't used DOTs for a good while because they just will not maintain the feel and results I can get with the slicks. As for a smaller bike - especially the Hyper you have - I'd run DOT race tires. The idea is simple. The DOTs today are really good. If no warmers, they work great for track day use. But, you will reach limits. Thus, DOT race tires come into play. Then, it is a matter of how long they last, how much traction, etc. DOTs are easier to resell. But, I can promise you that you will be hard pressed to find a better tire for longevity, performance and and feel than the Dunlop 302 slick. Not a better tire out there. Rears are going to feel different and will net results differently to some. But, the US rear slicks are the shit right now and they are holding up great and even feel better than the UK versions. They've leaped in less than a year to be a better choice. That's the power of racing here in the States and having a continuous R&D department. Michelin doesn't have that. Pirelli has it, but the tracks over there are nothing like here. Overall, here in the States, the Dunlops are being hammered on and developed on weekends by the fastest guys racing... In the end, it is what YOU want. DOTs are probably what I would suggest and honestly, with the Hyper, it is so light and isn't going to pressure tires, it makes sense to just run DOTs.