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guzzi racing
« on: May 03, 2018, 09:41:13 AM »
for those that are interested this is my 850 lemans from a recent north carolina motorsports park race with AHRMA in the vintage superbike heavyweight class, good enough for 2nd place. I was cathcing the leader but the race was shortened because of delays. Of course catching is different from passing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMD9htVfZwk


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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2018, 09:58:02 AM »
Great stuff!! Once you smelled the blood you mowed them down like a great white :bike-037:
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« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2018, 10:07:22 AM »
:popcorn: Congrats! 
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2018, 10:42:34 AM »
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Re: guzzi racing
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2018, 11:14:29 AM »
Brilliant! I can almost smell the race gas!
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« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2018, 11:22:55 AM »
Great stuff, what bikes were you racing against?
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2018, 11:47:11 AM »
Good job!
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2018, 11:53:46 AM »
I LOVE this stuff!!

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2018, 12:04:56 PM »
its mostly against large four cylinders, some smaller 690/900, there's a nice CBX that races that class, so they have lots of power but then there are those corners!  :-)

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2018, 12:16:18 PM »
I enjoyed watching that! Really looked like you had fun!
Thanks for posting :thumb:
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2018, 12:55:30 PM »
for those that are interested this is my 850 lemans from a recent north carolina motorsports park race with AHRMA in the vintage superbike heavyweight class, good enough for 2nd place.

Why is it called North Carolina Motorsports Park if it's in Kershaw South Carolina?
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2018, 01:17:23 PM »
my bad, its just cmp

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2018, 01:42:43 PM »
Great racing between you and the guy on the Motard.  Just when I thought you put him away, up he pops!

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2018, 04:40:27 PM »
yes its surprising how much power those modern water cooled singles can generate, it didn't have the top end but plenty of acceleration and corner speed

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2018, 06:14:23 PM »
You appear to know the track well. I really enjoyed the flow leading to the straight beginning at 6:13minutes.
The safety vests indicate new racers? Are they worn for a couple races or a season? Must feel like airbrakes.
Please post more videos as your season progresses. And, congratulations on a well run race.
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2018, 12:11:20 AM »
If everyone hadn't gone by on the start, you'd surely have won! But then it wouldn't have been as much fun watching you pass them all. Is the bike stock?

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2018, 01:20:14 AM »
Nice race, would love try racing at some point. What are the rules for the bikes, are you allowed to run modern tire sizes? It looks like that triumph has some quite wide tires on. How much are you allowed to change? Wheels, brakes, forks?

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2018, 07:20:57 AM »
my bike is stock bore/stroke, a B10 cam, 40mm carbs, custom exhaust. The changes you can make depend on the class, there are stock classes, formula classes and, the one I run is superbike which allows significant changes within limits. For example my forks are 40mm from a california and I run 17 inch rims so yes, I can run modern rubber, although the guzzi swing arm is quite restrictive. I also have frame bracing to help the stability. Its great fun as long as you dont get too serious and its a very helpful and friendly organisation. Although when you are out on track those devils on your shoulder are always egging you on!

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« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2018, 07:28:49 AM »
That sounds exactly like the kind of racing I would like to do, I would not do it for the sake of winning MotoGP or any other Moto for what matters. Only for my own enjoyment and to have fun with building the bike for it. Sounds like great fun [emoji4]

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2018, 07:31:26 AM »
Would you mind posting some pictures of your bike? I would love to see it :)

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« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2018, 08:49:33 AM »
Would you mind posting some pictures of your bike? I would love to see it :)

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2018, 06:20:04 PM »
I'd like to see it too. Please    :bow:

Yeah, I'd think it would be a lot of fun as long as the old competitive spirit didn't kick in too hard.

How fast did you get up to in the straights? Loved the rumble as it kept pulling and gaining speed.

When was this video shot?


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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #23 on: May 04, 2018, 09:46:35 PM »
Can't get the links to work [emoji52]

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #24 on: May 05, 2018, 06:43:01 AM »
 I'm glad I watched,  that bike sounds GREAT! You were just picking guys off like crazy,  good race!
for those that are interested this is my 850 lemans from a recent north carolina motorsports park race with AHRMA in the vintage superbike heavyweight class, good enough for 2nd place. I was cathcing the leader but the race was shortened because of delays. Of course catching is different from passing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMD9htVfZwk

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #25 on: May 05, 2018, 08:29:47 AM »
OK seems like you need to have a google account and be signed in those links to work, I'll try something else.

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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #28 on: May 05, 2018, 09:57:57 AM »



Great pic!! Is that your belly pan dragging and sparking? I had to run my exhaust where yours is to stop it from dragging also. As you would know when your on the race track your lean angle is probably 30% greater than you will ever get on the street and parts drag that would never drag on the street. Your getting this old guy revved up!! Thanks
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Re: guzzi racing
« Reply #29 on: May 05, 2018, 12:55:59 PM »
Yes you are right about the dragging, it's my toe sliders that are dragging the pan was too but it is fiberglass do no sparking. The exhaust was the biggest challenge. I pushed up the pegs and raised the seat, there is a limit to my flexibility though!,😂. You can see the pieces of wood under the seat in the other photo, it's All the little details that count!!

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