megawatt Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) Well had a great weekend at Shakepeare County Raceway near Stratford upon Avon. Arrived late coz M25 shut! paid, scrutineered and pushed bike, a SV1000S to the start line. It was my mate Lee's bike, but he was too ill to ride, so I said I'd give it a go. First time on the strip for 24 years! I warned him that the first run would be a shakedown run, as I had never ridden the bike or used a foot gearchange on the strip since 1983. I came back and he acused me of being a " feckin useless tvat". His best time 12.02 at 94mph terminal speed, mine 11.74 at 120!!!!Met an old drag racing mate there, his first meet since 1984, mine since 1988. So we paired up for a few runs, him on a newish Z1000. Here's a video;http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r240/megawattblade/th_VIDEO0084.jpg Edited October 1, 2012 by megawatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk190 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 do you have to wear special kit?http://orangejuiceinbishopsgarden.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/071031_p33_specialpn11.jpgsorry mate, i couldnt resist it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Expected better than that from you Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Very nice. Looks like it'd be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 OOhhh.....bitten by the bug again Alan?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 I enjoyed the riding and the atmosphere, " I love the smell of nitro in the morning" , but haven't got the finances mate. If Lee will buy the parts , I will fit em and make em. This bike could run 10.9s with a sticky tyre, longer swingarm and an air shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Forget bike racing! Who's the proper fit chick in the green dress? Is she available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I enjoyed the riding and the atmosphere, " I love the smell of nitro in the morning" , but haven't got the finances mate. If Lee will buy the parts , I will fit em and make em. This bike could run 10.9s with a sticky tyre, longer swingarm and an air shifter. So have you sent him that shopping list? And offered to ride it for him when it's fully upgraded? Looks like a blast. One off or you gonna try and borrow the bike to get to some more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 It's all up to Lee now mate. I put a lot of work into the mods done so far, all Lee did was keep bringing the bike to my place and helped out with some DIY jobs while I was workin on the bike. If he provides the cash, I will provide the labour and skills to turn the bike into a 10 second runner. A second hand sticky tyre is about £50, air shifter kit is around £250 and welded on swingarm extensions are around £350 to £500. Course the bodywork needs modding and a decent exhaust system would help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just got these from Peter Donaldson photographyhttp://peterdonaldson.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v54/p1159589670-4.jpghttp://peterdonaldson.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v61/p1159576408-4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Nice pics Alan........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecat Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 looks like fun mate, glad you enjoyed it, and nice pics too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thanks Cat, was nice to get back in the saddle after 24 years and find that there was still something there worth bragging about. Reaction times were still pretty good and I did win a coupla races against quicker bikes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looking at that top pic though,I can see where you can gain a coupla tenths!Just look to the inter abdominal weight carrying compartment (gut)Definite bulge in those leathers! or are you just pleased to see me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 looks like a top day out AlanI would to be able to afford to do stuff like that as well as have the skills to it.Nice pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 My mate supplied his bike, I did the mods for no money, but a lot of time. Entry fee was £40 for two days, plus £20camping fee(rip off).Matty, bit slimmer than you, but yes I need to lose some weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I'm only joshin mate! and yes, you got several stone on me! That's why I can take the mick, it goes downhilll you know. Not the done thing to mock people bigger than yourself, unfortunately, this means I can take the piss out of everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Fair do,s, I am bent double and the borrowed leathers are too big for me and...... and........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Careful, you're starting to sound like a F1 driver now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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