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Winter Projects for the 2019 Race Season

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We can watch the thread on the R3 race bike build onfold.

Any other interesting bike/rider combinations planned for the winter for the 2019 season?

We will be rebuilding several zx6 bikes over the winter due to 2018 mishaps.

And maybe a new toy....
 
Going to take a stab at rebuilding the KLR shock. Parts are readily available, which means the only loose nut will be the one turning the wrenches.
 
I still have a lot to go on my zx6r. Just depends on what the wife approves. :D

And there is also the realm of personal development.
 
The best thing about not racing for a season, no winter maintenance. The worst part about not racing for a season, not doing the winter maintenecae the winter before so now you have to do it this winter. Hopefully it’s not so cold.
 
Slowly shopping online for parts and creating a build need/wants list to convert my daytona from street to full track.

Also may sell the R6 track bike...
 
miggs said:
Slowly shopping online for parts and creating a build need/wants list to convert my daytona from street to full track.

Also may sell the R6 track bike...
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Needs = all of it

Budget = see above
 
I have an R3 to fix and discussions are underway for a second lightweight bike, seeing as how Aaron doesn't like the fact that I crashed his multiple times and he barely got to ride it.

The R6s need some love this winter as well. I guess I better insulate the garage so we can work during the winter.
 
just an Arrow baffle that arrived yesturday :) ... to get to Calabogie for the first time ever. yeah.. I know, but better late than never
 
CBR500R on the bench. Ordered a bunch of parts, now playing waiting game. We think this will be a good bike for the national AM Lightweight series
 
boyoboy said:
Like & subscribed. This is an interesting choice of bike. Are the rules for 2019 the same as 2018 - for the national lwt bikes?
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From everyone that I have spoken to, tires will be the same q3+ and no rules change. But you never know, I guees we will find out in April :-D
 
Slick_Steveo said:
From everyone that I have spoken to, tires will be the same q3+ and no rules change. But you never know, I guees we will find out in April :-D
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went to take a look at the lwt national rules. I think you guys with cbr500's deserve another 1-2hp on your limit; on top of the 3 they already give you, given the 50 lbs difference.
maybe if you contacted csbk and made a friendly request to consider this...
are you going in the engine to blueprint/build?
looking forward to watching the lwt guys battles next season
best luck.
 
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boyoboy said:
EDIT
went to take a look at the lwt national rules. I think you guys with cbr500's deserve another 1-2hp on your limit; on top of the 3 they already give you, given the 50 lbs difference.
maybe if you contacted csbk and made a friendly request to consider this...
are you going in the engine to blueprint/build?
looking forward to watching the lwt guys battles next season
best luck.
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Tbh, I would rather them let us shave some weight. It might be a bit cheaper than engine work

But thanks, come by our pit and say hi

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not much in the way of projects, finish safety wiring the BMW and regular winter maintenance on both bikes, thankfully have a warm shop to work in for the first time in my life
 
Slick_Steveo said:
Tbh, I would rather them let us shave some weight. It might be a bit cheaper than engine work

But thanks, come by our pit and say hi

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yes, hear ya, racing is never inexpensive. a weight red'n sounds like a reasonable request too (wink). when you mentioned "cbr on the bench" my gearhead started thinking motor lol. bet a thinner aftermarket head gasket w a pipe and tune will get you to close to the limit ! dang gearheading again. Im sure you've got enough on your plate already - and maybe 3 months. nice to be thinking of spring.

ty for the invite, do you know what your race number will be for 2019?
 
boyoboy said:
yes, hear ya, racing is never inexpensive. a weight red'n sounds like a reasonable request too (wink). when you mentioned "cbr on the bench" my gearhead started thinking motor lol. bet a thinner aftermarket head gasket w a pipe and tune will get you to close to the limit ! dang gearheading again. Im sure you've got enough on your plate already - and maybe 3 months. nice to be thinking of spring.

ty for the invite, do you know what your race number will be for 2019?
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It's going to be for my stepson Matt Simpson.. am901

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He raced both last season. I think we will concentrate on the nationals this year.

Suspension is ready to be picked up, vortex stuff should be here in a few days. Should keep me busy for a bit.
 
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