T: That is way too cool!!!
Sometimes you get to meet someone with a cool past.
Last week this guy walked into the copy/print store where I work because he had a few things he wanted copied from his younger years. The old newspaper he pulled out were some old motocross race pictures. Needless to say I was very interested in what he had to say about them. The pictures were of him when he raced motocross in the early 70's. We talked quite a bit about his racing days and riding now. After we talked for probably an hour I told him about the local motocross area just down the road that he might want to check out.
Today he brought in the following picture of himself at Daytona. He is #18, Michael/Mike Burns and the #1 plate is Kenny Roberts. I knew who the #1 was pretty quick. I don't know much about the race circuit back in the 70's so I still don't know much about him other that what he's told me. Some of you may remember him, but I don't. He's a really interesting guy with some interesting stories.
When you like in a small town like I do its rare occasion that someone like this guy ever walks in the door. It's fun to talk about old bikes and riding with someone like him. Yep, it was a good day today. I know this isn't a very good picture, but its a copy of an old copy of an old newspaper. I just wanted to share my interesting day.
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Today he brought in the following picture of himself at Daytona. He is #18, Michael/Mike Burns and the #1 plate is Kenny Roberts. I knew who the #1 was pretty quick. I don't know much about the race circuit back in the 70's so I still don't know much about him other that what he's told me. Some of you may remember him, but I don't. He's a really interesting guy with some interesting stories.
When you like in a small town like I do its rare occasion that someone like this guy ever walks in the door. It's fun to talk about old bikes and riding with someone like him. Yep, it was a good day today. I know this isn't a very good picture, but its a copy of an old copy of an old newspaper. I just wanted to share my interesting day.
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Very, very cool. 
Given the #1 on Roberts' bike, that had to be either '74 or '75. I'm guessing your buddy was getting lapped. ;D
Given the #1 on Roberts' bike, that had to be either '74 or '75. I'm guessing your buddy was getting lapped. ;D
It's better to get out there do it, no matter what the reality.
I wasn't being critical or derogatory in any way in my comment. I've been in that exact position, getting lapped by an AMA champion*. I was just happy to be out there.
*Although in my case it was in a club race, not Daytona. The one time I raced at Daytona there were no AMA champ level guys in my race.
The main problem with the front end is the weak springs and too thin fork oil. Emulators help some, but getting the spring rate and overall damping right is the biggest priority.
Track days are a lot of fun, highly recommended.
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