helicopterjim R.I.P.
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I raced a ducati 900SS ....... stock .... then modified ... then heavily modified for endurance racing. Endurance racing was the best ....!!!!
I also raced a T20 Suzuki and a Laverda 750 SFC.
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I raced back in the early 80's ....... eastern Canada. I have been to track days a few time but went to a race school and when they had a 3 lap heat race I realized I still have the desire to race ........ started last and finished 3rd. I"ve not been brave enough to try again .... yet.
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the front end is mostly Centauro but retains the V11 triple clamps as the offset is 4mm less thereby reducing the wheelbase by same amount.
Lovely .... more triple clamp information!! Docc ....... can we open that can of worms again? I was planning on using some V11 triples for my Centy project .....
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I started road racing in 1982 locally in Ontario, Canada and select races in the northern States. Then with a few friends put a team together and Raced in WERA and CCS Endurance events mostly when we could for the next 8 yrs. Raced locally til about 1994. Have done many track days recently with the Aprilia. Fun bike to ride very hard and fast even though it is only a 125cc 2T.
Hello there. I raced Mosport, Shannonville, Sanair, St. Jovite, Nelson Ledges and Loudon from 80 to 83. I raced endurance in 83 with Tim Spiegelberg and had a blast. Ducati 900 mostly.
I grew up near Guelph so we probably passed each other somewhere and maybe even at the track (I being the one who got passed would be my guess)
Welcome and enjoy!!
Jim
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Looking great Sam. I can't wait to see your finished bike .... and hear more about your project.
I would love to do what Chris is doing and convert a V11 but hard to find a donor chassis for the price I can afford.
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Feck .... three week in camp and no beer and no whisky ........
Going home Wednesday ....... they'll have to pour me off the plane!
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A most useless thread ..... may it live forever (or at least until the end of time).
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Guzzi Girls top Ducati Dolls any day!!!!
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I mentioned this on the COG site but I am realyy liking the balance of black and silver on this bike (as well as the V10 motor in a V11). I can't wait to hear about the finished product.
PS : Which triple clamps did you use for the WP forks? I'm thinking you have the full Centauro front end on there.
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I've been using Tapatalk for this forum for quite some time. It works very well for me.
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Me too!
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Found a very nice Islay ..... Smokehead. Lots of peat and seaweed but doesn't have the bite. Actually very, very smooth! Unfortunately the bottle only lasted for 4 days of camping!
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The 999 is a half finished project ..... but I am going to put some gnarly tires on it and ride some logging roads at great rates of knots!
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1929 BSA Sloper
1971 Ducati 350 Scrambler
1972 Puch 175 Enduro
1973 Puch 125 MC
1974 BMW R90 ..... custom
1974 Laverda SFC
1978 KZ 750B ..... track bike
1985 Cagiva 650 Elefant
1998 Moto Guzzi Centauro .... custom
2000 Ducati Monster
2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Rosso Mandello
2004 MGS-01 Corsa
2005 Ducati 749 ..... track bike
2005 Ducati 749S ... track bike
2005 Ducati 999 ..... off road bike
Might have missed a couple .....
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Cool .... wish I could go!!
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You have dimples? How cute!
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The story of Shackelton's Antarctic Expedition Whisky discovery and recreation is worth a read. (and, perhaps, a sampling if you can find it!)
All the better to peruse the story over a dram!
docc, i'll look for this whisky. Sir Ernest Shackleton, now there was the real deal, of all his achievements, he was most proud that
he never lost a man on any expedition. a real leader....
It is about $150 a bottle ....... but worth every penny. The bottle comes in a presentaion box wrapped in straw ... as the originals were wrapped in straw also.
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fark me... 1st the Irish reckon they were 1st to make whisky (note there spelling)
Yes ... I did note the spelling.
The spelling whisky is generally used in Canada, Japan, Scotland, England, and Wales—while whiskey is more common in Ireland and the United States.
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The story of Shackelton's Antarctic Expedition Whisky discovery and recreation is worth a read. (and, perhaps, a sampling if you can find it!)
All the better to peruse the story over a dram!
I've almost finished my first bottle of the Shackleton ..... brilliant! Very complex, old fashioned whisky ... not as smooth as Johnny Walker Blue but just as complex! I have a second bottle stashed away for the future .... along with my St. Magdelene 1967 26 yr old.
I like an East Highland in the summer when it's warm weather and I like the Islay's when it cold and wet weather. Old Pultenie is very nice summer scotch - the malt is roasted over coal, not peat so it has a sharper flavour but not too smoky.
Come winter I'm going to enjoy a new find for me ... a blend of Islay's called Big Peat. It has a fair price and has lots of smoke ... perfect for after a day fishing in the rain or after a hike in the hills.
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Here is a post from his brother Mike Haven on facebook;
My wonderful and talented little brother Todd Haven passed away last night. He had been very sick for a number of years and it all just ganged up on him.
His wishes were "to have a party" as celebration of his life. This will be announced in a couple weeks. If you wish to , his favorite causes were animal rescue and veterans causes.For anyone who remembers Todd Haven and his contributions in the past ..... he was a very talented guy who worked at MPH Cycles and provided us with lots of technical help in years past. He was a friend of Tx Redneck as well ....... there is no higher compliment than that ......!!
Have a party y'all ...... life is meant to be celebrated!!
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How much are you willing to pay? I think there is a new one for sale at Valley Moto in Chilliwack, BC. Gord may be able to get it across the border for you and save you some customs and shipping.
Valley Moto
604 795-4403
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It looks to have Bub exhaust. I have Bub's ..... feckin loud but I really like the way the power comes on ...!!
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Well after perusing numerous forum threads from all over the web (I'm not going to post any links as there are 20 dumb comments for every useful one) ...... I have come to a consensus that the 120/60 steers SLOWER. It was generally regarded as a tire for the twitchy 600 Supersports of the 90's as it made it safer for inexperienced riders. I also found out that most racing WET tires are /60's as it is prudent to slow down the steering on wet pavement.
On the other hand .... there was a lot of talk that when installing a /60 then the front forks need to be lowered in the T-clamps to compensate for the smaller diameter of the tire - perhaps this is where the idea that the /60's steer quicker could come from.
There is also a general consensus that the /70's give better road ride due to the extra height of the tire and it's ability to work as a shock absorber.
For now I'm thinking of sticking with what I know and that is the /70's.
Introduction Thread
in 24/7 V11
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Hey John. I remember Pat Gonsalves announcing .... he was great.
St Jovite is also called Mt Tremblant. Only once there .... cool track.
Did a couple of 6 hours and the 24 hour at the Ledges. We finished 3rd in one 6 hour ...... best race of my life!
Cheers to you too!
I'll have more when I get home.
Jim