Science Does Not Care What Your Name Is
Don’t change your set up or your lines because Ed Sorbo said so. Make changes because I explained them to you in a way that you understand.
$25K
I was at Fontana last weekend to drop off a bike and I saw a LE client, Kimmo and his 636. I made a few clicker adjustments for him, told him to use 5th gear in T-1 and to be sure to be back on the gas for the big bump.
Kimmo send me an e mail, he liked the changes I made, they made the bike handle better. But I really liked what he had to say about T-1: “And first corner with 5th gear works like a dream; little bit earlier brake, muchos right hand twist and $25k Ducati guys look like chicane cones in turn 3.”
Thank you, Kimmo. You $25k Ducati guys may want to call me, someone needs to show Kimmo up. 😉
Pure Speed And Staying Sharp #2
Racers Michael Gougis and Ed Sorbo talk about what World-level racers are doing in the off-season to stay sharp, what Superbike World Championship teams are doing to get ready for new rules in 2015, and the marketing genius of Valentino Rossi. Law enforcement and Ed’s wife make guest appearances.
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Deep Thinking
Check out this and all other shows by clicking on the Podcasts link on the right side of all pages or by clicking on the Padcasts page.
Steve Test
This is a test of cousin Steve. Name the airplane Steve.
Movistar
Check out Taren’s CBR600RR. There is only one way to get LE stickers and they come with great handling.
To Race Is To Live – Why Road Racing Motorcycles Is So Critical #1
Michael Gougis and Ed Sorbo talk (and talk and talk) about why it is so critical for individuals, privateers and factories, from Mahindra to Honda, from the no-hopers to Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi, to go racing, and how racing improves the breed of man and machine in a way that nothing else can. In addition, they discuss why locking engineers in a room and threatening to electrically shock them if they fail is a poor method of motivation.
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GSXR Forks
These used GSXR forks are 50 & 54mm od at the top & bottom 3-clams. The flash reflected in the DLC tubes. You can see the mark where the MC banjo bolt touched the tube. I’ll rebuild them as well as spring and valve them for you. That is worth $560. $1000 gets you the forks and the work.
Manual
I’ve been working on TZ250’s since 1992. You might think that by now I would not need the manual. I don’t, but why take a chance. Also notice the note book and pen.
Never Give Up!
Ever wonder why you should keep working hard no matter what? Tito Rabat had already wrapped up the Moto 2 championship before his epic race long battle with Thomas Luthi at Valencia who would end up 4th overall pretty much no matter what happened.
Rabat had the advantage in the race but Luthi could hang on and even pass, then run wide every few laps. The two of them checked out on the field. They were having a good time, pushing hard but never riding rough. Luthi gave it his last best shot at T-2 on the last lap but ran wide, Rabat stayed calm again and went back under him gaining a small gap. You all know what happened exiting the last turn. If Luthi had backed off just one tenth after his failed pass he would not have been in place to take the win.