3 Seconds Faster!
At yesterday’s MotoYard track day one of my clients had an on board timer. He did a few sessions before deciding to hire me.
I made my first set of adjustments based on what he said about the bike and what I felt by bouncing on it in the pits.
When he came in from his next ride he showed me his timer, 3 seconds a lap faster and he said it took less effort. Sounds like a good way to spend $50 to me!
AFM @ Button
I plan to be at Buttonwillow Friday, Saturday and Sunday working with a bunch of AFM guys. We’ll be in garage #3. Hope to see you there!
Happy Group
After each ride they stop at my pit for a de-brief and adjustments.
Better in the Sunshine.
We had 13 suspension adjustment clients today with MotoYard at Willow Springs. They are all happy!
One guy took 7 seconds off his lap time, onother took 3 seconds off.
One guy was not sure I was worth 50 bucks, after all, he already paid someone else $30 to do the same thing. After watching what I did for his friends bike, he hired me anyway. When I asked him later if it was worth it he said, YES!
One guys steering head bearings were so loose the whole front end flopped back and forth when I bounced on the bike, fixed that too.
Their tires had less wear.
They went faster with less risk.
Lindemann Engineering and EDventure Racing, we make riding your bike in the sunshine even better!
Clicker clicking
Tomorrow, Lindemann Engineering will join you and MotoYard at Willow Springs. You’ll ride your bike in the sunshine and I’ll be there to make you and it go faster with less risk.
We’ll start by setting the bikes sag and making some clicker adjustments. Then we’ll talk after each of your rides in the sunshine and use your feedback to dial the suspension in more.
Don’t worry that you don’t know h…ow to tell your Crew Chief what the bike is doing. It’s my job to ask the right questions, I have lots of practice.
I’ll be easy to find, just look for all the happy riders going on and on about how good their bike feels. Last months best quote was “I didn’t know a front end could feel that good.”
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MG’s Report
MG had a good Saturday, all the new stuff worked and he won his race. Today he crashed on cold tires and a cold track so the bike is back for repairs and now engine work.
MG, not just a little car.
My friend/client MG, brought me his race bike the other day. The bike is an odd ball, MZ something-or-other with a single cylinder 500cc engine. Not the kind of bike I get excited about. In fact some, including MG, may have heard me make disparaging remarks about bikes like this.Anyway, MG can be a smart guy sometimes and he seams to have me all figured out. Along with his bike he brought some parts, a plan, a deadline and money. A few days later I received gifts and more money.
The job included replacing the stock wheels with a SV650 rear wheel and front end. For the rear I made new axle spacers and trapped them. I had to move the caliper so I put it under the axle for easy wheel changes. To do the front end I cut the SV steam to fit the MZ head bearings. Then I hacked the tab for the steering lock off with my power saw. I also made some nice adjustable steering stops and chucked the ‘70‘s era damper and replaced it with a cross mount from a GSXR, you can get them for about a dollar.
MG sounded a little worried when I told him how much fun it was to cut stuff off his bike.
A new throttle assembly solved all the problem with his old disaster throttle, along with new brakes and clip-ons. None of this stuff is “new,” by the way, it’s all used stuff from other race bikes or a junk yard near MG’s place of residence.
A job like this can be done many ways and MG’s genius was in letting me choose the way. Letting me exercise my artistic side is a great way to get me excited about a job. Just like you want the cook to be happy, you want the guy with the hack saw happy.
I like clean bikes. MG’s bikes are never “Ed” clean. I’ve washed this one four times so far. Tomorrow, when I’m out, I’m going to get some of the engine degreaser spray on stuff. It works, if you use a brush too.
The new rear sets were fun. Drilling holes in things is always fun. Woodcraft rear sets from a SV650. Cutting up the butchered wire harness was fun too. I reduced weight and routed it better. I also removed the on/off switch and have not told MG how to turn the bike on, yet.
Another smart move by MG, bring or sending me the needed stuff. Rather than using up my energy and adding to the money problem.
Tomorrow I’ll work on mounting the seat and body work. A job like this is never done and a few things like the placement of the pegs will be tested for the first time at the WERA Vegas race in a week and a half. Then I’ll make finale adjustments and only then can MG try the same tricks on a painter.
MG’s genius? Letting me do it my way. That, and the deadline.
16 Decades!
In this photo from last weekends WSMC races.
Tony Serra, left, has won races spanning 6 decades, ‘60, ‘00 & ‘10.
Ed Sorbo, center, has won races in 4 consecutive decades, ‘80, ‘90, ‘00 & ‘10.
With his win in 250 GP on Sunday, John Ulrich, right, has now won races in 5 consecutive decades, ‘70, ‘80, ‘90, ‘00 & ‘10.
Ready to Ride!
John 29 has a SV1000 and a TZ 250, Tony 617 has a TZ 250 and Ed 31 has a CBR 600F1. We are ready for the race weekend. What are you doing?
Kenny Anderson!
We are very happy to announce that Lindemann Engineering has agreed to sponsor Kenny as he moves into 125 GP racing in 2012. Lindemann will be handling suspension setup, configuration, tuning, and repair on our Honda RS125 motorcycles. In addition, owner Ed Sorbo brings a wealth of knowledge and four decades of racing experience to our team. We are very proud and honored to work with such a capable person and company.
Suspension tuning is something that we do not have much experience with. During five years of mini racing, most of Kenny’s motorcycles either had no suspension, or were very limited in how they could be adjusted. 125 GP motorcycle suspensions have a huge range of adjustability, and if not properly set up they can be very difficult to ride. Knowing our limitations in this area, I was very concerned about how we would fare.
Lindemann Engineering has already rebuilt and revalved the forks and shocks on all of our motorcycles, ensuring that they are all properly configured for Kenny’s weight. After a little track time this weekend, Ed was able to get our suspensions perfectly dialed in. Despite all the stress of moving up to the big leagues this year, I can honestly say that I have zero stress about our suspension setup. It’s a great relief to know that no matter what, that aspect of our motorcycles will always be ready to go.
Thank you Lindeman Engineering!
Eric Anderson
Father of Kenny Anderson #12