Suzuki pays $500 to win Lightweight Twins SS. When I learned this I canceled my plans to build a Naked Superbike and went with a Naked SS bike. This is how bikes looked when I started racing, I grew up riding steel framed bikes with Superbike Bars so I feel good on this, the 81st different motorcycle I’ve raced.

This weekend I determined that the lack of body work streamlining is hurting me more than the lack of power in Lightweight Superbike and F-2. So the next step is to read the rules to see if I can add a GPz550 style fork mounted headlight cover/windscreen.

So far I’ve earned $2,250 from Suzuki. The $250 is from a second place finish when I learned that 5 days of racing was 1/2 day too many for the rear tire.

This weekend at Willow with WERA will be the first time I’ve run a bike with Superbike Bars since some time in the Eighties. That’s 1980’s to you, Kid.

Chain must be gold.

I tried two different styles of Drag Bars on my SV 650 but they don’t feel right. Time for Superbike Bars. I’ve also spaced the tank up to let more cool air to the air box and added a Chin Pad to the top of the tank.

Welding Table and Sink. I painted this part of the floor, added wiring and plumbing, then replaced and painted the drywall. The table is covered with 1/8 thick steel and mounted to the floor and wall. Next step is to cut a board to cover the sink for extra work space. When not in use the board will live between the sink and washer. The pull out faucet reaches the swamp cooler that parks in front the the table. Still to do: shelf for the radio, hang LED light over the work space, trophy shelf, above washer & dryer. Then it will be time to paint the rest of the floor.