Yes, that was me in the Nicky Camo helmet. I'm taking it to the dyno this week, just to see where it's at. Not blaming the bike at all, there are guys that can do 2:00 on SV's so even a slow R6 is still very capable. Good to see you out there, we need some kind of sticker for the Beeb people- or a secret handshake maybe? And WERA now allows Double Bubble windscreens? Awesome!
Oh yeah I know about those SV's. My SV has about 90 but I'd be too afraid to take it there. We gotta pick up the pace next year. You going in October? And can I blame my bike for me being slow?!!? lol We def need a handshake, decal or something. Although I always have my WERA decals put above the others on my bike.
So with his foot being stuck in his chain and sprockets I would think there might be a Shark Guard rule next year.... Makes me feel good about mine... Same thing happened to Messa at Road America one year too if I am not mistaken........
Last race of the day was a Ducati 1100 (unknown engine build) vs my SV650, superstock. It was about as ugly as you'd expect
No kidding. My poor SV motor is tired. Heck Ray was running a 1:57 I think on his Ducati I think? Definitely some fast LWT bikes for sure out there.
Ray Hoffman can do :57's on his 749, as can Mavros, but he's inconsistent...as a result of a bone he had removed from his hand due to a crash in '12 or '13 when he was going for the overall #1 plate. The Duc 1100s are strong at Daytona, but the 749s are stronger. The 749 is only legal for Thunderbike and LW F40. SV is most competitive in Ultra LW SB and LW SB. The hybrid Ducs are not allowed.
Good thing about racing against just an 1100... Lots of radio time. Bad thing... The announcer is f'n savage. "East is like a race dog - try as he might the rabbit will remain just out of reach" Like shit dude, I'm down anywhere from 30-50hp and giving it my all over here hahaha
Tino and I did 1:55's in one race a few years back. He on Kat's Bimota, and I on Tom's hybrid 1100cc (but tom's bike is only legal in GTL and LWGP as it's not the same motor that comes in that frame). The Pierbon can do that time i'm sure..