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08-21-2008, 08:21 PM
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Isle of Man
Yipeee
I'm on my way to the Manx Grand prix on the Isle of Man, I'm going on my RC51 and gonna put in some laps myself. For any of you on the site who are unaware it's an open road circuit and anyone can do it, come on you guys in the States get over for the TT and the Manx it's the best thing, once you try it your hooked buddy.
See you all soon
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08-21-2008, 08:27 PM
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hopefully in this lifetime.........
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08-21-2008, 10:07 PM
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Stuff of dreams. Safe home and all that.
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08-21-2008, 11:52 PM
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I can only watch the DVDs and imagine. 
John McGuinness Da Man
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08-22-2008, 01:13 AM
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He's not really of this earth is he? Flappin his honda wings full speed whilst the mere mortals observe...aghast! |
08-22-2008, 02:30 PM
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how about a pic in honor of Joey Dunlop?...
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08-22-2008, 03:00 PM
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here ya go...and yup, us yanks can only dream and watch the DVD's...lol.
But with sacrifice comes rewards, so a good friend of mine is in the midst of securing a ride!!Good luck bro, I hope I can pit for ya!!!  |
08-22-2008, 04:45 PM
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Oh NO! don't let Larry see the last pic (it's one of those "cammy" V-4's!)
-Rocky-
Good luck on the island, and remember to say "Hi!" to the fairies (pixies) when crossing bridges!
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08-22-2008, 05:25 PM
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Vtwin Superbiker
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Joey sits atop the V2 for the rest of time...
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08-22-2008, 05:37 PM
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Motorcycle Mecca! R.I.P greatest of the greats! Nice shot there.
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08-22-2008, 07:15 PM
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Joey, Robert, John McG
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08-22-2008, 11:53 PM
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V4 CyclePath...
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You luck dog... I've only ridden the IOM in my dreams... someday Mr.RC45
and I shall big gulp the course together in person...
The great Joey Dunlop 1995 on Castrol Honda RC45 at Glen Helen during
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08-23-2008, 12:13 AM
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Cool pic Larry, as you know, once he moved "up" to the superior twin configuration, he was MUCH more successfull! Must've been due to the superior handling the narrow engine configuration provided him!
-Rocky-
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Vice President (in charge of VICE) of the Harvey Mushman social club
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08-23-2008, 04:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyMt
Cool pic Larry, as you know, once he moved "up" to the superior twin configuration, he was MUCH more successfull! Must've been due to the superior handling the narrow engine configuration provided him!
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Well see Rocky... I just order his authorized biography...
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08-23-2008, 04:23 PM
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Note the cover shot Larry.......A mighty V Twin (showcasing it's short crank for easier turn ins!
-Rocky-
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Vice President (in charge of VICE) of the Harvey Mushman social club
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
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08-23-2008, 08:07 PM
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V4 CyclePath...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RockyMt
Note the cover shot Larry.......A mighty V Twin (showcasing it's short crank for easier turn ins!
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I'll find out if the Cover shot is his favorite...
V2 cranks are shorter but also heavier than a V4 not to mention Honda's
mighty the 90º V2 was a tough engine to package for any optimal
forward weight distribution... in fact there own V4 was able to archive a far
greater optimal forward weight bias than their own V2 race bike..
technically speaking it's due a V2s long cylinders that kill any development
riders call for shift forward of the engine in the frame...
Some Crankshaft weights...
RC45 8.4 lb
RC30 9.4
RC51 13.2 lb
CBR1000RR 18.0 lb
RC51 47% / 53% front to rear weight bias...
Front 221 lbs
Rear 245 lbs
Honda 929 51% / 49% front to rear weight bias...
Front 222 lbs
Rear 215 lbs
Mr.RC45 52% /48% front to rear weight bias...
Front 217 lbs
Rear 201 lbs |
08-24-2008, 08:40 PM
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08-25-2008, 12:13 AM
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Splendid photo my good man!
-Rocky-
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Vice President (in charge of VICE) of the Harvey Mushman social club
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."
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08-25-2008, 01:29 PM
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MotoGP champ!
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Quote:
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Well see Rocky... I just order his authorized biography...
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You spelt authorised wrong!!!  |
08-26-2008, 12:40 AM
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So how does a Yankee go about riding there? Rent a bike, buy one over there? My great grandfather came from the Isle of Man. I'd love to ride there someday. I'll wait for dollar v pound (or is it euro there) to recover. It will also give me a few years to save up. I assume it will be an expensive vacation.
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