Leno recieves '09 GSXR1000

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I wonder what the most miles he's driven/riden on one of his vehicles and bikes.

Im guessing quite a bit. I once heard him talk about how he drives/rides everything he owns. I have a lot of respect for him for that. I realize some of them dont get used a ton, but at least he REALLY enjoys his vehicles. Nothing i hate more than collectors who have museums in their garages.

I think he's a pretty cool guy. I'd go for a ride with him.

[Rsv1000R]

Regarding AMA superbike, The rules use to be 750I4's vs 1000V2's, as you can make more power with 4 cylinders rather than 2. I think the best thing DMG/AMA did was make plans to adopt FIM superbike rules. Now I think they switched the rules in a rather poor fashion, But the new rules should get much better manufacturer support because they only have to worry about constructing one version of their race bike, not two.

[Fleck750]

I'm hoping Leno will turn his garage into a museum one day.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Fleck750

I'm hoping Leno will turn his garage into a museum one day.

A second Barber...

[Trip]

Leno will be in knoxville this weekend if any of you want to find him.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Fleck750

I'm hoping Leno will turn his garage into a museum one day.

I'm hoping Leno will stop taking dongs in his butt one day.

[RACER X]

i've met Eric Buell 1x, he used to build bicycles before m/c's

[fnfalman]

BMW went with the I4 instead of some super duper boxer twin because they've learned from the past that a watercooled boxer twin wouldn't do it (google BMW R1). The current boxer twin did OK (mid-pack) against I4 in an endurance race, but will never be truly competitive. It may be competitive against a 600-cc (with some extensive mods like going from shaft drive to chain or belt drive and with shortened chassis) but no way in hell against a liter bike.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

Regarding AMA superbike, The rules use to be 750I4's vs 1000V2's, as you can make more power with 4 cylinders rather than 2. I think the best thing DMG/AMA did was make plans to adopt FIM superbike rules. Now I think they switched the rules in a rather poor fashion, But the new rules should get much better manufacturer support because they only have to worry about constructing one version of their race bike, not two.

See but here's my problem with that. If your engine configuration sucks then don't expect the sanctioning body to change the rules to accommodate you. Maybe Buell, Ducati, Aprillia, etc should take a page out of BMW's playbook. All I ever hear from V-twin lovers is how much "better" that engine configuration is (V-Twin FTMFGDW,right Cutty,Marko) , well prove it straight up. I mean how proud can Buell owners be that the only way they could compete was if the rules were tailored to benefit them? The most embarrassing thing right now is that they STILL aren't totally running away with the races. You mentioned the "good ol' days" when it was 750 I4 vs 1000 V2, well you should be loving 600 I4 vs 1125 V2!

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

See but here's my problem with that. If your engine configuration sucks then don't expect the sanctioning body to change the rules to accommodate you. Maybe Buell, Ducati, Aprillia, etc should take a page out of BMW's playbook. All I ever hear from V-twin lovers is how much "better" that engine configuration is (V-Twin FTMFGDW,right Cutty,Marko) , well prove it straight up. I mean how proud can Buell owners be that the only way they could compete was if the rules were tailored to benefit them? The most embarrassing thing right now is that they STILL aren't totally running away with the races. You mentioned the "good ol' days" when it was 750 I4 vs 1000 V2, well you should be loving 600 I4 vs 1125 V2!

Grabbing the popcorn and pulling up a chair.