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troutthunter
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Track bike Jun 26, 2008 9:16:30 GMT -5

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Post by troutthunter on Jun 26, 2008 9:16:30 GMT -5

Last week I went to Gratten raceway near Grand Rapids, MI and watched the classic/vintage ahrma racing. OMG you can't deny the chill sent down your spine from all of those open pipes and hopped up engines growling in harmony
I've been wanting to race for so long. Finances keep getting in the way. Inspired by the great group of guys out there, and their sweet rides, I bought a bike yesterday. It will be my track bike. A long time ago a wise old racer told me "Learn to crash a small bike before you crash a big bike." -OK that makes a ton of sense to me.
So, I love singles...
I don't want to race a "big" 540cc SR yet...
I have a very soft spot in my heart for Italian bikes...

I'm the new owner of a 1973 Aermacchi ss350 5 speed! I'm chomping at the bit to dig into it! - the weekend can't come soon enough.

milkman Senior Member Posts: 967	Track bike Jun 27, 2008 0:52:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by milkman on Jun 27, 2008 0:52:33 GMT -5 pictures please!

pcnsd
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Posts: 113

Track bike Jun 29, 2008 0:13:35 GMT -5

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Post by pcnsd on Jun 29, 2008 0:13:35 GMT -5

A long time ago a wise old racer told me "Learn to crash a small bike before you crash a big bike."

I'll share with you one of my mentor's sage advisements " You can't win if you don't finish. Crashing is the short route to last place" I only crash during practice.... lately anyway.

StewRoss Senior Member Posts: 2,334	Track bike Jun 29, 2008 2:44:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by StewRoss on Jun 29, 2008 2:44:27 GMT -5 Yes a pic of the Aermachi mate! I have a little 250 Ducati... SR
	...'Any unnecessary items on the bike, that it doesn't really need, shouldn't be there!'. (Café racers creed). SR...

karamsay
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Posts: 18

Track bike Jun 30, 2008 5:17:47 GMT -5

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Post by karamsay on Jun 30, 2008 5:17:47 GMT -5

We used to go to the vintage races at Summit point WV all the time... it was incredibly awesome to watch the singles races with Nortons and BSA's.

Equally as cool was the harley indian class... pretty balls out watching those guys scream to a corner - THEN - hit the HAND shifter and haul out of the bend.

troutthunter Junior Member Posts: 98	Track bike Jun 30, 2008 22:03:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by troutthunter on Jun 30, 2008 22:03:33 GMT -5 Pics coming soon... it's still in the US H.D. outfit. soon to be stripped and leaned out.

Post by troutthunter on Jun 26, 2008 9:16:30 GMT -5

Post by milkman on Jun 27, 2008 0:52:33 GMT -5

Post by pcnsd on Jun 29, 2008 0:13:35 GMT -5

Post by StewRoss on Jun 29, 2008 2:44:27 GMT -5

Post by karamsay on Jun 30, 2008 5:17:47 GMT -5

Post by troutthunter on Jun 30, 2008 22:03:33 GMT -5