AM #117 Round 4 2013

[Trouble]

First, a big thanks to Scott Mullin for going through my motor between race weekends. Despite having pulped his foot in May he picked up my motor after the June races and had it done in time for me to re-install before this round. I can't say enough good stuff about the communication, documentation and support that he provided through the process.

I had a good weekend. Friday practice was frustrating with the on-again off-again rain but I hope to have that solved by the next race weekend. Kurtz delivered me a rain/B bike that'll save time on the tire swaps. Friday night I decided I wasn't going to push it on my mostly worn tires so I picked up a set of Pirelli sticky tires. I finished on the top of the podium in GTL, P-89 and ULSB. Yet another shout out to the Butlers for all the bbq goodness Saturday night. It was good to re-connect with some of the TTD family as well. I missed the Jersey track days and I'll be missing the NY ones too so I had to settle for touching base with my other track family between races and during the evening. Of course thanks to the LDR crew for all the support! It wouldn't be the same without you guys!

[tsorfas]

3/3! Getting things done! Good times this weekend John!

[Sheppo]

nice job John.

[nt650hawk]

Motor? What did he do ??? Results???
AWESOME>>>

[Rada]

Awesome performance John!!!! It's great to see you have success!!

[KB]

BOOM that's how it's done.

Nice work brother you have worked at it fo shizzle.

Win those AM championships and then get somw white plates!

KB

[Trouble]

Motor? What did he do ??? Results???
AWESOME>>>

Basic top end maintenance stuff. Honed cylinders, replaced piston rings,valve seals, keepers and replaced a cam chain guide and tensioner that needed it. New clutch friction plates, o-rings, gaskets, spark plugs, etc. I had no intention of building a monster Hawk. So far the thing limiting my top speed has been me.

[Kitt]

times, times?

[carsick]

I finished on the top of the podium in GTL, P-89 and ULSB.

I parked next to this guy once. Even borrowed his rear tire. Congrats on the momentum John! You already know you're my idol. Creepy, eh?

[PainfullySlow]

the mojo is in the beard but having someone as stellar as Scott go through your motor every once in a while doesnt hurt either

Congrats on an amazing weekend!

[The Snowman]

Nice trifecta!

Stroke it!

[nt650hawk]

replaced a cam chain guide and tensioner that needed it.

Can I see these? I have yet to come across one that needed it.




Cough Coughdaytona Cough. You BETTER DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

[Kurlon]

Glad to hear the Hawk is back in shape, looking forward to trying to make your life difficult soon.

[Trouble]

times, times?

01:21.700 was my best for the weekend. My PB is 01:21.693. I was that close to a new pb.

I parked next to this guy once. Even borrowed his rear tire. Congrats on the momentum John! You already know you're my idol. Creepy, eh?

I'm locking myself in my trailer at night from now on. Creeper.

Can I see these? I have yet to come across one that needed it.

I didn't grab the worn parts although now I wish I did for an art project. He sent a disk with photos on it (really!) and I'll have a look through those. He thought that maybe the previous builder had installed the guide incorrectly because it was just the one that was worn. There were some stripped threads on the tensioner.

Cough Coughdaytona Cough. You BETTER DO IT!!!!!!!!!!

That's the current plan and why I haven't bumped yet.

Glad to hear the Hawk is back in shape, looking forward to trying to make your life difficult soon.

Nothing would make me happier! Well, maybe some things. Regardless, I'm looking forward to racing with you again!

[nt650hawk]

start track down a 17-40 or 41.... BTW I had to cut and extra link for this to work..

and get used to downshifting 3 times.... in a few turns!!!


When is this???

[Trouble]

I'm going to post up an advice thread here and on the Hawk forum after the next round. Maybe I should do it sooner than later but I'm trying to not count my chickens before they hatch. I'd love to source the gears (and maybe chain) second hand. Borrow, rent, lease, buy or whatever. It seems ridiculous to buy a new set for the one weekend in my life that I'll ever use it.

ROC = October 17-20

I have a metric shit ton of questions but I guess that goes without saying. Gotta start making a list.

[CBR929RE]

the mojo is in the beard but having someone as stellar as Scott go through your motor every once in a while doesnt hurt either

Congrats on an amazing weekend!

well my beard obviously has no mojo.

I'm going to post up an advice thread here and on the Hawk forum after the next round. Maybe I should do it sooner than later but I'm trying to not count my chickens before they hatch. I'd love to source the gears (and maybe chain) second hand. Borrow, rent, lease, buy or whatever. It seems ridiculous to buy a new set for the one weekend in my life that I'll ever use it.

ROC = October 17-20

I have a metric shit ton of questions but I guess that goes without saying. Gotta start making a list.

cut the link from your current chain then get a new one to use everywhere else.

[nhbubba]

Dude.. you look AWESOME out there on that bike. ... Although I suppose it could just be the beard.

'Grats.

[Mr. Kurtz]

Stroke it!

[Rambunctous]

Nice report. I like very much.

[tls25rs]

I'm going to post up an advice thread here and on the Hawk forum after the next round. Maybe I should do it sooner than later but I'm trying to not count my chickens before they hatch. I'd love to source the gears (and maybe chain) second hand. Borrow, rent, lease, buy or whatever. It seems ridiculous to buy a new set for the one weekend in my life that I'll ever use it.

ROC = October 17-20

I have a metric shit ton of questions but I guess that goes without saying. Gotta start making a list.

Need a pit crew? Might be able to swing some time off in October. Just sayin'

[Mustang]

Awesome job Johnny!!

[lrrs428]

Nice job Brother ! Thanks for your help this weekend as well, thought I was going to die

[Trouble]

Need a pit crew? Might be able to swing some time off in October. Just sayin'

I appreciate the offer but I think my wife is on board with the trip. Not that she'll be a good pit crew but she takes priority. We'll probably turn it into a mini vacation visiting family/friends down there anyway.

Nice job Brother ! Thanks for your help this weekend as well, thought I was going to die

That was an amazing recovery! I had the undertaker on speed dial Saturday night and then Sunday you're out there ripping out PB's! Pretty wicked!

[snwbrdr435]

Always a blast watching you monkey around on that hawk. Its was also great talking to you at the bbq.