Fischer MRX Update
An air scoop right in the center of the fairing is standard on sport bikes now because this gets you the best/most air to the air box. This bike does not have a ram system, this scoop is just bringing cool air to the air box.
A few improvements: At the front, I removed the grill, cut away the lip and made a ramp before the inside step using foam. The next step will be to connect the scoop to the fairing. At the air box, I used 1/16 inch sheet aluminum and Velcro to fill in the passage for the throttle cable. Now, all the cool air goes right to the air box intake. Factory Pro sells a nice jet kit for this bike.
Paying It Forward #48
In Episode 48 of Deep Thinking, the world’s premium motorcycle road racing podcast, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis discuss why being fastest doesn’t necessarily win races. A discussion ensues about the genius of Yamaha and the new YZF-R1, the genius of previous Deep Thinking episodes, and why you should avoid bovine growth hormones.
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Ready To Test
Particle, a Fischer MRX and I want to do some testing this weekend at ACS. Lindemann Engineering customers are eligible for a discount on my Coaching and Crew Chief rates while also getting to see first hand how to develop a bike.
Louder, Please …#47
In Episode 47 of Deep Thinking, the only motorcycle road racing podcast MotoGP champions listen to, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis discuss British Superbike’s healthy mid-pack. Gougis works his way through some issues. Sorbo recalls an old E.F. Hutton commercial. Both express admiration for Tech III’s Guy Coulon and his six-cylinder noisemaker.
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The story of my 12th 24 hour motorcycle race:
http://www.motorcycle.com/features/24-hours-of-grom.html
Backing It In …#46
Can it be? For reals? Yes! In Episode 46 of Deep Thinking, the motorcycle road racing podcast, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis finally get around to discussing engine braking. Yet another discussion ensues about the interplanetary-sized coolness that is Tony Serra. Some painfully real reminiscing about the 500cc two-strokes takes place, including a discussion about a medical procedure that is not for the squeamish. Sorbo discusses thumb braking, while Gougis reacts to comments on the Internet by pointing out that Dani Pedrosa didn’t just now grow a sack, and the little bugger is probably way, way tougher than you’ll ever be.
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Good Will
I paid Jim more for LE than he asked for, in part because I knew how much good will he had built up. Gerhard just sent me the forks from his RG250 Gama in the same box that Jim used to send him forks as part of an earlier job.
TL1000S
This is a LE Penske and the LE link for a TL1000S. Penske can build the shock for me but I don’t have the link drawings. I’m looking for someone who will send me their link kit so I can have more made. Thank you.
You Beat Rossi Once … #45
In Episode 45 of Deep Thinking, the motorcycle road racing podcast, racers Michael Gougis and Ed Sorbo talk about making World Superbike more interesting and the spectacular MotoGP race at Aragon. After watching the race, Gougis confesses that he has a new GP hero – Toni Elias. A discussion ensues about shoes, Kenyan marathoners and Paris Hilton. Seriously.
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Backing It In (Not) #44
In Episode 44 of Deep Thinking, the world’s premier motorcycle road racing podcast, racers Ed Sorbo and Michael Gougis once again fail to discuss engine braking, although the phrase “cheek-clenching” is used more than once. A discussion ensues about pit-to-bike communication, black flags, trophies for club racing and a classy World Championship celebration. Sorbo recalls a touching marriage proposal and Gougis recalls the only time that he ever saw someone wearing a bull costume in an appropriate manner. Various people are thanked for listening and sending tasty snacks.
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