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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 26, 2006, 12:23:35 AM

Title: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 26, 2006, 12:23:35 AM
Houston, we have a Gixxer!

It took five nights worth of midnight oil since the frame showed up, but Baby is ready.  Is there anything more satisfying than building a new racebike?  Now if I can just get the trailer rehab finished and throw a water pump in the pickup before next Saturday, I'll be instructing a WERA licensing school at Grattan!  Woo Hoo!
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on March 26, 2006, 12:39:30 AM
Congrats Chris!

But Gratten in March doesn't sound very appealing to me! :o
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: 251am on March 26, 2006, 03:44:10 AM
Congrats!! I've heard that Chicago weekend in Grattan is a chilly one. Better run some hook ups for an electric vest!!  :D   Are you gonna run a 750?
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: oldguy on March 26, 2006, 04:32:17 AM
QuoteCongrats Chris!

But Gratten in March doesn't sound very appealing to me! :o

Grattan in APRIL doesn't even sound appealing to me!
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 26, 2006, 06:31:29 AM
QuoteAre you gonna run a 750?
Oh yeah!
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: Team-G on March 26, 2006, 08:45:25 AM
Pictures!!  We need pictures!!  :o
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 26, 2006, 04:51:21 PM
Gimmi a break, G!  You'll see it in two weeks!
I got the water pump done in the truck today, and about half-finished the trailer maintenance.  Then I only have about 6000 other details to cover before I leave.  It's amazing how there's just never any decent weather to do outside work before the season starts.  I can't wait to try my snow tires out at Grattan next week! ;D
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: spyderchick on March 27, 2006, 08:22:29 AM
I was pulling into Urgent Care about the time you were finishing up. Yup, $200 lighter, a diagnosis of bronchitis, a script for some antibiotics and a humbling few days, I think i'm going to live. ::) :-/ :P

Congrats on getting baby done.  Hopfully she's a total screamer!  ;D
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: Suzy on March 27, 2006, 09:54:25 AM
Can't wait to see ya riding it, hint, hint.  ;D
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: Team-G on March 27, 2006, 09:58:33 AM
QuoteGimmi a break, G!  You'll see it in two weeks!

I took a bunch of pics of mine; it's the best it will look all season  8)
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 27, 2006, 07:02:16 PM
Well, tonight I finished my shelving project in the trailer, got one chock remounted, and sorted out the wiring problem that kept blowing fuses.  (a couple rub-throughs in the trailer harness underneath and inside)  I also replaced the burned-out bulbs and the one broken lens.  Of course it was pouring rain the whole time.... ::)
Now the bike is in the trailer for a trip to the dyno tomorrow for a map check.  Man, I still have so much to do!
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: Dawn on March 28, 2006, 06:42:45 AM
Quote Man, I still have so much to do!


So how is that different than any other year?   ;)
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: jigmoore on March 28, 2006, 08:24:55 PM
QuoteWell, tonight I finished my shelving project in the trailer, got one chock remounted, and sorted out the wiring problem that kept blowing fuses.  (a couple rub-throughs in the trailer harness underneath and inside)  I also replaced the burned-out bulbs and the one broken lens.  Of course it was pouring rain the whole time.... ::)
Now the bike is in the trailer for a trip to the dyno tomorrow for a map check.  Man, I still have so much to do!

hey.  i'll be instructing at grattan also.

i haven't forgotten about calling you about putnam, either.  still waiting to hear back from putnam.  if we truly can't even sleep in the rv at the track...i'll probably just solo it there in the truck.  unless you absolutely need a ride to putnam.....
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 29, 2006, 02:41:00 AM
Yeah, we really can't camp at Putnam.  Everybody with a motorhome stays at the Walmart parking lot. :-/  I have a pickup and a motorghetto myself, so it's not like I lack a ride.
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 29, 2006, 02:59:31 PM
Woohoo!  Back from the dyno!  I'd tell ya what she made, but then I'd have to kill you.... ;D
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Post by: Protein Filled on March 30, 2006, 08:41:49 AM
Yeah, please tell us, so I can make fun of it when we lap you...


 ;D :o
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: Team-G on March 30, 2006, 09:26:30 AM
I'm guessing 135...
Title: Re: 3:00 AM
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on March 30, 2006, 06:20:39 PM
QuoteYeah, please tell us, so I can make fun of it when we lap you...


 ;D :o
I think it's best I don't tell.  Then when I beat Edgar, he can claim I have a 175 HP GSXR 1000 superbike motor in there.  It's ALWAY motor when Edgar loses.... ::)