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Title: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: lil_thorny on July 28, 2008, 02:44:00 PM
Four score and four years ago...

I quit racing. I am back at it again and some things have changed (motorcycle technology) and some things have not (faster bikes are hard to get around!)

I struggled early in the weekend figuring out the Triumph Daytona 675 and its idiosynchrosis but learned a few things in the process. I learned that I was wasting time trying to figure out why I wasn't using all of my suspension travel when in reality there are 17mm of fork leg that will never get touched by the fork tube...interesting engineering on Triumph's part. I also learned that the trumpet has some killer mid range and is very forgiving when stuck in a taller gear. Lastly, I learned that I left my balls at home before I left for the track but made sure to borrow one of Meghan Stiles skirts when I got there ;)

Being beaten by a woman is nothing new to me; my wife beats me all the time :) but my helmet's off to Meghan for putting together an admirable pace and also because I am sure there is no greater feeling for her to be putting the smack down on boys like me...

All kidding aside, I should have gotten by the gentleman in front of me but I did not and Meghan drove past me for the position. I did have much fun this weekend and I will be back in August for another round. I just faxed my pre entry form as well...not making that mistake again.


Thanks to Everyone at the track for helping me get back up to speed.

Benji.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Burt Munro on July 28, 2008, 04:04:15 PM
I just doubled your positive karma count!

Who did you piss off to get in the hole so deep on the negative side?

Wait.......  who am I to ask that question?  :ahhh:   :thumb:
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Protein Filled on July 28, 2008, 04:57:35 PM
I smite him any chance I get!
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Burt Munro on July 28, 2008, 05:05:43 PM
Edgar,

Just bring that thing you forgot to the next Blackhawk.  Everybody is fine with that.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: spyderchick on July 28, 2008, 05:09:19 PM
I hear that the CWs found a skirt in the men's shower. They thought it was just some hanky panky goin' on, but obviously that's where you left it. I think they'll let you have it back in exchange for beer.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: roadrashroeser on July 28, 2008, 05:37:24 PM
Make sure you get rid of that silly bandana also, I thought Olivia Newton John made an apperance.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: spyderchick on July 28, 2008, 05:56:56 PM
Quote from: roadrashroeser on July 28, 2008, 05:37:24 PM
Make sure you get rid of that silly bandana also, I thought Olivia Newton John made an apperance.

It was cool, he didn't bring the leg warmers.

(He did promise them for next time, just for you).  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: lil_thorny on July 28, 2008, 09:36:54 PM
I plan on bringing my new skirt in August. However, I will be showing off my balls everytime I pass Roadrash...

As for the bandana, and the hightop mismatched tube socks...you all just wish you were as cool as my 1970's Wimbledon gear!
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: MegRyan on July 29, 2008, 03:32:10 PM
Yeah I have to admit that was a good race, once i finally got the bike into gear and off the line.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: MELK-MAN on July 29, 2008, 05:00:09 PM
cool.. ! good to see ya racing again Benji
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: LMsports on July 29, 2008, 05:37:21 PM
Benji forgot to mention that I am his hero, and without me none of this is possible...
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: lil_thorny on July 30, 2008, 10:52:59 AM
Quote from: LMsports on July 29, 2008, 05:37:21 PM
Benji forgot to mention that I am his hero, and without me none of this is possible...

Yes!
I am very sorry for not mentioning Rob in my thank yous. Without his help and the use of his special tool (all 120 mm of it)...I would have never made it to the grid for the GTU!!!

;)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Chef on July 30, 2008, 12:21:16 PM
Meghan   :spank:   Benji!!!.....   :biggrin:

:lmao:


Ike  :pop:

miss u Benji..  :kissy:

:spank: :rollseyes:

   Meghan,  :thumb:
can u sign my Tshirt???  :rollseyes:

Heyy Lexa..
Rob!!!... and Roaster  :cheers:
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: StumpysWife on July 31, 2008, 01:39:33 PM
Good to hear you're back, Benji.  We were in MIlwaukee Saturday for Superweek and contemplated going down there and now really wish we did.  Maybe next time! 

Now we just need Stumpy and Ike back and we'll be all set!

Heather
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: spyderchick on July 31, 2008, 02:17:30 PM
Quote from: Chef on July 30, 2008, 12:21:16 PM
Meghan   :spank:   Benji!!!.....   :biggrin:

:lmao:


Ike  :pop:

miss u Benji..  :kissy:

:spank: :rollseyes:

   Meghan,  :thumb:
can u sign my Tshirt???  :rollseyes:

Heyy Lexa..
Rob!!!... and Roaster  :cheers:


IKE!!!

Where have you been? We miss you!
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Chef on August 01, 2008, 11:53:56 AM
 :rollseyes:
SexyLexa!!!  :kissy:
you KNOW I MISS YOU WAAAAYY more than u can ever miss me!!!

but, Ive ben in a mixed bag of recovery!!!  8)
you know I caught myself b4 my RACING addiction could actually bury me!!
:biggrin:

Just been catching up on family time, yard work.. fishing..
"hell", dating.. (tho, not now) :lmao:
uhm sleep(was in the garage TOO much!!)...
golf.. (no, im not good!).. did some traveling..
(Montego Bay, Nassau..)(NICE!!)  :pop:

you saw me,.. I've been doing a couple races here and there, some coaching
With SPORTBIKETRACKTIME.COM (very COOL :thumb:)

Im not far, will be out again this year.. gonna need you to
hook up my leathers too!!!  :blahblah:

:blahblah: :blahblah:

all is good tho.. still have bumb knees, been tryin to rehab, over and over..
(they are not acting rite!)

ANY that know me, knows that being away hurts me! :whine:

40
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Chef on August 01, 2008, 12:02:48 PM
Heather,
Can you bring a HONDA back with you when you bring Stump E.??? so he can play outside with us??? hahaha... :-D

Meghan,
Can you spank me too.. like you did the lil thorny one???...
;-D
pleassssssse.....

Rob, I miss you TOO And still Remember how gracious you are,
My big Brother!!!...
will be to see u.. :-)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: roadrashroeser on August 01, 2008, 11:03:32 PM
IKE you need to show up again and get up to FLYING speed you know what I mean.
Roeser out.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: StumpysWife on August 01, 2008, 11:45:26 PM
Ike, I'll see what I can do, but I don't think we're brand-specific at this point anymore.  We must be getting old!!!  haha

(But those freakin' 600rr's are still so sweeeeeet.)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen my skirt...race report by Lil Thorny
Post by: Chef on August 02, 2008, 01:29:57 PM
yeah hahaha Roeshter I know wut u mean buuuut...
lessay, we r a bit more content? Enjoying the
ride compared to trying to fly to da front LOL

And Ye Wife of The Stumpster :-)
I picked up an SV also..