June 11th, 2017, 12:12 PM | #1 |
Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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2017 Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge @ AMA Vintage Days
I'll be making my annual trip out to compete in the Vetter Challenge on July 8, 2017. The details are here http://www.schultzengineering.us/. I look forward to meeting up with other ninjetters who may be at the AMA Vintage Days.
@snot, @csmith12, @choneofakind ? I gotta defend my title! Please wish me luck, I'll need it this year.
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June 11th, 2017, 12:16 PM | #2 |
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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Good luck.
We will be there, are you going to be at the track? If so, let me know how to find you.
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June 11th, 2017, 12:18 PM | #3 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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My goal is to be there on 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th. Perhaps we can meet up for dinner or something.
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June 11th, 2017, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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June 11th, 2017, 02:13 PM | #5 | |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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We will be on the sumo's. Are you staying at the track? We can meet you for lunch or dinner or hangout after the races Saturday before we go back to our room.
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June 24th, 2017, 04:12 PM | #6 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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Bump... 2 weeks away
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June 25th, 2017, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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Name: Brad
Location: Cincy
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Good Luck to ya , I hope to be up there on Sat. (if work stays out of the way)
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July 2nd, 2017, 06:56 AM | #8 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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Bump....less than1 week
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July 3rd, 2017, 12:49 PM | #9 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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My plans are changing last minute, I will be there for sure on Sun. for sure. If I can get there earlier, I will let you know. Sorry :\
Good luck and have fun!
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July 3rd, 2017, 04:22 PM | #10 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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Time??
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July 3rd, 2017, 04:28 PM | #11 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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I am looking to get there around 10am.
I will have my full track day rig with me and maybe +1 rider.
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July 3rd, 2017, 06:39 PM | #12 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Apr '15
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We will be at the track, text me once you are settled and we will come find you.
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July 3rd, 2017, 07:32 PM | #13 |
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Name: Harper
Location: NC Milkshake stand
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Y'all have fun now; ya hear
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July 6th, 2017, 01:37 PM | #14 |
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Name: Ray
Location: Asheville, NC
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Vic! Hey!! You dont know me, but I've followed you on CV for a while....very cool! :-)
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July 7th, 2017, 06:44 PM | #15 |
Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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Hi Ray, Will you be at the AMA Vintage Days? We compete tomorrow morning but will drop by the racetrack after the Vetter Challenge. I'll be a speaker on
Sunday 11;30 to 1:30. I spent this morning fixing damage to my streamliner from a severe windstorm I encountered traveling through Colorado. Lots of rain, hope that it stays mostly dry tomorrow. Again, Any one interested in riding with us during the Vetter Challenge, show up at 8 AM tomorrow morning to the rear of the Splash Harbor Motel in Bellview, OH on Hwy 97. @snot, @csmith12, I'm sending you PMs with my contact info. all the best, GA
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July 7th, 2017, 07:02 PM | #16 | |
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Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot.
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July 7th, 2017, 07:36 PM | #17 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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10am Sun eta arrival time, hope to catch up with ya'lls!
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July 9th, 2017, 07:52 AM | #18 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Running late... just now leaving. :\
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July 17th, 2017, 12:07 PM | #19 |
Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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I got home Saturday afternoon after the long trek back from Ohio. ALan and went to Michigan to visit the Ford Museum and Greenfield for a couple of days.
The Vetter Challenge had 12 riders including 3 electric motos, 3 streamliners , and 2 partially streamlined motos. Beating the electric bikes is tough since the Vetter Challenge is won by the lowest cents/mile rather than miles/gallon. After lots of rain we had a perfect day for riding on our 94 mile course ( Bellview to Wooster to Loudonville to Mid-Ohio to Bellview). It was a wonderful ride and I was optimistic about another good performance. After topping off the tank I found I had used only 0.4 gallons of gasoline to go the 94 miles for a result of 235 mpg! I was astounded. I know I rode well, maximizing every opportunity to go far as I could with least amount of fuel consumed but I suspect some other factors may have played a role ( heated fuel expansion, topping off error). Still all in all, a great run. After the electric motos calculated their usage I was determined the overall winner at 0.97 cents/mile. Other highlights were getting to meet @snot and Jason and visit with them at the Vintage Days .I also hoped to meet the legendary motorcycle whisperer @csmith12 but I failed to make the connection. We also got to be part of a panel of seminar presenters about the Vetter Challenge, motorcycle fuel economy and aerodynamic streamlining. I had a great time and am already forward to next year all the best, GA
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July 17th, 2017, 12:54 PM | #20 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
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Congrats Vic!
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July 17th, 2017, 03:20 PM | #21 |
sammich maker
Name: snot
Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen
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Congrats Vic. It was great finally meeting you and learning more about the bike.
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July 17th, 2017, 06:02 PM | #22 |
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Name: Brad
Location: Cincy
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Congrats on the win , I looked for you guys on Saturday ,but never found Ya'll
I want to build a streamlinner Ninja , I have a few questions and wanted to see your bike and talk to ya , Maybe next year .... |
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July 17th, 2017, 07:03 PM | #23 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
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Vic, snot, everyone else that was there... sorry, my plans changed last minute and I didn't get there until 3:30 on Sun. Just in time to see the race where the track was oiled down.
Plan on doing better next year. Bummer to have missed you guys for the 2nd year in a row but 3rd times the charm right? Gratz on the milestone too!
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July 22nd, 2017, 10:16 AM | #24 |
Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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Thanks !!!
@steiny , sorry I missed you. Feel free to ask me about building a streamliner and I'll do what I can to help. A lot of great info is on the Craig Vetter website , www.craigvetter.com , on building streamliners including mine. I've already started work for the next Vetter Challenge, I sold my trailer and will build a new one. I also have removed the bodywork from my '99 Ninjette (47K miles) will be selling it and starting the build on a new streamliner.
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July 26th, 2017, 01:26 AM | #25 | |
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Name: Ray
Location: Asheville, NC
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You are amazing, my friend! Congrats on blowing it away at the Challenge. Looking forward to comparing notes and stepping up to an awesome challenge that you have laid down!! Be safe :-)
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July 27th, 2017, 01:12 PM | #26 |
Motorcycle Hypermiler
Name: Vic
Location: Livermore CA
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Thanks brother!
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