AFM 250 Production at Sonoma [video]

intortus · September 4th, 2012, 07:27 AM

Once again, some really tight Ninja 250 racing (with a Honda thrown into the mix to make things interesting). Here's the battle from the perspective of 4th place.

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · September 4th, 2012, 07:40 AM

Very nice!

Between #250 and #211, it goes to show that sometimes if you just show em a wheel they give up their spot. Their battle is awesome! Rubbing, pushing while keeping it pretty clean.

Zombiphone · September 4th, 2012, 07:54 AM

Hahahahahaha- SNAP! When I mentioned to Steve on Friday how cool it was to see a cbr250 in the pits and how he'd get to duke it out with one this weekend, he had said he hadn't noticed it yet. This is what you get when you don't pay attention to people. That guy clearly really, REALLY wanted it, and he was not going to let silly things like other riders being on the line he wanted get in the way

I love this so much. Great video, great racing, and great weekend!

CC Cowboy · September 4th, 2012, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Hahahahahaha- SNAP! When I mentioned to Steve on Friday how cool it was to see a cbr250 in the pits and how he'd get to duke it out with one this weekend, he had said he hadn't noticed it yet. This is what you get when you don't pay attention to people. That guy clearly really, REALLY wanted it, and he was not going to let silly things like other riders being on the line he wanted get in the way

I love this so much. Great video, great racing, and great weekend!

I think the guy on the Honda was Ari Henning, the kid (with the dreads) from "Motorcyclist" magazine.

Zombiphone · September 4th, 2012, 10:24 AM

Then you, sir, would think quite correctly. I'll pick up whatever issue they put this in just because I want to see some of the pictures they were taking this weekend

alex.s · September 4th, 2012, 12:35 PM

holy ****

wasnt expecting the honda to keep up as well as it was. seems like its flat up top but he really dives into those corners doesnt he

dino74 · September 4th, 2012, 12:44 PM

Looks like to be the same guy

Link to original page on YouTube.

Nemesis · September 4th, 2012, 12:47 PM

Wow! That's some crazy racing!!!

Nemesis · September 4th, 2012, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

holy ****

wasnt expecting the honda to keep up as well as it was. seems like its flat up top but he really dives into those corners doesnt he

The bike is capable but in the right hands like Ari it's gonna do more than keep up.

That was some crazy bar banging racing. I'z skurred!

Kevin2109 · September 4th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Awesome video!!! And awesome race!!

Man, that honda is quick

Nemesis · September 4th, 2012, 02:19 PM

Where was Rexy gridded?

Zombiphone · September 4th, 2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Where was Rexy gridded?

Answering this question might make Steve think he's cool, and I refuse to participate in that sort of complimentary behavior

Rexbo · September 4th, 2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Answering this question might make Steve think he's cool, and I refuse to participate in that sort of complimentary behavior

the answer would be: dead last

And yes, racing against him was super fun. Definitely lots of contact going on but it was all pretty controlled and more of just pushing and shoving to make some room instead of saving ourselves from crashing. I'm definitely down to do more of that, just Darren is too damn big.

and some badass photos compliments of Oxymoron Photography:

And Logan doing his best to throw himself off the bike:

alex.s · September 4th, 2012, 07:56 PM

does this mean steve is going to be in all the photos in motorcyclist? you could totally bring it to the bar and be casually reading it and just happen to notice that you're in it... you could totally pick up chicks... or you know... whatever you're into.

Rexbo · September 4th, 2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

does this mean steve is going to be in all the photos in motorcyclist? you could totally bring it to the bar and be casually reading it and just happen to notice that you're in it... you could totally pick up chicks... or you know... whatever you're into.

I'm taken, sorry. Nem had me at "250"

alex.s · September 4th, 2012, 08:01 PM

was trying to negotiate a free spare engine :P

Rexbo · September 4th, 2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

was trying to negotiate a free spare engine :P

Beer is too expensive for you?? damn

Shawn3210 · September 4th, 2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

Darren is too damn big.

Nemesis · September 5th, 2012, 07:44 AM

Dood, I hope Ari uses this pic in their mag: Awesome Pic!

CC Cowboy · September 5th, 2012, 08:52 AM

If you read "Motorcyclist" you will find there are a couple of upgrades done to the Honda.

Nemesis · September 5th, 2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

If you read "Motorcyclist" you will find there are a couple of upgrades done to the Honda.

Yeah, I saw this awhile back but weren't there a couple enhancements that weren't legal? Well, at least for CVMA it wouldn't be but I highly doubt any one of them were concerned about the CBR.

It was all rider IMHO.

flippn · September 5th, 2012, 07:30 PM

Great race/video! I had the privelege of sharing a track day with Ari at Auto Club Speedway not too long ago, the guy is fast. You guys did very well against him, congrats!

Alex · September 5th, 2012, 07:41 PM

I rode with Ari quite a few years back when he was doing some of his first trackdays here in norcal. Makes me wish I found time to fit a few more in the schedule over the years, as it's fun to see what he's been able to do.

Dmented · September 5th, 2012, 08:41 PM

damn it...
see... here i am stuck in Thailand and only wishing i were back home racing. WTF is wrong with me?!?!?

now i'm going to have to destroy some little asian lady at the massage palace. way to go Rexxy! FUGG man, do wanting to race!

Rexbo · September 5th, 2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmented

now i'm going to have to destroy some little asian lady at the massage palace.

go easy, nem's kinda old and fragile

Dmented · September 5th, 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

go easy, nem's kinda old and fragile

HA!
will do my friend..

p.s.
looks like you learned some of my ancient late braking techniques... Grrrr, now i'll NEVER catch you!

Rexbo · September 5th, 2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmented

looks like you learned some of my ancient late braking techniques... Grrrr, now i'll NEVER catch you!

DOOD. I found myself going into T7 hard on the brakes and turning in with the rear wheel bouncing all over the place, and felt my knee brush the ground while STILL BRAKING and I was like

Dmented · September 6th, 2012, 12:46 AM

I noticed they changed that TIGHT switch back (turn 9a/b)... makes for faster lap times eh.

KazMan · September 6th, 2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmented

damn it...
see... here i am stuck in Thailand and only wishing i were back home racing. WTF is wrong with me?!?!?

now i'm going to have to destroy some little asian lady at the massage palace. way to go Rexxy! FUGG man, do wanting to race!

Well, word on the Little Asian Lady circuit is you always finish first

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

DOOD. I found myself going into T7 hard on the brakes and turning in with the rear wheel bouncing all over the place, and felt my knee brush the ground while STILL BRAKING and I was like

and this is what I looked like in my helmet each time you went by me on the brakes and then I would check for Ari

Rexbo · September 6th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

Well, word on the Little Asian Boy circuit is you always finish first

fixed

Dmented · September 7th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

and this is what I looked like in my helmet each time you went by me on the brakes and then I would check for Ari

BWAHAHAHH!
CLASSIC!
I can't WAIT for CVMA!!!!

I just slept with a tiger so i have ZERO FEAR!!!!

Nemesis · September 10th, 2012, 06:05 PM

Bwahahaha...great gifs guys!

September 4th, 2012, 07:27 AM	#1
intortus #942 Name: Logan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): feellikeapro.com Posts: 32	AFM 250 Production at Sonoma [video] Once again, some really tight Ninja 250 racing (with a Honda thrown into the mix to make things interesting). Here's the battle from the perspective of 4th place. Link to original page on YouTube.

September 4th, 2012, 12:35 PM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	holy **** wasnt expecting the honda to keep up as well as it was. seems like its flat up top but he really dives into those corners doesnt he __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2012, 12:44 PM	#7
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	Looks like to be the same guy Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

September 4th, 2012, 12:47 PM	#8
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Wow! That's some crazy racing!!! __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2012, 01:01 PM	#10
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Awesome video!!! And awesome race!! Man, that honda is quick __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

September 4th, 2012, 07:40 AM	#2
csmith12 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	Very nice! Between #250 and #211, it goes to show that sometimes if you just show em a wheel they give up their spot. Their battle is awesome! Rubbing, pushing while keeping it pretty clean. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 4th, 2012, 07:54 AM	#3
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Hahahahahaha- SNAP! When I mentioned to Steve on Friday how cool it was to see a cbr250 in the pits and how he'd get to duke it out with one this weekend, he had said he hadn't noticed it yet. This is what you get when you don't pay attention to people. That guy clearly really, REALLY wanted it, and he was not going to let silly things like other riders being on the line he wanted get in the way I love this so much. Great video, great racing, and great weekend!

September 4th, 2012, 10:24 AM	#5
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Then you, sir, would think quite correctly. I'll pick up whatever issue they put this in just because I want to see some of the pictures they were taking this weekend

September 4th, 2012, 02:19 PM	#11
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Where was Rexy gridded? __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2012, 07:56 PM	#14
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	does this mean steve is going to be in all the photos in motorcyclist? you could totally bring it to the bar and be casually reading it and just happen to notice that you're in it... you could totally pick up chicks... or you know... whatever you're into. __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2012, 08:01 PM	#16
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	was trying to negotiate a free spare engine :P __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2012, 07:44 AM	#19
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Dood, I hope Ari uses this pic in their mag: Awesome Pic! __________________________________________________

September 5th, 2012, 08:52 AM	#20
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	If you read "Motorcyclist" you will find there are a couple of upgrades done to the Honda. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

September 5th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#22
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Great race/video! I had the privelege of sharing a track day with Ari at Auto Club Speedway not too long ago, the guy is fast. You guys did very well against him, congrats!

September 5th, 2012, 07:41 PM	#23
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I rode with Ari quite a few years back when he was doing some of his first trackdays here in norcal. Makes me wish I found time to fit a few more in the schedule over the years, as it's fun to see what he's been able to do. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 5th, 2012, 08:41 PM	#24
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	damn it... see... here i am stuck in Thailand and only wishing i were back home racing. WTF is wrong with me?!?!? now i'm going to have to destroy some little asian lady at the massage palace. way to go Rexxy! FUGG man, do wanting to race! __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

September 6th, 2012, 12:46 AM	#28
Dmented CVMA#747 Ⓓⓜⓔⓝⓣⓔⓓ ⓡⓐⓒⓘⓝⓖ Name: Darren Location: Torrance (satyromania) Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 250R * 09 Yamaha R6 * 08 CBR 1000RR * 04 NSR 50 * 02 KX 250 Posts: A lot.	I noticed they changed that TIGHT switch back (turn 9a/b)... makes for faster lap times eh. __________________________________________________ CVMA#747AFM#747RM1GP#77LeoVinceRaceTechHotbodiesCyclemallBridgestone * MotoradDainesePolyMotoWoodcraftVisit The Dmented Racing Youtube Channel

September 10th, 2012, 06:05 PM	#32
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Bwahahaha...great gifs guys! __________________________________________________

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