Daytona Bike Week

CC Cowboy · February 26th, 2010, 06:59 AM

I got up early and drove down the beach. The sun was just coming up and there isn't a cloud in the sky. If it wasn't 39 degrees I would say it is a perfect start to Bike Week.

Coming back I went by the "Boot Hill" and the beer trucks were lined up to stock the Saloon. Main Street was busy with workers getting prepared with all the goodies.

It's Friday, the Team Hammer School, first practice at the track, and I don't pick up my front fork seals until this afternoon so I'm not going to the track. I'm putting the seals in tomorrow so I'm not going to the endurance race either. This isn't how I planned to start Bike Week.

Monday and Tuesday are Vintage days (bike not riders). I'll be there but I'm not racing. At least I have a friend who will be racing. Not the way I intended to spend Bike Week.

I'm hoping that there will be some good bikes to test ride. At least that will be something to look forward to.

I'll let you know if things pick up. If they don't you might want to check the o'bitchuaries.

P.S. Sunday is first race of World Supa Bike. Maybe that will make me feel better (nah, I'm not racing in that either).

OldGuy · February 26th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Well CC the good news is 1) you are at Daytona 2) you can go riding. I'm looking out the window with snow still on the lawns, ice patches on the road, and the 18 deg is looking warm compared to what it has been.

backinthesaddleagain · February 26th, 2010, 11:34 AM

CC - enjoy. Warming up here but raining constantly. My parents just went to their place in Pompano. If i were smart I would have crashed with them a couple days then made my way to Daytona.

Sailariel · February 26th, 2010, 05:45 PM

CC, Enjoy. A good friend, Phil Reid went to Daytona with a large enclosed trailer full of Ducatis. If you see him, say Hi.

CC Cowboy · February 27th, 2010, 07:35 AM

DaytonaSportBike, the group I ride with, made the front page of the paper today. We put together a race team in the last 2 months and will run the endurance race today.

ckholloway · February 27th, 2010, 08:25 AM

A few of my busa brethren will be heading down Monday morning from VA and SC. They rented a condo down there. The one most noticeable is flat black painted like a P40 (shark mouth airplane). If you spot them swing by, say hi. and take a look at the bikes. There are some sweet bike that should be in the group.

CC Cowboy · February 27th, 2010, 09:26 AM

I'll keep an eye out for the wild bunch. Are they all on Busas?

ckholloway · February 27th, 2010, 10:25 AM

No they won't all be on busa's. Some of them are a friends of a group member (they guy with the P40 painted bike) I am not sure what they ride. Look for the bikes rockin an EXTREMEBUSA sticker and you have found them.

Alex · February 27th, 2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

We put together a race team in the last 2 months and will run the endurance race today.

Good luck, CC!

Sailariel · February 27th, 2010, 06:35 PM

CC, Good luck on the race and stay warm. Talked to a friend cruising on his sailboat, In Miami Beach, who said it was 43F this morning. He was only three degrees warmer than Maine. Been a really wierd weather pattern this year. Anyway, show them how it is done..

CC Cowboy · February 28th, 2010, 10:02 AM

4th place at Daytona CCS endurance race!

Not bad for crashing in the westend horseshoe and taking 6 minutes to fix the bike.

Sailariel · February 28th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Way to go!!! Congratulations.

ckholloway · February 28th, 2010, 03:12 PM

Good deal

Daeldren · February 28th, 2010, 04:45 PM

Good job CC, now are you going to stay for all the trailer queens getting drunk and the RUBS to start showing off their new accessories?

CC Cowboy · March 1st, 2010, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daeldren

Good job CC, now are you going to stay for all the trailer queens getting drunk and the RUBS to start showing off their new accessories?

You are discussing. People have feelings. How could you be so cruel?

backinthesaddleagain · March 1st, 2010, 09:16 PM

Great job CC!

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 07:21 AM

John Hopkins is racing Daytona this year. Monster (energy) Suzuki. The guy is the balls!

Does Suzuki make a fast bike?

karlosdajackal · March 2nd, 2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

John Hopkins is racing Daytona this year. Monster (energy) Suzuki. The guy is the balls!

Does Suzuki make a fast bike?

Yes, well Leon Haslem can make them go fast anyway (didn't you see world superbike this weekend?)

cnichols79us · March 2nd, 2010, 09:52 AM

Congrats on 4th in the race CC! Thats awesome.

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

Yes, well Leon Haslem can make them go fast anyway (didn't you see world superbike this weekend?)

So Suzuki is good in everything but MotoGP?

Alex · March 2nd, 2010, 01:43 PM

Suzuki has dominated US for years, but hasn't been nearly as successful (pretty much ever) in any of the other major series. Weak in WSBK (other than Corser a few years back), non-factor in GP, and only OK in BSB. Working theory is that Suzuki developed the GSX-R to work best with the Dunlops that are used almost exclusively in US racing.

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 01:52 PM

I'm going to ride one of Suzuki bikes and see if it's good.

I take it I should ride the 1000?

CC Cowboy · March 2nd, 2010, 02:04 PM

This morning I was at an intersection and a biker cop pulled into the intersection and stopped traffic. A few minutes later a police escort, of about 10 bikes, rode through followed by about 100 women on bikes. It was so cool to see all these girls riding together (made me think of softball). It was the beast cancer ride and the cops stop traffic in every intersection for the ladies to go non-stop.

There was only one sport bike. Everything else was a Harley.

TrueFaith · March 2nd, 2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

This morning I was at an intersection and a biker cop pulled into the intersection and stopped traffic. A few minutes later a police escort, of about 10 bikes, rode through followed by about 100 women on bikes. It was so cool to see all these girls riding together (made me think of softball). It was the beast cancer ride and the cops stop traffic in every intersection for the ladies to go non-stop.

There was only one sport bike. Everything else was a Harley.

So just how far did you follow them before they had to take out a restraining order, Tom?

CC Cowboy · March 3rd, 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Everything else was a Harley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueFaith

So just how far did you follow them before they had to take out a restraining order, Tom?

These girls didn't need a restraining order. They were all bigger than me (not necessarily taller). This wasn't a beauty pageant.

February 26th, 2010, 06:59 AM	#1
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Daytona Bike Week I got up early and drove down the beach. The sun was just coming up and there isn't a cloud in the sky. If it wasn't 39 degrees I would say it is a perfect start to Bike Week. Coming back I went by the "Boot Hill" and the beer trucks were lined up to stock the Saloon. Main Street was busy with workers getting prepared with all the goodies. It's Friday, the Team Hammer School, first practice at the track, and I don't pick up my front fork seals until this afternoon so I'm not going to the track. I'm putting the seals in tomorrow so I'm not going to the endurance race either. This isn't how I planned to start Bike Week. Monday and Tuesday are Vintage days (bike not riders). I'll be there but I'm not racing. At least I have a friend who will be racing. Not the way I intended to spend Bike Week. I'm hoping that there will be some good bikes to test ride. At least that will be something to look forward to. I'll let you know if things pick up. If they don't you might want to check the o'bitchuaries. P.S. Sunday is first race of World Supa Bike. Maybe that will make me feel better (nah, I'm not racing in that either). __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

February 26th, 2010, 08:59 AM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Well CC the good news is 1) you are at Daytona 2) you can go riding. I'm looking out the window with snow still on the lawns, ice patches on the road, and the 18 deg is looking warm compared to what it has been. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

February 27th, 2010, 07:35 AM	#5
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	DaytonaSportBike, the group I ride with, made the front page of the paper today. We put together a race team in the last 2 months and will run the endurance race today. __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

February 27th, 2010, 08:25 AM	#6
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	A few of my busa brethren will be heading down Monday morning from VA and SC. They rented a condo down there. The one most noticeable is flat black painted like a P40 (shark mouth airplane). If you spot them swing by, say hi. and take a look at the bikes. There are some sweet bike that should be in the group. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

February 27th, 2010, 09:26 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'll keep an eye out for the wild bunch. Are they all on Busas? __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

February 26th, 2010, 11:34 AM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	CC - enjoy. Warming up here but raining constantly. My parents just went to their place in Pompano. If i were smart I would have crashed with them a couple days then made my way to Daytona.

February 26th, 2010, 05:45 PM	#4
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	CC, Enjoy. A good friend, Phil Reid went to Daytona with a large enclosed trailer full of Ducatis. If you see him, say Hi.

February 27th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#8
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	No they won't all be on busa's. Some of them are a friends of a group member (they guy with the P40 painted bike) I am not sure what they ride. Look for the bikes rockin an EXTREMEBUSA sticker and you have found them. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

February 27th, 2010, 06:35 PM	#10
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	CC, Good luck on the race and stay warm. Talked to a friend cruising on his sailboat, In Miami Beach, who said it was 43F this morning. He was only three degrees warmer than Maine. Been a really wierd weather pattern this year. Anyway, show them how it is done..

February 28th, 2010, 10:02 AM	#11
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	4th place at Daytona CCS endurance race! Not bad for crashing in the westend horseshoe and taking 6 minutes to fix the bike. __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

February 28th, 2010, 10:29 AM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Way to go!!! Congratulations.

February 28th, 2010, 03:12 PM	#13
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	Good deal __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

February 28th, 2010, 04:45 PM	#14
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Good job CC, now are you going to stay for all the trailer queens getting drunk and the RUBS to start showing off their new accessories?

March 1st, 2010, 09:16 PM	#16
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Great job CC!

March 2nd, 2010, 07:21 AM	#17
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	John Hopkins is racing Daytona this year. Monster (energy) Suzuki. The guy is the balls! Does Suzuki make a fast bike? __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

March 2nd, 2010, 09:52 AM	#19
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Congrats on 4th in the race CC! Thats awesome.

March 2nd, 2010, 01:43 PM	#21
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, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Suzuki has dominated US for years, but hasn't been nearly as successful (pretty much ever) in any of the other major series. Weak in WSBK (other than Corser a few years back), non-factor in GP, and only OK in BSB. Working theory is that Suzuki developed the GSX-R to work best with the Dunlops that are used almost exclusively in US racing. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service, ninjette.org Member Map Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 2nd, 2010, 01:52 PM	#22
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I'm going to ride one of Suzuki bikes and see if it's good. I take it I should ride the 1000? __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

March 2nd, 2010, 02:04 PM	#23
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: George Robert Phillips McFarland Location: He-Man Women Hater’s Club Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Rupp Chopper Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	This morning I was at an intersection and a biker cop pulled into the intersection and stopped traffic. A few minutes later a police escort, of about 10 bikes, rode through followed by about 100 women on bikes. It was so cool to see all these girls riding together (made me think of softball). It was the beast cancer ride and the cops stop traffic in every intersection for the ladies to go non-stop. There was only one sport bike. Everything else was a Harley. __________________________________________________ There isn't a better feeling then to have something fast between your legs!

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