posted July 23, 2002 08:15 PM
Edited By: GOZR on 9 Aug 2002 18:59
lemans ZX12R racing NEWS I 'm triyng to encourage Team Scratch-Moto in their effort to make the 12R known world wide as a great racing bike.
They did something that we all dream about . . . they raced the 12R at Lemans 24 hours..Prodigious setup..
Like always in France, someone has a great idea and they put a lot of effort into it, but afterwards, you don't hear anything more and it gets forgotten.
That's extremly sad and a page of History passes by..
I would like to invite them to show their 12 in the US.
If we all send them an email, I really think that will cheer them up a lot...
It would be a great surprise to see American interest in their efforts... A dream.
It would be great to have a french-american collaboration on the 12R.
My idea is to inundate them with encouraging messages.
If we all write an email imagine how excited they would be.
posted July 24, 2002 07:26 AM
I'd sure like to see someone run one in AMA Formula Extreme here; although we all know it wouldn't be competitive against GSXR1K, R1's, etc. The 100lb.+ weight difference is just insurmountable.
However on some of the faster tracks (like Le Mans) here in the USA, it might be able to keep up on long straights. Tracks like Daytona, Brainerd, Elkhart Lake, etc.; with a GREAT rider aboard he might be able to take advantage of the extra HP & speed capability.
Ok, all members send me a $20 bill. I'll turn mine into a roadrace bike. It's already halfway there....
____________
Enjoy the ride!
02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
posted July 24, 2002 10:05 AM
Edited By: 22348bCVC on 24 Jul 2002 11:06
OK EBD...you have $40! (twice the enthusiasm!) from me in principle as soon as the rest of the bucks start rollin' in....and I'll need a pit pass AND team jacket ____________
...just relax...my dog wants to use only one of your legs...
posted August 09, 2002 05:57 PM
Ok last new i recieve an email from him and he is coming to San Francisco on the 12 to 16 august, probably stay at my place..
It's a hudge celebrity in the Motorcycle world of Lemans and Kawasaki races..
I have many questions about the 12.
If any ones are in the area and want to get together lets do it..
Sureley we will be on some magazines...
Needs a life
Full throttle!
Posts: One MEEEEEELLION
posted August 12, 2002 05:49 AM
EBD - My 1270 Endurance bike will be back together in time for the Aug 30 race (Pacific Northwest Endurance Series) in Spokane, WA. Kinda like returning to the scene of the crime (heh heh), since that is where we ventilated the block the last time. But wtf, will be taking it out with an improved oiling system, new bearings everywhere, and even better brakes. I just hope I have enough time to shake it down before racing!
____________
82 Gpz750, 84 Ninja 900, 2000 ZX12R (Muzzy Big Bore Kit), *another* 2000 ZX12R (Muzzy custom stroke crank 1341cc motor), 2004 ZZR1200, 2005 ZX10R, 2007 ZX14, 2008 Concours 14, 2014 Versys 650, 2014 Yamaha WR450F, 2015 Ninja H2
quote:EBD - My 1270 Endurance bike will be back together in time for the Aug 30 race (Pacific Northwest Endurance Series) in Spokane, WA. Kinda like returning to the scene of the crime (heh heh), since that is where we ventilated the block the last time. But wtf, will be taking it out with an improved oiling system, new bearings everywhere, and even better brakes. I just hope I have enough time to shake it down before racing!
Yeah, good idea to take it for a couple rides & at least get it broken in a little. I gather it's not street legal anymore; you could always truck it up to some backroad. Slicks work great on the street!
Wish I could come up & root for/watch you. Your the only ZX12R roadracer on the West Coast I know of... Alas, broke... ____________
Enjoy the ride!
02' ZRX1200
00' ZX12R sold
Needs a life
Full throttle!
Posts: One MEEEEEELLION
posted August 12, 2002 02:53 PM
Ah well, there's a few Spokane 12 owners out there! We started putting the bottom end back together today, and the cylinder. Waiting on valves for the head, don'tcha know.
This is Michel Haubois Owner of the team , Great man we spend the whole afternoon in S-F
I think we will go also to sears point this Wednesday to check out the drag races..
In grey hair
He told me a lot about it and about the new Z"R"-10 coming very soon ( surprise) street fighter style and the upcoming ZX-10..
posted August 12, 2002 10:52 PM
Edited By: GOZR on 12 Aug 2002 23:55
Also Michel told me how Suzuki conduct their business on race.
Lets make it clear that The Suzuki racing made everything in their power to ovoid the 12 to race at lemans. and they did sucseed after the 2001 lemans it was threatening the Suzuki's sales.( politics politics !! )
EastbayDave i'll telll you more The Hayabusa was incapable to rich a good amount of HP's with the requirement of Lemans specifications. The 12 was in all angles SUPERIOR .
You'll never read that on the magazines..
Also The Kawasaki dealer France was very pist by the fact that they had to test for the magazines the ZX12R vs the Hayabusa 1999.
The 12 was restricted to 106 HP's and not the Hayabusa because it was made in 1999...
HOME
NEW TOPIC
posted July 23, 2002 08:15 PM
Edited By: 
