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Circuit Racing 2016 Phillip Island Classic

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Racing and Track Days' started by maelstrom, Jan 24, 2016.

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    I think this is called "centre hub steering", but I'm probably wrong. There were some interesting new bikes at the Island Classic in 2016. The Triumph display was pretty cool.
     

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    I would have loved to have gone, but it's a massive expense and could not manage it this year. Good thing Glenn Chandler was down there keeping the CBR250 presence strong. Looks like the competition really stepped up this year, it would have been good fun. With a bit of luck they will all be at the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed as I'll be there.
     
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    I always go, so I'm a guaranteed starter.
     
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    Peter iwers and John naffa from sporties made it down aswell did well
    Glenn had a good weekend by the looks so wanna go next year
     
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    1989 ZXR 250 B.would like to speak to Peter Iwers about Island Classic .Can any one help !

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    some of the 250,s I have raced. ZR 250 Balius , ZXR 250 B 1989 . GSXR 250 GJ 73 A 1989 and a FZR 250 (3LN-1)1990
     
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    I'm guessing this is Keith (or Ken). Welcome to the forum.
     
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    Ambition confused with capabilities !


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    Wasn't that Stoner's comment to Rossi when he got taken out by him? Welcome to the forum Ken. Remember, I want that ZXR engine when you're finished with it. I'm guessing 42rwhp would help my drag bike get to the other end a little quicker!
     
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    That's excellent. I'll have to talk to your engine guy at some stage.
     
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    What times are you doing at strip ? Should I give it a try? 41 hp that day and not running 100 %.
     
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    Amongst those race bike pictures, the "Kawonda" caught my eye: the green one having Kawasaki written on the tank and Honda on the engine.
     
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