Recent content by 2000yellow360

I need a ride for my bike, leathers, etc. to Willow next weekend. Preferably at the track next Friday. I'm in the east bay, but can deliver the bike. Willing to share gas costs, etc., and could provide a ride in my plane down for a crew member, etc. Please pm me is you can help. Art Chambers

I realize that the tread about the recall has been closed, but I thought I would comment on it in another thread, since I didn't locate it until it had been closed. For full disclosure I am Alex's lawyer in this matter. My comments are: In the 39 years that I have ridden, sponsored, and...

Looks like Kurtis Roberts will ride for Team Hammer at Barber and Fontana. Deal isn't final, but almost. If he happens, then look for Hammer to win the FX races at both events. Art

How many of you have an agent, and if you do, are they licensed? California requires that agents be registered with the secretary of state. Failure to register is a crime. Anyone have an unlicensed agent? Art

Looks like Laguna got the money for the repairs for the MotoGP race. Wonder what the ticket cost is going to end up at? Big question, are they taking the hump out of turn one? Was one of the best corners on the track. Art

Looking for lighter wheels for the 996. Mags anyone? PM me. Art Chambers

I frequently go to Willow for the practice sessions on Friday or Saturday. I hate that drive, and usually fly down. Runway is about 1/2 mile north of the track. Is anyone going there who can take an extra bike, I have room in the plane if you'd can talk someone else into driving your van. If...

Just got back from Valencia. On Monday's testing, Suzuki let Kurtis Roberts test the Suzuki. He was faster than Vermulin (sp?) by about 1 second a lap, turning 1:35s approximately, after about 1 hour on the bike, which was set up for John Hopkins, not Kurtis. A great weekend, and Monday &...

Hi: I'm a 2001 996 owner just joined the thread. When the project is done, I'll post pictures of the bike. It has been repained to match my car's yellow, and I have both dual and single seats for it. The motor has had a little work done, pipes, chip, and some careful tuning (FactoryPro) on the...