R80

So this is my first bike. You always remember your first. Had my first and only semi-serious get off on this bike. Sold it as a parts bike way back, like 88 or 89.

Last fall I tracked it down and bought it back. Short a few parts but it's slowly working it's way back to the street.

Here it is in it's day... Dual plug heads, Clip-ons, Raask rear sets, Bub exhaust, etc etc.

Soon, she will ride again. In the same color of course although other bits will change.

Todd

The Mighty Eleven!

So this is a fairly recent picture of the Eleven. 1988 GSXR1100J. I'll have to dig through my files to find the actual date I bought the thing but I love it. It generally runs any time I ask it. No replacement for cubic inches. Easily pulls 150+ when needed but it's greatest asset is the pull from 55 to 90. It feels like warp drive.
Previous owner had lopped off the turn signals so it runs the flush mount units now.
Mostly stock, it has a Yosh exhaust, an ignition advance, Factory jet kit and a K&N. A Racetech Gold valve and springs for the fork just arrived and I'm shopping for a new rear shock.




In 99 I worked in the Netherlands for the year. As part of the stuff the company shipped over for me I included the Eleven. Managed a couple of trips to Paris. Here's a shot in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Also managed a run or two on the autobahn in Germany.

Watch this space for more exciting news on old motorcycles!

February is for hackers

Had a chuckle this morning when reminded that it was March 1st. Of course there should be a month that gets customized every four years!

Modify everything to fit your needs. Planetary orbits don't quite fit our calendar, just add a day to February every  four years. Done.