Racing The MULE for the 1st Time
Tim loads the race bike in the trailer for a trip to Sears Point |
New lower fairing looks good - we'll see how it works |
Head Tech Brett makes some final adjustments at the track |
A misplaced fairing screw took 3 over qualified racers 10 minutes to locate and reinstall |
Brian checks his riding position |
Chris adjusts the rear shock for sag |
Brian asks Brett if he is OK to go |
Chris goes over the list of items we need input on from Brian |
Brian hits the track. The new belly pan looks good - of course it's not painted yet |
First lap complete and Brian is on a tear |
The radar gun got him at 118 mph on the front straight |
In the esses on the back of the track |
Coming around turn 11 at Sears Point |
Crossing the Start / Finish line |
Heading up the hill and turn one |
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Under the bridge and around turn two |
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6 laps later, Brian pulls off the track - Damn, this bike is fast! The fairing made a noticeable difference in top end speed and the oil temp was perfect |
Brian pulls into the pits after the test laps |
Off to Daytona