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Don't you Really Mean....... "Still have your uniform NT?"

Yeah.....but @ least I'm not offing my Yam for a Shitsuki :roll: :wink: ........& I bet my hair is still longer than yours 8)

That stuff sounds like THEE ticket for chain lubing 8)

Anytime Mate :wink: ......& NO I didn't think you meant it the way Pete suggested! :roll:

Interesting Angle on those guages :? I DO like that handlebar though 8)

I can't wait to watch that LIVE.........If I ride straight through.....I can make it to Monterey in a Day :tu I want to make sure & get a good vantage point for pics.......near the infamous CorkScrew 8) I'll have to frequent Laguna's site a bit more often, so I can get my tickets booked as soon as they go on sale :wink:

Welcome Aboard Taff...

......well, for us Yanks anyway :wink: The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) and Dorna Sports, the Spanish-based company that holds the commercial and TV rights to the FIM MotoGP World Championships, have reached an agreement in principal to bring MotoGP, the pinnacle of international motorcycle racing, to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca beginning in 2005 for a five-year run. Following the initial agreement, Dorna will include the U.S. Grand Prix in the 2005 MotoGP pre-calendar to be presented to the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) for its approval. “The support from fans and sponsors has been of great encouragement in this decision,” said Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca General Manager Gill Campbell. “Corporate sponsorships are vital for the track improvements that will need to be made to satisfy FIM regulations. “We feel that we have a great product with a tremendous amount of potential. We continue to produce world class events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and that’s what we’re all about.” “Dorna has always been looking into the possibility of coming back with MotoGP to the USA,” added Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Managing Director, Dorna Sports. “Now, thanks to the great cooperation among all the parties concerned and to the modifications being made at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, we are very happy that we have found the ideal opportunity to do so." “The United States is an interesting market for MotoGP and certainly all the partners, manufacturers and sponsors involved will be very positive about returning there.” This enthusiasm and belief in the sport of MotoGP is shared by Red Bull Energy Drink. They have partnered with Dorna and will be the title sponsor of the race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 2005. The event will be officially named the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. The 500cc Grand Prix World Championship (now MotoGP) raced at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from 1988 to 1994. There are once again a number of Americans competing in MotoGP, including Kenny Roberts Jr., who won the 2000 championship, Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, John Hopkins and Kurtis Roberts. The list of past American champions is a who’s who of motorcycle racing, including “King” Kenny Roberts (1978-1980), Wayne Rainey (1990-1992), Eddie Lawson (1984, ’86, ’88, ’89), Freddie Spencer (1983, ’85) and Kevin Schwantz (1993). Call 1-800-327-SECA during West Coast business hours, or send an email to [email protected] for ticket information. Fans who purchased tickets to last month's Honda Superbike Classic at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be allowed to renew their orders for the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix prior to tickets going on sale to the general public. Too Cool!.....My fav racing @ my fav track :tu It's about Time they brought it back! :roll:

Feel Naked, don't ya mate? It kinda gutted me too, when i recently cut 6+ inches off the back of mine :shock: .......but fortunately, my hair grows pretty damn fast......So I know I'll always have to be trimmin' it on the top & sides......But I don't think I'll Ever cut the back again!......NO matter what the Missus says! :twisted:

Here's another place to have a look :wink: ...... http://www.rd500ypvs.co.uk Fred, the site owner, seems pretty knowledgable about RD's.......& He Owns an RD500 :tu ...... He was quite helpful in regards to hosting a pic of my RD, which is in his Gallery on that site 8) Email him!.....I'm sure he can steer ya in the right direction with some solid info :wink:

N_...... I seem to recall hearing about Crank woes with the RD........New seals & a Welded & balanced Crank would probably cure that :wink: I Do believe the RZV's did in fact, have aluminum frames 8) ......seen some of them just Go Like Stink here @ a local racetrack 8) Suzuki's, for the most part, have always had decent gearboxes.......So, I'm not sure about the RG's BTW.....there's alot of good info to be had @ that site that LC posted a link to :wink: .....Some Knowledgable people there 8)

It sure seems like H*nda's quality & styling is Slackin' just a bit :?

Current Gear: Helmets: Shoei RF-7 Vetter (Bell)....can't recall the model # :oops: KBC TK-7 Jacket: MotoBoss Sport Tourer 8) finally sold my Langlitz Cascade after 18 years of use :shock: Boots: Styl Martin FieldSheer Gloves: Olympia 8) ....Great Long-Wearing :wink: Alpinestars SP2 RainWear: Frank Thomas Aqua 8) ....Well worth the cash :tu

It seems like alot of Big-Bore (in particular) Thumpers are like that nowadays :?

Wise words from your Dad :wink: If it's meant to be........Everything will fall into place quite nicely :tu

I was all ready to trade in my Old Seca550 (trusty steed).....but couldn't come up with a down payment to go with it .......So I went & had a chat with the Prez of the company I was working for @ the time......& he ended up giving me an Interest Free loan for $2000 8) ......the price of the bike :wink: Paid it off in a year & a half with just payroll deductions....So, NO payments to make! 8) Probably woulda never got the bike, If it wasn't for 1 Very Cool :tu

I bet it looks a bit outta balance from the back view :?

That XT looks like it's ready for some serious Touring 8)

That's the way it should be done :wink:

That Figures! :roll: Your Scenario sounds quite similar to the one I had when I found & eventually bought my RD :wink:

Hey, but What about that EarthQuake Predicting Cell Phone option?

Dunno...... Your guess is as good as mine :wink:

What some people will do for Attention :shock: :roll:

Amazing how the Vintage of a particular bike, can make all the difference in the world :wink:

Sounds like those are words of Experience :wink: