Getting there - my 800ss minitwin racer

twpd · 24-Jun-2006, 01:39

Dom I reckon the bike will be more than competitive. As a basic starting point it's light years ahead of an SV in terms of brakes, wheels, swinging arm, yokes and suspension. Add to that 20% more torque, a 12-15bhp advantage at 7000rpm and about the same weight....you have a good package.

The only possible fly in the ointment is a lack of revs. The limiter is pretty brutal at 9000rpm. The SV650 runs out of steam at 9000 but, has the ability to overrev to about 10,500 which, can come in handy. With the 800 I think it's gonna be a case of using the mid-range grunt to fire it out of corners quicker - the wider rubber on wider rims should help here.

As ever it will be a case of whether or not I am up to the job of riding it well.

domski · 24-Jun-2006, 02:48

Sounds fantastic - Good luck

twpd · 28-Jun-2006, 23:30

Some more photos. Fairing on now, rear race wheel and tyre (Super Corsa Pro SC2 compound) and new wheel bearings fitted:

TP · 28-Jun-2006, 23:37

That's a weird looking tri-colore!

Race the bloody thing already!

domski · 28-Jun-2006, 23:40

Can I borrow that next Saturday?

It's a 620 right?!?!?! sssshhh

twpd · 28-Jun-2006, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by domski

Can I borrow that next Saturday?

It's a 620 right?!?!?! sssshhh

Of course it is Dom except with an extra 20bhp

domski · 28-Jun-2006, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by twpd

Of course it is Dom except with an extra 20bhp

Just how I like em

twpd · 28-Jun-2006, 23:51

You might even win a race on it - no more excuse now - mind you them tyres are a bit dodgy being Super Corsa Pros.....don't let anyone too close, eh?

twpd · 28-Jun-2006, 23:43

It's gonna get sprayed gloss black - my usual race colours. The Benetton scheme is temporary I assure you. Out this weekend at Croft. Out again mid-July and then racing end of July with the NEMCRC.

I need to run it in first and get some set up data.

I'm still waiting for my brake lines, the front wheel bearings are to be replaced, floating discs to be put back on plus a few other things before Saturday.

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24-Jun-2006, 02:48	#2
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon Sounds fantastic - Good luck Reply

28-Jun-2006, 23:30	#3
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Some more photos. Fairing on now, rear race wheel and tyre (Super Corsa Pro SC2 compound) and new wheel bearings fitted: Reply

28-Jun-2006, 23:37	#4
TP Registered Forum User MotoGP God Posts: 15,644 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Swansea Mood: 749 racebike MGP That's a weird looking tri-colore! Race the bloody thing already! Reply

28-Jun-2006, 23:40	#5
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon Can I borrow that next Saturday? It's a 620 right?!?!?! sssshhh Reply

28-Jun-2006, 23:51	#8
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 You might even win a race on it - no more excuse now - mind you them tyres are a bit dodgy being Super Corsa Pros.....don't let anyone too close, eh? Reply