Suzuki GSXR1000RR!!! - Page 4

Tmall · 08-18-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Why all the Buell talk?

Suzuki isn't selling this bike, Yosh is.

There was an R1 similar to this a few years back but I can't for the life of me remember the builder. Anyone have any idea of what I am talking about?

Yamaha made the LE with Ohlins suspension a few years back. That one was 30k I think..\ It was direct from factory. The shop just down the street had one.

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Originally Posted by shmike

No, that was my first thought too.

IIRC, it was a company that was a guy's name (like Roland Sands but not).

Apparently he is big in the R1 world and is a well known racer but I hadn't heard of him before his special $30k R1 came out.

It's driving me nuts.

thought about it again.. I think there was a Jamie James edition at one point..

Amber Lamps · 08-18-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

WSBK bikes are pushing over 200rwhp.

Yea but I believe that involves piston and crank work as well.

shmike · 08-18-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmall

thought about it again.. I think there was a Jamie James edition at one point..

You, sir, are a GOD!

That was it.

Thank you!!!

Amber Lamps · 08-18-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Why all the Buell talk?

Suzuki isn't selling this bike, Yosh is.

There was an R1 similar to this a few years back but I can't for the life of me remember the builder. Anyone have any idea of what I am talking about?

Oh shit! Fuck, it's a guy that used to race... it's hovering over my head but I can't grasp it!!!! Grrrr! They did an article in Sport Rider about it...

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Originally Posted by shmike

You, sir, are a GOD!

That was it.

Thank you!!!

Damn yep!!!

shmike · 08-18-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Oh shit! Fuck, it's a guy that used to race... it's hovering over my head but I can't grasp it!!!! Grrrr! They did an article in Sport Rider about it...

Good memory.

Spotty, but good.

The sport rider article:
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/146_..._r1/index.html

Amber Lamps · 08-18-2009, 03:09 PM

FWIW I personally don't count Yoshimura, Ten Kate, Jamie James or other builder's bikes as "cheater" bikes...

I'm only referring to bikes sold by the factories in limited quantities for the sole purpose of being able to race them. Also I don't include bikes that have a different model designation IF a "normal" version of the same bike isn't also sold the same year, which should redeem some or all of the Suzukis.

Oh and I definitely don't count bikes like the Mat Mlladin GSXR1000, Telefonica Moviestar GSXR600, Fiat R6 or Smokin' Joe's CBR600...

karl_1052 · 08-18-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

Why all the Buell talk?

Suzuki isn't selling this bike, Yosh is.

There was an R1 similar to this a few years back but I can't for the life of me remember the builder. Anyone have any idea of what I am talking about?

It was Jamie James from Louisiana.

AMA superbike champ in 1989 aboard a GSXR750

Amber Lamps · 08-18-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

It was Jamie James from Louisiana.

AMA superbike champ in 1989 aboard a GSXR750

You sir are a Demi-God... and also late! Don't worry I also answer posts without reading the entire thread...

smileyman · 08-18-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

No, that was my first thought too.

IIRC, it was a company that was a guy's name (like Roland Sands but not).

Apparently he is big in the R1 world and is a well known racer but I hadn't heard of him before his special $30k R1 came out.

It's driving me nuts.

Jaie James...

smileyman · 08-18-2009, 03:46 PM

Damn phone surfing and didnt see this page. The Ragin Cajun specials were for public consumption and not meant to be base package race bikes. I mean in the old days even the factory race specials did not have all the goodies that the actual factory teams had to install and use. The were race bikes with lights so the factories could take advantage of a loophole in the rules. DMG has made the loophole the rule and I hope we see an American Honda 'special' and a Kawaski 'special' to compete. Even with the elevated pricetag there would be an increase in grid sizes and Pegrams 1198R wouldnt be the only rich boy bike in the field...

08-18-2009, 03:46 PM	#40
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Damn phone surfing and didnt see this page. The Ragin Cajun specials were for public consumption and not meant to be base package race bikes. I mean in the old days even the factory race specials did not have all the goodies that the actual factory teams had to install and use. The were race bikes with lights so the factories could take advantage of a loophole in the rules. DMG has made the loophole the rule and I hope we see an American Honda 'special' and a Kawaski 'special' to compete. Even with the elevated pricetag there would be an increase in grid sizes and Pegrams 1198R wouldnt be the only rich boy bike in the field... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst! Last edited by smileyman; 08-18-2009 at 03:48 PM.. Reason: sp

08-18-2009, 03:09 PM	#36
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	FWIW I personally don't count Yoshimura, Ten Kate, Jamie James or other builder's bikes as "cheater" bikes... I'm only referring to bikes sold by the factories in limited quantities for the sole purpose of being able to race them. Also I don't include bikes that have a different model designation IF a "normal" version of the same bike isn't also sold the same year, which should redeem some or all of the Suzukis. Oh and I definitely don't count bikes like the Mat Mlladin GSXR1000, Telefonica Moviestar GSXR600, Fiat R6 or Smokin' Joe's CBR600...