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by firemanjim
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:16 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Greg Watter's bike still setting records.
Replies: 6
Views: 9351

Greg Watter's bike still setting records.

Hi all. Big thanks to Greg for leaving me in charge of the feeding and upkeep of his turbo 750. I was forced to take it to El Mirage this past weekend and put it through it's paces again. Lovely bike, just keeps running out those 200 mph runs like nothing. Went 206 on a 195 record into a stout headw...
by firemanjim
Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:17 am
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

That was me, Gary. As we had never ridden El Mirage we were required to do a rookies pass between 130--150 and bike could only run once per round so we each got our rookie runs before noon. But the next run looked to be the last so Greg stuck me on bike--I had an SCTA license and he did not so I cou...
by firemanjim
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Greg here on Jims login Bike is checked and looks ready to play , look forward to seeing your local lake John Salt is like 05 but texture is a little soapier/softer, i think it has similar grip levels 750 is handling very well , so far like its on rails, turning it up more for world of speed, we wil...
by firemanjim
Sat Sep 06, 2008 3:32 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Greg has run a 195 203, 210 and a 220 backup for a 215 record. Very good stuff. I got on bike and ran a 211 pass, will be back in morn for more.
by firemanjim
Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Good day, shakedown run was 178, with a back up for record at 183.751. Was running good just on low boost. Record is good, motor sealed, turn up the boost now.
by firemanjim
Tue Sep 02, 2008 1:13 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Well,we made it,worked at shop until 7 PM, then at home until late,packed trailer and hit the road at 5:30. Made it to the salt to set up at 5. Pitted with Richard and mate. We are checked into the hotel and met up with Ronnie. The salt is unreal,best in a decade according to the veterans. I posted ...
by firemanjim
Mon Sep 01, 2008 4:28 am
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Nope, not even close, Gary. Next year. Just going to assist and spectate. Still in shop sunday morning painting, fiberglassing etc,
by firemanjim
Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

We have been working non stop on the bike and today it ran finally. Sounds good. Still fitting body and a few bits but getting there.
by firemanjim
Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:16 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Ronnie give us a call when you get in. You may be on same flight as Richard Assen, look for him.Greg and Mick have bike well along at this point. Motor was out and done yesterday, back in today with lots hung on it. We shopped for parts until 9:00 PM. Should be running tomorrow. Hoping to run our bi...
by firemanjim
Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Well picked up the boys on sunday--late.Seems the darn jet had a brake job during the pit stop. Got here fine and have em settled in. Had a great time bbqing and benchracing on back patio. Off to shop in the morning.
Ronnie, are you going straight to Bonneville?
by firemanjim
Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:57 am
Forum: International Event News
Topic: Aussie invasion
Replies: 36
Views: 47442

Aussie invasion

Going to have some of you lot at my house and shop here. Greg Watters and his mate are arriving sunday to do a speed build on a Gix 750 turbo bike for Bonneville. I have already got a pile of parts awaiting them at the shop and their bike is at frame mans getting put to rights. Should be a real hoot...
by firemanjim
Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Doin'it with Wind
Replies: 6
Views: 9881

I thought that was why you had pitbikes??
by firemanjim
Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Landracing.com Gooooone?
Replies: 38
Views: 45891

I certainly would be willing to subscribe,have donated for several years now anyway. The information exchange is priceless.
by firemanjim
Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Update on Bones
Replies: 12
Views: 17046

Eve, wish him well for me and when you get him home make him eat better and get some exercise.Gotta stay healthy if you want to race---heck the FIM make us old fools take an EKG and they need a copy in hand at check in.
by firemanjim
Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:47 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: For US visitors, an Aussie beer guide.
Replies: 35
Views: 47845

I have ried your beers out and found a few gooduns. (Please stop sending your waste water packed in tin cans over--Fosters) now you lot need to come sample some of our beers. None of that dish water crap like Bud etc, but some genuine beer. Maybe have my brewmaster little brother whip ya up a specia...