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Isle Of Man TT times.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
04 Jun

Well, racing is going well today, here are some Lap times for you to look at.

 

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Below is Glen Helen

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, June 4th last updated 19:21:09
Competitor Machine Sector Lap
Michael Dunlop3 2014 BMW S1000RR 04:16.397 136.195 (4:16.397)L3
Ian Hutchinson9 2015 Kawasaki ZX10 04:16.484 136.149 (4:16.484)L2
Bruce Anstey5 2015 Honda CBR1000RR 04:17.081 135.833 (4:17.081)L2
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 William Dunlop6 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:18.581 135.045 (4:18.581)L2
John McGuinness1 2015 Honda CBR1000RRSP 04:19.403 134.617 (4:19.403)L2
Conor Cummins10 2015 Honda CBR1000RRSP 04:19.941 134.338 (4:19.941)L2
Michael Rutter4 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:20.645 133.975 (4:20.645)L2
Guy Martin8 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:21.121 133.731 (4:21.121)L2
Dean Harrison11 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 04:22.112 133.225 (4:22.112)L2
David Johnson16 SST BMW S1000RR 04:22.151 133.206 (4:22.151)L2
John McGuinness1 2015 Honda CBR1000RRSP 04:22.526 133.015 (4:22.526)L1
Jamie Hamilton24 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 04:23.079 132.736 (4:23.079)L2
Ian Hutchinson9 2015 Kawasaki ZX10 04:23.100 132.725 (4:23.100)L1
James Hillier2 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:23.674 132.436 (4:23.674)L2
Bruce Anstey5 2015 Honda CBR1000RR 04:23.844 132.351 (4:23.844)L1
Lee Johnston13 BMW STK 04:24.358 132.094 (4:24.358)L2
Peter Hickman17 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:24.858 131.844 (4:24.858)L2
Michael Rutter4 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:24.985 131.781 (4:24.985)L1
Gary Johnson7 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:25.194 131.677 (4:25.194)L1
Dan Kneen15 DK 2015 Honda CBR1000RR 04:25.564 131.494 (4:25.564)L2
Conor Cummins10 2015 Honda CBR1000RRSP 04:25.900 131.328 (4:25.900)L1
Ian Hutchinson9 1000cc Kawasaki ZX10 04:25.940 131.308 (4:25.940)L1
James Hillier2 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:26.061 131.248 (4:26.061)L1
Jamie Hamilton24 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 04:26.068 131.245 (4:26.068)L1
Steve Mercer20 2014 Honda CBR1000RR 04:26.374 131.094 (4:26.374)L2
Michael Dunlop3 2014 BMW S1000RR 04:26.652 130.957 (4:26.652)L2
Ryan Kneen56 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:27.152 130.712 (4:27.152)L2
Guy Martin8 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:27.501 130.542 (4:27.501)L1
Michael Dunlop3 2014 BMW S1000RR 04:27.507 130.539 (4:27.507)L1
Gary Johnson7 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:27.729 130.430 (4:27.729)L2
Dean Harrison11 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 04:28.051 130.274 (4:28.051)L1
Alan Bonner86 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:28.197 130.203 (4:28.197)L2
William Dunlop6 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:28.507 130.052 (4:28.507)L1
Bruce Anstey5 SST 2015 Honda CBR1000RR 04:28.538 130.037 (4:28.538)L1
Dean Harrison11 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1 04:29.204 129.716 (4:29.204)L1
William Dunlop6 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:29.437 129.604 (4:29.437)L1
John McGuinness1 SST 2015 Honda CBR1000RRSSP 04:29.489 129.579 (4:29.489)L1
Ryan Farquhar14 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R 04:29.973 129.346 (4:29.973)L1
Steve Mercer20 2014 Honda CBR1000RR 04:30.338 129.172 (4:30.338)L1
Guy Martin8 2015 BMW S1000RR 04:30.667 129.015 (4:30.667)L1

Triumph Slippery Sam looks great

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
21 May

 

“Slippery Sam” was one of three similar motorcycles initially built by Triumph built for the 1970 Isle of Man Production TT. The bike was created by the engine’s designer, Doug Hele, who joined with frame expert Rob North to produce the successful works Formula 750 race bikes. One of these was ridden by Malcolm Uphill, won the TT at 97.71 mph (157.25 km/h). Other riders included Mick Grant; and in 1971 Percy Tait and Ray Pickrell won the Bol d’Or 24-hour endurance race on a Triumph triple.[4] The motorcycles were prepared for races by Les Williams and his team. (Williams went on to develop the Triumph Legend 964cc). Bert Hopwood urged BSA‘s managers to make a production version of the racing triple, producing 84 bhp (63 kW) at 8,250 rpm – but this suggestion was ignored, partly due to financial concerns.

Further racing development in the USA was carried out at the Duarte, California, facility under Racing Manager Dan Macias. USA BSA/Triumph dealers had access to factory race parts, but due to difficulties in obtaining race frames from the UK, Macias built his own jig and the frames were manufactured by Wenco. The main differences from the factory North frames were TIG welding instead of brazed, flat plate rear engine mounts instead of built-up formed sheet and 4130 Cro-Mo steel material. Dick Mann‘s win at the 1971 Daytona 200 was on a US specification bike.

Many have been Replicated over the years, Love this Trident below as it is just amazing.

But Below is Germanys New answer to it and boy have they done a Bang up job and would love one.

 

This machine is totally awesome from every angle, I would love to get my leg over this machine and throw it in the corners.

The Avon style fairing is reminiscent of my days in the late 70’s and early 80’s.

 

 

Talk about looking down the Barrels of a 12 gauge Shot Gun, these are as nice as a Original Purdy side by side.

 

Everything Rocks about this bike right down to the front forks and Brembo double Bacon Slicers!

Yes, it says it all right there on the Petrol tank for all to see and Bow too!

 

Nice styling of the race seat to cover the tail pipes and the stainless exhaust is tighter than a New Shoe!

 

I would love this in my shop right now!

 

Just pure class and lovely finishing, makes me envious but in a good way!

 

Would Love to hear this thing on a cold Morning!      Love the PVM Rims!

 

Looking forward to adding some Video of this machine so you can all see and hear this awesome Café Racer .

One of these days I hope to change mine to this set up.

That Bird is so Lucky to be able to blap that through the twisties in Germany!

 

 

Alloy Swing Arms for Thruxtons

Posted on by Steve Carpenter

 

I have been contemplating getting these manufactured for some time now, a couple of years ago I was speaking to a company that with my input, we should be able to manufacture these to the correct specifics and standards to allow the safe use of Aluminum material and of course as these are mechanical parts I want to make sure these are stress relived and comply to all the safety codes and standards that are required.

 

Also, these will be made from Billet, no sections and you wil be amazed at the strength as they have a unique system that will give you the rigidity you require.

 

They will be made from 7075 and an Aerospace company is going to help me with the R&D to make sure that all will be safe and of course have a Perfect fit with easy maintenance etc. The R&D will be done by a friend of mine that has made swing arms for over 50 years for TT bikes, Super bikes and Motocross, so a plethora of experience, these will be top quality, the best anywhere.

There are a few companies that make these but I want them to be affordable and also to be made right here in Anaheim California, so now the work begins, but- by the response that I have received, I believe that this will be a fun adventure and I am sure that you will like the finished piece and I will of course show case it on my machine and fit to a track bike to fully test the stress and load of the swing arm to make certain we have everything dialed in.

So stay tuned to this and of course My new website  www.carpyscaferacers.com as we hope to offer many more cool parts for your British ride as well as the good old CB750 as I made them in steel before and were great.

Making affordable parts is the name of the game, I just don’t sell parts, I live this stuff, I have a passion for it, come and see me and I am more than happy to chat.

There are a few of these out there and room for my Brand too and as I have new Motorcycles and of course, now the President of the 59 Club in the O.C. – I want to make more and more parts for the Thruxton, as i ride mine a lot and have many more parts to make for it.

 

I have a Thruxton and have Triumphs at the shop with Royal Enfields too as well as my CB750 Honda’s, this is a fun time in the Motorcycle fraternity and I hope to continue to offer great parts at great prices. I have been doing this here in California for 15 years and continue to push the envelope for you lot.

Any input is gratefully received, help me and I help you, an easy philosophy!

 

I shall also be visiting Italy and some of Europe this year so some great opportunities are now becoming reality and want to share that with you, so stay tuned……………

 

Call me on 714-996-4597 or email me at carpy@carpyscaferacers.com and I will do my utmost to help you out.

 

T.T. is like a death Race ‘ Says Moto GP’s Scott Redding.

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
05 Jun

4 June 2014 Last updated at 14:03 GMT

Scott Redding

Isle of Man TT is ‘like death race’, says MotoGP’s Scott Redding

MotoGP’s Scott Redding will not appear in Friday’s Isle of Man TT parade lap after describing the event as “like a death race” after two riders died.

Bob Price, 65, from Redding’s hometown of Gloucester, was killed in an accident during the first Supersport race on 2 June.

Three-time British champion Karl Harris, 34, died in a crash on Tuesday.

Redding, 21, said on Twitter:  “This is not racing anymore. It’s like a death race. Lost too many friends.”

He added: “All the riders that finish are relieved to finish in one piece and see their loved ones.

“This is not racing anymore. It’s like death race, all the riders that finish are relieved to finish in one piece and see their loved ones. Lost too many friends.”

“The bikes are far too advanced for road racing nowadays. Would you drive your car at 132mph through a village?”

Clerk of the course, Gary Thompson, told BBC Isle of Man: “Scott has his own views, as have many other people, but it’s not something that I can comment on as those are his private views.

“I’ve heard people say that the TT is too dangerous, we are aware that the speed of bikes is getting faster, but each year we carry out a full risk assessment of the whole TT course.

“That includes the prohibited and restricted areas where we restrict officials and spectators from going into the most dangerous parts of the course. This is carried out on an annual basis and is an ongoing improvement throughout the year.”

In a statement confirming his withdrawal, Redding paid a special tribute to Price – a close family friend who had been involved in his racing career, which has seen him rise from Moto2 to MotoGP in four years.

“He was one of the few people outside of my immediate family who supported me when I started out racing. I will miss him, as will many others in our racing family,” said Redding.

“Then yesterday, we heard the tragic news that Karl Harris had also lost his life. Karl and Bob are both guys that I know and their deaths have hit me harder than I expected. Honestly, I’m devastated.

“And that’s why I won’t be at the TT on Friday, not because I have anything against the Isle of Man TT, but because I prefer to mourn Bob in the places where I knew him best, not the place where he was taken from us.

“I wish all the competitors on the Island safe racing.”

This is not racing anymore. It’s like death race, all the riders that finish are relieved to finish in one piece and see their loved ones. Lost too many friends.” Scott Redding on Twitter

Isle Of Man T. T. Officially Starts TODAY!

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
31 May


How can you not like the T.T. ? This is the most dangerous race in the world on a motorcycle and I love every minute of it, I have been there when i was a teenager and loved the place.
but hope to go another day and ride the 37 miles and enjoy all the cool sections of the Island, but for now, I will watch on tv and of course on theit website for live lap times etc.
So far its like this:


Saturday, May 31last updated 16:35:24

Results

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Competitor Machine Sector Lap
Guy Martin (4) (L1) 2014 Suzuki GSXR-1000 03:22.462 135.196 (14:28.072)
Lee Johnston (13) (L1) 2014 Honda CBR1000RR 03:25.085 134.243 (14:34.235)
Michael Dunlop (6) (L1) 2014 BMW S1000RR 03:23.267 134.027 (14:35.647)
William Dunlop (8) (L1) 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 03:30.271 133.648 (14:38.128)
Gary Johnson (7) (L1) 2014 Triumph 675 03:24.957 133.280 (14:40.553)
Dan Kneen (17) (L1) 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 03:25.207 132.625 (14:44.900)
Dan Stewart (11) (L2) 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R 03:27.570 131.850 (14:50.103)
Joshua Brookes (14) (L1) 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:25.866 131.830 (14:50.239)
Dan Stewart (11) (L1) 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R 03:27.697 131.532 (14:52.252)
Dean Harrison (12) (L1) 2014 Yamaha YFZ R6 03:27.677 130.871 (14:56.762)
Michael Rutter (15) (L1) 2014 Triumph Daytona 675 03:29.738 130.221 (15:01.235)
Horst Saiger (28) (L1) 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10R 03:31.493 129.719 (15:04.727)
Horst Saiger (28) (L2) 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10R 03:32.252 129.717 (15:04.741)
Keith Amor (9) (L1) 2013 Honda CBR600RR 03:28.976 128.673 (15:12.078)
Ian Hutchinson (3) (L1) 2012 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:29.310 128.633 (15:12.365)
David Johnson (16) (L1) 2013 Yamaha R6 03:32.436 127.409 (15:21.128)
Steve Mercer (27) (L1) 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 03:36.047 126.046 (15:31.085)
Stephen Thompson (32) (L1) 2014 BMW S1000RR 03:32.391 125.783 (15:33.032)
Robert Wilson (20) (L1) 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 03:36.821 125.733 (15:33.406)
Grant Wagstaff (53) (L1) 2009 Yamaha R6 03:38.349 125.646 (15:34.055)
Sam Wilson (65) (L1) 2010 Kawasaki ZXR600 03:37.103 125.438 (15:35.601)
Daniel Cooper (19) (L1) 2014 Kawasaki ZX-6R 03:38.562 125.343 (15:36.308)
Colin Stephenson (55) (L1) 2011 Honda CBR1000RR 03:35.556 125.268 (15:36.873)
John Ingram (56) (L1) 2012 Honda CBR1000RR 03:38.705 124.676 (15:41.321)
Daniel Hegarty (38) (L1) 2012 Yamaha R6 03:39.706 124.649 (15:41.525)
Ian Mackman (28) (L1) 2012 Suzuki GSX-R600 03:39.936 124.546 (15:42.299)
Davy Morgan (26) (L1) 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:37.614 124.529 (15:42.433)
James Hillier (2) (L1) 2013 Kawasaki ZX-6R 03:36.722 124.501 (15:42.642)
Joe Faragher (84) (L1) 2011 Honda CBR1000RR 03:41.435 124.242 (15:44.606)
Philip Crowe (94) (L1) 2011 BMW S1000RR 03:37.638 124.105 (15:45.648)
Mark Miller (85) (L1) 2013 Yamaha R6 03:39.172 124.073 (15:45.898)
Stephen McKnight (59) (L1) 2010 Yamaha R6 03:40.877 123.975 (15:46.640)
Ryan Kneen (29) (L1) Kawasaki ZX6R 03:37.066 123.856 (15:47.551)
Paul Owen (98) (L1) 2013 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:41.397 123.314 (15:51.717)
James Ford (51) (L1) 2010 Triumph Daytona 675 03:39.012 123.255 (15:52.174)
Phil Harvey (43) (L1) TIMLOC BUILDING PRODUCTS YZF-R6 03:43.061 122.928 (15:54.704)
Mark Parrett (42) (L1) 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:41.559 122.822 (15:55.532)
Ryan Farquhar (3) (L1) 2013 Kawasaki ER6F 03:43.256 122.278 (15:59.779)
Wayne Kirwan (48) (L1) 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 03:42.281 122.211 (16:00.304)
James Cowton (11) (L1) 2013 Kawasaki ER 650 03:43.987 122.207 (16:00.340)

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Below shows you where the T.T. is, compared to the rest of the British Isles.

Remember to check out    http://ttlive.iomtt.com/ as this shows you it all as it goes.

Cool Rockers Videos

Posted on by Steve Carpenter
16 Dec

Well, MONDAY already- So to ease the day in, I thought I would add some video’s that I watched over the Sunday, this really is just a amalgamation of videos from people and it shows some very cool early 1960’s Videos of Rockers on their bike at places like Box hill etc and banging the Ton on a busy A- Road back home in the UK.

Other videos have Rockers in the Uk and cover to the other side of the Globe in Hong Kong.

The Cafe Racer scene has grown and grown and it is a good thing, Motorcycling has become fun again and the camaraderie has also returned.

Make a cup of Tea, sit down and just spend a few moments watching some of the videos, there is some very cool footage here and I am sure that you will enjoy at least one of them.

Have a great week and enjoy…………..

60’s Teen Spirit Trailer from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

60’s Rockers from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

Cafe Racer & Rockers from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

Full Throttle – The Glory Days of British Motorbikes from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

60’s Motorbikers from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

60s Ton-up boys from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

1964 Rockers from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

Mods vs Rockers HK 2013 from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

HK Rockers Night 2012 from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

HK Rockers day from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

60’s Record racing from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

Dunhill Day Ride from HK Rockers on Vimeo.

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