Been busy tinkering on the 900R and making some good progress. I sourced a different flywheel to address the ignition timing issue then put it on a diet before fitting it. A bigger oil cooler to help with engine temp and a bigger main jet in the rear carb. The handling was pretty close apart from on the sweepers. It felt like buggered steering head bearings (which were new) so I tried a different steering damper. Test Day 3 The next available test day was the day before race

New race bike testing

The new race bike is all but finished, just need a test day to do some tuning and set up. Literally built from parts I had on the shelf...

The end of an era. The Mecanica M1100RS which has served me well for the last 3 years now sporting a new paint scheme and ready for its...

The weather varied over the 3 days from misty rain to bright sunshine. For qualifying the track was still damp in places and a bit...

I decided to take 2 bikes this year. The M1100R-24 set up soft on wets for the hill climb and Teretonga if it was wet. The Mecanica M1100RS for the dry. Bluff Hill Climb Start It was a great day at Bluff with reasonable good weather. Got in 2 practices and 3 timed runs. Still not enough to learn the course but chipped away at it taking a few seconds off each time. Road is bumpy as F#$k and wets weren't the best choice so ended up fitting a used treaded on the back after a co

Another successful Sound of Thunder. Pole position, 2 race wins and overall winner in the SuperStock Open class. Race one: I lead from...

The new M1100R-24 is all done. I have been working on this in the background for awhile. Based on a Hypermotard 1100 evo it was built...

It has been a long time since I contested a full series and I did pretty well. The Mecanica M1100RS taking the checkered in all 10...

The Mecanica M1100RS #3 is finished. I have to say this one had its challenges and supply issues have lead to a few last minute...

I finally have the new bike hooking up and handling a treat. It has taken nearly a year, a new rear shock and some subtle changes to the...

Sound of Thunder was an awesome weekend and produced a bunch of firsts. First SOT on the Mecanica M1100RS. First time on slicks in about...

MECANICA M1100RS #2 had its track debut at the BEARS winter series and performed well. Steve was easing into the bike but was still quick...

Mecanica M1100RS #2 complete. Well all most. Just a bellypan and a few details to go. Built over the last few months with a lot of help...

Had a fun day at the track yesterday at what should have been "Sound of Thunder". Yes it was a little cold but that gave me a good reason...

Something I have been working on in the background for a long time the Mecanica M1100RS. It started life as a Ducati Monster 1100 evo and...

Decided the race bike needed a new brighter look so I went corporate colours. Matches the van and my leathers. 👍😃 (pic taken by MJsmyth...

Day one Sound of Thunder was a bit of a mixed bag. Started out with drizzly rain that just wouldn't let up so qualifying was wet. Only...

Muzano M900R all finished a track tested. Just need to dial in the suspension and it will be ready to see some competition!

A similar build to my own M900 evo this bike will have Muzano bodywork with a more compact, racier tail incorporated as part of the tank....