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 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...

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 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...

EPIC! Is the word that best describes it. Pole. 3 from 3, fastest lap and a personal best. Without anything new going into Friday...

Burt Munro Challenge 2020 was certainly a CHALLENGE! Just getting there had its hurdles and is a whole story in itself. Bluff greeted us...

Been another good season with the Mecanica M900 evo. 1st at Sound of Thunder, 2nd at Central Thunder and 1st Superstock Open National...

Had great time over the weekend racing the Mecanica 900 Evo. A couple of wins and a third was enough to take the Superstock Open...

Muzzabikes M900R is now sporting MECANICA logos in preparation for the 2019 SOT. Serviced and ready to go for it's English rider Andy...

The M900evo had it's first win on it's first outing followed up by several podiums and some good close racing. There is still a bit more...

An evolution of the Muzzabikes M900R the evo is now track ready.