Recent content by j_e_f_f_williams

Are you on Pro6 VIP list? Monday is VIP only with a higher price for the open track format. I usually go Sun/Mon but going Sat/Sun instead. Jeff

@smergy, @BigEvilDoer & @Katatonic - good to see you at Calabogie! Good to put face to @Katatonic Forgot to come say goodbye once got into tear down and get on road mode. Hope to see you back a Bogie as doubt it will be at GB ;)

So I have 6 herniated discs. The worst ones in my lower lumbar. I was diagnosed in 2010. Some of the damage is from a powerlifting incident trying to squat 660lb and my ass hit the floor with the weight still supported on my shoulders. The force went and compressed my back and fractured...

An aside, if Buckhorn looks too far away, Fast Company in Waterloo also focuses on suspension setup and service as well as other more general bike work. I know several people who have Scott and gang do their track/race bike suspension work with similar level of detail as John. Though the roads...

I too recommend John at Accelerated. My new to me track bike (2009 ZX-6R as well, though Ohlins front and back) had a bent fork leg (and I know the bike had been at other shops previously). Just checking for that situation needs the forks removed and inspected with an indicator. Started with...

For general fasteners like socket head SS for rearsets, fairings etc I use AcklandsGrainer and buy in sets of 25 or 50 of common sizes. Then put them in dollar store segmented cases. Bunch to go to the track just in case and rest in the garage for home projects. Since I get a bunch of...

You can have a fit but unplated ownership. I have one. Got the bike certified when I bought it (used) but didn't plate it. I can get any bike certified (and a new bike should be) even without plate and insurance. I would expect the buyer should be able to ask for a paid bike with an...

@bitzz I think we will have to agree to disagree on counter steering. If the lean alone allowed you to turn the bike at speed you should be able to initiate quick turns without the need of handlebar input. My definition of trail braking is also cause the front suspension to compress. When...

An extra comment thought of after my post ... All the maths in the world and understanding of physics doesn't mean that the person at the controls knows these things are happening when. And if I understand how to calculate ground trail vs real trail or the anti-dive forces of a telescopic fork...

Hello, Sorry for the long post that is technically off topic from rail braking ... @bitzz I have been read this complete thread and left well enough alone but felt compelled to reply to this note. I too know of Tony's work, I have a start of a Foale/Parker FFE frame in my garage and first...

It was a rental bike. 2001 ZX-6R from memory. I had been riding for a while but I think this was my first track time and first time to FAST Jeff

It rained one my my days back in 2002 (?) when I took FAST. I crashed once (low side Nelson #5 I think) for tune of $200 from memory. Got another bike for next session (first after lunch). Learning in the rain wasn't too bad, focus on smooth and no abrupt throttle or brake which is always...

Wow, adding to the Kitchener/Waterloo contingent June 16/17th. Will be good to see smergy and BigEvilDoer again now that I have become a Bogie snob and stopped going to GB :) I'll be in green getting used to my new bike and eventually get back to trying to keep up with GSXR Girl

Canadian's Source for Liquid Wrap in Aerosols and Gallons | DipIt No connection, just Google. Wasn't sure what the stuff even was so thought I would look Jeff

If you have $25,000 you can get your membership at the early bird price ... Project 48 Members Only Race Resort and Motosport Country Club And looks very car oriented. Jeff