El Mirage June 10 9am- As I rolled my Busa to Tech on a device that plugs into your receiver hitch and carries the front wheel I banked too far and broke a steering stop. I did not know it happened until it was noticed by tech. A new steering stop was constructed in a very short time with my teammates and hardware and the drill/bits and tap set from Richard, the main wrench of Bob Morelands effort.
The Moreland crew was eating what looked and smelled to be a fantastic breakfast when I interrupted them for assistance. I was offered the food several times, but I was on a mission. Bob helped out, John Noonan arrived from tech with his side hack and we were in his spot, he let us use his pit space (we were in his way but he would not let us move) AND lowered his awning for shade.
We made a run, and returned for seconds.
Three vehicles from the front of staging I go to fire the bike to get some heat in it and there is no fuel pump or starter. WTF?? I drove it off the course! Maybe since I am running with no fairings the wires were whipped around and caused a problem? We pulled over into the 200 MPH lane and thrashed for somewhere around an hour. During that time we were inundated with “What do you need?” What can I do for you?” from the competitors passing us in staging going for their second run. John Noonan ran over and asked what was up, threw questions/suggestions at us and said; you know where the trailer is if there is anything on the bike (side car) you need, use it.
After checking much of the wiring/relays I thought I might try an ECU. Connie Beavers and Nick Nicolaides were pitted near by and they run a nitrous and turbo Hayabusa (Connie ran 186.571 and Nick punched out a 198.559) I asked if the had a spare ECU I could try. Connie stated she was going to unload and make a third run, but if I needed the ECU to take it. It turned out it was not compatible, but what a gesture of generosity. We did steal Noonans’ ECU, but it was not the problem.
The right handle bar on/off rocker switch was/is the problem and I was able to make a second run prior to the end of the event.
Over all, thanks to my teammates of Brad and Sue Ann Thompson, Dave (Byke Engineering) and Britt (my neighbor) for their assistance. The unselfishness of my competitors, and LSR comrades is something that you do not see in this world much anymore. I thank everyone that has helped me live my LSR dream.
Scott
1350 A-BG (this meet)
