Yamaha TZ750 at Daytona Speedway

The story of the TZ750 is a fascinating one that deserves a lengthier examination than this article will provide, but the facts are these: Yamaha dropped a bomb on the AMA and the FIM F750 class racing internationally in 1974 with the introduction of it's 700cc four cylinder two stroke pure race bike.  Other companies were trying to compete with roadster based racers and really, it was no contest. For the next eight years, no other machine would win the AMA Pro Daytona 200 race except the TZ750.  It created a whole new group of heroes and ended the career of many other riders. It was, as they say, a Game Changer.

These days not many TZ750's are still being raced because of rules that haven't allowed for classes where it could be competitive. Of the 450 or so TZ750's made, many have been crashed, trashed and bashed into oblivion. There is a growing respect and resurgence in interest in this wild ,world beating machine and more are being brought out to play again. To go fast, you need to be confident that the machine is up to the task.










Rusty works his magic on his own TZ750 at Daytona where they still push speeds well over  170 mph....in classic racing. Serious business.







All business cockpit. Tach and temp, kill switch on left.





After winner the lightweight race on a borrowed TZ250 at NJMSP in 2009, Rusty let me try on the 750 for size. I was hooked and a year later had purchased my own TZ750, an ex-Skip Aksland E model, but more on that project later.



Tank off, the long monoshock dominates the space. At speed, the four carbs exhale a mixture of Yamalube and 110 octane race fuel.







Waiting for the final call for practice at Daytona, Larry sits on Rusty's Spondon framed TZ750.
This one features updated suspension and modern wheels too.  



John Long on the TZ and Doug Polen on the Ducati 1098 prepare to put the hammer down at Daytona. To say the TZ750 walked away from the big Duc wouldn't be fair. It ran away from the Ducati once it hit it's stride on the banking leading on to the back straight.






                                                                    TZ 750 at rest




2014 will mark the 40th anniversary of the first Daytona win for the Yamaha TZ750. People are working now to make sure the event does not pass by without some recognition. If you've got a TZ750, start preparing now.  If you haven't ever seen a TZ in full flight at Daytona, make plans to be there.    

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Honda 350 Four Grand Prix special

The 'Works', Please!

When you think of Honda Grand Prix machines, what comes to mind? If you're of a certain age, names like Jim Redman, Mike Hailwood and Gary Hocking riding machines like the 250/4 or 500/4 comes to mind. But the most magnificent Honda of the 1960's clearly is the legendary 250/6. Was there any sexier machine? Honda wasn't the first to develop a six cylinder Grand Prix bike, that honor goes to MV Agusta. Why, even Moto Guzzi developed a compact V-8, but none enjoyed the success of the Honda.

                        


The Honda RC172 was a 350cc DOHC factory built racer introduced in 1963 and produced 54 hp at 13,500 rpm and it was able to reach speeds of 150 mph. The bike above is the Honda 250/ six which belongs to the Brooklyn based  Team Obsolete which had the bike at Daytona for Jim Redman to ride before his famous dust-up with AHRMA chief Jeff Smith who was trying to prevent Redman from entering the track. How silly.

It was with these imagines percolating in my mind since childhood that led me to build a Honda RC 'special' for vintage racing. In 1998, before replica RC works' style chassis were commonly available, I met Ken Awae at Daytona. The California based team owner was contesting the AHRMA 500 GP class with some very fast riders and some beautiful Honda twins with lovely alloy fairings. After several fairings were crash damaged by his riders, Ken switched to fiberglass and agreed to sell me a spare that he had made for the team in Japan. I packed the alloy faring in my truck for the long ride home while I contemplated what to do from here.

A thousand miles north, I had hatched a plan to build my own Honda Grand Prix style racer, albeit a more modest version running stock a stock 350cc four cylinder engine with a few minor tweaks. I'd run out of money to fund the AMA pro team I was involved with and I was going to return to my roots in classic  racing, where I'd started a decade earlier on a 1967 Ducati 250. But this time, we were  using a compact 350F roadster as a starting point. 
                                                                           




We modified the frame both front and rear by re-positioning the shocks to a more upright position and revising the steering angle at the front end. Unnecessary frame tabs removed and a new front end with a Suzuki T500 drum brake for a more period feel were but a few of the changes made. Kent Riches at Airtech provided the fuel tank, which was revised underneath to fit the frame.
Airtech also provided the seat and clip-ons.














The bike was put together at RBO in Parkesburg, PA in the winter of 1998.








The stock exhaust pipes, which were losing their chrome and dented, were then sanded and
painted after the baffles were removed. The sound is truly amazing at 10,000 rpm. The 350F racer is a SOHC engine that puts out 32 hp and weighs about 340 pounds dry. The factory version has plenty of trick features like a dry clutch and six speed transmission. Shame that Honda never brought that Grand Prix technology to best selling CB350/500/550 and 750F series.  
                                                                                      





             What a thrill it was to meet ex- Honda works rider, six-time World Champion
 Jim Redman at Daytona when he was riding for Team Obsolete. We'd also get a chance to meet the great racing mechanic Nobby Clark for the first time too.






After a minor incident we're back on track at Daytona minus a windscreen. Flat out on the banking, at 110 mph, it was brutal and my neck was sore for hours afterwards.



                                        1999 in the rain at Summit Point Raceway, W. Virginia.
                  A minor crash in the rain at Loudon later that year convinced me to keep the
                               alloy fairing for display and buy a fiberglass unit for competition.



Virginia International Raceway 2003

The Honda350F in action  at
Mid Ohio Raceway, Lexington, Ohio
 350 Grand Prix class
July 2003.





When I remember this weekend at Mid Ohio in July 2003, I can't help but think about fellow
racer Frank Swartout who lost his life that weekend. He and his brother were enthusiastic
 competitors and well liked by all. One positive result of the fatal accident was the mandatory application of the 'belly pan rule' which AHRMA had previously opposed despite the obvious safety improvement. 
I had been running one as WERA required one in their series, but it took a fatal incident to bring about
 a rule change at AHRMA.







The Honda 350 special has been laid up since 2003 when I started to put in more time on a MV Agusta 350 and TZ350 I'd acquired. It is a machine that can still conjure up that feeling of Grand Prix racing whilst stretched over the long fuel tank, immersed in the roar of four open exhaust pipes despite its humble origins.


click this link to hear a real Honda 250/six Grand Prix bike 
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4chNjn01DP8

 

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Random Vintage Honda Racebike From Daytona last March

There's a lot of these I'm yet to post... at least I don't "think" I've posted this one yet...

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Stunner of a Norton. Commando 750.

Now that's what I call "Sport Cruising" Old Sschool.

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Norton 850 Commando.

Another beauty just lounging around the infield at Daytona.

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Another Vintage Superbike Racer! Honda CB750 from Daytona!

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A few "obligatory" Jay Springsteen Vintage Harley shot from Daytona.

He's there every year and I never get tired of looking at his bike.

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From the Daytona Infield... Classic Norton Cafe.

 


  


 

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Daytona Bike Week - Get a Start on the Rally Season

The 69th anniversary of Daytona Bike Week is being held February 26 - March 7, 2010 in Daytona Beach, Florida. The start of Daytona Bike Week is often announced on the morning TV news shows. You know, where somebody sticks their face in front of the camera and announces: "We're at the opening of Daytona Bike Week. Good Morning America," and then you see a whole line of bikes roar off in front of the camera. Unfortunately, most of the remainder of Bike Week will not be seen by non-motorcyclists.

Check out my article, Daytona, for details.

Here in the frigid Northeast, I hear plenty of people talking about going to Daytona. Some are riding down with friends. Riding sometimes means riding in a car and towing a trailer with the bike on it. After all, the 1500 miles down with uncertain weather conditions has left many a rider stranded in a snow storm or Nor'easter. After that happens to you once, you tend to be a little more cautious the next time you go.

Maybe you want to skip Daytona and concentrate on planning to go to some smaller rallies this year. Be sure to read my article, Motorcycle Rallies, where I discuss rallies and give you information about the top rallies that I like. Of course, your views may be different -- this is Motorcycle Views after all.

I just got my registration information for the Americade Motorcycle Rally. That one is my favorite and I've gone almost every year since 1994.

It can get expensive going to lots of rallies, especially if you're taking two bikes. Double gas, double tolls. You just have to pick and choose what appeals to you most in these uncertain economic times. Motorcycle rallies are a lot of fun. If you've never attended a rally, you owe it to yourself to go. You just might find a rally or two that you'll want to go to every year, just like I go to Americade, regardless of the weather.

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Triumph Daytona 650 2005 Yellow

Triumph Daytona 650 2005 Yellow | motorcycle sport | Epic Motorsports.
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Texas Motorcycle Insurance

Texas Motorcycle Insurance: Daytona



Motorcycle insurance can be one of the most expensive aspects to have a motorcycle. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help reduce these costs and still have the right insurance protection. No one wants to throw money into the insurance company of their bikes when they can use it to get a new bike, not the parts and accessories. Why not try to reduce your insurance costs by doing some proactive things that are relatively easy as we explain below.

If you want to buy a new bike, but will need to take loans to pay for it, then think about getting a used motorcycle instead either. For new motorcycle attention to the loan, you will be asked to carry collision insurance on your regular liability insurance. Collision insurance can add significantly to the level of your motorcycle insurance, especially if you buy an expensive bike. If you still want that brand new bike, like me and almost everyone else, then you can reduce the cost of collision insurance with the request higher deductibles.
Which reduced the amount that you are personally responsible to pay in case of accident. In other words, if you chose $ 1000 deductible, and enter into an accident that resulted in $ 1500 damage to your motorcycle, then you pay $ 1000 and insurance companies to pay $ 500. If you think that you'll have a friend just patch it up for $ 500 just so good enough to ride, you may be wrong. But you will need to prove that have improved overall as long as you still have a loan on it. So, can request a higher deductible lower motorcycle insurance quote you? Yes, but be careful that increase your deductible is a bit risky if you're a new rider and do not have the ability to pay the high deductible amount.

To help lower the price of your motorcycle insurance, go attend safety courses motorcyclists. Not all motor insurance companies will give you a discount for taking one of these courses, but if you accept, you are in a position much better to get a motorcycle insurance quote from companies that may be lower. New riders should take the Beginner Rider Course or BRC. Experienced drivers can work to save money on their insurance as well by taking an experienced rider courses, or ERC, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Not only will this help your chances to reduce the level of your motorcycle insurance, it will help make you a better and safer rider. I personally have taken the ERC and highly recommend it. Usually you can find this and other motorcycle safety offered courses in universities everywhere.

Another method to reduce motorcycle insurance quote just for shopping with different companies. The easiest way is to look for motorcycle insurance online. In one sitting, and in less than half an hour, you can collect about 5 different motors insurance online. The key is to be prepared before you try this. Having all your information ready before you start. You will be asked how many years you have been riding, motorcycle specific that you want to make sure, you may also need to provide your driver's license number and your social security number. I felt very easy and convenient to collect insurance motorcycle online to find a respected company with the best price.

If you're just starting to think about getting a motorcycle or scooter, but you do not have your motorcycle license yet, I encourage you to get permission first. You have to go attend Beginner Rider Course and take the skills test and also go get your motorcycle license. The longer you have your motorcycle license with a clean record, the more likely you will be able to get a motorcycle insurance better. Another advantage is that you will be able to test ride a motorcycle or maybe rent a motorcycle to try it before you decide which one to buy. Then, when you start looking for motorcycle insurance, you already have a motorcycle license and that will help the process of quoting going a little easier and might make a slightly lower price.

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, motorcycle, think about contacting a lawyer to help you. If a motorcycle attorney can help prove that the accident and resulting expenditure is not your fault, not only will you be able to recover those costs from other insurance companies, but you may also protect the insurance claim records that will help you maintain motorcycle insurance lower.

Finally, the surest method to reduce the cost of motorcycle insurance quote you are a safe driver and built in a safe driving experience as we at Info Motor trying to do. This is clearly a long-term strategy, but it really is the best thing you can do to get the lowest price. Back again and took the ERC or other advanced driver safety course if it is some years since the last time you did it.


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