Bayliss shot

[Big Dave]

Press release - but check the photo!

WSBK champion Troy Bayliss headlines guest list at Sydney Motorcycle Show

For Immediate Release: 26 August 2009.

Visitors to the 2009 Sydney Motorcycle Show will not only get to check out the latest offerings from the two wheel world, they will also get the chance to rub shoulders with some of its biggest identities.

Three-time World Superbike (WSBK) champion Troy Bayliss will headline the guest list at the November 20-22 event, taking place at Sydney Olympic Park.

A powerhouse in the top-tier WSBK category for many years, Bayliss announced his retirement at the end of the 2008 season, seeing out his professional motorcycling career on top of the table.

The Australian’s schedule has only slowed slightly in 2009, taking part in various testing programs for Ducati while also pursuing a new-found interest in four wheels, namely, V8 Supercars.

Sydney Motorcycle Show Event Manager, Mark Petersen was excited to welcome Bayliss to Australia’s premier motorcycle showcase event.

“Troy is an incredible talent and a fantastic ambassador for the motorcycle racing and the Australians competing within it all around the world,” said Petersen.

“He is one of our most decorated riders and we are excited to welcome him ahead of the Sydney Motorcycle Show. He joined us as a special guest earlier in the year on the Gold Coast and had hundreds of fans lining up for an autograph and a photo.

“He will be at the event on Friday and Saturday, with a timetable of appearances to be released shortly.”

All show features, including meet and greets and various Action Arena demonstrations, are included as part of the value-packed admission price.

Tickets can be purchased at the venue and cost $13 for children (5-15 years) and seniors, $18 for adults and $46 for two adults and two children.

The event opens at 10am each morning, Friday November 20 through to Sunday November 22.

For further information visit www.sydneymotorcycleshow.com.au

[kunoichi]

Isn't that a chick on that bike? not troy!? Either way...REALLY HOT!!! f*ck i just gota put away my fears and b alil bit more reckless!

[R6_kid]

Isn't that a chick on that bike? not troy!? Either way...REALLY HOT!!! f*ck i just gota put away my fears and b alil bit more reckless!

Yeah, Troy Bayliss. The hottest chick to ever race in WSBK.

[wbks]

Isn't that a chick on that bike? not troy!? Either way...REALLY HOT!!! f*ck i just gota put away my fears and b alil bit more reckless!Somehow I suspect that no matter how wreckless and fearless you get you won't be doing that on your 250:innocent:...

[James Deuce]

Isn't that a chick on that bike? not troy!? Either way...REALLY HOT!!! f*ck i just gota put away my fears and b alil bit more reckless!

He does have lovely eyes.

[Stirts]

Yeah, Troy Bayliss. The hottest chick to ever race in WSBK.

Troy :love: ..... "hottest chick to ever race in WSBK" :scratch:
Does that me gay or you? I confooooozed now.

http://www1.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Superbike+World+Championship+Round+1+Practice+-nc-9za9SsSl.jpg

[wysper]

Am I the only person that saw that thread title and thought Troy Baliss had been SHOT :2guns: ??

[Stirts]

Am I the only person that saw that thread title and thought Troy Baliss had been SHOT :2guns: ??

Yes :whistle:

[Duke girl]

He does have lovely eyes.

He has Very Sexy Eyes. I would Love to Rub Shoulders with him anytime.

[R6_kid]

Somehow I suspect that no matter how wreckless and fearless you get you won't be doing that on your 250:innocent:...

St-gLJak0S8

[wbks]

OK, I was very wrong... Maybe they are better than the older zxr 250s!

[ckai]

Am I the only person that saw that thread title and thought Troy Baliss had been SHOT :2guns: ??

na mate, I was the same. Then started reading and I thought "what a crap intro to such a dramatic event"

Such an anti-climax

[Big Dave]

It's photographer talk.
I've shot Bayliss myself.
I can explain if you are having difficulty.

[Drew]

OK, I was very wrong... Maybe they are better than the older zxr 250s!

Still very wrong, even the old ZXR, and ZZR250 can be wheelied well. It's just a matter of commitment really.

[wbks]

It's photographer talk.
I've shot Bayliss myself.
I can explain if you are having difficulty.:clap:


Still very wrong, even the old ZXR, and ZZR250 can be wheelied well. It's just a matter of commitment really.I would disagree on the zxr. I've never seen any zxr/cbr 250 do a decent wheelie. Even searching for videos on youtube, there are only 3 second wheelstands from clutching the hell out of it and bouncing it up from a walking speed. Where as the guy on that video R6kid posted pops it up and holds it there fine. I just don't believe a stock zxr/cbr can do that. Of course, if you want to prove me wrong...

[Drew]

:clap:

I would disagree on the zxr. I've never seen any zxr/cbr 250 do a decent wheelie. Even searching for videos on youtube, there are only 3 second wheelstands from clutching the hell out of it and bouncing it up from a walking speed. Where as the guy on that video R6kid posted pops it up and holds it there fine. I just don't believe a stock zxr/cbr can do that. Of course, if you want to prove me wrong...

I do the odd wheelie, so I think I can explain why the clip you mention looks like a decent wheelie compared to what you can find of ZXR. The guy is standing on the rear pegs. I've got $100 that says I can wheelie a GN125 100meters easily standing on the back pegs. Sit on the seat and try hoisting a mintah, it'll look very similar.

I've got a GSXR250 in the garage, very inferior to either the CBR or ZXR. Will a clip of me doing a wheelie on that suffice?

Wanders off hoping my point is made, since the GSXR runs like a bag of shit, hence it's in my garage.

[wbks]

I know what you mean, but I've never actually seen a zxr/cbr250 doing a steady mono, so I'm pretty sure you couldn't pull that on one. My reasoning being: You can stand on the pillion pegs all you want, but by the time you gather enough revs to get enough power to pop it up to the balance point, you're pretty much out of room in that gear and it will just drop back down the next time you go slightly below the balance point (within a few secs of wheelying). I don't think you could prove it using any other bike. All have slightly different gearing/weight/weight front vs. rear etc

[Drew]

I know what you mean, but I've never actually seen a zxr/cbr250 doing a steady mono, so I'm pretty sure you couldn't pull that on one. My reasoning being: You can stand on the pillion pegs all you want, but by the time you gather enough revs to get enough power to pop it up to the balance point, you're pretty much out of room in that gear and it will just drop back down the next time you go slightly below the balance point (within a few secs of wheelying). I don't think you could prove it using any other bike. All have slightly different gearing/weight/weight front vs. rear etc

I'm sure you are just arguing so I'll go try this, but ok. I have a good mate with a CBR two fiddy, I'll see what he's up to this weekend, and aquire said footage if he'll let me. He let me wheelie it once before, so I think it'll be OK.

[wbks]

I'm sure you are just arguing so I'll go try this, but ok. I have a good mate with a CBR two fiddy, I'll see what he's up to this weekend, and aquire said footage if he'll let me. He let me wheelie it once before, so I think it'll be OK.No I'm not "just arguing", I'm just pretty positive that you can not keep a wheelie going on a zxr or cbr250. I'm not talking rev the piss out of it until it hits the limiter and the front drops, I mean balancing for as long as you like only limited by the time it takes for the engine to seize from no oil circulating, like you would on a 600 (or a new Ninja 250, surprisingly). If you do manage that I'll be impressed!:first:

[Big Dave]

He might be arguing on his spare time.

[Drew]

I mean balancing for as long as you like only limited by the time it takes for the engine to seize from no oil circulating, like you would on a 600 (or a new Ninja 250, surprisingly). If you do manage that I'll be impressed!:first:OK then, I'll find a bike. You really gotta believe me though, almost any bike can be wheelied the way you want to see it. It's a matter of throttle control.

[wbks]

OK then, I'll find a bike. You really gotta believe me though, almost any bike can be wheelied the way you want to see it. It's a matter of throttle control.Don't worry about it then. Your theory is right, but I've never seen anyone able to properly wheelie one, and don't think I will

[Sparky Bills]

Don't worry about it then. Your theory is right, but I've never seen anyone able to properly wheelie one, and don't think I will


You underestimate us Welly riders.... :first:
What will you give Drew if he can prove it?
If your that convinced, then you would have nothing to worry about aye.. :dodge:

[wbks]

You underestimate us Welly riders.... :first:
What will you give Drew if he can prove it?
If your that convinced, then you would have nothing to worry about aye.. :dodge:I don't really care too much about it. If you think you can prove me wrong, than do. I'm not offering anything