Jay to race for Hyosung

[KS34]

Just got the October Bike Rider Mag and there is an anouncement that Jay Lawrence has signed with Hyosung to race the GT650R in pro twins in the Nats. Congrats Jay, this will give Hyosung plenty of cred and its another sponsor to bike racing.:rockon:

[Sidewinder]

Just got the October Bike Rider Mag and there is an anouncement that Jay Lawrence has signed with Hyosung to race the GT650R in pro twins in the Nats. Congrats Jay, this will give Hyosung plenty of cred and its another sponsor to bike racing.:rockon:

oh shit lol here we go

[CookMySock]

HAH this will be interesting.. one way or another..

Steve

[Shaun]

Sad if it is true? he is a lot better than that

[Sparky Bills]

Sad if it is true? he is a lot better than that


Thats what I thought...

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

not too sad if he doesnt need to front any racing bills :2thumbsup

[Str8 Jacket]

not too sad if he doesnt need to front any racing bills :2thumbsup

EXACTLY!!! And racing ANY bike is 100 times better than racing NO bike!!

[Tony.OK]

EXACTLY!!! And racing ANY bike is 100 times better than racing NO bike!!

Yep............and its not like NZ businesses are queing up to offer support for talented guys n gals like Jay. Havin a Hyo on the podium might just spark a bit of interest.
Good luck Jay:2thumbsup

[Shaun]

not too sad if he doesnt need to front any racing bills :2thumbsup



Pro twins is more for learners mate! Not riders of the experience that Jay has

[roogazza]

Smart move Scotty, got to be worth a go ? G.

[tas152]

Yep............and its not like NZ businesses are queing up to offer support for talented guys n gals like Jay. Havin a Hyo on the podium might just spark a bit of interest.
Good luck Jay:2thumbsup

+1.

Awesome to have another manufacturer supporting road racing in NZ. Three cheers for the Hyosung distributor. And congratulations Jay. Be great having you to race against this summer.


Sad if it is true? he is a lot better than that

Why sad? Are you implying that us Pro-Twin/F3 class riders are lesser beings. Weren't you on a F3 bike at the nationals this year?

[Shaun]

+1.

Awesome to have another manufacturer supporting road racing in NZ. Three cheers for the Hyosung distributor. And congratulations Jay. Be great having you to race against this summer.



Why sad? Are you implying that us Pro-Twin/F3 class riders are lesser beings. Weren't you on a F3 bike at the nationals this year?


Sorry if it came accross that way:calm: What I was saying is, Jay is a very talanted racer, and should be in the Primo league these days, That was what I meant by Sad! Yes I was in F3, only when I wasn't crashing though

[unrealone]

This will be interesting for sure :/

[slowpoke]

Sorry if it came accross that way:calm: What I was saying is, Jay is a very talanted racer, and should be in the Primo league these days, That was what I meant by Sad! Yes I was in F3, only when I wasn't crashing though

Yeah, I hear ya Shaun. Then again after smashin' himself up like that it'll be great to see him racing anything.

[puddytat]

For a second there I thought he was going to race a Hyosung in Prolights...

[sisterecho]

Jay will not be limiting himself to just the ProTwins class. In fact, we are having a hard time convincing him not to enter EVERY class! :)

[t3mp0r4ry nzr]

Pro twins is more for learners mate! Not riders of the experience that Jay has

totally agree on skills aspect, but racing bikes is still racing bikes - wicked!:2thumbsup

[CHOPPA]

Jay will not be limiting himself to just the ProTwins class. In fact, we are having a hard time convincing him not to enter EVERY class! :)

On the Hyosung?

[Str8 Jacket]

Jay will not be limiting himself to just the ProTwins class. In fact, we are having a hard time convincing him not to enter EVERY class! :)

Yay! Be good to see him out there again! Have you got him started on any excercise regime yet....? :whistle:

[sisterecho]

On the Hyosung?

No.

...........

[sisterecho]

Yay! Be good to see him out there again! Have you got him started on any excercise regime yet....? :whistle:

Yes.

.............

[R6_kid]

Just got the October Bike Rider Mag and there is an anouncement that Jay Lawrence has signed with Hyosung to race the GT650R in pro twins in the Nats. Congrats Jay, this will give Hyosung plenty of cred and its another sponsor to bike racing.:rockon:

Chaos rider is going to be pissed - Jay's stolen his sponsorship deal! Or is Jay going to be the number two man in the team??? :girlfight:

[sidecar bob]

Sad if it is true? he is a lot better than that

Maybe he just wants to have some fun. He was probably a lot better than Shaun Ellis's '76 BMW R100 that he was punting hard in the classics a couple of weeks ago, but he was sure having fun!!!

[Bren_chch]

Thats awesome, he'll get them pro-twins lapping faster and faster!!

The not so experienced riders should be excited to have Jay in that class, they will learn alot if the watch close enough!

[sidecar bob]

Jay will not be limiting himself to just the ProTwins class. In fact, we are having a hard time convincing him not to enter EVERY class! :)

Ahh, see!!! i think he might be enjoying himself. Call the fun police someone!!

[James Deuce]

Good on you Jay, excellent win-win way to get your mojo back.

Looking forward to seeing some Hyobag goodness.

[slowpoke]

Yay! Be good to see him out there again! Have you got him started on any excercise regime yet....? :whistle:


Yes.

.............

I knew that Jane Fonda exercise tape would come in handy one day! Does he have his own leg-warmers or does he borrow yours?

[Mully]

Chaos rider is going to be pissed - Jay's stolen his sponsorship deal! Or is Jay going to be the number two man in the team??? :girlfight:

Pfft, Chaos's bike is evolved for MotoGP. Pro-twins? Pfft.

[McWild]

Chaos rider is going to be pissed - Jay's stolen his sponsorship deal! Or is Jay going to be the number two man in the team??? :girlfight:

Prick, beat me to it!

[RDjase]

Great news another Manufacterer is getting into ProTwin, all we need now is Kawasaki backing some racers on there ER6.

What else is eligable for protwin?

[Sidewinder]

so can a hyobag move 200kgs??

anyway isnt jay having chris's baby or is it around the other way?

[Sidewinder]

Chaos rider is going to be pissed - Jay's stolen his sponsorship deal! Or is Jay going to be the number two man in the team??? :girlfight:

nah he's going to race that in the wsbk

[steveyb]

Pro twins is more for learners mate! Not riders of the experience that Jay has

For once, well, not for once, but on this occasion, I agree with Shaun.
The Pro-Twins class was created to allow newer type riders without large budgets a place to race.
Jay is one of the best riders in NZ and it sort of negates the purpose a bit in my eyes for him to be racing in this class, Hyosung or not.
BTW, they aren't a total pig either. Perhaps not the flashest, but not so crappy.
But, in the end they are all entitled to make their own decisions about what to do, so good luck to them and let's hope his luck is better than last year.

[roadracingoldfart]

For once, well, not for once, but on this occasion, I agree with Shaun.
The Pro-Twins class was created to allow newer type riders without large budgets a place to race.
Jay is one of the best riders in NZ and it sort of negates the purpose a bit in my eyes for him to be racing in this class, Hyosung or not.
BTW, they aren't a total pig either. Perhaps not the flashest, but not so crappy.
But, in the end they are all entitled to make their own decisions about what to do, so good luck to them and let's hope his luck is better than last year.


Marketing is marketing Steve and if an importer backs a rider in any class i along with you im sure support the imput they make to the sport.
if a Jap bike is allowed to win all the races thats no fun but a Hyosung with a rider like Jay is a thing to watch.
SVs have a domminance so far so lets get a few alternative brands running like the Kwaka (as mentioned earlier here) and turn it into a real race series.
If Hyosung are serious then the attempt will not be half assed , if it is H/A then why bother.

Go Jay , I still owe you a ride anyhow .

Paul.

[Marknz]

Good onya Jay. A 'factory' ride is a factory ride, don't matter what it's on.

And anyways, if the bikes themselves are as bad as people say, what is it going to say about those that finish behind Jay in the same class but on higher spec or more accepted machinary?

[SWERVE]

Well done and good luck Jay.:2thumbsup
Dont think he will have it all his own way.........but he will certainly ruffle a lot of feathers.::girlfight:
Imagine hyosungs new ad with a 650 backing it in all sideways......... might not sell bike to their chosen market but good for the grin factor.;)
And it will be great for the newbies/learners to have another great rider to learn from.
My lad may well be in pro-twin by the nats and he thinks its great (he is a bit of a Jay fan )
And well done Hyosung..shame a few more distribuers/manufactures dont get involved at this level too.:banana:

[Biggles08]

Well I think this is bloody brilliant news! Jay is obviously a great racer as we all know and Its a credit to Hyosung to have secured him to represent their brand on the track...well done! Whilst I hear what people are saying re the F3/pro twins being a 'start out' class I would have to say I think it has moved on from that since its inception. I mean, Glen Williams is hardly a beginner! Hyosung have a 'hyosung race package' for thier bikes which unless I'm mistaken is a first for a factory brand in NZ. Its a trend I hope other manufacturers take :-)

[roadracingoldfart]

Well I think this is bloody brilliant news! Jay is obviously a great racer as we all know and Its a credit to Hyosung to have secured him to represent their brand on the track...well done! Whilst I hear what people are saying re the F3/pro twins being a 'start out' class I would have to say I think it has moved on from that since its inception. I mean, Glen Williams is hardly a beginner! Hyosung have a 'hyosung race package' for thier bikes which unless I'm mistaken is a first for a factory brand in NZ. Its a trend I hope other manufacturers take :-)


Yeah its true that Glen is old , i seen his beginnings after the first Glen.W left the scene. Mk 1 was really old when i got lapped by him also. Nothings changed.

[fi5hy]

Their has been some greats in F3 and it is far from a beginners class! It is more what suits your budget. Not everyone can afford a set of tyres a race. look at the names there has been and more to come if Jays name goes on the list good for him he's in good company

Fitzgerald
McMurdo
O'Connor
Love
Ward
Sprozen
McAdam
Coombes
Sprago
Williams
Lattimer
Armes
Cudby


And if Robert Holden hadn't lost his life at the IOM that year in 1995 he was coming back to have some fun in F3 too

[sinfull]

Good shit i say !! Hyo obviously want to improve their image ! What better way than to have a talented rider take it as far as possible at the Nats !!

Well done Jay ! Will be cheerin ya on Mate !

[325rocket]

It will do a lot for the spectator side of things, I know ill be going to have a look.

[codgyoleracer]

For once, well, not for once, but on this occasion, I agree with Shaun.
The Pro-Twins class was created to allow newer type riders without large budgets a place to race.
Jay is one of the best riders in NZ and it sort of negates the purpose a bit in my eyes for him to be racing in this class, Hyosung or not.
BTW, they aren't a total pig either. Perhaps not the flashest, but not so crappy.
But, in the end they are all entitled to make their own decisions about what to do, so good luck to them and let's hope his luck is better than last year.

Pro-Twins was not created for the newbie riders without large budgets (otherwise the rules for that class would have been very very different)
Thumbs up Jay, - lifting the level requirement of the class is a good thing and riders of your calibre will attract the class even more attention / exposure. There are some pretty quick fellas in PT already..........

I do have one rule though....... I never ride a bike brand that has a name that i cant pronounce properly ......:pinch:

Glen

[slowpoke]

What has Pro-Twin got to do with F3?

They are two totally different and separate classes. Some bikes may look similar but they perform completely differently. F3 is a playground for your imagination where the rules are few and far between whereas you could write the allowed machine mods for Pro-Twin's on the back of a cigarette packet with a permanent marker.

[Kiwi Graham]

There is a lot of these bikes on our roads so lets hope Jay and his can encourage some of them to ride their bikes to the circuit and watch.

Good luck Jay, I'll be watching

[GSVR]

What has Pro-Twin got to do with F3?

About the same relationship as Supersport to F2 or Production Superbike to F1. You can ride the former of these in the latter but not the other way round! I believe Protwin riders results should be included in F3 results!

The Hyosung GT650 did have some bad points when they first came out that there was no getting around when the protwin rules came out. This made them not as competitive a package as the SV650 for Protwin racing.

As far as the powerplant goes they make more power (79) than the SVs (72.5) according to published spec sheets (whos bullshitting here?) but any real advantage is offset by the overall weight of the machine.

It will be interesting to see if Jay can get one of these bikes to be as competitive as an SV.

I see no problem with Jay riding one in protwins. It seems to be pretty much the same as when Karl Morgan rode and dominated on the Clee prepped SV650. Karl was making a comeback from illness.

Whats dissapointing about Protwin so far is it has been a class thats been dominated by one rider each year as hasn't attracted the numbers or close racing that one might have expected.

Jay if you need some fairings made I'm pretty sure GJH fibreglass here in PN has the moulds from when Tahana Parker raced and got all the bodywork moulded.

Good luck Jay it will be interesting!

[Tony.OK]

Just had a peek at the Hyo website, interesting. Hyo NZ is run by 2 ex racers, and they even ask for young racers to send in a CV :2thumbsup

Who else does that?

Makes this bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-235360229.htm) look alot more interesting, mmmm..........pro twins ya say?

Edit: hahaa just looked at the link again, that bikes even got my race # on it, a sign maybe? Jay ya want a team mate?:woohoo:

[slowpoke]

About the same relationship as Supersport to F2 or Production Superbike to F1.


Yep, I was kinda thinkin' that but no-one really pushes the F1 or F2 rules to the limit like they do in F3.

Hmmmm, anyone got some Dymag rims, or a carbon fibre Durbahn monococque for a CBR1000RR they wanna sell me? Carbon brakes? Ohlins FG800 forks? On second thoughts maybe they should talk direct to my mortgage broker.......

Edit: 'course none of it is worth anything if you don't know how to use it

[codgyoleracer]

About the same relationship as Supersport to F2 or Production Superbike to F1. You can ride the former of these in the latter but not the other way round! I believe Protwin riders results should be included in F3 results!

The Hyosung GT650 did have some bad points when they first came out that there was no getting around when the protwin rules came out. This made them not as competitive a package as the SV650 for Protwin racing.

As far as the powerplant goes they make more power (79) than the SVs (72.5) according to published spec sheets (whos bullshitting here?) but any real advantage is offset by the overall weight of the machine.

It will be interesting to see if Jay can get one of these bikes to be as competitive as an SV.

I see no problem with Jay riding one in protwins. It seems to be pretty much the same as when Karl Morgan rode and dominated on the Clee prepped SV650. Karl was making a comeback from illness.

Whats dissapointing about Protwin so far is it has been a class thats been dominated by one rider each year as hasn't attracted the numbers or close racing that one might have expected.

Jay if you need some fairings made I'm pretty sure GJH fibreglass here in PN has the moulds from when Tahana Parker raced and got all the bodywork moulded.

Good luck Jay it will be interesting!

Yip tend to agree, - Now if i could only find out where i left my battery charger......

[Ivan]

should be interesting the Hyosung aint actually a bad bike and jay has lots of skill in developing stuff look at the Contis!


I reckon Jay will be a deffinate threat for the title

[Sidewinder]

should be interesting the Hyosung aint actually a bad bike and jay has lots of skill in developing stuff look at the Contis!


I reckon Jay will be a deffinate threat for the title

well the hyo bag does have or is meant to have more power, but alot more kgs

[CookMySock]

Makes this bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-235360229.htm) look alot more interesting, mmmm..........pro twins ya say?Gak :pinch: thats the only thing innit.. punters are gunna swipe all the cheap bikes.

Steve

[roadracingoldfart]

Just had a peek at the Hyo website, interesting. Hyo NZ is run by 2 ex racers, and they even ask for young racers to send in a CV :2thumbsup

Who else does that?

Makes this bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-235360229.htm) look alot more interesting, mmmm..........pro twins ya say?

Edit: hahaa just looked at the link again, that bikes even got my race # on it, a sign maybe? Jay ya want a team mate?:woohoo:



Just do it Douglas

[Sketchy_Racer]

Just had a peek at the Hyo website, interesting. Hyo NZ is run by 2 ex racers, and they even ask for young racers to send in a CV :2thumbsup

Who else does that?

Makes this bike (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Sports/auction-235360229.htm) look alot more interesting, mmmm..........pro twins ya say?

Edit: hahaa just looked at the link again, that bikes even got my race # on it, a sign maybe? Jay ya want a team mate?:woohoo:

Mate go for it! That's cheaper than some bucket racers around!!

Start having fun again, or do what I did and buy a older 600, they still go really well in a winter series!!

[JayRacer37]

The bike should be close to on the boil, I hope! :)

It's due to arrive in around about a month so I will get a look at it then. Yes - this is going to be the new EFI model. I am certainly intending to give the pro-twins class a good nudge but I am not limiting my intentions only to that. I have said before I wish there was more track time at the nationals meetings - this is a great way to get that! We have a few more things to finalise before the championship, but I can't wait to get on the bikes.

Thanks to the support out there in KB land, cheers also to the doubters, its all the more incentive! :p

See you at the track,
Jay

[Bren_chch]

Mate go for it! That's cheaper than some bucket racers around!!!

:lol::lol:

[svr]

The bike should be close to on the boil, I hope! :)

It's due to arrive in around about a month so I will get a look at it then. Yes - this is going to be the new EFI model. I am certainly intending to give the pro-twins class a good nudge but I am not limiting my intentions only to that. I have said before I wish there was more track time at the nationals meetings - this is a great way to get that! We have a few more things to finalise before the championship, but I can't wait to get on the bikes.

Thanks to the support out there in KB land, cheers also to the doubters, its all the more incentive! :p

See you at the track,
Jay

Go Jay - Best thing to happen to the class since its inception and just what it needed. All those 600ss riders who think they're too good for PTs can now have a rethink.

[Tony.OK]

The bike should be close to on the boil, I hope! :)

It's due to arrive in around about a month so I will get a look at it then. Yes - this is going to be the new EFI model. I am certainly intending to give the pro-twins class a good nudge but I am not limiting my intentions only to that. I have said before I wish there was more track time at the nationals meetings - this is a great way to get that! We have a few more things to finalise before the championship, but I can't wait to get on the bikes.

Thanks to the support out there in KB land, cheers also to the doubters, its all the more incentive! :p

See you at the track,
Jay

More track time? Bikes? Care to elaborate young Jay? Hyosung bringin out a thou? haha

[McJim]

Great news another Manufacterer is getting into ProTwin, all we need now is Kawasaki backing some racers on there ER6.

What else is eligable for protwin?

I think the Ducati 750 SS is eligible - it's only 2 valves per cyl and is air cooled so they allow the extra 100cc....but I could be wrong.

[JayRacer37]

More track time? Bikes? Care to elaborate young Jay? Hyosung bringin out a thou? haha

I'm not sure, they did have plans for an thou didn't they? ;)

No, but they don't mind if I ride other brands in other classes... :D

[owner]

Awesome!! good shit Jay!

[_STAIN_]

I see no problem with Jay riding one in protwins. It seems to be pretty much the same as when Karl Morgan rode and dominated on the Clee prepped SV650. Karl was making a comeback from illness.


Toomey built GT650R...

[BIG DOUG]

Will bob built scotty"s post classic bike so I think the hyo will go good.

[mikeey01]

Whoo hoo, man this is going to stir this up a tad this season!
Jay good on ya dude, good luck too and I'll be watching for sure.

I hope this gig is the whole thing, Hyo branding everywhere, give aways and the works which brings me to the most important question "Pit Girls"
I gotta ask do they look anything like the Tui girls?? :eek5: :)

[CookMySock]

Other GT650R owners will be keen to see what you guys do with the bike. I certainly wouldn't mind a look-see myself.

Steve

[Brett]

Pro twins is more for learners mate! Not riders of the experience that Jay has

But wouldn't it be fun to watch Jay backing it in on a hyobag...Now that would be class. Something like watching a Harley wheelile....

[merv]

Remember they laughed when Mr Honda wheeled his bikes out at the Isle of Man in the 50's.

[slowpoke]

Hyosung bringin out a thou? haha

Now there's a couple of good rumour's in the making:
1. Hyosung are gonna strap a couple of 'em together to make a 1000cc V-four
2. Hyosung are gonna make a 1200cc V-twin
3. Hyosung are gonna bring out a "Lawrence edition" GT650RR

Hee hee, you go boy!

[Bonez]

Hope it all goes well.

[Clivoris]

Can't wait to see how it goes on the Cliffhanger. Take that Deano:lol:

[Robert Taylor]

We have previously custom built TTX36 rears for Hyosung GT650. The stock rear damper has little or no compression damping and for all intents and purposes it relies on a rather heavy spring rate to give a low cost form of ride control. The rebound damping is also velocity squared orifice / checkplate type. So the improvement that can be effected to the rear is very substanial.

[Sidewinder]

herd they were using WP

[Robert Taylor]

herd they were using WP

Great product.

[Sidewinder]

Great product.

i like gold, reminds me of my wedding ring.
even tho white power is a good thing to have in the world

[CookMySock]

herd they were using WPI hope they ditch the stupid homemade shock they have previously used. Whatever possessed them to make their own shock puzzles hell out of me.

Steve

[jrandom]

Maybe he just wants to have some fun.

I bet he does.

Fookin mint, heh. Go Jay!

Very smart move from Hyosung NZ.

[JayRacer37]

We have previously custom built TTX36 rears for Hyosung GT650. The stock rear damper has little or no compression damping and for all intents and purposes it relies on a rather heavy spring rate to give a low cost form of ride control. The rebound damping is also velocity squared orifice / checkplate type. So the improvement that can be effected to the rear is very substanial.

Will be talking to you about that all soon :)

Pic's suggest that the new bike shares same frame as the old one, so we should be able to work something out huh?

[Robert Taylor]

I hope they ditch the stupid homemade shock they have previously used. Whatever possessed them to make their own shock puzzles hell out of me.

Steve

Same answer as for any especially lower cost production bikle, COST.

[bistard]

Great product.

I heard a rumour that WP suspension doesnt work above sea level
HaHa

[Sidewinder]

I heard a rumour that WHITE POWER suspension doesnt work above sea level
HaHa

or in black areas like affrica and the islands

[Deano]

Can't wait to see how it goes on the Cliffhanger. Take that Deano:lol:

Ouch..........

[Ivan]

Ouch..........

Hahahha

Come on doesnt Jay still have the Record up the hill I mean even if he is riding a Hyosung you can just put it on previous experience or something lol

[Cr1MiNaL]

I will pay money to watch a ho-bag comming out of a corner sideways! Good on ya Jay...

[DELLORTO]

Great news another Manufacterer is getting into ProTwin, all we need now is Kawasaki backing some racers on there ER6.

What else is eligable for protwin?

cagiva raptors are eligable......but they have a sv650 motor so its only the handling package is different,

thats great pro-twins are gretting support from the brands, it about time kawasaki start taking their er6n into pro-twins, it has been sitting around in limbo while suzuki and the sv650 is becoming the only bikes people use, we wouldnt want the whole class to be only sv650's {even though they are a beautiful machine}

pro-twins will be the next step for me, affordable, fun, fast racing

[R6_kid]

it about time kawasaki start taking their er6n into pro-twins, it has been sitting around in limbo while suzuki and the sv650 is becoming the only bikes people use, we wouldnt want the whole class to be only sv650's {even though they are a beautiful machine}

They are being used overseas. A couple of people tried them out here but they seem to have disappeared. Not sure if that was because they didn't got too well or if the people riding them just couldn't afford to race anymore.

[DELLORTO]

They are being used overseas. A couple of people tried them out here but they seem to have disappeared. Not sure if that was because they didn't got too well or if the people riding them just couldn't afford to race anymore.

id say a v-twin would be Alot more powerful than in line twin, also they arnt set-up as well as a sv650 or a gt650 because they dont have fairings,clip-on style bars ect......

but, None of these bikes even compare to chaos riders "MOTOGP 250 TWIN" which puts out close to 40HP and can blow off vrf400's at pukekohe's back straight....

[Deano]

Mark Wigley races an ER6 in F3 at the streets and does very well.

[Ivan]

I think the big let down with the SV is thesee saw affect it has its a great bike but if a manufactor could bring a bike out that handled half pie decent and didnt see saw it would dominate pro twins as pro twins is really about corner speed