Shaun Harris: living legend

[slowpoke]

Ok so I'm chatting to this bloke in the good ol' US of A, 'bout some parts for my bike, had a giggle about the stars 'n stripes paint scheme I had on the 'blade, and he pops up with "Do you know Shaun Harris?". I reply "Yup" and after a bit of to-ing and fro-ing he tells of seeing the mighty wee ginga racing at Michigan in 2003. This is a direct quote:

"The one time I witnessed Shaun race he was amazing. He showed up a couple days before the weekend, rode a bike he'd never seen before (2003 R6) and finished 2nd to the local "bounty hunter" by mere milliseconds, at a track he'd never seen before that weekend!

Shaun and the other guy (Larry Denning) must have passed each other 10 times in that 10 lap race. It truly was amazing to watch. I'll never forget it."

This from a guy who is himself a very successful racer.

As if we weren't proud enough..........

[MSTRS]

Don't let Shaun know he could win it now. (lighter isn'he? less teeth)
Cool to hear such stories. :niceone:

[Shaun]

Ok so I'm chatting to this bloke in the good ol' US of A, 'bout some parts for my bike, had a giggle about the stars 'n stripes paint scheme I had on the 'blade, and he pops up with "Do you know Shaun Harris?". I reply "Yup" and after a bit of to-ing and fro-ing he tells of seeing the mighty wee ginga racing at Michigan in 2003. This is a direct quote:

"The one time I witnessed Shaun race he was amazing. He showed up a couple days before the weekend, rode a bike he'd never seen before (2003 R6) and finished 2nd to the local "bounty hunter" by mere milliseconds, at a track he'd never seen before that weekend!

Shaun and the other guy (Larry Denning) must have passed each other 10 times in that 10 lap race. It truly was amazing to watch. I'll never forget it."

This from a guy who is himself a very successful racer.

As if we weren't proud enough..........



Cheers slowpoke, that race was a ripper, Larry Denning was the local hotshot in that area, he took in $87-500 in contingency prize money that year in the WERA racing scene, we did pass each other at least 10 times per lap, it was f----in fun.

It was by going over there and meeting a few people, that helped me to get Dom Jones going over there, a lot of people stepped in after that day to support my idea;s

Thanks Wera people

[Edbear]

Goodonyermate! Great to have such memories, eh?

[roadracingoldfart]

Shaun who ??? :confused:



never heard of him , must be new huh !! :shutup::innocent:

[scrivy]

Shaun who ??? :confused:



never heard of him , must be new huh !! :shutup::innocent:

Nah mate, he makes Harris pipes and motorcycle frames....... :whistle:

[roadracingoldfart]

Nah mate, he makes Harris pipes and motorcycle frames....... :whistle:


Sounds like a top bloke to know .
i will look out for him.
I darnt ask what you say he looks like lol .

Come on Shaun , input please.....

[MSTRS]

I darnt ask what you say he looks like


You know how people never look like their reputation would have you believe? Shaun is no exception....:sweatdrop

[Shaun]

Sounds like a top bloke to know .
i will look out for him.
I darnt ask what you say he looks like lol .

Come on Shaun , input please.....



Nothing I can say dude, a lot of people seem to think they know me better than I know myself

[MSTRS]

Aint that always the way?

[Shaun]

Aint that always the way?


Apparently mate

[scuzeme]

...i got this book for my birthday on page 124/125 there's a cheeky grinned Shaun Harris and a good write up about what this fellas acheived.
Page 79 there's another picture of the Gremlin racing the Britton at the Isle of Man what an experience that must have been. Its good to have a living legend like Shaun as well as a few others showing up that the race meets.

Well done Shaun, maybe its time to write a book mate, id certainly like to hear about your exploits!~

[Edbear]

...i got this book for my birthday on page 124/125 there's a cheeky grinned Shaun Harris and a good write up about what this fellas acheived.
Page 79 there's another picture of the Gremlin racing the Britton at the Isle of Man what an experience that must have been. Its good to have a living legend like Shaun as well as a few others showing up that the race meets.

Well done Shaun, maybe its time to write a book mate, id certainly like to hear about your exploits!~

Hey, now there's an idea! :2thumbsup I'm sure Shaun has a whole book full of interesting and amusing memories! An insight into the racers' and the teams behind them... The highs and lows...

[Shaun]

Hey, now there's an idea! :2thumbsup I'm sure Shaun has a whole book full of interesting and amusing memories! An insight into the racers' and the teams behind them... The highs and lows...



O the stories to be told. BUT I have discovered in the racing game, that the TRUTH seem to hurt a lot of people, and I can only tell the truth:whistle:



I am writing one, but it takes a long time, and some times I loose interest in it, so it gets parked for a few months.

Maybe after this summer, I will find the time to finish it.

[scrivy]

Hey, now there's an idea! :2thumbsup I'm sure Shaun has a whole book full of interesting and amusing memories! An insight into the racers' and the teams behind them... The highs and lows...

o o o ...... and the times at the pubs........... :2thumbsup:whistle:

[roadracingoldfart]

O the stories to be told. BUT I have discovered in the racing game, that the TRUTH seem to hurt a lot of people, and I can only tell the truth:whistle:



I am writing one, but it takes a long time, and some times I loose interest in it, so it gets parked for a few months.

Maybe after this summer, I will find the time to finish it.


I heard a story about a certain bloke and one Buster Saunders getting into a bit of piss one night after a Shell 2 wheeler.
Wanna share it Shaun , if you know of it of course.

Paul.

[Shaun]

I heard a story about a certain bloke and one Buster Saunders getting into a bit of piss one night after a Shell 2 wheeler.
Wanna share it Shaun , if you know of it of course.

Paul.




Your memory is better than mine dude

[Pussy]

Maybe after this summer, I will find the time to finish it.

When you do finish it, let us know.... then we can get you another one to colour in

[scrivy]

What exactly is a living leg end?? :dodge:

[sidecar bob]

What exactly is a living leg end?? :dodge:

Duh, its one of those old Honda sedans with the leather upholstery & all the shit. Also badged as a Rover for some markets.

[Shaun]

What exactly is a living leg end?? :dodge:


it is the thing I Squirt through dude, and it and me are not dead!:banana:

[scrivy]

it is the thing I Squirt through dude, and it and me are not dead!:banana:

It may be big Shaun, but not a leg!! Maybe a foot? But again, if it was 12 inches, you'd be in the porn indusrty, not motorbikes....... :shifty::bleh:

Or are you pulling my leg........... :laugh:


(Talking like this will get Kick on here soon......)

[Shaun]

It may be big Shaun, but not a leg!! Maybe a foot? But again, if it was 12 inches, you'd be in the porn indusrty, not motorbikes....... :shifty::bleh:

Or are you pulling my leg........... :laugh:


(Talking like this will get Kick on here soon......)




Now you know why I work at night:woohoo:

[Tony.OK]

Now you know why I work at night:woohoo:

Also explains the funny walk:gob:

[Shaun]

Also explains the funny walk:gob:



Perhaps it does

[Robert Taylor]

it is the thing I Squirt through dude, and it and me are not dead!:banana:

Neither it seems is Shauns testing ability! Shaun is currently testing new stuff and settings for us and it has reminded me that as in times past his feedback is peerless.
With younger riders you have to often push them to try this and try that. With Shaun its often the other way round and if you push each other that helps you to go forward rather more quickly.

[Shaun]

Neither it seems is Shauns testing ability! Shaun is currently testing new stuff and settings for us and it has reminded me that as in times past his feedback is peerless.
With younger riders you have to often push them to try this and try that. With Shaun its often the other way round and if you push each other that helps you to go forward rather more quickly.





Thanks Rob, Yesterday at Taupo was a blast mate, the way you guys have built the the fork spec is fantastic! Great side grip, and awsome breaking abillity, NO High speed Rebound issue's at all! very well done boys.

[scuzeme]

Thanks Rob, Yesterday at Taupo was a blast mate, the way you guys have built the the fork spec is fantastic! Great side grip, and awsome breaking abillity, NO High speed Rebound issue's at all! very well done boys.


Choice...and when are these mods/specs gunna filter down to the rest of us aye?
Rob, alot of us were having on the power out of the corner grip issues on the Dunlops yesterday, i think i need to wizz my shock upto you after talking briefly with Mr Harris. :yes:
These 211 GPs are the shizzle tho.

[Robert Taylor]

Choice...and when are these mods/specs gunna filter down to the rest of us aye?
Rob, alot of us were having on the power out of the corner grip issues on the Dunlops yesterday, i think i need to wizz my shock upto you after talking briefly with Mr Harris. :yes:
These 211 GPs are the shizzle tho.

Yes we have a very effective upgrade valving spec for the rear of those, and also front. Send them to Shaun and we will co-ordinate it all.