Streetstock on a Yamaha Scorpio?

[jrandom]

Just like the thread title says.

Can I get some comments on the idea from people who've been out in that class? Is there any possibility of being competitive on certain tracks? (Manfeild is obviously a bit pointless, but some of the Taupo configurations might be choice.)

Or would the idea be pointless anywhere, unless we could get a whole bunch of Scorpios out?

I'm pretty keen aye.

Expressions of interest from Scorpio owners / comments from Streetstock racers / general mockery plz. Next potential round is only 10 days away: PMCC, Taupo track 4 on 12 Feb.

[koba]

Just like the thread title says.

Can I get some comments on the idea from people who've been out in that class? Is there any possibility of being competitive on certain tracks? (Manfeild is obviously a bit pointless, but some of the Taupo configurations might be choice.)

Or would the idea be pointless anywhere, unless we could get a whole bunch of Scorpios out?

I'm pretty keen aye.

Expressions of interest from Scorpio owners / comments from Streetstock racers / general mockery plz. Next potential round is only 10 days away: PMCC, Taupo track 4 on 12 Feb.

You aren't going to win on it but worth a try for a laugh.

[jrandom]

You aren't going to win on it but worth a try for a laugh.

That's what I'm thinking. Ta for encouragement. Might splash out on a race entry.

[FJRider]

It's better to go fast on a slow bike ... than go slow on a fast bike.

I recall Robert Holden winning races on "non competitive" bikes ...

[Billy]

Scorpio's are 225 4stroke aren't they???

If so you'd have to enter in Prolite 250,Still worth a shot though,Just dont try it at a National round

[kiwifruit]

It'll be heaps of fun if there are a few of them. I doubt anyone will be keen tho...

[Ender EnZed]

Do it.

It'll be more exciting than if you don't.

[Mental Trousers]

It'll be heaps of fun if there are a few of them. I doubt anyone will be keen tho...

If someone had a spare Scorpio lying around I'd be in. Lots of fun, particularly if you're doing it as a 2nd class.

[javawocky]

Loved chucking the wifes Scorpio around when she had it, but correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't it have a 5 speed box? Could be a little limiting if you wanted to race it.

[cs363]

Maybe we could pass the hat around on KB and buy one for beyond to race against you, that'd make it interesting..... :rofl:

[blackdog]

There is a 250cc four stroke single class that might let you play with them.

It's called Moto3.

[jrandom]

Loved chucking the wifes Scorpio around when she had it, but correct me if I am wrong, but doesn't it have a 5 speed box? Could be a little limiting if you wanted to race it.

Yep. It tops out at 145 ish indicated (132 on a GPS) flat tack. And that's about all it's got the power for, so 5 gears is plenty.


There is a 250cc four stroke single class that might let you play with them.

It's called Moto3.

I had to have this post explained to me, because I really haven't been following the GP these last couple of seasons with all the changes and whatnot, but I now realise that you're being very funny.

Anyway, I'll see if I can make the PMCC practice day on 11 Feb and race on 12 Feb. I'm pretty keen.

[quickbuck]

Yep. It tops out at 145 ish indicated (132 on a GPS) flat tack. And that's about all it's got the power for, so 5 gears is plenty.



I had to have this post explained to me, because I really haven't been following the GP these last couple of seasons with all the changes and whatnot, but I now realise that you're being very funny.

Anyway, I'll see if I can make the PMCC practice day on 11 Feb and race on 12 Feb. I'm pretty keen.
See you there, and as Billy said, it is a ProLite.... Just don't beat the championship leader and you will be fine ;)

[jrandom]

<img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/11a9zex.jpg"/>

[Drew]

The bike doesn't qualify as a streetstock. 250 prolite is the closest class ya got.

[jrandom]

The bike doesn't qualify as a streetstock. 250 prolite is the closest class ya got.

Copy that.

So long as they let it out on the track and there's someone to play with, all will be choice.

[jrandom]

http://au.deuscustoms.com/motorcycle/the-scorpio/

<img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/v2yz3s.jpg"/>

http://au.deuscustoms.com/motorcycle/cafe-scorpio/

<img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/9t311f.jpg"/>

[Mental Trousers]

First one was better, but that exhaust on the second one is sweet. Not so keen on the third one at all.

EDIT ok the forks on the third one are great.

[Drew]

EDIT ok the forks on the third one are great.

Those are just slip over gators bro. You want some for the Triumph?

[Mental Trousers]

Those are just slip over gators bro. You want some for the Triumph?

Got some!!

The fork boots and cut down guard look good mate.

[jrandom]

Those are just slip over gators bro.

<img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/bfgqwn.jpg"/>

[quickbuck]

<img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/11a9zex.jpg"/>

Sweet....
Stick a Number on you Seat (So the flaggies can see it), and take off your side stand (or borrow a couple of zip ties for the day - I can supply those) and it's all go (I take it all your breathers are in a catch bottle)....

See you there. Will be good to have a few more ProLites in the field...
At least then Spyda won't call the class tedious... ;)

[jrandom]

Sweet....
Stick a Number on you Seat (So the flaggies can see it), and take off your side stand (or borrow a couple of zip ties for the day - I can supply those) and it's all go (I take it all your breathers are in a catch bottle, and the coolant is race approved)....

Coolant? Heh. Scorpios got none of your fancy 'coolant', son. Edit: Beat you to your edit!

Yes, there'll be a catch bottle on the breather.

Number on the seat? On which side? Both sides? Is that compulsory, or can one get away with just a number on the front?


See you there. Will be good to have a few more ProLites in the field...

If all goes to plan, there'll be two Scorpios at the track next weekend. If everyone fucks off and we can't catch them then we'll just have to play by ourselves.

[quickbuck]

Coolant? Heh. Scorpios got none of your fancy 'coolant', son. Edit: Beat you to your edit!

Yes, there'll be a catch bottle on the breather.

Number on the seat? On which side? Both sides? Is that compulsory, or can one get away with just a number on the front?



If all goes to plan, there'll be two Scorpios at the track next weekend. If everyone fucks off and we can't catch them then we'll just have to play by ourselves.

Yeah, had a brain fart there for a second, and forgot we were talking aircooled ;)

Just need two numbers in accordance with the rule book.
If at Taupo (as you will be), have it so it can be read from the right hand side....
Reminds me, I better change the nose fairing before next weekend...

Well, put it this way, there will always be bikes you end up in a battle with, there is about a 20 second spread in lap times From the fastest CBR250 to the not so fast SS150. We have a lot of juniors int he field.

[jrandom]

Just need two numbers in accordance with the rule book.
If at Taupo (as you will be), have it so it can be read from the right hand side...

Rightio. Do I read the PMCC website correctly that they only allow numbers under 100, or will I be able to use my old number 256? Suppose I should give them a yell. I've resigned myself to sucking up the late entry fee, but it might be a good idea to ping them before the day.


there will always be bikes you end up in a battle with, there is about a 20 second spread in lap times From the fastest CBR250 to the not so fast SS150. We have a lot of juniors int he field.

Sweet. It'll be interesting to see how the practice day goes on Saturday.

[quickbuck]

Rightio. Do I read the PMCC website correctly that they only allow numbers under 100, or will I be able to use my old number 256? Suppose I should give them a yell. I've resigned myself to sucking up the late entry fee, but it might be a good idea to ping them before the day.



Sweet. It'll be interesting to see how the practice day goes on Saturday.

Yes, give Nige a yell to see if you can run a 3 digit number.... I think it is only for the nationals? Could be wrong, often am. road.racing@pacclub.co.nz

Practice? That's cheating ;)
Na, should be good. Am trying to get there for the Saturday.

[jrandom]

Yes, give Nige a yell to see if you can run a 3 digit number.... I think it is only for the nationals?

I raced under 256 with PMCC in 2008/2009, but I don't know if the rules have changed. I'll check it out.


Practice? That's cheating ;)
Na, should be good. Am trying to get there for the Saturday.

There's a MotoTT day on the Friday as well if you really wanted to get things well dialled in. Heh.

[quickbuck]

There's a MotoTT day on the Friday as well if you really wanted to get things well dialled in. Heh.
Dang, wish I could get there for that too...
Is the MotoTT on Track 4 like Saturday and Sunday though??

[jrandom]

Dang, wish I could get there for that too...
Is the MotoTT on Track 4 like Saturday and Sunday though??

It's actually on Track 5, a MotoTT creation which is Track 4 plus a chicane in the back straight. I wouldn't complain at all if that was the track for the weekend too, to be honest!

(Edit: in any case it still works as practice for Track 4)

[quickbuck]

It's actually on Track 5, a MotoTT creation which is Track 4 plus a chicane in the back straight. I wouldn't complain at all if that was the track for the weekend too, to be honest!

(Edit: in any case it still works as practice for Track 4)
It does really... as anybody cam twist the throttle down the straight....

[RDjase]

Cool, the grids are filling up, Heard a rumor there will be two Banks and two Lincolns racing..................

Just need to get Mike Chandler and Dave Croft to finish off the "Battle of the Dads"

[sinfull]

It'll be heaps of fun if there are a few of them. I doubt anyone will be keen tho...

Heeeeellllllloooooo

[kiwifruit]

Heeeeellllllloooooo

You have a scorpio!?

[sinfull]

You have a scorpio!?
Well the Mrs does if ya wanna get descriptive, but it is in my name and she sat on a 500 today lol

[kiwifruit]

Well the Mrs does if ya wanna get descriptive, but it is in my name and she sat on a 500 today lol

Give you a race au

[sinfull]

Give you a race au
Awww aye ! That might cost me a new bike for her indoors that might haha but how quick can ya get to Manfeild ? Rumour has it there's a track day on there morra lol ! Taking the big block out to fuck with the SB guys heads hehehe
(read get round them saddle bags ya squid)

[kiwifruit]

Awww aye ! That might cost me a new bike for her indoors that might haha but how quick can ya get to Manfeild ? Rumour has it there's a track day on there morra lol ! Taking the big block out to fuck with the SB guys heads hehehe
(read get round them saddle bags ya squid)

Do it man. Pmcc at Taupo next weekend. That'll make three of them, should be entertaining! Trying to talk Matt Bleck into it too but he's got more serious bikes to ride.

[Mental Trousers]

Awww aye ! That might cost me a new bike for her indoors that might haha but how quick can ya get to Manfeild ? Rumour has it there's a track day on there morra lol ! Taking the big block out to fuck with the SB guys heads hehehe
(read get round them saddle bags ya squid)

Do it man. Pmcc at Taupo next weekend. That'll make three of them, should be entertaining! Trying to talk Matt Bleck into it too but he's got more serious bikes to ride.

Or at least bring it along and put someone else on it!!

No reason Paul can't take the Scorpio out for a thrash. It'd probably do him some good.

[jrandom]

No reason Paul can't take the Scorpio out for a thrash. It'd probably do him some good.

Don't be silly, the man has serious racing to do on serious bikes.

(Maybe if we all keep the pressure on he'll turn up.)

[BMWST?]

Don't be silly, the man has serious racing to do on serious bikes.

(Maybe if we all keep the pressure on he'll turn up.)

i would have a front guard for fork bracing purposes.Just sayin

[JayRacer37]

Don't be silly, the man has serious racing to do on serious bikes.

(Maybe if we all keep the pressure on he'll turn up.)

Serious racing? What could be more serious than racing proper stripped down production bikes? Hell, its just like superbikes really!

[jrandom]

Right, that's me and kiwifruit entered for next weekend.

Big ups to Nigel from PMCC for being so helpful, not to mention being a good cunt and taking a phone call on a Sunday afternoon.

:sunny:

Spose I should finish putting my Scorpio back together now.

kiwifruit's going with a total-loss system, battery and starter motor ripped out etc. (It runs fine, you just have to use the kick starter every time.) Airbox off.

I'll leave my bike a bit more stock, just jets and a gutted muffler. I have a feeling that'll help the top end. (And I'll be putting it back on the road at some stage too.)

Both will be on Lasertecs.

If kiwifruit gives me the learn hard at the practice day I may well panic and start yanking more things off of the bike on Saturday night. Heh.

[Billy]

Right, that's me and kiwifruit entered for next weekend.

Big ups to Nigel from PMCC for being so helpful, not to mention being a good cunt and taking a phone call on a Sunday afternoon.

:sunny:

Spose I should finish putting my Scorpio back together now.

kiwifruit's going with a total-loss system, battery and starter motor ripped out etc. (It runs fine, you just have to use the kick starter every time.) Airbox off.

I'll leave my bike a bit more stock, just jets and a gutted muffler. I have a feeling that'll help the top end. (And I'll be putting it back on the road at some stage too.)

Both will be on Lasertecs.

If kiwifruit gives me the learn hard at the practice day I may well panic and start yanking more things off of the bike on Saturday night. Heh.

So I'm guessing you guys havent bothered to read the Prolite rules then,Best go to the MNZ website and have a look,Youve got plenty of time to put all the parts back on!!!

[kiwifruit]

MNZ

who ?

[jrandom]

So I'm guessing you guys havent bothered to read the Prolite rules then,Best go to the MNZ website and have a look,Youve got plenty of time to put all the parts back on!!!

It's fine, bro, if we give anyone the learn and they raise a protest against our machines and it's upheld, Nigel will just record our results in an 'Open' class.

But nobody's going to do that, because we'll still be on the slowest bikes in the field. Off the back, unless any of the other entrants actually can't ride. We're just looking to have some fun here man, not build stealth superbikes and steal all the prize money.

:doobey:

[Drew]

Unplug the stator Dan ya fuckin homo, then your bike will roost Al's in a straight line. Then you just have to make up for the fact that Al can actually ride some how. Let some air out of his tyres or summat.

[jrandom]

Unplug the stator Dan ya fuckin homo, then your bike will roost Al's in a straight line.

I might just do that aye. Ta.


Then you just have to make up for the fact that Al can actually ride some how.

He'll wait for me.

[kiwifruit]

your bike will roost Al's in a straight line



I might just do that ay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPWNsGFXCZk

[jrandom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPWNsGFXCZk

JsMUQK4jdsQ

[Billy]

who ?


It's fine, bro, if we give anyone the learn and they raise a protest against our machines and it's upheld, Nigel will just record our results in an 'Open' class.

But nobody's going to do that, because we'll still be on the slowest bikes in the field. Off the back, unless any of the other entrants actually can't ride. We're just looking to have some fun here man, not build stealth superbikes and steal all the prize money.

:doobey:

Its all good,Just rung Nige and we've worked out a deal for ya's,You can start off the back of F1 seeing as there are'nt actually any rules for that class anyway LOL......Enjoy

[jrandom]

Its all good,Just rung Nige and we've worked out a deal for ya's,You can start off the back of F1

You just fuckin' watch me, dude.

:msn-wink:

Edit: This post to be deleted as soon as I come up with something better to say. Currently consulting with kiwifruit.

[Madness]

http://youtu.be/2ATk-5eFy2g

[jrandom]

http://youtu.be/2ATk-5eFy2g

Wonderfully apt.

[kiwifruit]

<img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/259h0di.jpg">
. .

[Billy]

You just fuckin' watch me, dude.

:msn-wink:

Edit: This post to be deleted as soon as I come up with something better to say. Currently consulting with kiwifruit.

Cant wait haha!

[kiwifruit]

Thanks to Nigel from PMCC. We're in with:
Minilites - Multi cylinder 4 stroke 250s, ZXR, CBR, FZR etc
Prolites - Single and twin cylinder 4 stroke 250s
Streetstock - 150cc two stroke, RG, KR etc

We won't be eligible for points in any of the above classes.

I expect the wee scorpios will be a bit slow in a straight line. Will be fun all the same. Hopefully we'll see more scorpios on the track in the future... there are plenty out there!


<img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/23raa81.jpg">

[Kendog]

Hopefully we'll see more scorpios on the track in the future... there are plenty out there!
Ohlins front suspension, very flash :niceone:

[kiwifruit]

Ohlins front suspension, very flash :niceone:

Yeaboi! !

[Mental Trousers]

<img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/259h0di.jpg"> <wah>

[quickbuck]

Thanks to Nigel from PMCC. We're in with:
Minilites - Multi cylinder 4 stroke 250s, ZXR, CBR, FZR etc
Prolites - Single and twin cylinder 4 stroke 250s
Streetstock - 150cc two stroke, RG, KR etc

We won't be eligible for points in any of the above classes.

I expect the wee scorpios will be a bit slow in a straight line. Will be fun all the same. Hopefully we'll see more scorpios on the track in the future... there are plenty out there!

Cool,
what do you mean slow in a straight line? Won't it do 150?

[kiwifruit]

Won't it do 150?

No. 120 down the main straight all going well... faster if there is a southerly!

[gatch]

Getting slow bikes to go fast is great juju.

Hope you cats have shed loads of fun.

[quickbuck]

Getting slow bikes to go fast is great juju.

Hope you cats have shed loads of fun.

Yeah mate... ProLites through and Through....

In fact there was one I race against at a track day last Sunday, and I tell you what, I actually struggled to keep up on my CBR......

[jrandom]

I really shouldn't have waited until 6am this morning to put my bike back together.

Naturally it knows this and is refusing to run.

Looks like I'll be qualifying tomorrow morning with no practice time today.

[jrandom]

Many thanks to Katman for stopping by and lending a hand during a busy day.

:sunny:

Still a bit stuck, unfortunately. The spark plug's getting some current, but not enough for a spark. I'm scratching my head over what we've changed that could've caused that. I don't have a Scorpio wiring diagram. Perhaps there are electrical differences between the earlier wire-wheel models and the alloy wheel version.

I may find myself racebikeless for the moment and petitioning Nigel tomorrow for a credit toward a Round 4 entry, I fear...

[Drew]

Many thanks to Katman for stopping by and lending a hand during a busy day.

:sunny:

Still a bit stuck, unfortunately. The spark plug's getting some current, but not enough for a spark. I'm scratching my head over what we've changed that could've caused that. I don't have a Scorpio wiring diagram. Perhaps there are electrical differences between the earlier wire-wheel models and the alloy wheel version.

I may find myself racebikeless for the moment and petitioning Nigel tomorrow for a credit toward a Round 4 entry, I fear...:laugh:You find a way out of everything, dontcha ball bag?

[jrandom]

:laugh:You find a way out of everything, dontcha ball bag?

That's not funny, man. I'm pretty gutted right now, and kicking myself for not getting onto it earlier in the week.

<_<

I will be there at Round 4. Had a chat to Nigel and he sounds OK with crediting me an entry, thank goodness.

And you never know, Allan might be able to help me work some magic on it this evening.

[Drew]

That's not funny, man. I'm pretty gutted right now, and kicking myself for not getting onto it earlier in the week.

<_<

I will be there at Round 4. Had a chat to Nigel and he sounds OK with crediting me an entry, thank goodness.

And you never know, Allan might be able to help me work some magic on it this evening.You really shouldn't need a wiring diagram if all you've done is unplug stuff.

Given how cheap and nasty those critters are, I feel pretty safe assuming there is a mess of wires normally squished into the headlight housing.

I would start there. Common as hell to plug stuff back into something it didn't come out of when you removed shit.

Weak spark, instead of no spark indicates that the feed to your coils is less than it should be. Trace the wires from the coil to their source. (Not the ones that go to the CDI or pulse generator if they're real cheap). Chuck a multimeter on with the ignition on and see what ya got. Shouldn't be fuck all less than your battery.

If all wires have a notable drop in voltage (anything over half a volt) to what you have across the battery, you're problem is with the kill/ignition switch. Do this bit first, and do both tests with the ignition turned on.

[mossy1200]

Hmm im getting race bike bug again.Think prolites sounds good.Theres a few cheap bandits for sale.You think they would be ok to ride?
38hp and 144kg kinda sounds fun

[kiwifruit]

Had fun at practice day today. Scorpio gets the learn a little bit with it's 1/3 less power, KRs and RGs pull 100+ metres on main straight. Good fun trying to catch up again when the corners start again!



I really shouldn't have waited until 6am this morning to put my bike back together.

Naturally it knows this and is refusing to run.



TIMMAY!!!!

[jrandom]

Hmm im getting race bike bug again.Think prolites sounds good.Theres a few cheap bandits for sale.You think they would be ok to ride?
38hp and 144kg kinda sounds fun

Bandits are 4 cylinders. Minilites.

[mossy1200]

Bandits are 4 cylinders. Minilites.

same game different name, my bad ,they all race same time at Manfield