The best F3 riders?

**Ivan** · 2nd July 2009, 12:25

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Stock - your usually between 68 - 72, dependant on the dyno & how Mr Suzuki put it together.

yeah I thought it was around 70 A exhaust change must be worth a horsepower at least?

Wait till that Tigcraft hits the track that's gonna be insanly fast I reckon what I saw of it at Manfield its got the speed for sure

**Whitebait** · 2nd July 2009, 20:43

Originally Posted by Ivan

Hey are you on the 555? bike?

Yes Ivan, I'm #555

Took you a while to put 2 and 2 together.......

By round 4 the NSR is gonna be turning a few heads with some fresh paint and some new goodies......

**mossy1200** · 2nd July 2009, 20:57

Neils only a strict diet and some dedicated cardio away from being truly great or maybe the best.Gotta beat him just once before this happens.Thats something I could tell kids about when im old.

**evol mas** · 2nd July 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Yeah ?, last figure i was quoted was 125............. How doooo these rumours start ?. Fastest four I've raced against was Andy Bolwells - & it dissapeared into the distance at a great rate of knots (+90hp from that beastie). Bill Van derHovens FZR was/is also very quick, as is Mr De Boers green meanie ZXR
Jason Eastons Tiggy - wins the hp versus weight war hands down and corner exit speed is the impressive result.
Not sure the ponies of Chris Osbournes triple now - but on the track the ram air effect & modern design certainly keeps it at the pointy end.
Glen

i heard 130hp at nationals

**roadracingoldfart** · 2nd July 2009, 21:05

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Both cups n cranks are nicely polished, - something for you to be doing in front of the telly at night RROF ?

Hell Codgy , they arnt mine i hope you know . I only got a handfull of trophys lol.
Its the Aussie guy i know , Scot Travers. This is what it looked like after the 5th gear crash at Philip Island last year lol. He broke a nail and got a sore finger

**svr** · 3rd July 2009, 18:14

Originally Posted by neil_cb125t

or anyone who rides a road bike to the track then comes first must be pretty good.... yeah im talking bout you cookie

Now that the `being 40+' excuse for going slow doesn't cut it anymore (thanx to Codgey, Terry et al.) I find it's important to have an auxiliary excuse that `I would have gone faster but gotta ride home...'

The whole `fastest F3 rider not doin the nats' question is a bit moot - bit like asking `who's the fastest rider not really trying very hard?' i.e. a bit of a waste of time.

The fastest F3 bike in the country is the Tigcraft - hands down

Seems reliable now too. Bit of a `straight-liner' though - maybe needs a wider rear tire? Also would be great to see a serious `Super Single' out there! Something based around the new KTM Duke maybe? Off to buy a Lotto ticket now

**koba** · 3rd July 2009, 18:45

Originally Posted by svr

The fastest F3 bike in the country is the Tigcraft

I wet myself a wee bit watching it accelerate off the line at last years Manfeild Tri-series round.

**codgyoleracer** · 6th July 2009, 10:53

Originally Posted by svr

Now that the `being 40+' excuse for going slow doesn't cut it anymore (thanx to Codgey, Terry et al.) I find it's important to have an auxiliary excuse that `I would have gone faster but gotta ride home...'

The whole `fastest F3 rider not doin the nats' question is a bit moot - bit like asking `who's the fastest rider not really trying very hard?' i.e. a bit of a waste of time.

The fastest F3 bike in the country is the Tigcraft - hands down

Seems reliable now too. Bit of a `straight-liner' though - maybe needs a wider rear tire? Also would be great to see a serious `Super Single' out there! Something based around the new KTM Duke maybe? Off to buy a Lotto ticket now

Was told the other day of a 690ktm single in tigraft frame , 79hp / 100kg

**roogazza** · 6th July 2009, 11:09

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Was told the other day of a 690ktm single in tigraft frame , 79hp / 100kg

Not a worry for you Codge, there still has to be someone on the bars and I don't see too many getting near that level. (in spite of you being middle aged ) G.

**Ivan** · 6th July 2009, 16:54

Originally Posted by codgyoleracer

Was told the other day of a 690ktm single in tigraft frame , 79hp / 100kg

In New Zealand?

A Tig Craft SV engine would be insanely good. I think its going to be a good Nationals this Season with you on your Dominating bike Jason on the TigCraft them Screaming 400's from down South

**codgyoleracer** · 6th July 2009, 16:58

Hi Ivan - how is your series going ?
No Jason easton was telling me that Tigraft have made one of those 690 versions. I think it was destined for the states.
There will be a bike test on Jasons Tigraft & himself in Bike Rider magazine within the next couple of issues, so keep a look out.
Glen

**johnsv650** · 6th July 2009, 17:13

the interesting thing is you never know who will turn up on what ?

**Ivan** · 6th July 2009, 18:21

Series isnt going anywere near as good as what I was hoping Im running alot further down the field than I should be but I just have to work on it I think.

Thatd be awsome and Yeah will keep and eye out for it for sure.