GSX

Helmet, motorbike gloves, keys and a packet of cigarettes!

And a.....

GSX-750

Not an ordinary GSX-750...

Leon's GSX-750

Yes, it's a road bike suitable for racing. About 120 hp (1992 model), 11 second standing quarter at about 130 mph, top speed of about 160 mph. Not bad for the water cooled DOHC in-line 4 cylinder, 4 stroke,  4-valve engine.

Stunning lines for a '92 road racer...nice one Leon!

Jenny thinks so too!

Oh well, back to business...put the gloves on and outta here!

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Superbikes at Ruapuna 2015

What a hectic weekend.
Soul searching, late nights, broken toes and fingers, stripping one bike to make the other run - the Red Baron Team.

Last minute adjustments

A dedicated effort by dedicated racers and their teams

NZ Superbike Champ Denis Charlett broke a finger and a toe on the Friday, but came out of it with two wins and two seconds on the Sunday. A long weekend in anybody's standards! 

The final superbike race of the weekend was also the NZ Grand Prix. 

James Smith on a Honda CBR-1000RR started well and held the lead for the first 4 laps. Charlett on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 slowly pulled him in and took the race in trying conditions.

Christchurch boys James and Alastair Hoogenboezem dominated the 600 Supersport class.

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BEARS Sound of Thunder

If you wanna take part in BEARS racing, get into your approved racing gear:- leathers, boots, leather motorcycle gloves, back protector and helmet. If you feel that you’re a confident road rider, then you can take the step up to competitive racing.

BEARS have an objective to introduce more riders to the sport.

Pull on your motorcycle gloves because the earth stopped shakin’ enough for the “Sound of Thunder” to get under way at Ruapuna last Sunday for the first time in two years. Motorcycles of British, European or American design were there in force but I was amazed at the large number of Nortons.  

My favorite was the Best of British class, open to any motorcycle manufactured in Britain.

The Bob Nesbitt prepared 850 Commando ridden by Mike King shook the ground when started up! So it should runnin’ on alcohol!

The feature of that race was another from the Nesbitt stable – No 515, the 675 Triumph ridden by Jamie Galway. The kid led from start to finish in the first race with a solid lead of nearly a full straight at the flag. That kid can ride!

Leather On Hand

Racing bikes are designed with nothing but speed in mind. Racing motorcycle gloves are designed the same way. The less weight the better. Lighter gloves, lighter wheels, lighter engines.

It’s a primary motivation to want to ride on the track, and ride fast!

So, what is fast? Fast is the speed rush you get with lots of practice. The faster you learn, the quicker you filter out all the useless information and concentrate on the job at hand. With LeatherOnHand you don’t need titanium fasteners or magnesium rocker covers…your racing motorcycle gloves are durable and dependable.

Your racing gloves with hard knuckle protector is like halving the size of the front mudguard to make you go faster.

On the street, you can get away with all sorts of odd ways to use a bike. On the track, we use each part of the bike as it's designed. We slow down with the brakes, speed up with the engine, and keep the clutch out except when shifting.

Work on your own technique and improve.

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Warm hands, warm heart, warm bike, motorbike gloves

You have just bought yourself a brand new CBR1000RR. You think you're Casey Stoner. You pull on your leather racing motorcycle gloves as you jump on the bike and you want performance. You have style, because this ultimate streetbike is refined to perfection especially for you. Honda has always used racing to improve their superbikes and they have done exactly that just for you. You are in control.

You look down at your leather racing gloves as they envelop the business end of the handlebars. You are wearing Padded Leather & Mesh Racing Gloves with Hard Knuckle Protectors. Your hands look like something out of "Transformers". Tight grip on the palm so you can feel the controls of your new superbike. Your motorbike gloves are padded at the fingertips for extra protection. As you screw the throttle open, you begin to feel the action move - fast!

You're on the circuit with hands, fingers and feet co-ordinating together as you lean in and out of the curves.
By this time the tires are warm and you have accelerated into the learning curve. You've got the feel now. Good protection isn't cheap! On any bike, it's worth the while!

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You Wanna Race?

Pull on your racing motorbike gloves. The best way to learn about racing is to visit the pit area of a racetrack and talk with the racers. Most will be happy to offer advice.

If you’re reading this then you’re already thinking about it.

Sometimes buying a bike built for racing is cheaper than preparing your own bike. You can find race bikes for sale in the pit areas. Look for the well-worn racing motorbike gloves!

Go to a high performance riding school and see if you are still interested. If you’re not, then at the very least, you’ll improve your riding ability.

One thing is certain…if you race, you will crash. Never scrimp on the protective gear. Get good motorcycle gloves and helmet.

A bike that looks like it has been cared for well will pass scrutineering much easier than a bike that looks like it’s been thrown together. All bodywork must be firmly attached…yours as well as your bikes.

Most club racers use tire warmers. Get a set with a thermostat so you don’t burn the tire. You wouldn’t put on a pair of hot motorbike gloves, would you? Warmers take about 30 minutes to warm the tire. Just like motorbike gloves, they are most comfortable after the first lap!

One more thing…it’ll probably cost you more than you originally planned. Depends on how many times you crash!! Therefore, concentrate on becoming that good rider you always wanted to be and your motorbike gloves will always look forward to being screwed open coming into the straight.

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