Robin,
Sounds like a lot of fun! I've almost given up racing in the
rain...of course most of the time when it rains I'm going so slow a
crash won't hurt much :)

If you ever get a chance, do a write up on the oil cooler with some
technical pics. You are one of the few guys that has done it
successfully. I know I'd like to know the details of the
installation. Put up some racing pics in the photo section sometime.
Take Care,
JohnnyB


--- In CB175RaceTech@yahoogroups.com, "Robin Halbert" <robin@...>
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> The engine is screaming. and getting faster! The oil cooer is
working great! Too cool if anything. I was in 5th place in F160 and
first place in V250 until I crashed at 60 coming out of the chicane
in the rain. We put it back together and I headed out for the next
race. On the start I realized that I had no 1st 2end or 3erd gear.
Getting up to running speed was a bithch. Finally I reach down and
yank out my shift lever, bam I have gears again. The track is
getting dry and it is time to move. I only have 2 laps left in the
race. We got shortened because the fast guys could not keep it on
the track in the rain. So anyway I start passing guys right and
left. I get back into 2end place in V250 and go to make my move for
first. My brother is in first. I get to were my front axel is in
line with his rear axel just as we cross the start finish line. It
was great! I am in 3erd for the season in V250 because of the crash.
I would be solidly in first place.
>
> Now I need to fix the fairing. Build new exhaust, and change out
the frame I broke in the crash. I am moving to WM1 rims and
Bridgestone tires to save weight. Still having fun. Sounds like you
have your work cut out for you.
>
> Robin