So. Thinking of going all out race

[Guest]

I got a few dollars. I know people. Im fairly old-ish like 52. I have an 83 gs1100. I have a good welder guy that has stuff on Yellowbullet and is turbo smart.

I know theres kits out there to bolt on. I plan on making my bottom end bullet proof. Chris Allston chassisworks well known but I don't know if they do bike works.

Thought about a rolling chassis to buy....

am i just too old to go compete?

Either that or I will make a Franken Stein Rat Rod Suzuki GS that is fairly fast. Definitely with the turbo.

Should I keep it all stock and just ride it or go for some crazy stuff ?

Choices choices.

[GS1150Pilot]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/motor/nhra/2015/11/14/jerry-savoie-pro-stock-motorcycle-alligator-farm-louisiana/75780646/

[RichDesmond]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...iana/75780646/

Great story!I especially liked this line, “There are no secrets in racing, but good luck trying to figure it out,” Very true...

I started roadracing at 41, and in spite of some mangled body parts I think it was one of the best decisions I ever made.

[GS1150Pilot]

I told my oldest sister that I want to get back into SCCA competition, and she said, "That's a young man's game," to which I replied, "Someone should have told dad," who was racing into his 60's.

[mmattockx]

To add to the old man stories, I started riding and then racing motocross at 40 and loved every minute of it. I raced for a few years and then got swamped by life. I am working on getting back to having time, $$ and space to do it again.


Mark

[GS1150Pilot]

Mark, I hope you do get back into it. I want to buy another Miata for autocross.

[bobgroger]

What kind of racing are you thinking of? The GS is probably better suited to drag racing because it has been done for years, or street and modest track day usage. The lack of modern tires and suspension is a real obstacle. It can certainly be overcome, but for $3-4k you can get a pretty sorted modern track bike. Let us know what you are thinking and we can point you in the right direction.

[tas850g]

I started roadracing 2 years ago at the age of 45. Having riden bikes most of my life I quickly learnt to check my ego at the door. You will quickly realize how little you know your first day on the track. I assume drag racing will be similar. I can't say enough about taking classes and reading a lot to learn what you need to do both physical and mentally on the track. Unless you're one of those "aliens" where things come quickly for you, be patient and you will develop the skill to be successful.

Also, your financial status will quickly change if you want to succeed. The saying is true, it ain't cheap to go fast.

i wouldn't change anything I've done to this point except to have started racing years ago.

Have fun!

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[mmattockx]

Having riden bikes most of my life I quickly learnt to check my ego at the door. You will quickly realize how little you know your first day on the track.

This is so true. On the MX track I got my ass kicked by 13 year olds sometimes. The track is extremely humbling but such a fantastically concentrated, pure riding experience.


Mark