Author Topic: Manufacturers Cup 2017 (Read 21948 times)

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #75 on:** May 25, 2017, 06:59:18 PM »

We'll be in Memphis, just not racing! Doc and others say no go, too soon, open wounds still and weak etc. Just damn, almost felt sorry for myself then thought of Nicky....it'll be ok, I'll tech, get the minimum points , help others, socialize and try to enjoy as much as possible without racing.....as you can see in pic, still got some parts to install, Elan's kit, Frank 754's kit, Honda oem M/C kit, not sure what's in the box instead of the 4th letter of the alphabet, how about the 6th? Lol, Frank, I WOULD have been ready, but no wrenching since 4/25....damn, we'll get to line up next to each other in Galot! Until then g'luck to you and all you others participating, Bill

dragracer · « **Reply #76 on:** May 26, 2017, 04:43:34 AM »

That's not such good news Bill. I was hoping for a full release report.😒

Continue with your rehab program. The racing will wait.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #77 on:** May 26, 2017, 11:02:28 PM »

Were you in Tucson I could recommend a great hand surgeon and excellent Physical Therapist who was fun to interact with as she inflicted pain and torture like a good Physical Terrorist, er Therapist. She actually is a hand specialist as she has additional course work but I don't know if the certify for that specialization. Jen was very very good and fun and funny. She could always bring a smile to my lips and helped me rehab a few joints and problems I had while in Tucson.

You don't want to overdo it Bill, you can really have a setback and you don't want to tear something causing more scar tissue to develop along with the delays in healing.

Studies have shown that a good pain management regime is a good way to speed the healing process. So, you don't want to tough it out or your body actually slows the healing process.
Better to have very little pain than just tough it out.
I have had surgery a few times on my right wrist and hand and they seem to take way longer than you would think to heal and you don't realize how much you use them until you are forced to not use them a while.
I know it sucks not being able to do what you love doing...

Hang in there and take care of yourself and try to enjoy the spring/summer weather until you are released to resume.
Keep a journal and you can reflect on it and see the progress over time and even record what kinds of things you can't do or would do. As long as you look at the bright side and don't dwell on the negatives but focus on the improvements you can keep your spirits up. That helps healing too.

Good luck guys!

Speedy healing Bill. You taking any multi-vitamins and B-complex to help nerve regrowth/repair? It can help, hopefully something your doctor has addressed. Better to get it by eating healthy but usually does not hurt to use the vitamin supplements.

POPS 911 · « **Reply #78 on:** May 27, 2017, 05:53:17 AM »

BILL: If you had your Yellow 10 second Hondamatic up to the task you would only need your right hand to twist out a 10 second CB750 based run on the 1320!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #79 on:** May 27, 2017, 08:55:49 AM »

Yeah Bill! Pops, that's what I'm talking about.......

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #80 on:** May 27, 2017, 10:22:45 AM »

Quote from: RAF122S on May 26, 2017, 11:02:28 PM

Were you in Tucson I could recommend a great hand surgeon and excellent Physical Therapist who was fun to interact with as she inflicted pain and torture like a good Physical Terrorist, er Therapist. She actually is a hand specialist as she has additional course work but I don't know if the certify for that specialization. Jen was very very good and fun and funny. She could always bring a smile to my lips and helped me rehab a few joints and problems I had while in Tucson.

You don't want to overdo it Bill, you can really have a setback and you don't want to tear something causing more scar tissue to develop along with the delays in healing.

Studies have shown that a good pain management regime is a good way to speed the healing process. So, you don't want to tough it out or your body actually slows the healing process.
Better to have very little pain than just tough it out.
I have had surgery a few times on my right wrist and hand and they seem to take way longer than you would think to heal and you don't realize how much you use them until you are forced to not use them a while.
I know it sucks not being able to do what you love doing...

Hang in there and take care of yourself and try to enjoy the spring/summer weather until you are released to resume.
Keep a journal and you can reflect on it and see the progress over time and even record what kinds of things you can't do or would do. As long as you look at the bright side and don't dwell on the negatives but focus on the improvements you can keep your spirits up. That helps healing too.

Good luck guys!

Speedy healing Bill. You taking any multi-vitamins and B-complex to help nerve regrowth/repair? It can help, hopefully something your doctor has addressed. Better to get it by eating healthy but usually does not hurt to use the vitamin supplements.

Wow, thanks for all the advice and kind words. I'm erring on the side of caution and common sense! Lol. Just hate missing SE and running with Frank, Double 10's! Also guess who the special guest will be at Memphis spectating....Ron Teson....holder of the all time quickest 1/4
mile for a 750 Honda ...7.65! Can't wait to chat with him!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #81 on:** May 27, 2017, 12:08:34 PM »

Hey Billy, at the least you will have more bike prep time and won't need to wrench up until first call.

And probably even have the second bike race ready too. Not a bad thing, just get healed bro!

How's Baby Face doing?

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #82 on:** May 27, 2017, 02:24:55 PM »

Jerry, you're right! He's better than me. Lol.Yes we will be ready for Galot.

kmb69 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 27, 2017, 02:54:57 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on May 27, 2017, 12:08:34 PM

Hey Billy, at the least you will have more bike prep time and won't need to wrench up until first call.
.....
How's Baby Face doing?

Are you kidding me? Billy would be feeling abnormal not scrambling for roll call!

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on May 27, 2017, 02:24:55 PM

Jerry, you're right! He's better than me. Lol.Yes we will be ready for Galot.

Glad to hear both of you guys are on the mend -- especially Baby Face!

Looking forward to seeing all that show in Memphis.

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #84 on:** May 27, 2017, 03:51:37 PM »

Kinda looks like evander. Glad you are both mending!

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RAFster122s · « **Reply #85 on:** May 27, 2017, 04:56:01 PM »

Babyface is looking good. A little battered on that ear, but still looking pretty good. Great companion and protector.

Neighbors were dog sitting yesterday for a friend and one of their dogs has become an escape artist since last year. Going under the chain link fence between our yards. He has dug his way out many times, often a couple times a day until they lock him in his kennel, a small dog... Apparently the roaming spirit has struck him and he has a wanderlust. He doesn't run off, usually shows up at their front door when he is ready to return.

Now if you teach BabyFace to wrench on the bike for you then it is one less needed on the pit crew.

Have fun talking with the Flash Gordon of cb750 racing..

kmb69 · « **Reply #86 on:** May 28, 2017, 11:03:24 AM »

Weather forecast is looking pretty grim for next weekend in Memphis. Thunderstorms - 80% Sat, 60% Sun.

Gonna keep an eye on it. Glad I bought refundable tickets.

Gotta make the call by Wednesday.

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #87 on:** May 28, 2017, 11:45:47 AM »

Quote from: kmb69 on May 28, 2017, 11:03:24 AM

Weather forecast is looking pretty grim for next weekend in Memphis. Thunderstorms - 80% Sat, 60% Sun.
Gonna keep an eye on it. Glad I bought refundable tickets. Gotta make the call by Wednesday.

I've been wondering the same thing. The weather seems to be narrowly focused through that area lately...

dragracer · « **Reply #88 on:** May 28, 2017, 12:46:13 PM »

Arrrrgh! The "R" word. Not good. Maybe Medyos can give us a current, local update.

dragracer · « **Reply #89 on:** May 28, 2017, 01:07:03 PM »

I haven't been on my bike since the Cup race in April. Decided to participate in an event at the North Myrtle Beach Dragway yesterday to help prepare for the Memphis race. Made it to the 3rd round when the bike spun really bad off the line from fluids on the track. I lost a lot of time in the 60' and couldn't recover down track and lost. On a positive note, I discovered that the bike was running a little crappy. Seems to be the similar problem I had last year about this same time. I've got to pull the carbs and clean them again. I'll install a inline filter this go round. Can't complain because I've never had carb issues since the bike was built 20 years ago. Hopefully I'll have time to complete the work by Friday night.

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #90 on:** May 28, 2017, 03:00:56 PM »

weather was real bad last night, but great today

good call to wait til wednesday. weather changes by the minute this time of the year. wednesday will give a much better idea of what to expect

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #91 on:** May 28, 2017, 06:26:12 PM »

If it starts raining just go eat some BBQ

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #92 on:** May 28, 2017, 07:53:15 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on May 28, 2017, 06:26:12 PM

If it starts raining just go eat some BBQ

I was thinking the same thing....

kmb69 · « **Reply #93 on:** May 31, 2017, 08:51:05 AM »

Forecast this morning is 80% Sat and 80% Sun.

I'm pulling the plug on me. Can't see 2 solid days of BBQ!

Hope they're wrong for everyone else's sake.

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #94 on:** May 31, 2017, 02:07:33 PM »

I remember last year at Memphis we had some rain during the overnight hours. The next day there was about a two hour delay because water was still seeping up through the track surface and we had nowhere near the amount of rain that they've already had and the forecast calls for a lot more. It ain't looking pretty...

dragracer · « **Reply #95 on:** May 31, 2017, 06:44:06 PM »

Quote from: kmb69 on May 31, 2017, 08:51:05 AM

Forecast this morning is 80% Sat and 80% Sun.
I'm pulling the plug on me. Can't see 2 solid days of BBQ!
Hope they're wrong for everyone else's sake.

I'm out also guys. I cannot justify driving 10 plus hours having an 80-90% chance of rain hanging over my head. I love to race but I've got to draw the line on this one. Like Keith, I hope I'm wrong for the sake of others in thinking it'll be a washout. For anyone pushing ahead, be safe on the roads and good luck at the races.

I think I'm heading up to the $5000 bracket race at Capital Dragway in Maryland.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #96 on:** June 01, 2017, 04:39:46 AM »

Don't blame you. This morning says Friday ok, Sat 40%, Sunday 80%..we heading out tomorrow morning, we'll keep y'all posted. Everyone be safe and have fun, Bill

Medyo Bastos · « **Reply #97 on:** June 01, 2017, 05:10:44 AM »

billy give me a shout when you get closer! the rest of you knuckle heads have a great weekend, and see you next year

dragracer · « **Reply #98 on:** June 01, 2017, 10:33:33 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on June 01, 2017, 04:39:46 AM

Don't blame you. This morning says Friday ok, Sat 40%, Sunday 80%..we heading out tomorrow morning, we'll keep y'all posted. Everyone be safe and have fun, Bill

Drive safely Bill. Catch you at the next Commerce race.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #99 on:** June 02, 2017, 06:21:21 PM »

Thanks.....Eeman said where are y'all, beautiful day here in Memphis, BBQ, Blues, sunshine, drag racing, wow, missing yall! Lol, I sure understand though. Time for some pineapple shine! Race report we hope tomorrow, Bill

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Author Topic: Manufacturers Cup 2017 (Read 21948 times)