Laguna Seca Raceway

*I put several links related to the discussion in, check them out for additional info.*

For us motorcyclists (and for many others as well) here on the West Coast, Laguna Seca is a "Mecca" for greatness!  Why will none of us be able to travel down there for MotoGP this year?  Personally (and this is very unofficial), I believe it's because of the large number of ignorant, whiny, shithead people we have in this world anymore.  Originally, this track was built in 1957.  That's 56 years ago and there was nothing around it for miles because as is usually the case, they built it out in the middle of nowhere.  Then the area starts to grow, quite possibly in part due to the racetrack, and people start building their houses closer and closer to Laguna Seca.  What happens next is the ignorance I mention, people start whining about the noise because they live too close to the track.  Really people?  There are many of us who enjoy the noise and living close would be awesome, get a hold of me and I'll be glad to take that house off your hands!!

Right here in little ol' Klamath Falls, Oregon, we once had a small paved racetrack that lots of people had stupendously good times on.  It didn't bring in lots of extra cash flow to the city, or travelers because it was just an itty bitty thing.  But it did offer enthusiasts a place to go play and have a fun.  It's been no more for a long time now because of houses built too close to it with people who are worthless in my opinion.  If you live somewhere and all of a sudden they start building a racetrack in your back yard and that's not your thing, you have every right to complain.  But if you move your dumbass next to a racetrack that is already there and being utilized, suck it the F*(K up!!  Your life is a result of the choices you make, if your unhappy with it, make better choices and don't use that frustration to take away privileges from others.  It's 100% up to you to be happy, SO DO IT!!  Be happy.

I'm hoping that MotoGP will be back to Laguna Seca in the years to come but until then I will continue to enjoy the motorcycle racing that does still occur at this legendary racetrack until the day the squeaky wheel keeps squeaking from their unhappiness enough to shut the track down altogether.  For us who enjoy it, keep supporting the track, the track events, and the communities that don't kick it out.

Thanks for listening  ;)

Super Clean ~ 1979 Honda CB750-F

Been way too long since I've kept up on my blog.   *Slaps self in face*

Travis did a trade with a friend of his and got himself another motorcycle and it's really cool.  That gave me a little spark to get back to blogging about my passion.

Well, this bike he picked up is the 10th of a series that is considered the first "Superbike".  Honda decided to offer on a mainstream level some of the technologies being used in racing that had not ever been offered prior.  The overhead cam (transverse) Inline 4 cylinder was introduced to the market and it was taken in with open arms.  And it would seem to me that it is the father of basically all of Honda's "Superbikes" due to the continued use of it's nomenclature.
A 1979 Honda CB750-F is now sitting here at the shop for me to look at and it is definitely something to look at.  It's in amazingly clean condition and it's been modified to increase it's "race" capabilities with aftermarket adjustable rear suspension and stabilizers on the front forks to decrease the shaking due to the small diameter forks.  It's a very cool bike and nice to see that it's been so well taken care of over the years.

Now it's time to do some fluid changes on this bad boy and some re greasing/lubricating of some bearings and other moving parts and get it out on the road.  Not sure yet what Travis' plans are for this bike and it's likely he will just turn around and sell it.  But for now I will enjoy it's presence and get it freshened up from it's long nap.  I will supply a better picture once it's all done.  :)

Thanks Travis for the inspiration  :)

James