916 on the island

Paul G · Aug 26, 2023

Just in case you thought the V4 was the ultimate, there's plenty of thrills left in an old twin

B Topp · Aug 26, 2023

I never get over how insane you have to be to run the TT!!!! Even today that bike is awesome!!!!! I do miss my 996.

Paul G · Aug 30, 2023

Just to make owners of standard bikes not feel as if they are missing out by not adjusting steering heads and swing arm pivots, here is Michael Dunlop doing a 127mph lap on a Marshals bike with road tires. While I am sure its a pretty good bike to start with it shows you that skill and confidence go a long way towards a good lap time before you need fancy wheels or unobtanium race parts

SuperDomestique · Aug 30, 2023

I’m not even old like you old farts, and bikes like 916 and classics like it look more and more appealing the older I get.

baggerman · Aug 30, 2023

Makes me want to take my 916 out of the dining room. In the long view I have to believe I had more fun riding the 916 than all the others. Truly transformative brilliant and beautiful design. And easy to work on.

Alkhater · Aug 30, 2023

Paul G said:
Just to make owners of standard bikes not feel as if they are missing out by not adjusting steering heads and swing arm pivots, here is Michael Dunlop doing a 127mph lap on a Marshals bike with road tires. While I am sure its a pretty good bike to start with it shows you that skill and confidence go a long way towards a good lap time before you need fancy wheels or unobtanium race parts

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Valid point!

Some production bikes almost need nothing at all in terms of mods for track riding as shown by Rick.

I confess to having the mod bug.

baggerman · Aug 30, 2023

I refer you all to foggy's set-up on the 916/955. Set on 23.5, forks raised (he ran it at about 22.5) and a 35mm over swingarm.

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