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The series is comming to Del Mar this summer. I've never been to a Flat track event but will definately make plans to attend. Who knows I may become a convert. It would be great to see a Berg being thrown sideways.
 
I've seen a few Bergs flat tracking in Australia. I even watched a young bloke race his fathers stock FE600 and come second in the final. The problem is that Husaberg wont sponsor any riders over here, so all the good riders are offered rides by the big manufacturers.

Mark
 
ClarkKent said:
I've seen a few Bergs flat tracking in Australia. I even watched a young bloke race his fathers stock FE600 and come second in the final. The problem is that Husaberg wont sponsor any riders over here, so all the good riders are offered rides by the big manufacturers.

Mark
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Hi Mark,
Thank you for the reply.
Unfortunately the same rings true stateside.

Ah well, one may dream. :D
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1996 Lineaweaver - Husaberg DT600


Kind Regards,
Dale
 
Dale that is a sweet bike. Do you still have it? If so why not take it and do some of the local amateur stuff and just enjoy the fruits of you labor. Of corse you may not be allowed in the amateur class since I don't know your skills as a rider. Or on the other hand if you show up with that they may just put you on the back row of the main so the fans can watch you do a lot of passing. I once rode a friend's old yamaha 600 something that was set up for flat/dirt track and it was a kick in the pants but I didn't have the skill or lack of brain to throw it sideways and keep the throttle pinned. Besides the thing turned off to go faster and no brake. I still get a kick out of the short track at Quincy fairgrounds " Running of the Bulls" . Any way that is one sweet looking ride.
 
Hi Bobzilla,
Said motorcycle sits as new in my office. It is the working prototype of a short production run my former partner and I manufactured in the late nineties.

I also own a functional racer (our championship bike) for which I am currently building a 505 engine.

Sincerely,
Dale
 
Ah well, one may dream. :D
DT600.jpg

1996 Lineaweaver - Husaberg DT600


Kind Regards,
Dale
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Nice bike... Remember seeing some old footage 20 odd years ago of one Kenny Roberts (senior) riding something similar on the dirt ovals.

By adopting a cornering style fashioned on flat trak riding (point and squirt) he dominated the world GP scene in the late 70's. By carrying less corner speed he could brake harder and get the bike upright and under power quicker which totally suited the brutal 500 and 750 two stroke GP bikes. He paved the way for Spencer, Lawson, Schwantz and Rainey etc who went on to dominate the Blue Ribband GP class for years. Total American domination :cry: :cry: :cry:

Interestingly has the demise of Flat Track racing had an effect on Americans winning GP's?

oldberger :roll:
 
Hello Oldberger,

Nice bike...
Thank you.

Remember seeing some old footage 20 odd years ago of one Kenny Roberts (senior) riding something similar on the dirt ovals.
Kenny Roberts as are the Bostroms, Jake Zemki and countless others Lodi Cycle Bowl Alumni.

By adopting a cornering style fashioned on flat trak riding (point and squirt) he dominated the world GP scene in the late 70's. By carrying less corner speed he could brake harder and get the bike upright and under power quicker which totally suited the brutal 500 and 750 two stroke GP bikes. He paved the way for Spencer, Lawson, Schwantz and Rainey etc who went on to dominate the Blue Ribband GP class for years. Total American domination.
KR senior did indeed forever change road racing.

Interestingly has the demise of Flat Track racing had an effect on Americans winning GP's?
Not so much as the fact that many of the European stars spend their early years here in the states learning to dirttrack before returning home and going mainstream .

KR and his team spend countless hours training aboard dirttrack based equipment @ "The Ranch" (ie Kennys home in Hickman, Ca.). KR also had a DT training facility in Barcelona for a number of years.


Best Regards,
Dale

Ps
My former teammate of which I am very proud is a GNC caliber dirttracker. http://www.kennynoyes.com/index_content.html
 
LINEAWEAVER said:
Not so much as the fact that many of the European stars spend their early years here in the states learning to dirttrack before returning home and going mainstream .

KR and his team spend countless hours training aboard dirttrack based equipment @ "The Ranch" (ie Kennys home in Hickman, Ca.). KR also had a DT training facility in Barcelona for a number of years.


Best Regards,
Dale
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It's a fair point Dale.

I also think that the ridability of the latest GP bikes along with chassis and tyre development has tipped he balance back toward the Europeans. The pointer is the progression of the likes of Capirossi, Biaggi and Rossi who all started on the smaller 125's and 250's where corner speed is king.

The last of the "unrideable" 500's was Wayne Gardner's Big Bang Honda, an absolute animal by all accounts. Ahhhh the good old days.... :D

BRING BACK 500 TWO STROKES.... It's a MAN thing. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Regards

oldberger :roll:
 
Hi Oldbeger,
It is simply the dog chasing its tail. :D

When power and speed exceed grip knowing how to "Ski" is a definite plus. When grip (Tyre and Chassis development) once again catches up (and it always does) the bias shifts.

Great topic!

Sincerely,
Dale
 
LINEAWEAVER said:
Hi Oldbeger,
It is simply the dog chasing its tail. :D

When power and speed exceed grip knowing how to "Ski" is a definite plus. When grip (Tyre and Chassis development) once again catches up (and it always does) the bias shifts.

Great topic!

Sincerely,
Dale
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Agree, I could talk for hours. :)

Great dirttrack footage... You need balls as big as melons to ride them things. Winners medal stapled straight onto bare chest. :D From a time when men were men and sheep were scared. :lol: :lol:

No wonder the presession that is F1 car racing is sooooo boring. :wink:

oldberger :roll:
 
Dirt Track, AMA and HD

OMG don't get me started!!

Lets remember back about 20 years ago when American Honda dominated AMA Class C racing with Bubba, Ricky and Hank Scott for I think 4 or 5 years.

Honda so dominated this American racing series that the AMA listened to HD's crying that they could not compete against RS750, so the AMA changed the rules in this sport.

The Honda's were de-tuned and were made to run with around 30 extra pounds so the HD's could compete.

Honda accomplished what they intended, win and dominate this class untill they could no longer compete under AMA rules.

And this is why you wont see anything but a HD or a Rotax win in this class on a consistant level.

In theory, you should be able to take a S+S 750 V twin or a simalar type motor and compete in this class but the AMA wont allow you to beat the Harleys!

I would love to see Suzuki, Kaw, Yam, Honda or who ever compete in Dirttrack racing but if you beat the Harleys, get ready to have the rules changed not in your favor!
 
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SIRR1 said:
OMG don't get me started!!

Lets remember back about 20 years ago when American Honda dominated AMA Class C racing with Bubba, Ricky and Hank Scott for I think 4 or 5 years.

Honda so dominated this American racing series that the AMA listened to HD's crying that they could not compete against RS750, so the AMA changed the rules in this sport.

The Honda's were de-tuned and were made to run with around 30 extra pounds so the HD's could compete.

Honda accomplished what they intended, win and dominate this class untill they could no longer compete under AMA rules.

And this is why you wont see anything but a HD or a Rotax win in this class on a consistant level.

In theory, you should be able to take a S+S 750 V twin or a simalar type motor and compete in this class but the AMA wont allow you to beat the Harleys!

I would love to see Suzuki, Kaw, Yam, Honda or who ever compete in Dirttrack racing but if you beat the Harleys, get ready to have the rules changed not in your favor!
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First:
Thanks to all for indulging me as I know this is a Husaberg site and not Dirttrackers Anonymous :)

By the book:
Believe it or not the current AMA Pro Racing dirttrack rule book favors that of new comers as one need only begin with a DOT approved engine to be legal. (ie No Homologation)

Fact:
However archaic The XR750 remains competitive. The narrow 45 degree V2 engine provides favorable characteristics regarding power delivery and handling.

Other makes:
Jake Johnson aboard his Factory Suzuki won the first GNC race of the year.

Restrictors:
The HD XR750 draws the shortest straw requiring more inlet restriction then that of a modern DOHC 4V engine.


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Proposed Lineaweaver / Highland effort awaiting DOT approval and seeking serious sponsors.

Best Regards,
Dale
 
Geez Lineaweaver,youre not going to be happy until we are all dragging our left feet. :D :D Who is the rider that seems to wear only a sneaker on his right foot ....thats a dedicated man..is it J.johnson?...nsman
 
nsman said:
Geez Lineaweaver,youre not going to be happy until we are all dragging our left feet. :D :D Who is the rider that seems to wear only a sneaker on his right foot ....thats a dedicated man..is it J.johnson?...nsman
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Truth be told I am simply a troublemaker. :)

Dale
 
lineweaver bike

Nice looking bike, it looks like its a left side shift?

Going to be kind of hard to shift coming out of a corner with your foot on the ground!
 
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SIRR1 said:
Nice looking bike, it looks like its a left side shift?

Going to be kind of hard to shift coming out of a corner with your foot on the ground!
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Thank you.
Left side shift it is.

Shifting is for the first turn dash only:
Three shifts in a row for miles, Two for half miles and either one shift or single gear for short track.

Said bike is of 600 cc displacement featuring a flat (four thousand rpm) wide torque belt.

Regarding TT shifting:
TT shift points are of little concern as both right and left turns are present.

Right side shift, K81 tires and a compression release are all pretty much confined to that of AHRMA. :)

Best Regards,
Dale

Ps
We did find shifting the 400 on cushion miles to be of advantage, however, shift points were fore and aft of the apex.
 

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