I noticed that Brian Kirby finished second overall, in Carolina, on his 100cc Berkie. Out here at the Honolulu Hills CC the second fastest bike was a 1974 TM100 (until he ran out of gas). Seems like the smaller cc bikes can be an advantsge in a long race, but I guess the old enduro/ISDT guy knew that.
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Racing the "FaltaNator" in 2009
Jay, smaller bikes can be an big advantage but I think it depends on the conditions. Last weekend it was so slick I could not even put all the power of my 100 down to the ground so it was not a disadvantage at all, really it was an advantage. Had it been dry or a more open trail I dont think I could have pushed the Ossa 250 rider. I know for sure that I was faster last weekend on the 100 than I would have been on my Can-Am 175 which is what I raced the last two seasons in Vintage CC.
As a general rule I think a 175 is probably the best all around engine size for CC. Last weekend was the first time I raced a Sachs powered Penton in an hour long CC race, and half way through the race it dawned on me what a fantastic balanced package it is. Mr Penton and the folks in Austria clearly knew what they were doing when they built that bike, I think it is the best handling vintage bike I've ridden.
Brian
'73 Berkshire
Hey Brian,
I had a 400 motor in my 250 frame Saturday. It was a lot of fun too. I just couldn't keep the carb from loading up. I'll get it dialed in for the next one. Hopefully we can see more mud. Enjoyed riding with you.
Tim
Hi Tim,
Wow, I thought that was a 250, I could never gone as fast as you were going on a 400 in those conditions, even Ernie's MC5 250 felt like too much for me in the PV race. Yes, it was fun I had a blast despite the sloppy course.
Brian
'73 Berkshire