Well, I finally put all of the street parts back on my '87 in May in preparation for attending the annual superbike races Sears Point. During this time, I also helped my AFM 250 prod teammate Rick Williams build a vintage GSX-R for his collection. I gave him my spare '87 frame and title to my blown motor parts bike I picked up in Mountain View, CA. He worked on it all winter getting it cleaned up and ready for a motor. We finally finished it just in time to head down to Sears, uh, I mean, Infineon. Caveat, he scored some '85 bodywork from Japan! Looks real sweet!

At Sears Point May '03 for the AMA superbike races.

The races were a lot of fun as usual. Got to see some phenomenal riding and racing. The weather was questionable that weekend, and it rained on Saturday. Many of the Saturday races had to be run on Sunday, so it was an extra treat! Rick and I got our fair share of gawking at our "twins" while we were there. Did spot a few older GSX-R's, but they were few and far between, and there were no '86/7's that I saw.

My friend and OLD riding buddy Scott. We go back to 1988 when he almost saw me die on my Interceptor 500 in Big Thompson canyon. Have we left the 80's yet?

I actually got to get in a lot of street riding this season. I have had more fun on the 750 since I had her back in Colorado in the late 90's. And, it is FINALLY set up right and handles like it is supposed to. On the street it is really paying off. I finally got to go riding with an old friend of mine who now lives in Reno. Scott and I rode like freaking maniacs "back in the day" when we were students at the University of Northern Colorado. Every time we went riding, the cops were chasing us or we were being pulled over. We rode at ten-tenths all of the time. It is a wonder either of us are here today. Uh, we have slowed down quite a bit NOW though. It was a real blast riding up in the Napa wine country, and seeing him in the mirror. Brought back some real cool memories. Who would have figured when canyon blasting back in 1988/89 we would be riding together again in California 14-years later? Funny how life is I guess.

Ready to attack yet another track, Buttonwillow Raceway.

Well, I had not intended to run her on the track again anytime soon. But, my 250 Ninja racebike was at the shop for dyno testing, and it wasn't finished for a track day in late June '03. So, it was take the 750, or ride a backup 250 that wasn't running right. I hastily threw on the lower, drilled the oil-fill cap, oil drain bolt, wired the oil filter, wired some of the header bolts and taped the taillight. Off to the track again. This time Buttonwillow, touted as the "most technical track in California." After spending a day in 105-degree heat, I agree!

Entering the Bus Stop at Buttonwillow Raceway, June '03.

Rick and I were under the instruction of one Dr. Robert Kennedy. He is one of the top racers in our club, and a wonderful teacher. Needless to say, he made the day go by quick. He also took my 750 for a few laps. It was kind of funny to see the current '03 AFM 750 production points champion kick it "old school" on my "antique". Maybe I should just leave this bike on the track for now . . .