congrats on the white plates! it used to take quite a bit of points and/or a championship. but the good news is you'll have better races. and backmarker experts are slower than you think. last is a good place to be. you can steal speed off of people in front of you. you can fire that engine up on the bench without shoving it into the bike.
Hah, thanks man. And I was also under the impression that it'd take years of sustained top 3 in points and/or a championship to be moved which is why it caught me so off guard. I'm guessing that lower grid counts in lightweight contributed to them boosting several of us. I'm looking forward to trying to steal as much speed as possible from other people. If the suspension changes can fix the corner exit understeer (which I think it will), I'll be a lot more comfortable putting power down earlier. I actually just got the engine back installed in the frame and torqued up a few minutes ago. Trickier than I expected it to be but not awful. Now I just need to figure out how to get everything else hooked back up. The carburetor still needs some work since I need to install some new float valves which should in theory be simple, but setting tab height never goes like I expect it to.
Big, big high five for making the jump to Ex. Yes people petition down and stay in Am, frequently. I can rattle off a not-short list of people you probably know. In the old days under Kevin they'd let you do it once without much question for the most part, but they would not let you do it again. Every single person I tried to talk out of staying in Am but did it anyway, regretted it. All of them. People get so hung up on winning, and yeah winning is cool but but if that was what made you an expert rider, they'd make bumps based on how many wins you had. My entire career I never had a single race win, and that's in spite of actually taking home two Am class championships. Riding with faster riders will make you faster, as you've clearly already experienced. Feeling like you're out of your comfort zone is good, that's how you push yourself and learn. Figuring out those suspension demons you're chasing will make a huge difference as well. So here are your words of encouragement from a crusty old retiree. YES, you DID earn this. YES, you ARE capable. YES, you CAN do it. Try not to let that ego get in the way too much, have fun, and MF'in SEND IT. 🤪 White plates look way better anyway. 😁
Man, thank you for thorough and well thought out words of encouragement. It means a lot. I'm actually pumped for next year despite probably Not sounding like it in this vid. I just know how fast some of those lunatics are out there and know I've got a lot of catching up to do. I'm actually out at the awards banquet now, so hopefully I can snag some more of that go fast knowledge from the fast guys and gals. So I'll get back to this for a better response but just wanted to say thank you now.
@@matttriestodothings I preach some version of this sermon annually at this point, so... 🤣 There's always someone faster. Try not to compare yourself to folks like Jody, Ray, Shannon, etc. Just find the next one faster than you and make some trouble for each other. Then the next one. Rinse, repeat. Enjoy the banquet, it's always a fun night.
I know video-making is a time consuming and arduous task, but maybe consider filming some of your engine project for us. You did a really good job on that 650 valve clearance video, gave me the confidence to do it on my own bike.
I've somewhat stopped making how-to's since the more I learn the less I realize I know. So I'll often start shooting them and then just quit half way because I don't want to put bad information out there. There are a few that I have in mind for the future for when I've searched for videos to help me out and I haven't found them. When I get the current engine rebuilt and swap them again, I'll film that process of swapping it. Congrats on doing the valve adjustment!
Haha, this is true. I need to work out which bearing and gasket sets I need to pick up. And get another transmission. And new rings. And a lot of reading.
I'm sure I can take it apart, it's the putting it all back together part that's a little daunting. I've just never done it before and it's one of those "I know there are things I don't know" kinds of ordeals.
Being last in MotoGP is better than winning every single novice race of the season. Expert will be good, although the jump will be off-putting (I've never done a track day and some mates are pushing me to start, so I see where you're coming from). Actually, what would you say to someone that's nervous or unsure about starting track riding ? (Then repeat that to yourself). Keep it up buttercup 😂
Listen to your mates. It's fun! I'd say it's never nearly as scary as you build it up in your head for the months, weeks, days, minutes leading up to the event. So yea, I get what you're saying. Just get my buttercup to the starting grid.
I've said this once, I'm gonna keep saying it to you. You'll definitely not be the slowest expert and you definitely deserve the move to white plates. I think you're definitely going to surprise yourself and others man.
Congrats Matt! Excited to see your progress, what a mess with your old engine though that would of really bummed me out, but glad you figured it out. Maybe you can borrow a 660 and do some laps on it. I'm still working on getting the track fairings on, and my last trackday my bolt for my clutch lever decided that it just wanted to not be a part of the bike anymore. 🤣
Thanks Dylon. Maybe rebuilding the engine won't be that big of an issue, and maybe the new (to me) one will work just fine. Rebuilding an engine is like the one thing I'd really, really like a babysitter for that knows what they're doing. I'm sure there are a bunch of tricks to the trade that make things go smoother and correctly. And the only way I usually learn those things is to make those mistakes first. You never want to lose a clutch lever bolt! Oh man, I can envision several scenarios where that ends up really bad. Hopefully none of those happened to you! Which bike is getting the track fairings?
The 06 SV650! It's an N so figuring out where to mount the hotbodies stuff has required quite a bit of research. I think on the frame it has the S mounts for the side fairing brackets, but I haven't taken the airbox off yet to find out. Other thing is it has an integrated front brake res. so I'm hoping I can get that to fit too. @@matttriestodothings
@@DylonND Hell yea man, that's awesome! I kind of had to wing my entire fairing mount and guess at it and just trial and error with hammering out brackets. If you see pictures of my bike straight on, you can absolutely see that the front is not facing straight lmao. But it's held up fine so far. Hopefully you post some pics or a vid once you're done!
That's the plan. I'm going to wing it too :D I'll let you know when I make the video. Good luck with the new engine build. Guy who races SV's told me Gen 1 has the best frame. @@matttriestodothings
@@DylonND people take really really strong opinions about Gen 1 vs Gen 2 frames. Ive gotten to meet several people that build or built a lot of Superbike carb'd Gen 1 builds over the last few decades and they are convinced it's no contest. I talk to other riders that are currently on a Gen 2 and say they've ridden a Gen 1 and feel it's a huge downgrade. Funny how that works. I should probably ride a Gen 2 someday to have an informed opinion. Looking forward to seeing the bike man!
Second the disdain for winter
I'm so cold. I haven't opened my blinds in a week lol. My house is so drafty.
@@matttriestodothings That sucks man
congrats on the white plates! it used to take quite a bit of points and/or a championship. but the good news is you'll have better races. and backmarker experts are slower than you think.
last is a good place to be. you can steal speed off of people in front of you.
you can fire that engine up on the bench without shoving it into the bike.
Hah, thanks man. And I was also under the impression that it'd take years of sustained top 3 in points and/or a championship to be moved which is why it caught me so off guard. I'm guessing that lower grid counts in lightweight contributed to them boosting several of us. I'm looking forward to trying to steal as much speed as possible from other people. If the suspension changes can fix the corner exit understeer (which I think it will), I'll be a lot more comfortable putting power down earlier.
I actually just got the engine back installed in the frame and torqued up a few minutes ago. Trickier than I expected it to be but not awful. Now I just need to figure out how to get everything else hooked back up. The carburetor still needs some work since I need to install some new float valves which should in theory be simple, but setting tab height never goes like I expect it to.
Time will tell if it'll actually run right, but it sure as shit shifts through the gears a lot better than the previous one.
Big, big high five for making the jump to Ex. Yes people petition down and stay in Am, frequently. I can rattle off a not-short list of people you probably know. In the old days under Kevin they'd let you do it once without much question for the most part, but they would not let you do it again. Every single person I tried to talk out of staying in Am but did it anyway, regretted it. All of them. People get so hung up on winning, and yeah winning is cool but but if that was what made you an expert rider, they'd make bumps based on how many wins you had. My entire career I never had a single race win, and that's in spite of actually taking home two Am class championships. Riding with faster riders will make you faster, as you've clearly already experienced. Feeling like you're out of your comfort zone is good, that's how you push yourself and learn. Figuring out those suspension demons you're chasing will make a huge difference as well.
So here are your words of encouragement from a crusty old retiree. YES, you DID earn this. YES, you ARE capable. YES, you CAN do it. Try not to let that ego get in the way too much, have fun, and MF'in SEND IT. 🤪 White plates look way better anyway. 😁
Man, thank you for thorough and well thought out words of encouragement. It means a lot. I'm actually pumped for next year despite probably Not sounding like it in this vid. I just know how fast some of those lunatics are out there and know I've got a lot of catching up to do.
I'm actually out at the awards banquet now, so hopefully I can snag some more of that go fast knowledge from the fast guys and gals. So I'll get back to this for a better response but just wanted to say thank you now.
@@matttriestodothings I preach some version of this sermon annually at this point, so... 🤣
There's always someone faster. Try not to compare yourself to folks like Jody, Ray, Shannon, etc. Just find the next one faster than you and make some trouble for each other. Then the next one. Rinse, repeat.
Enjoy the banquet, it's always a fun night.
I know video-making is a time consuming and arduous task, but maybe consider filming some of your engine project for us. You did a really good job on that 650 valve clearance video, gave me the confidence to do it on my own bike.
I've somewhat stopped making how-to's since the more I learn the less I realize I know. So I'll often start shooting them and then just quit half way because I don't want to put bad information out there.
There are a few that I have in mind for the future for when I've searched for videos to help me out and I haven't found them. When I get the current engine rebuilt and swap them again, I'll film that process of swapping it.
Congrats on doing the valve adjustment!
Thanks! I appreciate your integrity.
@@sam2920 it's either integrity, laziness, or lack of confidence. Probably a combination of all three.
Thanks Sam.
Go Matt! Just take it as it comes.
Better get started on that motor, it isn’t going to take itself apart. It’s not a Harley, after all. ;)
Haha, this is true. I need to work out which bearing and gasket sets I need to pick up. And get another transmission. And new rings. And a lot of reading.
You can definitely rebuild it yourself
I'm sure I can take it apart, it's the putting it all back together part that's a little daunting. I've just never done it before and it's one of those "I know there are things I don't know" kinds of ordeals.
Being last in MotoGP is better than winning every single novice race of the season.
Expert will be good, although the jump will be off-putting (I've never done a track day and some mates are pushing me to start, so I see where you're coming from).
Actually, what would you say to someone that's nervous or unsure about starting track riding ? (Then repeat that to yourself).
Keep it up buttercup 😂
Listen to your mates. It's fun!
I'd say it's never nearly as scary as you build it up in your head for the months, weeks, days, minutes leading up to the event. So yea, I get what you're saying. Just get my buttercup to the starting grid.
@@matttriestodothings best of luck with it dude 😎👍
I've said this once, I'm gonna keep saying it to you. You'll definitely not be the slowest expert and you definitely deserve the move to white plates. I think you're definitely going to surprise yourself and others man.
Maybe the first few weekends. But not by the end of the year if the suspension changes work like I expect them to.
Congrats Matt! Excited to see your progress, what a mess with your old engine though that would of really bummed me out, but glad you figured it out. Maybe you can borrow a 660 and do some laps on it.
I'm still working on getting the track fairings on, and my last trackday my bolt for my clutch lever decided that it just wanted to not be a part of the bike anymore.
🤣
Thanks Dylon. Maybe rebuilding the engine won't be that big of an issue, and maybe the new (to me) one will work just fine. Rebuilding an engine is like the one thing I'd really, really like a babysitter for that knows what they're doing. I'm sure there are a bunch of tricks to the trade that make things go smoother and correctly. And the only way I usually learn those things is to make those mistakes first.
You never want to lose a clutch lever bolt! Oh man, I can envision several scenarios where that ends up really bad. Hopefully none of those happened to you! Which bike is getting the track fairings?
The 06 SV650! It's an N so figuring out where to mount the hotbodies stuff has required quite a bit of research. I think on the frame it has the S mounts for the side fairing brackets, but I haven't taken the airbox off yet to find out. Other thing is it has an integrated front brake res. so I'm hoping I can get that to fit too. @@matttriestodothings
@@DylonND Hell yea man, that's awesome! I kind of had to wing my entire fairing mount and guess at it and just trial and error with hammering out brackets. If you see pictures of my bike straight on, you can absolutely see that the front is not facing straight lmao. But it's held up fine so far.
Hopefully you post some pics or a vid once you're done!
That's the plan. I'm going to wing it too :D I'll let you know when I make the video. Good luck with the new engine build. Guy who races SV's told me Gen 1 has the best frame. @@matttriestodothings
@@DylonND people take really really strong opinions about Gen 1 vs Gen 2 frames. Ive gotten to meet several people that build or built a lot of Superbike carb'd Gen 1 builds over the last few decades and they are convinced it's no contest. I talk to other riders that are currently on a Gen 2 and say they've ridden a Gen 1 and feel it's a huge downgrade. Funny how that works. I should probably ride a Gen 2 someday to have an informed opinion.
Looking forward to seeing the bike man!