GoPro action of the Kawasaki ER6 Supertwin 'pizzaracebike' at Almeria during it's Spanish shakedown...

Watch the GoPro video here.

WILBERS & VMTEK SUSPENSIONS COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Wilbers 643QS shock [the pizza race bike has an additional ride height & preload adjuster] 

We at Pizza Race Bike HQ are very impressed with both the Wilbers suspension we have had fitted to the Kawasaki ER6 Supertwin and the work carried out, to set it up, by Paul Mensenkampff at VMtek Suspensions.

We recommend both Wilbers and VMtek Suspensions.

SPANISH SHAKEDOWN FOR PIZZA RACE BIKE & NEW WILBERS SUSPENSION

Road racer Maria Costello MBE enjoyed a successful three-day test of her Wilbers Suspension backed Kawasaki ER6 Supertwin at Almeria in Spain.

Costello used the Racedays track time to shakedown the brand new bespoke Wilbers suspension and latest engine work on her Supertwin, in preparation for the busy 2012 road race season that lies ahead.

Accompanying Maria on the Spanish trip was crew chief Tim McGivern and suspension guru Paul v Mensenkampff from VMtek Suspensions, suppliers of Wilbers products.

Paul commented:

“We have fitted a Wilbers 643QS shock to the rear of the Supertwin. This shock features rebound damping, both high and low speed compression damping, a ride height adjuster and a hydraulic preload adjuster. It’s a custom shock, as are all Wilbers shocks, which has been sprung and valved specifically for Maria’s weight and usage. Maria is also using Kawasaki ZX-6R forks that are sprung and valved to Wilbers specifications. Having this adjustability helped us greatly when setting up trackside. We were able to adjust the geometry and damping with ease. Our adjustments worked very well and Maria’s lap times reflected this fact. It was great to see her constantly improve. I’m looking forward to supporting Maria throughout the 2012 season.

Crew chief Tim McGivern added:

“It has been a very successful test. The bike ran impeccably and we are very pleased with the performance of the Wilbers suspension and the engine that Bob Jackson has recently re-freshed. With the Supertwin class becoming so popular we won’t be resting on our laurels and once the bike is back in the UK, we have some more development planned including working with Scorpion on an exhaust system and a new radiator with Radicool.”

Maria also revealed a new race livery during the test, which is themed around the bike’s nick-name of ‘pizza race bike’. The gorgeous paintwork, recently completed by Will at 1 Off Design, will be finished off with decals produced by The Image Works and will be displayed at the Pr1mo Bournemouth Kawasaki Race Team launch *.

“It has been fantastic to kick off 2012 with three solid days of testing in Spanish sunshine. Having Paul from VMtek suspensions along ensured that we maximised on getting the most out of setting-up the Wilbers. It’s so valuable as set-up time can be almost non-existent at some road race events. I’m really happy with how the bike feels, the engine felt strong and we worked well together, as a team. I can’t wait to get racing and I’m especially looking forward to competing on it around the TT course. So I’d like to say huge thanks to Racedays, Tim McGivern and Paul v Mensenkampff for making this test such a success.”

Maria has a full season of road races planned onboard the Supertwin including many Irish Supertwin championship rounds and the Isle of Man TT. Her first outing will be the Cookstown 100 on 27 - 28 April. But you can also see Maria, her Supertwin and the Pr1mo Bournemouth Kawasaki ZX10R she will also be racing at the TT during the Pr1mo Bournemouth Race Team launch, this Saturday the 10^th March, between 12.00 – 15.00 at the Sharnbrook Hotel in Bedford. Everyone is welcome.


For more information about Wilbers suspension contact VMtek Suspensions

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2012 Sponsors: Hol-Taj, Pr1mo, European Shoe Machinery Company, Ratech Racing, Rock Oil, Draper Tools, Arai, Vmtek Suspensions, Wilbers, Pirelli, Racing Batteries, Radicool, Jap4Performance, Skidmarx, NGK, EBC, HEL, GBRacing, 1 Off Design, Knox, The Image Works, Able Labels, Alpha Powder Coatings, Daytona, Racebikebitz, Stomp, Pipercross, Christian Baker, Dallington Racquets & Fitness Club, DnG, Sparkes Management Support, Stomp, B&C, Webtech Software, Bournemouth Kawasaki, Hope&Social, Sauls of Spratton & Wiz.

Spanish Pizza Bike Test...

The pizza race bike is already on it's way to sunny Spain. This time tomorrow I'll be there too with Tim McGivern & Paul von Mensenkampff. 


I can't wait to be riding again. Not only do I get to blow out the cobwebs around Almeria with Racedays but I get to ride my sexy Supertwin.


Trying out the new Wilbers suspension is priority number one, hence the reason for Paul from VMtek Suspensions coming along. We've got different springs and all manner of things to try. 


I'm taking the GoPro too. So hopefully I'll come back with some decent footage to share with you.


Stay tuned!


.......now what can I fit in my helmet bag? #onlyhandluggageallowed

Special pizza race bike protective packaging...

I added these GB Racing crash protection to the pizza race bike today.

I also fitted a GB Racing sharks fin and paddock stand bobbins.

Look good don't they?

Thanks GB Racing!!!

MCN Fantasy Road Race League 2012 - Join the Pizza Race Bike league!

Good luck to all those who have joined the Pizza Race Bike league [pin 190] in the 2012 Motorcycle News Fantasy Road Race season.

Bring on the racing!!!

[All at pizza race bike HQ would like to extend their most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Oscar McIntyre who succumbed to his injuries after crashing at Philip Island today.]

Thanks GBRacing for these tasty protection goodies!

We at pizza race bike HQ are very pleased to be receiving support from GBRacing this year. These fantastic protection goodies are made from advanced materials to help reduce oil spills and therefore enhance rider safety, which is what we like to hear.

They’re also approved by the MCRCB and the Isle of Man TT, making them the perfect choice for my Supertwin.

Once I have the pizza bike engine back from the engine tuners [it’s getting a few tweaks and a complete re-fresh] I’ll be able to fit these goodies and post up some pictures.

Thanks again GBRacing!