BRS> Yes..we did it again! #21 on the podium!
Yes, we did it Again! Another succes for the BRS #21 Honda VF1000R endurance bike!
After a 2nd place podium* at the SAM classic endurance "3 hours of Oss" last May, we now got another podium at the SAM classic endurance "3 hours of Aalsmeer"!
At Aalsmeer endurance the 2 riders Stefan Meyer and Wim Hendriks were very consitent and constantly doing laptimes within a second of each other. The pitstrategy and refueling was done by Paul Ulyett wo did a proper job in keeping laptimes, keeping riders informed, en refuelling.
At last ..the Big'n Black Honda VF1000R was fast and reliable as ever and again the bike showed its endurance qualitys, running another 3 hours race without one single problem! Honda most have done something good in designing this bike..although,..its stays a bit heavy and a "handfull to handle".
So,..
Two entries at SAM endurance. 2 podiums! We are very happy with that and it's a good end of the 2012 season and a motivation for 2013.
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| My teammate Wim "Mr consistent"Hendriks cornering the Mighty V4 Endurance VF1000R #21 in the dark! Open Throttle, not even one finger on the brakelever! Proper long distance streetracing mate! |
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| YEAH! We did it again! |
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Just before training sessions "3 hours endurance Aalsmeer"> The big'n black #21 VF1000R, my co-rider "Mr consistent>every lap within 1 second of the previous!!" Wim Hendriks and brilliant pitcrew Paul Ulyett wo did a great job on timing, strategy and refueling the bike. |
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| prepping the big V4-R for "3 hours of Aalsmeer" endurance. fresh K&N airfilter, connected 2nd headlight (as it will be racing in the dark)..now it just needs some fresh Motul oil in engine, and a check of brakes, chain and tyres. dai de Gaz! Aalsmeer 8 September / SAM Motorsport! |
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| "3 Hours of Aalsmeer". Our #21 VF1000R followed by #4 Team OTR / yamaha FZ750 and #16 Team Van Dijk Laverda Racing / Laverda 1000. |
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"3 hours of Aalsmeer"endurance at dark. proper long distance streetracing. the "yellow" headlight on the left is our mighty V4 Honda #21 storming across start-finish!Earlier in 2012 > Spa Bikerclassics German Classic Superbike class + SAM endurance "3 hours of Oss"> |
3hours of Oss Endurance 2012>
Surprisingly the #21 did very well at Oss 3 hour endurance. It was not the very fastest on the demanding street track but surely not the slowest. Due to very consistent laptimes, reliability ,fast pitstops and a "well done" job from our pitcrew this equipe / bike managed to do a "full pull" at Oss and ended up on a very satisfying 2nd place in endresult!
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The big fat #21 VF1000R endurance leaving "pitlane"/ waiting for green flag to enter track in "3 hous of Oss/ Classic Endurance. This 26 year old bike managed full 3 hours race distance in completely stock trim on a demanding street-circuit (the only thing that failed a bit were brakes due to high temperatures..later in the evening when outside temp was a bit cooler..brakes were allright) Bike was running great ,we managed full distance and achieved a 2th place in endresult and our first podium ! |
Season 2012 is over now for us. Wintertime is approaching slowly. The VF1000R will be stripped down this winter, valves needs to be checked, bearings in wheels and headstock are going to be replaced, brakes need to be checked and cleaned, Chain and sprockets replacement, some set of new tyres and it might even receive a update in rearshock.
For 2013 we plan to continue participating in SAM Motorsport endurance. and there are some serious thoughts about going to ManxGP / Classic Superbike at the Isle of Man but that's still very premature and not sure yet as its very much depending on available time and budget.
Many thanks to SAM motorsport for organizing the endurance events in such a proper way! and a big "thanks" for the congratz / support we received!
about Honda VF1000R >
The fastest and most glamorous was the VF1000R: a limited-edition super-sports machine that was created, with little expense spared, to dominate production racing in the way that the straight-four CB1100R had done three years earlier. With its full fairing and racy red. white and blue paintwork, the VF1000R looked every bit the street-legal competition machine. Its specification list was mouth-watering, based on a liquid-cooled, 90-degree V4 engine that incorporated gear-driven overhead camshafts and produced no less than 122 hp @ l0000 rpm.
The exotic VF1000R cost roughly 50 per cent more than the F. and oozed quality from every pore. Its fairing was reinforced with carbon-fibre, its adjustable handlebars were made from polished alloy, its streamlined seat hump fitted perfectly. Its engine's gear-driven cams allowed more precise valve timing at high revs, which accounted for some of the extra power.
The VF1000R was a showcase for the technology Honda had developed on the track.
The super sports bike still featured the same 998 cc V-4 engine in its rectangular section pipe frame, but this was the first VF1000 to have gear driven cams that would become a trademark of future V4 Hondas, beginning with the VFR750. The VF1000R modifications increased the claimed output of the V4 engine to 122 bhp (91 kW) or 125bhp (American Release).The suspension system remains unchanged from the VF1000F but dual floating front discs and racing style piston calipers on the ventilated rear disc enhance the braking. The 16-inch (410 mm) front and 17-inch (430 mm) rear NS type aluminium ComStars came on quick-release axle holders, and other features included the endurance racer style twin headlights, adjustable clutch and front brake levers, full fiberglass racing fairing and solo seat cowl.
The VF1000R was expensive for its time and did not sell very well. But, the fast, sophisticated and stylish VF1000R is still one of the most memorable Hondas ever made…
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