Lucky enough to be headed to Barber to watch racing and post race track day on the RZV500. Did this last year and was a lot of fun. Know a few riders so will be nice to say hello and fit in a little. My good friend John from RDs Only Texas is going. I have praised the place and hope it meets his expectation. No track in the world in my opinion can compare with the facilities. There is the motorcycle sculptures throughout the entire facility, the ground are comparable to a country club, has the worlds largest motorcycle museum, and has just friendly southern hospitality from the security, guides and shuttle staff . They just completed an addition to the museum and are currently building a flight museum. The track just completed a total resurface a few months ago. I rode Circuit Of The Americas when it was new and nothing compares to a brand new track. Any motorcycle enthusiast needs to come and visit. Headed back to the Barber Vintage Festival in a few week also. Pictures and track video to follow.
THE MUSEUM
https://www.barbermuseum.org/
VINTAGE FESTIVAL
https://www.barbermuseum.org/barber-vintage-festival/
Barber event
Moderator: rztom
Re: Barber event
I was there a few months back, its the best motorcycle museum Ive ever been to. Period. They have a 400, LC, RZ350 and a 500 (tho thats abandoned behind some exhibits on the lower floor, poor thing!).
www.2smoked.com
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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rz500guytexas
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Re: Barber event
It is to the right next to the storage area entrance with a Porche 356 next to it. It take 2 to 3 days to really enjoy it. And the track is OK also. The people that work and volunteer there are all so friendly.
Re: Barber event
Yes thats right, its behind a bunch of stuff.... but so is the RG500 as well lol They were still surfacing the track when i was there.
If in doubt anyone, visit Barber. It was on my bucket list and even my Mrs thought it was cool as she isnt a biker at all.
If in doubt anyone, visit Barber. It was on my bucket list and even my Mrs thought it was cool as she isnt a biker at all.
www.2smoked.com
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD250LC '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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AHAMAYfrank
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:02 pm
- Location: Outside Carrollton, Georgia
Re: Barber event
I will be at the vintage festival from Wednesday through Sunday. I don't have room for an RZ or an RG but I will be riding practice on Thursday racing Sat/Sun. 91 red and white TZ250 #25s. Say hi if you see me.
Frank S.
Frank S.
1973 Yamaha AT3 e-start, 1977 Yamaha TY250D, 1985 RZ500, 1987 Suzuki RG500CH, 1991/2014 TZR450F Yamaha, 1991TZ250B Yamaha, 1991 Yamaha TZR250R, 2005 Scorpa SY250R, 2017 Ducati SuperSport939S (for the runners)
Re: Barber event
I've been to Barber before with a buddy who was racing his Kart but this will be my first Vintage Festival. Going with a couple of buddies and really looking forward to it. I rented an RV for the trip and will be staying on the grounds. This year I won't be taking any bikes but I would love to do that in the future. Any heads up as to what the weather is usually like there?
RZ500
RZ350
SRX600
NT650 Hawk
VFR400R NC30
NS400R
CBR400RR
CBR250RR
DUC 916
Derbi GPR50 w/CR125 engine
RZ350
SRX600
NT650 Hawk
VFR400R NC30
NS400R
CBR400RR
CBR250RR
DUC 916
Derbi GPR50 w/CR125 engine
Re: Barber event
I will be there at least one day .
Had planned on the whole weekend, and had my RZV set up to get into the VJMC show.....but my spare week turned into just a couple days.
11 hour one way drive eats into show time, so I'm just driving down to see it all.
Been to the museum....words do not describe how incredible it is....it is truly a dream.
Had planned on the whole weekend, and had my RZV set up to get into the VJMC show.....but my spare week turned into just a couple days.
11 hour one way drive eats into show time, so I'm just driving down to see it all.
Been to the museum....words do not describe how incredible it is....it is truly a dream.
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: Barber event
Jeff Henise will be racing there.
Find him and give him a pat on the back.
It's the last race of the year, and he could still win the championship. He's also a current Land Speed Record holder.
He's also a pure 2-stroker. One of our own.
Find him and give him a pat on the back.
It's the last race of the year, and he could still win the championship. He's also a current Land Speed Record holder.
He's also a pure 2-stroker. One of our own.
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AHAMAYfrank
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:02 pm
- Location: Outside Carrollton, Georgia
Re: Barber event
Today was practice for me at Barber. Practice is available tomorrow as well, but I am going to see what else is going on.
On Saturday and Sunday I am in race 12 - open two-stroke and race 14 - sound of thunder 2. Both on my '91 tz250 25S.
Stop and say hi if you see my bike. I am on the second level close to the the pit in / pit out end.
Frank S.
On Saturday and Sunday I am in race 12 - open two-stroke and race 14 - sound of thunder 2. Both on my '91 tz250 25S.
Stop and say hi if you see my bike. I am on the second level close to the the pit in / pit out end.
Frank S.
1973 Yamaha AT3 e-start, 1977 Yamaha TY250D, 1985 RZ500, 1987 Suzuki RG500CH, 1991/2014 TZR450F Yamaha, 1991TZ250B Yamaha, 1991 Yamaha TZR250R, 2005 Scorpa SY250R, 2017 Ducati SuperSport939S (for the runners)
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AHAMAYfrank
- Posts: 92
- Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:02 pm
- Location: Outside Carrollton, Georgia
Re: Barber event
We had a nice time at Barber, but it sure was hot. I fell in my first race, but my other three were a blast. In the second 2-stroke race I was able to stick with a group of 5 riders for about a lap and a half, probably the best I have ever done. Riding with other 2-strokes is great as we take much more similar lines than the point and shooters in Sound of Thunder.
I sold one of my TZR250s Sunday at lunch, the 92, so even with the crash, I left with more money than I came with.
That is definitely a first.
I was able to borrow a footpeg plate from a friend and got it changed and re-teched between race 12 and 14 on Saturday.
Frank S.
I sold one of my TZR250s Sunday at lunch, the 92, so even with the crash, I left with more money than I came with.
That is definitely a first.I was able to borrow a footpeg plate from a friend and got it changed and re-teched between race 12 and 14 on Saturday.
Frank S.
1973 Yamaha AT3 e-start, 1977 Yamaha TY250D, 1985 RZ500, 1987 Suzuki RG500CH, 1991/2014 TZR450F Yamaha, 1991TZ250B Yamaha, 1991 Yamaha TZR250R, 2005 Scorpa SY250R, 2017 Ducati SuperSport939S (for the runners)