Let's see your CB1100 out on the road!

[Aussieflyer]

It's cold down here in Melbourne Aus, nothing like what you folks in northern US and Europe get, but cold enough to make riding not so enjoyable especially when the roads are damp from dew and the air is thick with fog. Well that's the kind of morning it was yesterday but the lure of doing a few hot laps in a friends race prepped street car at the Broadford race track was strong enough for me to put down my latte and step away from the fireplace.

Had to stop outside the Strathcreek pub to give the CB's engine a hug and get some feeling back into my fingers. The pub kinda looks like it's been shut for years but apparently not. I guess it's what the hipsters call "rustic appeal".


The fog lifted and the sun shone brightly. Had a great time watching cars get around this tight little track. The car is a 2010 6.2Lt Chevy powered Holden SSV. Engine, brake and suspension modifications by Harrop engineeering, it's a fast car.


Interesting to compare cars to bikes on this track which I am familiar with. Car has much better braking, not as much acceleration, slower exit from the turns but able to cut the corners and go over few curbs. Out of curiosity I timed a few laps but these big heavy cars around this little track are a few seconds slower than your average street going CBR600 / R6 etc. Was a really fun day.