BENXLEHNER

Then and Now

straightedgeben — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:00:39 +0000

My first bike that I had for 18 months, Honda NSR150SP with my second and current bike which I have owned for over 4 years, it’s the longest I’ve owned any car or bike.

Eastern Creek Outtakes

straightedgeben — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:00:19 +0000

I took a walk over to the radical garage, these cars are amazing, UK based designed for track and road (!) With various models in the line up they use motorcycle engines and will even turbocharge them, one of the bigger models uses a short stroke V8 using two I4 Suzuki motorcycle engines.

Awesome machines, I wish I had more time and access to look around.

This is the 4WD track off turn 2 it’s crazy the pic does not do it justice

Below is the ARDC Garage 52 cafe. It’s really awesome and brand new above the pit garages. Coffee was surprisingly decent and the fit out was great

You get a view of the main straight and turn 1 – Tommo took this photo from the cafe of Jay leaving the pits for a session.

New part of the track being built to make 4 tracks, I’m glad they left the existing course the same except for some resurfacing and soon to be gone turn 6. The new full track, existing track and two mini tracks all look awesome !!

A panorama from outside of T1

fin.

Eastern Creek Track Day Dec 11

straightedgeben — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:12:12 +0000

I went out to the track yesterday to watch Jay, Tommo and Kirky do a ride day at Eastern Creek. The weather threatened rain and even dropped a few spots but the track remained dry all day which was great.

Being a weekday the track and pits were pretty quiet. Tommo and Kirkys group had a few dickheads and some traffic at times, Jays group was well spaced and the fastest group had not many bikes at all which I bet they loved

Brent and I drove around the outside of the track finding all the best vantage points and even playing on the awesome 4WD track. We had to make our own fun cause we weren’t on the track and time keeping most sessions with my sweet new timing app making life easier.

It was good fun watching everyone but now I really want to get out there again myself. I will bite the bullet and book soon after I get some new tyres.

I loaded up the ute with all the fuel containers, stands, ramps, tyre warmers and some stool, mum took care of the food in her car

Jay heading out for his session, suffered a slipping clutch but it improved with some adjustment in the pits.

Tommo, Kirky and Brad (Tommo’s workmate) heading out for their session (dirty lens. Sorry)

Plenty of room in the pits for the 4 bikes and gear.

Well played by all – outtake photos coming soon

Freehand Tattoo Process

straightedgeben — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:55:55 +0000

I got a large gap on my arm filled on the weekend by Stevie Edge @ Kaleidoscope Bondi.

I love the whole tattoo process not just the final result, I try to always take photos of each stage.

This tattoo hurt a bit, more than others and my elbow and inside arm swelled up heaps. It’s starting to settle down now though.

Rough outline with a thick pen

Proper lines drawn on in pen

Stevie doing work

Outline

Shading

Fin

Vans

straightedgeben — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:55:24 +0000

11 pairs of vans now, so proud.

I want to line up all my shoes soon. stay posted.

Vegan Street

straightedgeben — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:00:05 +0000

Mish spotted this while we were in newtown, it’s fucking awesome. Well played

My CBR1000RR on old pac

straightedgeben — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:45:52 +0000

I was heading up to Avoca for my family Xmas party. I hopped on the bike and decided to do the old road instead of the boring F3 it was a nice ride with not much traffic at all. I was taking it easy as I wasn’t fully geared up but I had a ball cruising though all the corners. I even spotted a few cool cars out as well as a heap of bikes, a cool track-ish MX5, an AE86 and an E46 M3 having a play with some bikes going the other way.

I stopped near the end on the first section and grabbed some photos with my iPhone, I was surprised at how well they came out so I thought I’d share. The rest of the day riding wise sucked balls due to heavy rain and traffic. But it was still nice to go for a long ride. Now I’m really itching to do all of putty up to singleton again soon.

Movember 2011 is done

straightedgeben — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:30:06 +0000

Movember is over for another year and we raised $3700. I’m stoked with everyone’s efforts and very thankful to everyone that donated to me, my team or any mo bro at all!! Thanks

I ran into December so I could get a photo with my grandpa who has a mo 24/7/365

Trimmed down, I even cut my lip with my new trimmer. Mad fail

Movember 2011

straightedgeben — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:23 +0000

Please sponser me

http://au.movember.com/mospace/42159

Thanks Heaps.

20 years of the CBR1000RR

straightedgeben — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:49:11 +0000

I wouldn’t mind a go on the new blade.