Ken Block Gymkhana practice from Top Gear

If you have even the smallest pulse in the automotive life, you've already seen the Ken Block Gymkhana video and wont need an introduction to this.

But, here is a brief look into how a rising automotive legend goes about sharpening his skills while simultaneously enthralling enthusiasts. I hope videos like this leave the cockiest drivers out there with a lap full of modesty.

Bonus: There's a blast from the past who makes an appearance mid way through and shouldn't need any introduction (though there is inside). Probably the main reason I'm posting this


For those who missed the previous installments of the Ken Block Gymkhana and DC Shoes infomercial:
Ken Block Gymkhana I
Ken Block Gymkhana II

Quick Side Project

Here's a project from one of the other guys in my welding class. He bought this little unit for his grandson and set about fixing it up. He lengthened the brake pedal, fixed the center stand and fabricated a chain guard. I offered to make a sissy bar and he was all for it.

Used some leftover galvanized tube from the electrical department of the college. Stuff isn't easy to weld



After that he gave it a nice Nascar paint job with Tony Steward's color and number



It has an old lawnmower motor, not sure how many HP, but with a single large sprocket was pretty quick. What a lucky kid!

The Latest

Since I'm already way past due for an update, I'm sorry I don't have a better one then this. But since I don't have many people who follow this...

The rear subframe has long since been "complete". But the bike has a ways to go. Below I have a few pictures of how it currently stands with the rear fairings on the new subframe. I think it looks pretty great, but could benefit from some paint.



Also, notice the mess underneath the front seat. There is a lot exposed that I need to hide. Taking all that was under the original rear fairing and trying to hide it in a sport bike fairing that's 1/3 the size is not easy.

Currently the state of the bike is: Immobile.

I went about doing some minor maintenance and ended up putting the bike out of commission. After draining the bike of all fluid in the clutch and brake lines, I find that I am too inept to figure out why I cant bleed the air out of the lines. Whether its because I'm not smart enough to use my Mityvac, or the hoses are worn/cracked. Just another setback to get over.