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Gullous posted:That reminds me, I saw this checklist on the local racer forum:
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Thanks for the advice. I'll be driving down the night before, so it's good to hear that I can get set up in advance. Here's another checklist I found on the local riding forum. 
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Apr 19, 2012 15:13
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I like that one, it even has check boxes!
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Apr 19, 2012 16:30
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anchorite posted:Thanks for the advice. I'll be driving down the night before, so it's good to hear that I can get set up in advance. Some of that stuff is a little weird. If you need a sawzall (with extra blades) just pack up and go home, you are having a lovely track day.
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Apr 20, 2012 00:34
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The sawzall is so you can the record straight with the bike of the guy who took your line last session on your hot lap
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Apr 20, 2012 00:45
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any houston/texas goons wanna do a trackday at MSR Houston on april 29th?
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Apr 20, 2012 02:02
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Gullous posted:
someone tell me how to make this and I'll do it for my first bike
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Apr 20, 2012 02:55
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Gullous posted:
i want it.
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Apr 20, 2012 05:13
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So today I finished up buying the remaining items to turn my SuperStock legal SV track bike into a wee SV Superbike. GSXR triples, wheel and 750 forks, off to the local suspension guru for an overhauling. R6 monoblocks, braided lines and a Brembo MC. Can't wait to feel the difference this front end makes. My bike was setup very nicely from the PO, I've posted about it before, but the guy I bought my SV from poured all his money into it and then sold it to me for basically nothing. The fork internals and the rear shock are setup very, very nicely. Sadly though, they're setup for someone who's 180 lbs, that's not me. So some of the feedback from the front end was a little vague, and a little scary at times. Looking forward to having that all be addressed. I also dropped a tooth on the front sprocket for a little more oomph to get drive up the inside. Next things I'll be working on is A) painting the new set of plastics I have set aside and B) getting the power commander I took off the day I bought the bike tuned in correctly. It doesn't stop me from wanting a 600 for track duty, but it does make me like my lovely little SV a bit more, and that means more skill building. T minus 16 days till the next track day.
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Apr 20, 2012 05:37
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An observer posted:someone tell me how to make this and I'll do it for my first bike Make a subframe tail thing Cut the fairing up Bolt on a dirt bike fender, headlight Cut up your exhaust spray paint your wheels Subrame is the hard part Spiffness posted:UPGRADEZ I wanna see rolling 70mph stoppies at every turn. I know you have the feedback, man! I can't wait to see that thing come together! GI Joe jobs fucked around with this message at 05:53 on Apr 20, 2012 |
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Apr 20, 2012 05:48
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An observer posted:someone tell me how to make this and I'll do it for my first bike If someone sends me a 250 I'll make one of those for them. Gullous?
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Apr 20, 2012 06:49
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Veritas posted:any houston/texas goons wanna do a trackday at MSR Houston on april 29th? Tease.
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Apr 20, 2012 06:51
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Z3n posted:If someone sends me a 250 I'll make one of those for them. Gullous? I'll click the gift wrap option :v The guy does have two $300 ninjas  I'll click the gift wrap option!TBH, my brother is eager to get on a bike, and being broke, he's looking for the cheapest ride possible. He got really excited when I mentioned this setup... He may be manning a corner station May 5/6th for $150! Regarding 250 racing; I decided its not in the cards for now. I have a good track setup with tons of room to grow. Racing dirt is a cheaper and more accessible sport at this time
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Apr 20, 2012 14:21
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i'll be thrashing a friend's endurance 250 around on the 29th. man i miss riding one.
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Apr 21, 2012 01:06
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The first trackday at the Ridge ran a new racer school and they were red flagging every session. Here is video I found from one session (2 wrecks): Mudding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkhlyK6jaLY&t=554s I know the guy who went off here. He said his rear sunk 3' into the mud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkhlyK6jaLY&t=755s A group rules with C group skills 
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Apr 21, 2012 03:24
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Gullous posted:The first trackday at the Ridge ran a new racer school and they were red flagging every session. Here is video I found from one session (2 wrecks): This is my biggest fear about track days, that I'll just be learning and someone else will run into me and wreck me and/or my bike. Is there anything to do to avoid this other than avoiding big packs of riders?
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Apr 21, 2012 03:36
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Don't take a bike to the track if you're going to have serious issues with throwing it in the trash afterwards.
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Apr 21, 2012 04:33
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Resource posted:This is my biggest fear about track days, that I'll just be learning and someone else will run into me and wreck me and/or my bike. Is there anything to do to avoid this other than avoiding big packs of riders? try not to worry about it to much. most novices wreck on their own accord, not because of someone hitting them. intermediate group on the other hand, has the greatest range of riders. novices that just moved up, and people who think they're Rossi. talk about sketchy moved and F'd up lines. makes me nervous to watch from the sidelines. even with that being said, most wrecks in novice/int are rider error, and not collisions. just go out there have fun, and learn.
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Apr 21, 2012 05:14
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That second crash in the first video  How many people were running in that group? It looked like absolute hell.
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Apr 21, 2012 05:22
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Gullous posted:The first trackday at the Ridge ran a new racer school and they were red flagging every session. Here is video I found from one session (2 wrecks): Watching that video... I thought they were running A group? That looks D group.
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Apr 21, 2012 05:50
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Why would they plant trees along a racetrack?!?
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Apr 21, 2012 12:50
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Gnaghi posted:Why would they plant trees along a racetrack?!? This is Washington, it was a forest before the track got there. The trees are, very out of the way. The racetrack isn't actually finished. I know more walls, air walls, and other such things are going to happen this summer, as well as facilities and doing a final paving of the track. Compared to the other track we have in western Wa (Pacific Raceways) this is like racing on clouds. PR has run off areas that give you about 10 feet before it's just cedar trees
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Apr 21, 2012 16:34
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Spiffness posted:This is Washington, it was a forest before the track got there. The trees are, very out of the way. The racetrack isn't actually finished. I know more walls, air walls, and other such things are going to happen this summer, as well as facilities and doing a final paving of the track. It's not quite that bad... more like 4 feet to a steep rocky slope that goes down to cedar trees. Actually that might be worse.
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Apr 21, 2012 16:39
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Its hard to tell from the gopro, but the trees aren't really a concern. Plus what Spiff said. Don't let this video scare anyone from the track, I've never seen this much drama in B group. That session was "New Racer School" - riders who want to race, but have no experience doing so. There was a read flag almost every session, it was ridiculous. Take all those "Rossi" riders from B group, give them the go ahead to rossi it up, and you're going to see stupid poo poo like this. Their last session was a mock "race". It was red flagged on the 4th lap.
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Apr 21, 2012 16:58
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I signed up for the May 5th & 6th trackdays at Ridge, and picked up 5 gallons of 110 octane for the RS. I'll be bringing the KTM or Husky along as well, the RS may not handle too well with my weight.
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Apr 26, 2012 02:56
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Zool posted:I signed up for the May 5th & 6th trackdays at Ridge, and picked up 5 gallons of 110 octane for the RS. I'll be bringing the KTM or Husky along as well, the RS may not handle too well with my weight. Husky through the corkscrew would be amazing! What does it top out at? I hope to have my 690 there, too.
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Apr 26, 2012 03:12
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Gullous posted:Husky through the corkscrew would be amazing! What does it top out at? I hope to have my 690 there, too. I'm not exactly sure, around 100 I think.
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Apr 26, 2012 03:42
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track tomorrow!
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Apr 28, 2012 22:18
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Veritas posted:track tomorrow! Fun Fact: I had the money to go but sold my leathers to get the money!
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Apr 30, 2012 03:04
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haha nice. good day today. i'm dead tired.
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Apr 30, 2012 03:10
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Veritas posted:haha nice. good day today. i'm dead tired. You ever do ridesmart? I might have to hit up one of those soon since they have the free leathers rental for first timers.
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invision posted:You ever do ridesmart? I might have to hit up one of those soon since they have the free leathers rental for first timers. i do if my friends are riding, and it meshes with my schedule. what size leathers do you wear?
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May 1, 2012 02:39
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Veritas posted:i do if my friends are riding, and it meshes with my schedule. what size leathers do you wear? I have a size 38 jacket from a fieldsheer 2pc and it's a little small, and I remember the suit being small, so I'm guessing like a 42?
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I rode yesterday, 4/30 at the Ridge again. It was a rainy monday, so the turnout was ~20 people. After lunch it became an open track, it was pretty fun, and a great way to learn rain riding. I bought rain tires; I figured I live in Seattle, it probably a worthwhile investment. Than I crashed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvQJLSXL1Qw&t=320s This was later in the day. I follow my friend for a few laps, pass him on T1, and lose the rear as I crest the 70' hill of T3. I was fine, and my CUSTOM frame sliders did their job (I shortened them). I did the same thing early in the day, too. I crest the hill and find my bike drifting, pointing right and I'm dragging my elbow/thigh. I let go, but my foot is under the tail, so I have to kick it free. All while sliding; it was surreal. After the early morning spill I focused on smooth inputs and exploring lines. The open and empty track was a rare opportunity. Ultimately, I exceeded my bike's abilities; both crashes were my fault. With that being said, I think looking at the suspension won't hurt. Both wrecks occurred under intense suspension loads, and the bike's suspension is stock (sprung for 170lbs, I'm 210). I've heard the superbike tail setup improves feedback. Think switching to a thinner seat pad would help? I'm running the stock seat.
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May 1, 2012 14:17
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pic of my buddy dragging elbow through turn 16 & 17 at MSR Houston. he said he slowed down so he could put his elbow down, in front of the photographer. poser.
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May 2, 2012 02:57
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Veritas posted:pic of my buddy dragging elbow through turn 16 & 17 at MSR Houston. he said he slowed down so he could put his elbow down, in front of the photographer. poser. He wlowed down...wow! Do they even sell elbow sliders? My 2pc zipper was damaged yesterday; one tailor wanted to charge me $125, taking three weeks. The other lady just said no, wouldn't even sell me a zipper. $10 at a fabric supply store and I have have everything I need.
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May 2, 2012 03:43
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his suit actually has some magnesium sliders at the elbows. never thought people would use those unless they were crashing. i have some arlen ness gloves, and boots. i like 'em.
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May 2, 2012 03:51
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Gullous posted:He wlowed down...wow! Do they even sell elbow sliders? edit, case in point: 
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May 2, 2012 04:38
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that is some wicked lean angle. awesome.
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Or you could tuck your elbow in like, oh, I dunno, every MotoGP rider on the planet.  Also it's hilarious to ruin people's elbow dragging photos by passing them on the outside when they park it for the cameras. Bonus if you can do it without even getting a knee down.
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