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Zool posted:Also you'll get comfortable with keeping the throttle pinned, which is much harder to do on a 600. This is also true. When I started getting 'fast' on the SV, I'd put in some killer laps when the track was clean. If I got caught up with traffic, it could add as much as 10 seconds to my lap time until I got clear. By the last few track days on my SV coming up to traffic would only add 1-3 seconds, passing large groups of bikes in the top groups of the local trackday providers. That's when I figured myself ready for a 600 and it's been a wonderful transition. When you can pass people on 600s like they're standing still in the corners on an SV you just monster those same people on a 600 when you get comfortable with the added speeds (takes a few days).
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It was exasperated by the fact that HPT is a fast track, it wasn't so much a problem at H2R or Hallett. We'll see...
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race weekend! http://www.cmraracing.com/images/hp/cmra_flyer_tws_july2013.pdf
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Good luck! What races are you riding in?
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Jul 24, 2013 03:01
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the 4hr mini endurance with the team, and if i can borrow the bike to spring, Formula 4 and E superstock. 
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Working race control for the Canadian Superbike Championship round this weekend! Camping at racetracks is the best thing... gonna be at the track from tonight till Sunday. Hell yeah
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What exactly does it mean to "work race control"?
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Basically, I get info from all of the marshals about incidents, track conditions, whatever else is happening and make sure things are dealt with correctly. Also I work with the organizing body for whatever they need - black flags, etc. All about making sure things are safe and on schedule.
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Jul 24, 2013 15:42
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i know how much work it takes to keep a race weekend on schedule. i wouldn't want that job. good luck dude!
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Yeah that sounds like stressful work, good luck. I like every track worker I've met, they always seem to know what they're doing, (even though they're mostly volunteers, right?), and they've always been friendly and helpful whenever we crashed.
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i can't sleep the night before races, all anxious and excited. all that disappears when the green flag drops. let's gooooo! from my first race, ghetto number plates and all. 4/10/10    Veritas fucked around with this message at 03:43 on Jul 27, 2013 |
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Jul 27, 2013 03:35
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went from top ten, to 20th in the blink of an eye due to a mechanical. bad fuel filter, but we still finished the 4hr endurance. them is the breaks.
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To anyone running the new Q3 - looks like cold pressures are a lot different than the Q2. http://feelthetrack.com/testing-program/tire-testing/dunlop-q3-track-day-tire-initial-evaluation/
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decided to renovate my engine this weekend. in the form of a new skylight.
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Veritas posted:decided to renovate my engine this weekend. in the form of a new skylight. oh god 
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Since you're renovating, don't forget to keep your Fung-Shui in order.
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Veritas posted:decided to renovate my engine this weekend. in the form of a new skylight. Well that bolt still looks useable at least 
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don't know if i wanna source and engine and swap it in, part out the bike, or sell the bike and all my spares as is. i'm not even pissed, just a little annoyed.
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BlackMK4 posted:To anyone running the new Q3 - looks like cold pressures are a lot different than the Q2. The new D212's run lower pressures too, as low as 1bar cold in the rear. http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.eu/dunlop_euen/mc/tyres/on_road/Sportmax_D212_GP_Pro.jsp Zool fucked around with this message at 00:44 on Sep 4, 2013 |
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Random question for you track guys: If you take out another rider at the track, are you responsible for their repair/medical bills? I'm sure you have to sign a waiver saying that you won't sue the track/organizers but what about other riders? Is there some sort of legal "assumption of risk" that occurs? I'm assuming most vehicle insurance companies here the words "racetrack" and pretty much automatically deny your claim.
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Your poo poo is your problem. Be it your bike or your spine, don't put it on a racetrack if you can't afford to snap it in half.
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Spiffness posted:Your poo poo is your problem. Be it your bike or your spine, don't put it on a racetrack if you can't afford to snap it in half. I live in America, you can always sue somebody.
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Do they even allow pilion rides at tracks? I know that some tracks won't even let you take a passenger in a caged car, let alone on a motorcycle.
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I thought by take out another rider he meant, you know, torpedoing someone.
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OH, in that case. Yes, you'll probably get sued in 
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SaNChEzZ posted:Do they even allow pilion rides at tracks? I'm late to the party but one of the local guys that hosts events will usually do a two-up session at lunch or end of the day as long as the passenger has appropriate gear. Usually only 1-2 "couples" will go out but they have fun.
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SaNChEzZ posted:Do they even allow pilion rides at tracks? As long as the second person meets the PPE requirements, it's never been an issue at any track I've been to.
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NitroSpazzz posted:I'm late to the party but one of the local guys that hosts events will usually do a two-up session at lunch or end of the day as long as the passenger has appropriate gear. Usually only 1-2 "couples" will go out but they have fun. Yeah I'm planning on doing this with the wife and maybe some friends at the next open trackday.
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Nothing wrong with a little two up riding. About to acquire a enclosed trailer and sign up for the local race club. This just went from 'expensive hobby' to 'lol'. Also hoping to get in a rain day in Oct here in the northwest. If you hope for rain you can't be disappointed!
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xaarman posted:As long as the second person meets the PPE requirements, it's never been an issue at any track I've been to. A reminder that MosesPLester is going semipro as a track passenger
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I have no idea if side cars are allowed at normal track days, I've never seen it or asked.
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xaarman posted:I have no idea if side cars are allowed at normal track days, I've never seen it or asked.
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:They are not. We tried. After we built it, we wanted some track time before the first race, and contacted a bunch of track day places. All said no. You can guess the reasons. A 40 year old sidecar, 3.5' wide, with a 50hp motor on the track with R1s. Throw in a total lack of experience on the part of the sidecar operators and lots of the R1 riders. That's weird - some of the providers out here allow sidecars. Maybe it's because there's more sidecar-age out here so there's enough of them to make it worthwhile?
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Are we talking about sidecars? or sidecars? 
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Z3n posted:That's weird - some of the providers out here allow sidecars. Maybe it's because there's more sidecar-age out here so there's enough of them to make it worthwhile?
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:What sort of sidecars do you mean? Modern F1/F2? I would think anything less than that would be a hazard to other bikes given the difference in speed. Is your sidecar setup slower than a Ninja 250? But yeah, Modern F1/F2. Haven't seen many vintage ones around.
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Spiffness posted:Nothing wrong with a little two up riding. yep, just put all your hard earned dollars inside the trailer and set it on fire. congrats on deciding to join the race club! i've met tooons of cool people, and have mad countless memories at race weekends.
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Z3n posted:Is your sidecar setup slower than a Ninja 250? But yeah, Modern F1/F2. Haven't seen many vintage ones around.
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so i found a motor to replace the one i grenaded. an 07 750 with 4k miles on it. comes with everything needed for the motor swap. deal was t o good to pass up. and now i'll have more power than i know what to do with, again.
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Any reason not to pick this up as a fantastic off-season acquisition? http://www.cmraracing.com/showthread.php?29046-FS-2007-honda-cbr-600rr-endurance-bike Suspension is set for a 180-200lb rider, how off will I be at 170 lbs? How much would it cost to get it re-sprung for my weight? Mileage is about 10-13k, but he has used different sprockets... is this a bad thing to not know the true mileage on the motor? Also no kickstand, so will have to work around that issue temporarily.
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