who's goin? Sign up and <pay here (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/trackdays.html)>.
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Wow...that's waaaay to far on my VISA calendar! ;D Dunno yet... But if i am staying, I am going!
Just a little housekeeping to keep the calendar up to date. Come out for Tuesday bike night and enter to win a two-for-the-price-of-one track pass. It's usually on the list of items to be raffled off. And the raffle is free. ;D
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I'm in at least for Sunday! 8)
The 19th... ;D ;D
Thanks for the correction JP. I updated the OP.
Quote from: GreenMachine on August 29, 2010, 02:34:42 PM
Thanks for the correction JP. I updated the OP.
I saw too.. ;D ;D
Well, I just requested to get off work for both days. I think I'll make only Sunday like last time.
I'm looking forward to see everybody again. This time I wanna ride with Dale, Peter and other guys too.
Also, I'm wondering if we will have another sushi after the Track.
In September how's the temperature in Fernley?
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 03:00:45 PM
In September how's the temperature in Fernley?
It's usually still too hot. Seems like it is only spring that you can't really count on from a rain point of view. As long as it is dry the temps will be in the riding range almost for sure.
Quote from: jlavallee on August 29, 2010, 05:34:51 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 03:00:45 PM
In September how’s the temperature in Fernley?
It's usually still too hot. Seems like it is only spring that you can't really count on from a rain point of view. As long as it is dry the temps will be in the riding range almost for sure.
Thank you!
Hot weather is always better then cold to the tires...
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: jlavallee on August 29, 2010, 05:34:51 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 03:00:45 PM
In September how's the temperature in Fernley?
It's usually still too hot. Seems like it is only spring that you can't really count on from a rain point of view. As long as it is dry the temps will be in the riding range almost for sure.
Thank you!
Hot weather is always better then cold to the tires...
Rick. Yes let's do Sushi after the track again. I really enjoyed that. Brad was so entertaining. Watching all of you order a platter of food was good to.
Quote from: A DRAGON on August 30, 2010, 08:05:10 AM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: jlavallee on August 29, 2010, 05:34:51 PM
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on August 29, 2010, 03:00:45 PM
In September how's the temperature in Fernley?
It's usually still too hot. Seems like it is only spring that you can't really count on from a rain point of view. As long as it is dry the temps will be in the riding range almost for sure.
Thank you!
Hot weather is always better then cold to the tires...
Rick. Yes let's do Sushi after the track again. I really enjoyed that. Brad was so entertaining. Watching all of you order a platter of food was good to.
Nice. I enjoyed that too!
Andy loved the "SABA" fish. That is my favorite. Chip and JP did not like that much. ;D
This trackday isn't a for sure thing for me yet. I have a deer tag this year and that date is right in the middle of the season. So depending on what happens with my hunt, I may be at the track or I may be hunting deer.
:-\ cant, alot of pilots in the family so im stuck going to the Reno Air Races. :'(
Quote from: Adiggity on August 30, 2010, 10:11:53 AM
This trackday isn't a for sure thing for me yet. I have a deer tag this year and that date is right in the middle of the season. So depending on what happens with my hunt, I may be at the track or I may be hunting deer.
Too bad it's not a horse tag, you could just pick one off as you head down the back straight.
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Quote from: dub on August 30, 2010, 03:00:28 PM
Too bad it's not a horse tag, you could just pick one off as you head down the back straight.
(http://blogs.reuters.com/oddly-enough/files/2009/05/motorcycle-shooting-340.jpg)
:D Nah, I enjoy getting away from people and chasing the critters around with none of the noises from living in the cities/towns. It's nice. I'll leave the drive-bys to the pros. :D
Hey Guys, I just joined the group. I recently moved back to Lake Tahoe after being in Texas for over 10 years. Thanks for putting this site together definately helpful. I took a ride to Sonora last weekend using one of your maps. The Markleeville to Bear Valley section was sweeeet!
I have never done a track day or gotten my knee anywhere close to dragging. I'm 39, been riding a few years, have a 2006 Ducati Supersport 800 and have the right gear. My tire has good side tread but little worn in the middle from too many straightaways in Texas.. ha ha. Is this ok?
What is the better day to go the 18th or 19th to meet people. Also are there instructors for rookies like me? I'd prefer to go my own pace and speed up throughout the day but don't want to hold people back around me. Any advice?
Thanks!!!
Andy
I am really looking forward to heading out for this event with everyone,
It will be the first time in 2 years I can just ride. For more than 2 years i've been working at making them great experiences for others... It's my turn just to ride with my friends, it's 'Justino' time.
Thanks for holding the event.
Hey Andy. Every SSA day I've ever been to has instruction, and you're in good hands with them.
You're on the right track just riding you own pace and speeding up when you are ready.
Lot's of trackday organizers want 'new or nearly new tires' My personal rule is >60%
Also, Saturday usually has a couple more people, but both days are fine for meeting people.
I like Sunday more, cuz people are more relaxed at the conclusion of a two day event.
The folks here at the SSA will help you with your questions, but i thought I'd take a stab at some of them.
--- See you at the track :) ---
Quote from: andyhelfen on August 30, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
Hey Guys, I just joined the group. I recently moved back to Lake Tahoe after being in Texas for over 10 years. Thanks for putting this site together definately helpful. I took a ride to Sonora last weekend using one of your maps. The Markleeville to Bear Valley section was sweeeet!
I have never done a track day or gotten my knee anywhere close to dragging. I'm 39, been riding a few years, have a 2006 Ducati Supersport 800 and have the right gear. My tire has good side tread but little worn in the middle from too many straightaways in Texas.. ha ha. Is this ok?
What is the better day to go the 18th or 19th to meet people. Also are there instructors for rookies like me? I'd prefer to go my own pace and speed up throughout the day but don't want to hold people back around me. Any advice?
Thanks!!!
Andy
Andyhelfen. No Problem with the instruction. We have instructors at the track to help make you a better rider. When you come out to the track remember this. We all started where you are right now. All of our staff is very eager and will be more than willing to help you make your experience at the Track very exciting. You'll learn more in 1 day of track than several years on the street. I can give you a list of things to bring if you need it. Or you can just pit with me.
I heard Michael Earnest Say: "But the stickiest tire you can find for the track. Think of it as an insurance policy" When he said it I didn't really believe it. Now that I've done so many days at the track I've lost count. I realize is very good advice. Also if you don't you'll still be OK if you use your Street compound at the track. Street compound is so much better now that it used to be. If your center tread is down to the wear bar. Please replace it. You won't pass tech. If you have a question on it. Bring it down to our bike night on Tuesday at La Vecchia and we'll take a look at it. We'll let you know what we think.
Always happy to get some new riders on the track. If you come out you'll be one of the ones we saved. It's a good feeling. Looking forward to seeing you at the track.
Quote from: andyhelfen on August 30, 2010, 11:21:06 PM
Hey Guys, I just joined the group. I recently moved back to Lake Tahoe after being in Texas for over 10 years. Thanks for putting this site together definately helpful. I took a ride to Sonora last weekend using one of your maps. The Markleeville to Bear Valley section was sweeeet!
I have never done a track day or gotten my knee anywhere close to dragging. I'm 39, been riding a few years, have a 2006 Ducati Supersport 800 and have the right gear. My tire has good side tread but little worn in the middle from too many straightaways in Texas.. ha ha. Is this ok?
What is the better day to go the 18th or 19th to meet people. Also are there instructors for rookies like me? I'd prefer to go my own pace and speed up throughout the day but don't want to hold people back around me. Any advice?
Thanks!!!
Andy
Yeahhhh another Ducatista ;D Andy, welcome to the site, if you liked Sonora, you are in for some amazing riding. At track days, sometimes we have more people on Saturdays and sometimes on Sunday. The core SSA'ers (quite a few) will be there both days. I'll be wearing a green staff shirt and will be the grid Manager for the morning sessions. Our sessions are usually separated in three groups: "A", "B" and "C". "A" for racers and fast/very experienced road and track day riders; (holding race lines and keep a fast pace while been predictable); "B": for experienced/strong road riders, with quite a few track days experience (holding good lines at a slower than "A" pace, working at been predictable), and "C": for some experience on the road and very little or no track experience: (slower pace, no knowledge of lines, learning the basic track skills). "C" is where our instructors focus most of their effort. Do not worry about you holding anyone back. Even the fastest guy I know started out carefully and slowly. The racetrack is the right place to hone your skills. I am looking forward to meet you.
ps We host a bike night at La Vecchia Restaurant in Reno, 3501 st Virginia st from 6:00PM to 8/9:00PM. If you feel like it ride on down.
Just found out a possible prior engagement have been chosen for thenext weekend of the 24th.
Which means I'm IN for the track, w00t!!
Andy, where in Tahoe do you live? I'm down on the South Shore.
Quote from: A DRAGON on August 31, 2010, 12:21:54 AM
Also if you don't you'll still be OK if you use your Street compound at the track. Street compound is so much better now that it used to be.
He's right again :)
I started using the most expensive tires i could buy and worked my way back to the street compound again. Tires that come directly from HondaKawiYami-etc. are garbage but the next set purchased are MORE than enough tire for me to have some very quick laps. I know of 4 separate SSA track instructors using standard issue street tires. Four fast dudes proving you do not need Ben Spies level rubbers to get around in circles quickly.
Have a suspension guru go through the bike for 20 dollars. Best money/traction dollar you can spend. :)
Thanks for the advice. Looking at your pictures, I'm sure I could learn a ton from the group. I'm excited that there will be instructors for the track day as well. I'll be there on the 18th hoping to say hi and introduce myself. Your advice is good on getting new tires. Safety is paramount. I'll bring my bike and like to see what other items may need to get right for a track day from the group and get the lay of the land etc. I have a full suit, boots, back protector etc. already.
I loved Bear Valley, hoping to do a ride with you guys. Its fun going on google and trying to find the windy roads in the green areas. Has anyone went from 50 echo summit and then north on highway 11 Pine road to French Reservoir and then the Soda Springs Road by Ice Lakes and come out by Donnor highway 80 area. I don't have a BMW GS so maybe could be a dirt road and not so fun... ha ha.
Dub I'm on South shore as well in Zephyr Cove. Hope to meet you at the track day. I also have weekends off if want to meet up sometime. During the week it will be tough for me to make bike nights in Reno. Mr. Gorgonzola look forward to checking out your ride.
Thanks guys, really appreciate you putting the forum together.
Andy
Andy, get with Dub and come to our bike night on Mondays. We won't be having one this coming monday due to labor day, but the following week (13th) we'll be at Dopplegangers down in Carson City.
Welcome aboard.
Quote from: andyhelfen on August 31, 2010, 11:04:48 PM...Dub I'm on South shore as well in Zephyr Cove. Hope to meet you at the track day. I also have weekends off if want to meet up sometime. During the week it will be tough for me to make bike nights in Reno....
Quote from: n10sive on September 01, 2010, 07:25:49 AM
Andy, get with Dub and come to our bike night on Mondays...
For sure. It would be nice to have someone to meet up with and ride to bike nights/group rides with out having to leave the basin first.
Ill be there on the 18th with my CRF450 supermoto. BRAP.
Cool Calco, we have a couple of supermoto and RFR is a lot of fun on one of those (well beside the front straight). ;D
I'm planning on being at the track for both days (already signed up ;D). Had a blast at the last event (which was my first, great experience!). Looking forward to meeting up with everyone again.
Thanks Dub, I'm going to do my best to be there at Dopplegangers the following Monday. Sometimes my work schedule sucks weeknights. What time do you guys usually meet? If I miss you guys I'll be there on the 18th for sure. Thanks!
Hey, is that a Supersport? What year?
Quote from: andyhelfen on September 01, 2010, 08:32:46 PM
Thanks Dub, I'm going to do my best to be there at Dopplegangers the following Monday. Sometimes my work schedule sucks weeknights. What time do you guys usually meet? If I miss you guys I'll be there on the 18th for sure. Thanks!
Lets try to meet up and ride down there together. Some folks get there about 6. I usually get there at about 630 - 7 because I can't get my sh!t together after work fast enough to get there that early.
I AM IN FOR BOTH DAY'S AND BRINGING SOME SUPERMOTO HOOLIGAN'S WITH. CANT WAIT.
Oh man. Joe's gonna bring his moto now :GrnWheelie
Have fun....
BERRRAAAPPPPPP!!! :fail
lol
Quote from: Adiggity on August 30, 2010, 10:11:53 AM
I may be at the track or I may be hunting deer.
This in portuguese would sound soooo bad! :rotflmao
Posso estar na pista ou eu posso estar caçar veados.
What are the chances that I can split a 2 for 1 trackday coupon? (2 people, one day)
100%
Quote from: dub on September 02, 2010, 03:31:35 PMLets try to meet up and ride down there together. Some folks get there about 6. I usually get there at about 630 - 7 because I can't get my sh!t together after work fast enough to get there that early.
Dub, have you timed yourself yet out there?
On the track? No.
Dub is railing his SV, I wouldn't be surprise he is well under 3:00min.
Alberto, that was awesome taking some laps with you on Friday!
man i wish i was there :'( :'(
Quote from: dub on September 04, 2010, 04:47:42 PM
Alberto, that was awesome taking some laps with you on Friday!
Anytime Wiles, it was great, and I had to work to keep up and make the passes!! Believe it or not, that is one of the way you get faster, and more comfortable, being close to other bikes.
Quote from: Scott on September 03, 2010, 01:30:19 PM
Posso estar na pista ou eu posso estar caçar veados.
:rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao
:chilling
Team Gorgonzola. Your he man now. Getting faster all the time. :champion
I hope to be there on the 18th.
Quote from: dr1150 on September 06, 2010, 08:52:59 PM
I hope to be there on the 18th.
and you know what? I hope your there too! :nana2
Hey everyone! I'll be there on the 18th and splitting the twofer with my fellow SCRer.
Will there be parade/taste of the track laps at lunch time? Three group format? 20 min sessions?
Quote from: Darren on September 07, 2010, 11:54:41 AM
Hey everyone! I'll be there on the 18th and splitting the twofer with my fellow SCRer.
Will there be parade/taste of the track laps at lunch time? Three group format? 20 min sessions?
Very cool, can't wait to see ya there. :howdy
We do have a taste of the track, both days about noon when the riders are having lunch, there are some rules/regulations to follow on these three laps as well. Adragon will clue you in on them. And yes, there is usually a three group format/each 20min. Here is the link, just in case you haven't come across it yet. http://www.sierrasportbike.com/infoTrackday.htm (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/infoTrackday.htm)
Quote from: Darren on September 07, 2010, 11:54:41 AM
Hey everyone! I'll be there on the 18th and splitting the twofer with my fellow SCRer.
Will there be parade/taste of the track laps at lunch time? Three group format? 20 min sessions?
Darren, I just did my first track day last month on a 2fer1. Pay the morning of. Quite simple so long as you get everything from the list Sparky URL'ed checked off. My street ready 9R didn't need anything but a good look-over and I already had leathers & boots. Do a dry prep run on your bike at home so you'll feel confident she's ready. I skipped that and it bit me. Fortunately, someone had some parts I could borrow. You must follow the tech inspection AM time and riders briefing to the letter, but after that it's all fun.
If you're starting in C Group and don't know how fast you are, I suggest starting at the back after the C session's 2nd call to grid. Once you're familiar with the track and how you pace, if you feel you're a fast C or C+ pace rider, get to the next grid right as they make their 1st session call. That way you can be out front and have the whole track to yourself.
For any of your friends wanting to try the
Taste of the Track, I've done that too. Bikes must follow the same guidelines for prep, but inspection oversight isn't as technical. Just be considerate not to endanger others by taking a bike that's leaking glycol, oil, dropping parts -- poses a safety concern for the real track riders later. As a safety precaution, some body armor and boots would be wise. Max speed is 45 MPH, no passing, no passing the pace rider and no falling back and racing forward at faster than 45 MPH. It's a Taste of the Track, a privilege to those who want to get a feel for what it's like to be on a race track with other riders. Other than the main straight, I'd regard this track as a handling course and very different than Thunderhill. 45 MPH, as a taste, will be plenty fast enough for 70% of it.
And feel free to ask questions before hand. I know other SCR riders have been to a SSA/RFR Track Day, so you can ask them what you can expect too.
YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT!
Hey Youngster775, Will be great to see you also.
Dub, I checked my schedule unfortunately next Monday will be tough for me. Most week nights by the time I get home its around 8 so hard to make bike nights on Monday. If I get out early I'll be there at Dopplegangers. I'll see you guys on the 18th for sure.
Mr Gorgonzola yeah my Ducati is an 2006 800 Supersport. Definitely not the fastest Ducati but plenty fast for a track rookie like me.. ha ha. Hope to see you guys on the 18th!!
Andy
Thanks guys for the responses. I've been to RFR many times the past three years and I did the SSA's double header in May. So I'm familiar with the trackdays. I'll be riding A group. Just did the SBK775 trackday last weekend. :-)
I'll be bringing a friend with me and would like to take her out for the taste of the track laps and just wanted to make sure it's ok to take her two up?
Darren, I was wondering if you had or not, but thought I'd cover all that stuff anyway. *me* take off boot and insert into mouth. :surrender ;)
I believe two up is okay, but I'll let Jerome confirm.
Confirmed :thumbup
Hey, no worries Green Machine! ;)
Thanks Jerome, for the confirmation! 8)
See you guys in ten days!! ;D
Quote from: andyhelfen on September 07, 2010, 09:22:10 PM
Mr Gorgonzola yeah my Ducati is an 2006 800 Supersport. Definitely not the fastest Ducati but plenty fast for a track rookie like me.. ha ha. Hope to see you guys on the 18th!!
Andy
don't worry. if there's one thing I learned doing trackdays is that its not the bike, its the rider. I've seen kawasaki 250's pass literbikes. (and I've been passed by just about everyone and everything). It's a learning process and you will improve each time you go out.
Quote from: Rick Tahoe on September 05, 2010, 09:36:35 AM
Quote from: Scott on September 03, 2010, 01:30:19 PM
Posso estar na pista ou eu posso estar caçar veados.
:rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao :rotflmao
:chilling
Hilarious isn't it??? lol This one is only for :flagbrazil! :banana2
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on September 04, 2010, 04:19:11 PM
Dub is railing his SV, I wouldn't be surprise he is well under 3:00min.
Holy Macarroni!!! 3 minutes?? And he wanted ME, MYSELF, JP to go together with him on the track!! No way Dub, unfortunately is gonna take a while till I can ride with you my friend. I still have a lot to improve. :hiding But YOU riding with me, that's a completely different story! ;D
JP, you'll get there too, just keep on riding (trackdays) and then one day the whole thing will come together, and it will feel slow to go fast.... :party
Will that frickin TrackDay get here already! :ohno :hbang
Quote from: youngster775 on September 10, 2010, 11:04:17 PM
Will that frickin TrackDay get here already! :ohno :hbang
Doesn't going over each turn OVER AND OVER AND OVER in your mind suffice? :moon haaaa, made you look ;)
My brother and I will be there on Sun the 19. Now I just have to figure out how to pay since my wife won a two for one track day, I have been to the shopping cart but no two for one to purchase, can I. Just pay at the track?
Quote from: ScottC on September 11, 2010, 12:10:50 PM
My brother and I will be there on Sun the 19. Now I just have to figure out how to pay since my wife won a two for one track day, I have been to the shopping cart but no two for one to purchase, can I. Just pay at the track?
Yes, you can pay at the track. Just drop Jerome an email to let him know you are coming. Another way if you want to use paypal is to use the "Donation" link on the paypal page and pay for the 2:1 that way, then put in the instructions to Jerome as to what your intentions are.
:agree
And I put how I did my first day on a 2fer1 on the previous page <here (http://www.sierrasportbike.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=jggsub1jufrbt8nt9e65uucjc0&topic=2933.msg29825#msg29825)>. I split mine for the same day with a buddy too. It's a great way to make friends. :crackup
Thanks for the info. I will send Jerome an email.
Quote from: n10sive on September 11, 2010, 12:12:41 PM
Quote from: ScottC on September 11, 2010, 12:10:50 PM
My brother and I will be there on Sun the 19. Now I just have to figure out how to pay since my wife won a two for one track day, I have been to the shopping cart but no two for one to purchase, can I. Just pay at the track?
Yes, you can pay at the track. Just drop Jerome an email to let him know you are coming. Another way if you want to use paypal is to use the "Donation" link on the paypal page and pay for the 2:1 that way, then put in the instructions to Jerome as to what your intentions are.
Thanks Dale. That's the way you can do it.
Quote from: Team Gorgonzola on September 10, 2010, 09:20:24 PM
...and it will feel slow to go fast....
:xactly
You know what my :flagItaly friend...that is already happening... I already feel it. It is a really interesting feeling by the way! And the good/bad thing about is that I do like it! ;D ;D
Quote from: youngster775 on September 10, 2010, 11:04:17 PM
Will that frickin TrackDay get here already! :ohno :hbang
:Iagree :agree :Iagree :agree
Not a lot of chatter in this track day thread. Aren't we excited yet!!! :banana2
I'll see everyone tomorrow!
Quote from: dub on September 17, 2010, 04:37:39 PM
Not a lot of chatter in this track day thread. Aren't we excited yet!!! :banana2
I'll see everyone tomorrow!
Maybe cause we are all getting stuff prep for tomorrow! ;D ;D Done deal my friend, see you tomorrow!!! :flagbrazil
Alright everyone.
Just getting prepare for my trip tomorrow after my job. Probably I'll do the same as I did last time. I mean, working till 8PM and then start driving my brave truck forward to Nevada. I might be stopping a few times on side of Freeway for a nap or something.
I'll see you on Sunday.
My Buddy Fernando from Tahoe is totally confirmed at this time. He'll pay at the track.
Chip is going also.
:flagbrazil :flagSSA :flagbrazil :flagSSA :flagbrazil :flagSSA :flagbrazil :flagSSA :flagbrazil
Brazilian Team can't be out of it!!
Great Rick We'll keep Tech open till you get there.
Dub. Don't let Trinie do your nails unless there's a pillow fight first. Sleep well :cheers
Quote from: A DRAGON on September 17, 2010, 09:23:44 PM
Dub. Don't let Trinie do your nails unless there's a pillow fight first. Sleep well :cheers[/b]
Drinks and food on the way right now... come on Dub... where the <beep> are you? I've been thinking about that In&Out
BURGER since you brought it up. :drool
I'll be out at the air races. Needed to save a little money and hang out with my brothers. I hope you guys have fun.
You'll be missed Peter :thumbup
Peter we had Air Race tickets to give away on Tuesday. Where were you? We'll see you in few weeks I imagine.
Quote from: A DRAGON on September 18, 2010, 05:51:44 AM
Peter we had Air Race tickets to give away on Tuesday. Where were you? We'll see you in few weeks I imagine.
Yeah I saw that. I've been pretty busy lately. I should be out there in October.
Only 14 pieces of Pumpkin pie left. Get to the track early to reserve your piece. :thanks To tired to write anymoreeeee
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Quote from: A DRAGON on September 19, 2010, 12:55:17 AM
To tired to write anymoreeeee
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And I thought I was crazy for going out for a BBQ in Fallon till midnight Saturday. At least I was in bed by 1am. Anyhow a few laps on the track put a
BIG smile on my face and woke me right up for the rest of the day ;D
TrackBike was not ready BUT will be for the Last two TrackDays for SSA
:'( all weekend
Big Fat Kiss to all you SSA members who came out to support our Track Day Weekend. :thanks Thanks for coming out. To all the members who made it happen. Thanks again for all you efforts. You are greatly appreciated for your time. You all made it happen for us. Thanks again. :band
SPL Thanks for all your great service. :afro
2WCP Thanks for you and your truck to pick up bikes and keep us in parts. Let me now ASAP on what my Bike needs other than a new rider. I want to use it in 2 weeks. :howdy
Scarlet in the Lunch Wagon. Your one of the Sweetest People The SSA Has ever met. Thank you for taking care of all of us. SSA bought lunch for everyone at the Track Day. :cheers
Thanks for hosting the trackdays, SSA! Another successful event for all. SCR loves RFR!!! I had a great time on saturday and my friend is now addicted after the "taste of the track" laps and riding two-up with one of the instructors. ;D Looking forward to future events and seeing everyone again soon. Awesome job, SSA!
Darren
Hey, are Eddie and the other rider ok?... Hope so.
Have to say, taking inventory of worn out parts reflects an awesome weekend. With my rear preloader backing itself off & sagging out, managed to rash pegs & belly pan. New toe sliders & left knee puck shot. Tires done. Still managed to exceed my laptime goal. Mr. 221, thanks for pulling ahead. I got some different line ideas from following you.
Spoke with Eddie and Scott. Their both feeling so much better. Just banged up nothing broke.
Sorry to hear you bike got wore out on the track. Who won the Bike???? :dunno :dunno :dunno
No worries... just part of the game. Hey, thanks for lunch. And glad to hear it about those two.
Quote from: A DRAGON on September 19, 2010, 10:48:02 PM
Let me now ASAP on what my Bike needs other than a new rider.
I can ride your bike if you want!! :angel :nana3 :flagbrazil
Quote from: Jp_Rio on September 20, 2010, 03:47:15 PM
Quote from: A DRAGON on September 19, 2010, 10:48:02 PM
Let me now ASAP on what my Bike needs other than a new rider.
I can ride your bike if you want!! :angel :nana3 :flagbrazil
OUCH! :rotflmao
I'm not sure you can leave an impact like I did. Everyone was commenting on the oil I left on the track. So I ride the race line and not off line like most of you do. :sux Oh I'm sorry I was off line the bike landed on the race line :hiding
Quote from: A DRAGON on September 20, 2010, 11:14:17 PM
I'm not sure you can leave an impact like I did. Everyone was commenting on the oil I left on the track. So I ride the race line and not off line like most of you do. :sux Oh I'm sorry I was off line the bike landed on the race line :hiding
:crackup Actually, it was "off line" at the sighting laps ;D ;D, but then when the real thing started, that oil/white powder (whatever that is) on the track had me having to go slower on turn 16 in order to avoid it. Learned that after my second lap of the day! Thanks for adding a few seconds on my lap time Mr. President!! ;D :-*
Wow!!! I did something right. I was talking to some people tonight and I thought I had crashed on Sunday. What a clown I am. It was Saturday. This retirement is something I'm going to have to get used to. To many things to remember :cheers Thanks for putting up with me JP.
Just to prove how trackdays DO improve your riding skills, I thought about posting these pictures on the forum.
Do not get me wrong here, I am not saying that I am an awesome rider or anything like that (which I am really not, yet... ;D ;D) but I thought of posting these because we see all these nice pictures of the fast guys on the track dragging at LEAST their knee and, at least myself, always wondered: Have they started their trackdays having this type of riding skills?? And everybody that I ask always say no, that they started knowing nothing or almost nothing... but....come on...is really hard to picture that guy that drags his elbow having difficulties with his body positioning. So I thought it would be a good feedback to whoever is thinking about doing a trackday or either thinks that will not get there because does not have the "required" positioning or whatever mental block it is...
As you can see, the only thing I am comparing here is myself with MYSELF and I did notice a HUGE difference on the way I used to ride motorcycles not too long ago.
The pictures where I am with the yellow helmet were taken on my first trackday, in June, and the ones that i am with my black one were taken this last Saturday! So if you are ever wondering if doing a trackday would improve your riding skills... I think you already know the answer!! :cheers
If you want to become a better rider and also want some fun and thrill, the track is the place for you to be!
Peace!
:howdy
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And I would love if I could upload pictures to the forum... :hbang
Quote from: Jp_Rio on September 22, 2010, 07:02:00 PM
And I would love if I could upload pictures to the forum... :hbang
use photobucket. :squidly
Quote from: Jp_Rio on September 22, 2010, 06:59:02 PM
that they started knowing nothing or almost nothing... If you want to become a better rider and also want some fun and thrill, the track is the place for you to be!
:howdy
I've been doing this four years and just hit a 2:38 last sat. I'd run a 2:53 all the time up until this summer. Spent a lot of time at RFR on T&T days with no help just figurin out for myself. But orgs. like SSA can cut a lot of time out with the help of instructors/vendors. Still, it takes a desire to improve as well. A more confident and relaxed street experience, I think most notice right away after a track day or two. Some of us get hooked so bad we quit street riding for the most part.
I've been doing this four years and just hit a 2:38 last sat. I'd run a 2:53 all the time up until this summer. Spent a lot of time at RFR on T&T days with no help just figurin out for myself. But orgs. like SSA can cut a lot of time out with the help of instructors/vendors. Still, it takes a desire to improve as well. A more confident and relaxed street experience, I think most notice right away after a track day or two. Some of us get hooked so bad we quit street riding for the most part.
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So, It's official... I'm hooked ^ that bad!^
LOL Paul. The bad quote had me thinking YOU said you hit 2:38 and I was like WOW!!! Things REALLY DID click with you this year! LOL
Quote from: youngster775 on September 22, 2010, 10:17:33 PM
use photobucket. :squidly
Photobucket?? :headscratch Is that a joke or does it really exist?? If so, what is that?
Hummm...gotcha! Is something like flickr and i can go ahead and paste the url of the picture! Thanks Paul. I'll do that later!
Quote from: n10sive on September 23, 2010, 08:49:02 AM
LOL Paul. The bad quote had me thinking YOU said you hit 2:38 and I was like WOW!!! Things REALLY DID click with you this year! LOL
I thought the same thing n10sive!! ;D :agree
Having said that... There are a number of factors that played into making that time. I snagged this Gixxer 1000 in April endowed with Ohlins internals up front and rear shock. SPL tuned it for RFR and provided the slicks. Dave Moss tweaked my suspension. I learned about monitoring tire pressure throughout the day. Also fixed a stuck piston in the rear brake caliper making it actually usefull. Next move is gearing as I barely use 6th if at all and want to stay in 2nd at times rather than 1st. Otherwise I just sit and wait for the tires to struggle turn by turn, and so far they haven't. I don't think I've changed much, but the bike is definitely better that my former SRAD.
Finally got the pictures up! And thanks for "4the riders" for supporting the sport and doing this amazing job at RFR, not only by taking pictures but also helping out new riders like me with feedback and tips on what to do when out there.
Quote from: dragxs11 on September 23, 2010, 04:12:37 AM
I've been doing this four years and just hit a 2:38 last sat. I'd run a 2:53 all the time up until this summer. Spent a lot of time at RFR on T&T days with no help just figurin out for myself. But orgs. like SSA can cut a lot of time out with the help of instructors/vendors. Still, it takes a desire to improve as well. A more confident and relaxed street experience, I think most notice right away after a track day or two. Some of us get hooked so bad we quit street riding for the most part.
Could have not said it better myself. The first two "bold" statements are very important when trying to improve your riding skills. Desire to improve should be a constant in your life on anything, but if you really wanna get better on the track, dedication is the key. I learned so much about bikes, riding techniques and motorcycle stuff in general in the last couple of months that it's hard to describe. Watching videos and reading books are a great tool to become a better rider (before my first trackday I watched a video of one lap of RFR more than 20 times, so I would have a fairly good idea of where the turns were. And believe me, that helps ;D)
The other thing is figuring out by yourself. It's very nice when you are new to the track having the instructors showing you the lines and all that. But at a certain point, that starts to get into your way. You need to get out there and start figuring out stuff by yourself and, at least myself, when I have some one in front of me, I can't really focus on that (Steve saw it). So get a ride with the instructors at the beginning, have them show you the lines, but then go by yourself so you can "taste" the track at your own and then share your experience with them back, and maybe go for another ride together. Then you will (or they) be able to see where you improved and where you are still missing stuff. You will always be missing stuff, but there is some stuff that you are going to figure out by yourself, no matter how hard someone tries to describe it to you, you gotta feel it.
And the last one...yeah, I guess I am another one that quit riding on the streets...
Congrats on the new time my friend. I can only believe that jumping from any lower than 2:50's on that track is something to be really proud of! :cheers I really hope to get there one day! :blackbike :flagbrazil
Looks like you've got good form there in the pics JP. I've been working with my friend out there with his 07 R6 and he's currently running low 2:50's. His bike is geared, hotbodied, slicked, and cat removed but he's struggling with rear grip for some reason and I run half throttle behind him on the front straight. Next time out we'll switch and see if it's the rider or the bike. But it may be that your current setup makes it hard to "comfortably" cut your times. I remember feeling like my Gixxer750 couldn't do much better that low 2:50's, but I could be a better rider now too.
JP your looking better and better every track day picture I see. Good forum and looking through the turns well. Your looking like a man in control of his machine.
Quote from: A DRAGON on October 08, 2010, 09:34:46 AM
JP your looking better and better every track day picture I see. Good forum and looking through the turns well. Your looking like a man in control of his machine.
Thanks for the "words of wisdom", my president! ;D :-* 8)
Quote from: dragxs11 on September 29, 2010, 05:44:57 AM
Looks like you've got good form there in the pics JP. I've been working with my friend out there with his 07 R6 and he's currently running low 2:50's. His bike is geared, hotbodied, slicked, and cat removed but he's struggling with rear grip for some reason and I run half throttle behind him on the front straight. Next time out we'll switch and see if it's the rider or the bike. But it may be that your current setup makes it hard to "comfortably" cut your times. I remember feeling like my Gixxer750 couldn't do much better that low 2:50's, but I could be a better rider now too.
Thanks buddy! But yeah, the bike does make a difference in certain circumstances... Specially if you are not feeling comfortable when riding it. That is a LOT in the "being a good rider" equation, I would say.
Let's see, the time to see if I am a "true rider" is coming and I am definitely up for the challenge. Hopefully I'll be able to see all those changes that you've noticed along your riding years and who knows, maybe share the asphalt with you some day! :thumbup
I'm sure that will happen very soon. :drinking