Pocono East 5/6

[EvilSteve]

I'll be there with TPM and some buddies, anyone else going?

[IrocRob]

This will be your first track day, right Dan? You're going to love it.
I'll be on my way north that day for 2 track days at Mont-Tremblant.
:ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride: :ride:

[CBRBob]

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[EvilSteve]

Yeah, this'll be my first. I'm riding my own bike so I'll be taking it really easy. Have to get some frame sliders before then too. Any suggestions on preferred brands? Something that works, I don't mid cutting the fairing as long as it'll do its job.

[RCM78]

Intuitive, and lightning products make good frame sliders...

[NYCSTRIPES]

I will be soaking up some sunshine in the Caribbean, not planning to hit the track until mid April this season.

[CBRBob]

I will be soaking up some sunshine in the Caribbean, not planning to hit the track until mid April this season.

Pocono East 5/6

So you are going before this track day :)

[ronin_01r1]

i'll be there cornerworking!

[Surfinglbi23]

I might do summit main this day with nesba

[Rev]

I might do summit main this day with nesba

ssssshhhh..You said the "N" word..haha..

I'm looking at the dates on TPM site. I'll talk to the woman to see if she'll want to consider it...

[Mack]

I might be there not sure yet

[NYCSTRIPES]

Pocono East 5/6

So you are going before this track day :)

Nope, I think Beaverun {Apr 14-15} will be the first track days for me when I get home from the cruise.
Ken

[soda7o]

I'm looking at the dates on TPM site. I'll talk to the woman to see if she'll want to consider it...

translation... illask Crystal if i am allowed to go

Whipped

[Rev]

translation... illask Crystal if i am allowed to go

Whipped

Im gonna sit on you when next time i see you..:moocow:

[EvilSteve]

i'll be there cornerworking!
Sweet, I'll have to introduce myself. :)

I'm a bit nervous about this still. I'm concerned that the track thing is going to remove my usual riding caution (my friends call me Captain Law-abiding-citizen or Captain Safety) and I'll be on my own bike. I still have to get frame sliders too. May's a long way off though.

[CBRBob]

Nope, I think Beaverun {Apr 14-15} will be the first track days for me when I get home from the cruise.
Ken


Beaver 4/14
Pocono E 5/6

Umm, Ken, you are doing days before 5/6 LOL

[CBRBob]

Sweet, I'll have to introduce myself. :)

I'm a bit nervous about this still. I'm concerned that the track thing is going to remove my usual riding caution (my friends call me Captain Law-abiding-citizen or Captain Safety) and I'll be on my own bike. I still have to get frame sliders too. May's a long way off though.

Find us, its easy!

Actually I find most people including myself ride slower on the street, you get the SPEED out of your system. W

While sliders are a good idea, it's not like you can't ride the track without them. Just look at it this way. If you crash, it's gonna cost $$ anyway :doh:

[EvilSteve]

I meant that riding on the track I'd go over my head. I'm not worried about getting crazy on the street afterwards. :)

Which sliders are good Rob?

[soda7o]

Sweet, I'll have to introduce myself. :)

I'm a bit nervous about this still. I'm concerned that the track thing is going to remove my usual riding caution (my friends call me Captain Law-abiding-citizen or Captain Safety) and I'll be on my own bike. I still have to get frame sliders too. May's a long way off though.

i will vouch for Steve-o and say that he is most definalty "Captain Law-abiding-citizen or Captain Safety"

[ronin_01r1]

Sweet, I'll have to introduce myself. :)

I'm a bit nervous about this still. I'm concerned that the track thing is going to remove my usual riding caution (my friends call me Captain Law-abiding-citizen or Captain Safety) and I'll be on my own bike. I still have to get frame sliders too. May's a long way off though.

you're going to have a blast!! i did my first day there last year and i loved it. it sure is addicting..

[CBRBob]

Which sliders are good Rob?

Intuitive or one that does not have a big metal base or a bracket that offsets the slider to a hole in the fairing.

[Cakes206]

Actually I find most people including myself ride slower on the street, you get the SPEED out of your system.
I concur.

[Gigantic]

me too.

[EvilSteve]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments.

Hey Rob, those Intuitive guys don't seem to have anything for my bike. I've got the 06 gix 750, I can't see it on their site: http://inturace.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page13.html

[NYCSTRIPES]

Beaver 4/14
Pocono E 5/6
Umm, Ken, you are doing days before 5/6 LOL

Nevermind, I didnt look at the schedule. I thought April 5/6
LOL

Brainfart

[Gigantic]

try woodcraft sliders. they;re very high quality

[opinion914]

I concur.

me 3.

dan, you doing east right? not north... they're both offered that day and i wanna be w/ you. wink wink.

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, yeah. Whatever dude. I'm going to East, no wait, North... :P

[Rock712]

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[Rev]

Steve,

See you guys there. Just called up TPM, the woman and I will be signing aboard for this day. =)

[EvilSteve]

Sweet. :)

What level are you signed in on? I'm white (of course) as it's my first track day.

[Rev]

Sweet. :)

What level are you signed in on? I'm white (of course) as it's my first track day.

I'm filipino..ART BASIC. =)

[AfricanBootyScratcher]

I'll be there

[EvilSteve]

I'm filipino..ART BASIC. =)
:lol: douche bag! ;) :P

I'm in art basic too dude. :)

Looks like we're going to have a few SBA guys there. :) I'm going with 4 or 5 other people that aren't really on here too. Should be a good time.

[CBRBob]

Ahh, time to weave through the ART class :ride:

[EvilSteve]

Heh. I have a "friend" that should be higher that's going to be doing the same thing. lol

bastids :P

[Cakes206]

I'm going with 4 or 5 other people that aren't really on here too.
Why not?

I might make a guest appearance :D

[CBRBob]

Heh. I have a "friend" that should be higher that's going to be doing the same thing. lol

bastids :P


Heh, they try it and they get a quick trip back to the pits :roflmao:

[Bster13]

I'll be there on 5/6 on PIR East with the Hooligang contingent. See everyone there! :)

[EvilSteve]

Heh, they try it and they get a quick trip back to the pits :roflmao:
I'll tell you who he is before the event then! :lol:

[opinion914]

I'll tell you who he is before the event then! :lol:


but but but...its a new bike, and the tires are still slippy.

im slow, what can i say

[Rev]

Why not?

I might make a guest appearance :D

What??? You step foot in Pocono East??? That's blasphomy

:lol: douche bag! ;) :P

I'm in art basic too dude. :)

Looks like we're going to have a few SBA guys there. :) I'm going with 4 or 5 other people that aren't really on here too. Should be a good time.

Yeah..but let's not try and out ride each other...ok...I'll be trailing in the back like a naked girls slug trail on my corbin seat....

should defenitly be a fun day....i'll bring the beer. :drink:

[EvilSteve]

but but but...its a new bike, and the tires are still slippy.

im slow, what can i say
Yeah, so is Jake Zemke. Knob gobbler! :P :lol:

Rev: Yeah, dude, I'll be taking it real easy, I don't want to have to put my bike back together afterwards.

[tommymac]

Why not?

I might make a guest appearance :D

I may be riding out on the futura as well to make fun of kevin. Maybe I will register on that bike and go back down to white too so kev has someone to play with:roflmao:

Tom

[opinion914]

YOURE A SILLY GOOSE TOM. i really thought i was going to get bumped last time. there must have been something the cr's didnt like. my lines were a little off later in the day, but lap traffic does that. dont worry tom, we'll play soon enough.

[tommymac]

YOURE A SILLY GOOSE TOM. i really thought i was going to get bumped last time. there must have been something the cr's didnt like. my lines were a little off later in the day, but lap traffic does that. dont worry tom, we'll play soon enough.

SO come ot beaver with me and we can duke it out there for the weekend:ride:

Tom

[EvilSteve]

Kevin doesn't actually want someone equal to compete against dude, he just wants to terrorize first time track day goers. Right FedEx? lol

[opinion914]

Kevin doesn't actually want someone equal to compete against dude, he just wants to terrorize first time track day goers. Right FedEx? lol


you're assuming tom is an equal :roflmao:

this year will be different, street tires, taped up lights on stock plastics, taped up mirrors, im just going to have fun and take it easy. Something about 'having' to be fast takes the fun outta it. then your pressured to get tire warmers, race plastics and the like to really duke it out comfortably. Im just not into it like that this time around. BUT, should i get bumped into red its cool, ill be one of those guys who holds everyone up while my stock tires come up to temp and you can laugh at the guy w/ the mirrors and license plate as you pass me. :ride: different mentality this year

[EvilSteve]

While I pass you? I guess you're talking to someone else dude, I doubt I'll be passing anyone. lol I've ridden with you on the street dude, you're faster than me, I don't think I'm going to magically be faster than you on the track. :P

Are you taking pretty kitty? :LOL:

[opinion914]

While I pass you? I guess you're talking to someone else dude, I doubt I'll be passing anyone. lol I've ridden with you on the street dude, you're faster than me, I don't think I'm going to magically be faster than you on the track. :P

Are you taking pretty kitty? :LOL:


i'd get laughed outta TECH w/ pretty kitty (though i'd get all the slizuts no doubt)
Incase you're worried EvilSteve, dont be, you're quicker than most in White already.

[EvilSteve]

That'd be fucking hilarious though dude, taking pretty kitty to the track. lol

I'm not worried about being slow at all, I'm worried about riding right and learning how to ride better. Oh, and not dumping my bike... :'(

[tommymac]

you're assuming tom is an equal :roflmao:

this year will be different, street tires, taped up lights on stock plastics, taped up mirrors, im just going to have fun and take it easy. Something about 'having' to be fast takes the fun outta it. then your pressured to get tire warmers, race plastics and the like to really duke it out comfortably. Im just not into it like that this time around. BUT, should i get bumped into red its cool, ill be one of those guys who holds everyone up while my stock tires come up to temp and you can laugh at the guy w/ the mirrors and license plate as you pass me. :ride: different mentality this year


Well then I will sneak into white with either my gixxer or the futura so I can ride past you and kick you while I do:roflmao:

Tom

[opinion914]

Well then I will sneak into white with either my gixxer or the futura so I can ride past you and kick you while I do:roflmao:

Tom

dont you blasphemy in here, cakes likes me better.

[tommymac]

dont you blasphemy in here, cakes likes me better.

Untill I buy him a few lunches/dinners at barnstormers:cheers:

Tom

[Cakes206]

Now yer talkin :D

[JoeyHonda]

Untill I buy him a few lunches/dinners at barnstormers:cheers:

Tom


A few? holy crap! what do I have to do to get that kinda treatment?

-jh

[EvilSteve]

This is how you'll know you're passing me. lol

http://kealani.smugmug.com/photos/136119141-L.jpg

[Hanz-Solo]

In for North...

[opinion914]

This is how you'll know you're passing me. lol

http://kealani.smugmug.com/photos/136119141-L.jpg


whats funny is i cant tell who is who when out on the track, even if im pitted w/ them, but THAT, i will definately recognize dan. you doing ART?

[opinion914]

In for North...


ive actually never done north but would love to try it, hey, we both shave our heads, we could switch and they'll never know. hopefully they switch after lunch though

[tommymac]

A few? holy crap! what do I have to do to get that kinda treatment?

-jh

Come to beaver run next month and weasel out of that NM thing and come to VIR with me:ride:

That or if you ever come out on a ride with us antisocial squids I will feed you at barnstormers:drool:

Tom

[EvilSteve]

In for North...
We're going to East dude, they don't have places left?

whats funny is i cant tell who is who when out on the track, even if im pitted w/ them, but THAT, i will definately recognize dan. you doing ART?
Yeah, totally doing art. It will be my first track day afterall.

Oh yeah, just so I don't get mistaken for a total douche bag, I do in fact know what that kanji (character) means... lol

[tommymac]

Are they doing one of those doubleheader days again with north and east?

Tom

[opinion914]

Are they doing one of those doubleheader days again with north and east?

Tom

they're offering both tracks that day. you can register for whichever you want. im wondering if there will be any switching offered

[tommymac]

they're offering both tracks that day. you can register for whichever you want. im wondering if there will be any switching offered

There wasnt last time. it was a bit confusing too becasue we were all in the garage with the cars, and you cant understand a damn word linda says when she screams into the microphone.

The guys on the north course were kinda pissed last time due to an oil spill taking out a good chunk of time for clean up but things ran prety well on the east course.

Tom

[opinion914]

whats your take on the North course tom?

[tommymac]

whats your take on the North course tom?

Never been on it, I rode east that day. Seems more people were riding the north course so I figured east would be more fun with less traffic.

Tom

[JoeyHonda]

whats your take on the North course tom?

I've only corner worked the north course but it looks kinda bland.

Some folks say it flows pretty good but its only like (9?) corners and a big chunk of it is on the Nascar straight. Not my cup of tea but to each his own.

I would take the two fast sections of FUSA before I did North

-jh

[JoeyHonda]

Come to beaver run next month and weasel out of that NM thing and come to VIR with me:ride:

That or if you ever come out on a ride with us antisocial squids I will feed you at barnstormers:drool:

Tom


Surely a man of your stature does not associate with such riff raff..... blasphemy!

Who are the antisocial squids you speak of? We must rid the motorcycling world of them! (but not before I go on a ride with you all and you buy me some ribs at b-stormers)

-jh

[tommymac]

Surely a man of your stature does not associate with such riff raff..... blasphemy!

Who are the antisocial squids you speak of? We must rid the motorcycling world of them! (but not before I go on a ride with you all and you buy me some ribs at b-stormers)

-jh

Some think I am one of them riff raff. I just play the part of a professional type person at work becasue they let me poke people with sharp objects:roflmao:

So we will eat ribs then rid the world of such riff raff.

Tom

[opinion914]

Some think I am one of them riff raff. I just play the part of a professional type person at work becasue they let me poke people with sharp objects:roflmao:

So we will eat ribs then rid the world of such riff raff.

Tom

someone say ribs????? ill get my bib..ok, lets go

[tommymac]

someone say ribs????? ill get my bib..ok, lets go

I would be happy with just my cajun chicken sammich and some cornbread.

Tom

[EvilSteve]

Ribs? What? I like ribs! :D

[tommymac]

Hey kev looks like we have a second one to introduce to barnstormers:)

Tom

[EvilSteve]

I used to go to Dallas BBQ in the city and would often get 2 full racks of baby back ribs...

*drooooool*

:D

[opinion914]

lets do it, but 1/4 rack i plenty for me, especiallyw/ their cornbread. tommy, i dont know how you do it, making it back home w/ a piece for Karen and all.

[tommymac]

lets do it, but 1/4 rack i plenty for me, especiallyw/ their cornbread. tommy, i dont know how you do it, making it back home w/ a piece for Karen and all.

Sometimes I eat it and tell her I forgot:doh:

Tom

[EvilSteve]

Who else is still going?

[John712]

i'll be there with one other.

look for 217 in red group :D

[EvilSteve]

Look for this and you'll find me: ;)
http://photos.toshcroft.com/photos/136119141-M.jpg

[pillaka]

i'm going!! weather looks sweet gonna see if i can run 1:09's

[z-man]

Dave Z.....IN! I'll be on the North Corse trying to figure out this new Ducati. I picked it up at Speedwerks and raced it the first day I rode it. Somehow I thought I would get on a 998 from an R6 and be instantly faster, WRONG. The flywheel is so heavy it feels like I'm braking a freight train. I'll be there trying to tame the beast.

Z

[EvilSteve]

Excuses, excuses!

I'm running art basic and then the white group, I'll see if I can get down to a 1:30... :lol:

[CBRBob]

Dunno, I never saw those leathers all day..........


I did have this guy follow me for a few seconds............

http://www.denniscuevas.com/rdp/tpm/may06/er/images/TPM_4608.jpg

[RCM78]

Hehe, yeah, Me too... Yo Valenti, the throttle is on the right!!!:doh: :ride:

[NYCSTRIPES]

Who else is still going?


Steve
how was your track day/school at Pocono? Have a good time?
Ken

[Mike295]

Dunno, I never saw those leathers all day..........


I did have this guy follow me for a few seconds............

http://www.denniscuevas.com/rdp/tpm/may06/er/images/TPM_4608.jpg

holly shit you got your knee down!!!!

[JoeyHonda]

Dunno, I never saw those leathers all day..........


I did have this guy follow me for a few seconds............





I didnt see those leathers either.... of course the blue ART vest was probably concealing it.


CBR Bob... you got fricken nitros in that bike or what? That thing pulls like a beast.

-jh

[John712]

:lol::lol:

i was looking for those leathers aswell, didnt see them

[Gigantic]

I saw them at the end of the day, but I was busy packing up the shadow video booth...

[opinion914]

I saw them at the end of the day, but I was busy packing up the shadow video booth...

is this THE Lance who did the shadowing??? hey, Lance, small world, its Kevin w/ the black Ducati 749 in white group. Awesome service you're part of and thanks again. Something to show the grandkids.

If this isnt THE Lance, then kindly disregard this post :roflmao:

[Ant]

is this THE Lance who did the shadowing??? hey, Lance, small world, its Kevin w/ the black Ducati 749 in white group. Awesome service you're part of and thanks again. Something to show the grandkids.

If this isnt THE Lance, then kindly disregard this post :roflmao:

You're still in the white group? That's ridiculous.

[carl_g]

You're still in the white group? That's ridiculous.
yea seriously kevin :lol:

[opinion914]

But, but but, thats where all my friends play! However, you'll both be happy to know i'm no longer in white. :(

[CBRBob]

He was doing quite well in red.... must have been that c/f helmet LOL

[opinion914]

i didnt get to run red Bob, got taken from white too late in the day..... i do have a cf helmet though :P

[Ant]

He was doing quite well in red.... must have been that c/f helmet LOL

That's because he was a red group rider....

[Cakes206]

You're still in the white group? That's ridiculous.
For some reason a quote about a pot and a kettle are coming to mind here.

SAND BAGGERS! :roflmao:

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, stupid blue Art Basic vest was covering the leathers. I had the gray plastics on the gixxer and the red helmet (second pic is a friend of mine):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/AaUuuuGaa/Misc%20Moto/DMLers.jpg

[Bster13]

I think the blue vests were a good idea actually...probably helped the instructors and ART Basic participants find each other in the sea of riders/drivers running three seperate trackdays events. :o :p

Well if I see you out there next time I'll say hello. I remember see your friend on the monster too with pink decals all done up. haha. :)

[EvilSteve]

Where were you riding dude?

[Cakes206]

Nice shot there Dan. You look comfortable out there from what I can tell...good body position for your first track day.

[Bster13]

I was riding in Red on my new (to me) 2001 R6 getting a feel for it. After a geometry change (pulled the forks up 3mm, was handling like a truck) and suspension change (added 2 clicks of rebound dampening in the shock for the bumps) I started to get my groove back and two coaches coaxed into Blue. (for the second time...on the same exact day as last year actually) I had a great day! :)

http://tinyurl.com/23txk6

[EvilSteve]

That sounds awesome dude, you must really know how to ride if you got bumped to blue!

Thanks Joe, I actually got my knee down a few times in turn 11 (decreasing radius onto the front straight - I think it's turn 11) so I guess I shouldn't complain about my form. I still need work though. I found that in some corners I was just going too slow to make it work. The double apex was one and turn two was the other. Omar was giving me a hand at one point in the day but having talked to him after, I wasn't getting what he was trying to tell me. It was weird riding the 750 out there, barely got out of 2 on the back straight. lol

[Bster13]

you must really know how to ride if you got bumped to blue!

It's all relative, when I was in blue I distinctly remember coach TJ Foti and a red Ducati 998 (I think?) pass me like I was standing still at one point. :p The track humbles u as well as would the # of crashes I've had. :jam2: But yeah, it's always a good feeling to get asked to move up in a group. Good times.

[EvilSteve]

I watched some video of me that was taken right after the pit out, I looked so slow, it was pretty pathetic. :lol:

[Jimmy]

For some reason a quote about a pot and a kettle are coming to mind here.

SAND BAGGERS! :roflmao:

:LOL:

[NYCSTRIPES]

It's all relative, when I was in blue I distinctly remember coach TJ Foti and a red Ducati 998 (I think?) pass me like I was standing still at one point. :p The track humbles u as well as would the # of crashes I've had. :jam2: But yeah, it's always a good feeling to get asked to move up in a group. Good times.

Congrats on the bump
Ken

[High_Revs_17]

Cakes982 wrote: Nice shot there Dan. You look comfortable out there from what I can tell...good body position for your first track day.

+1 Dan...you don't look like a basic rider in that pic at all, great form!

[Gigantic]

is this THE Lance who did the shadowing??? hey, Lance, small world, its Kevin w/ the black Ducati 749 in white group. Awesome service you're part of and thanks again. Something to show the grandkids.

If this isnt THE Lance, then kindly disregard this post :roflmao:

yep, that's me. You were looking pretty good out there Kevin!- congrats on the bump!
Thanks for the kind words kevin. I'm hope you enjoy the video, I'm curious to see it myself. I'm pretty sure that your video is currently being produced- you should have it in a week or so.
It was good to meet you, I hope to see you out there next time.
Lance

[njf4i]

I watched some video of me that was taken right after the pit out, I looked so slow, it was pretty pathetic. :lol:

So do you have this video now, or did you just see it at the track? I would def like to see a video....

[EvilSteve]

Thanks Ron, here's a different angle of my form. Doesn't have my knee down but I don't think they got that. I do have pathetically small scrape on my left slider to show for it. lol
http://www.denniscuevas.com/rdp/tpm/may06/ea/images/TPM_6417.jpg

njf4i: The video is some that friends recorded at the track, I'll try to post it up once I get a copy of it.

[Cakes206]

Thanks Ron, here's a different angle of my form. Doesn't have my knee down but I don't think they got that. I do have pathetically small scrape on my left slider to show for it. lol
Within time grasshoppa. It'll happen naturally, when you're trying is when bad things can happen...just ask Omar :lol:

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, I know. I was taking it pretty easy most of the day, trying not to use my brakes and basically staying smooth. Getting the knee down was a bit of a surprise but it wasn't what I was there to do. Everyone was kind of surprised and happy for me I guess and I'm kind of proud of it but having seen the video and these pictures I can see plenty of ways to improve my form.

Thanks again Joe.

Here are all the pics from the race day photographer if anyone's inclined to look through them: http://www.denniscuevas.com/rdp/tpm/may06/ea/index.htm

[Ant]

Yeah, I know. I was taking it pretty easy most of the day, trying not to use my brakes and basically staying smooth. Getting the knee down was a bit of a surprise but it wasn't what I was there to do. Everyone was kind of surprised and happy for me I guess and I'm kind of proud of it but having seen the video and these pictures I can see plenty of ways to improve my form.

Thanks again Joe.

Here are all the pics from the race day photographer if anyone's inclined to look through them: http://www.denniscuevas.com/rdp/tpm/may06/ea/index.htm

Oh stop. Don't worry about it. Getting your knee down for the 1st time is like one of the greatest feelings ever! Enjoy it and congrats!

[EvilSteve]

Anyway, no one in our group went down (Vin went off track but didn't dump the bike) so it was a good day. I want to buy a track bike now... sigh.

[carl_g]

you already have a great track bike :)

[EvilSteve]

but it's also my street bike, I don't want to dump it at the track and then not be able to ride. I was thinking of picking up a salvage title 06/07 gsxr600, that way the parts are interchangeable and it's a similar feel.

[carl_g]

but it's also my street bike, I don't want to dump it at the track and then not be able to ride. I was thinking of picking up a salvage title 06/07 gsxr600, that way the parts are interchangeable and it's a similar feel.

good plan

[Bster13]

Or u could grab a used YZF600r or something similar for the street for <$3k and keep the beast for the track. :o GL!

[EvilSteve]

Heh, I'd prefer less power at the track, especially if I'm going to go to pocono again, seriously, I barely got out of 2nd gear! I want to be able to use the bike a bit more. I'd actually love to get an RS250 or something but I'd have to become a mechanic that way. ;)

Thanks again guys.

[CBRBob]

So what is the percentage of people crashing their bikes? Extremely low. I have a street and a track bike for 2 reasons. I don't have to convert it every time and they are different types, the track bike is more hardcore for the track. Ride with your head, don't be cheap with tires and all is well........usually LOL

[Bster13]

I agree with u EvilSteve...I started on an SV650 and absolutely loved it, especially on smaller tracks like PIR. I still miss it to this day and am getting used to the R6's power. *thumbsup*

[EvilSteve]

I was always in control, never seriously missed a corner or ran wide. What I didn't like about it was that my bike was like an auto, just leave it in one gear and turn the throttle. I'm not getting to learn about gears that way which is something I do want to learn.

[IrocRob]

I was always in control, never seriously missed a corner or ran wide. What I didn't like about it was that my bike was like an auto, just leave it in one gear and turn the throttle. I'm not getting to learn about gears that way which is something I do want to learn.

Give it time, Dan. With each track day that you do, you'll be
going a little faster, shifting a bit more, and wearing out tires
quicker than you thought possible. :ride:

So when's your next track day?:lol:

[Ant]

I was always in control, never seriously missed a corner or ran wide. What I didn't like about it was that my bike was like an auto, just leave it in one gear and turn the throttle. I'm not getting to learn about gears that way which is something I do want to learn.

Yeah once you start going faster you will use more gears. Plus once you go away from Pocono you will use more gears.

[carl_g]

Rs250 was a great bike... If it had 10 more horsepower it would be even better! If you are going the 2 smoker route get a real gp bike and get a 125.

[Cakes206]

Rs250 was a great bike... If it had 10 more horsepower it would be even better! If you are going the 2 smoker route get a real gp bike and get a 125.
Your 250 and my SV were great fun out there :nod2:

[carl_g]

Your 250 and my SV were great fun out there :nod2:
yeah man that day was awesome!!!:ride:

[EvilSteve]

I was just looking at some TZ250s and the RS250s but I don't think I'm going to be able to afford to make them go the right way. I have a friend that has 3 RS250s and thinks I should get one. I'd prefer to get a 2 stroke but it's not practical for me (I'm married). If I could get a salvage title 06/07 gsxr-600 most of the parts would be interchangeable (and readily available!) with my bike and it'd be more fun (than my bike).

I'm definitely going to do another track day. It was funny, on the day and the day after I wasn't all that excited about the whole thing but now I'm feeling much more into it. I want to do a real road course at some point like VIR but Pocono is still the closest and least hassle to get to.

[Cakes206]

I was just looking at some TZ250s and the RS250s but I don't think I'm going to be able to afford to make them go the right way. I have a friend that has 3 RS250s and thinks I should get one. I'd prefer to get a 2 stroke but it's not practical for me (I'm married). If I could get a salvage title 06/07 gsxr-600 most of the parts would be interchangeable (and readily available!) with my bike and it'd be more fun (than my bike).
How bout an SV? You could pick one up all ready done for bout $3.5-4K :D

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, I've thought about an SV but I don't want to go twin and I4. I think riding the same type of motor on street & track will help my riding the most. If I go the gixxer route, as long as it runs and rolls I've already got everything I need anyway.

[Cakes206]

Sounds good...keep an eye on the wera and ccs boards.

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, I've been checking them out, thanks Joe.

[Ant]

Rs250 was a great bike... If it had 10 more horsepower it would be even better! If you are going the 2 smoker route get a real gp bike and get a 125.

I wish I bought that thing. :(

[pillaka]

for body positioning, always kiss the mirror!

Had fun at pocono, took the LBT (libyian battle tank) "Omar's bike" out for a session and had a blast on that thing. You can just pin the throttle coming out of corners!

[Ant]

for body positioning, always kiss the mirror!

Had fun at pocono, took the LBT (libyian battle tank) "Omar's bike" out for a session and had a blast on that thing. You can just pin the throttle coming out of corners!

Holy shit you just called it a libyian battle tank! :LOL:

[Cakes206]

took the LBT (libyian battle tank) "Omar's bike"
Thats just classic :roflmao:

[RCM78]

for body positioning, always kiss the mirror!

Had fun at pocono, took the LBT (libyian battle tank) "Omar's bike" out for a session and had a blast on that thing. You can just pin the throttle coming out of corners!


Nice title...:nod2:

[Mike295]

Rs250 was a great bike... If it had 10 more horsepower it would be even better! If you are going the 2 smoker route get a real gp bike and get a 125.

OZONE DESTROYER!!!!!!!



:LOL:

[AfricanBootyScratcher]

I had another great time on the Libian Battle Tank!
Good to meet those who I didn't know, and good to see those I do.
EvilSteve, you did great for "day 1", by the way the guy behind you in that pic sure is sexy! :)
Bryce, you rode very well, just remember what we talked about and you should be fine in blue.
I did a ton of riding, lots and lots of sessions. At the end of the day I was so whooped! But it was great, here's a shot dennis took, forget knee, we're going for elbow this year!:

[RCM78]

Your so close to dragging that elbow!!!

[Cakes206]

forget knee, we're going for elbow this year!:
:wow: insane pic Omar :nod2:

[EvilSteve]

Thanks for your help Omar, I think I finally got that flick through 2-3 down in the last session but I'm not sure, I'll have to try again next time.

Pillaka is stiffy? Sorry I didn't introduce myself, I didn't realize you were a member over here. I was waiting with Omar at the last session when you dropped his bike off.

[EvilSteve]

I know someone said they wanted to see video. This is the first one, admittedly not very good but the main one is 300MB and I don't know where to upload it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKIOxsCvBm8

[Bster13]

video is set to private. :(

[EvilSteve]

oh, um, I guess I'll change that now.

Ok, should be good now.

[pillaka]

whose elbow is lower? haha