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Title: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: aprilmaybe on September 17, 2008, 07:31:25 AM Halloween friday at Streets! I'm already signed up. Any one else?
http://trackdaz.com/ti/trackdaz/index.html Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on September 17, 2008, 08:55:35 AM hey sure... why not.. i'm in. :)
i can go to the track 6 times in October, no problem... [moto] [evil] Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: aprilmaybe on September 25, 2008, 07:34:22 AM Cool!
I'll be on a yellow SV. Hopefully finally not put-putting around since I'm doing CSS at streets the Sat before. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on September 25, 2008, 07:57:13 AM skinny glass blower dude is going to be there as well. and probably ryan, once we complete twisting his arm. anyone else?
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on September 25, 2008, 10:10:33 AM I may be in on this one is not the 10/3 day.
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: ghostface on October 04, 2008, 06:59:16 AM I'll be there!
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: sexybill18 on October 04, 2008, 06:02:40 PM i'm going too. garrett made me. [bacon]
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: SteveG on October 07, 2008, 09:57:39 PM If at first (or second, or third) you don't succeed...
I've signed up. We all know that in no way shape or form implies that I'll be there. I'm sure hoping though... Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 13, 2008, 06:01:11 AM temp highs last week in rosamond: Wednesday, 93. Saturday and Sunday, 61.
no forecast yet but average for 10/31 is 71. it'll for sure be bitter cold in the morning. i bet it got to 61 for about an hour out there this weekend. i'm just sayin', come prepared... Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: madmatt on October 13, 2008, 09:15:42 AM And when it wasn't 61 (which was the other 47 hours), it was 3 layers, winter jacket and gloves weather.
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 14, 2008, 08:29:08 PM Great news Gang,
I've been trying to peruade our buddy Jake into a life of happiness on street bikes. He and I grew up riding dirt for many years and he's finally cracked and handled the DMV shite and is ready to come with us for a track day! Anyway, he's signed up for L3 on 10/31! The guy needs some help though...He'll be riding my bike, he needs some gear...so here's the scoop: Oval head, size TBD, so an Arai L may do. Size 13 Boot (ouch). He's about 6' 3" and, slim with a V shaped upper body, so if any of you (GregP?) have an extra suit for him, or any ideas for suits, that'd be great... Extra gear ideas would be awesome as I think he still has yet to determine if he's fully "in" or not. I'm planning on running with him for a few days up on the '33' the weekend before to cut his chops. He learns super fast and has countless hours on a motorbike so I'm hoping he gets real amped and gets into asphalt. Gm2, I'm thinking those extra Held gloves will fit our guy... [beer] Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: sqweak on October 14, 2008, 09:22:38 PM He can borrow my quantum 2 if he wants. (L, I think)
suit would fit him for height but he'd be swimming in it. (dainese 60) boots are probably too small, they're 11.5/12s (46 eu i think) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 15, 2008, 07:59:46 AM talked to him yesterday.. gloves are his. he feels pretty strongly about not wearing someone else's helmet (ha), so i told him to go buy a Scorpion. for $150 you get a completely legit helmet. so he needs boots and a suit.
also recommended that he take the track daz novice school on the 31st.. think that's gonna happen also. stoked! [thumbsup] Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: madmatt on October 15, 2008, 08:23:06 AM also recommended that he take the track daz novice school on the 31st.. think that's gonna happen also. This thread should definitely be filed in the school threads. :-* seriously though, I may know of a suit...stand by. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 15, 2008, 09:42:22 PM Thanks Dudes, keep up the good work! [beer]
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: GregP on October 16, 2008, 11:09:39 AM "The guy needs some help though...He'll be riding my bike, he needs some gear...so here's the scoop:"
Can I borrow the 675 for my next track day? I promise to flog it hard and put it away wet when I'm done! [drink] Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 16, 2008, 05:58:50 PM N E V E R F O R G E T . . .
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/joekarati/expman.jpg) ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: GregP on October 16, 2008, 06:33:39 PM N E V E R F O R G E T . . . (http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/joekarati/expman.jpg) ;D ;D ;D I almost crash every day whe I ride by the local Triumph dealer. Some day my friend, some day!!! Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 27, 2008, 10:15:14 AM Guess I better sign up... Thanks for the nudge gm2. I have been slacking.
So you think I'll be ok in B group on a CRF450? Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: madmatt on October 27, 2008, 10:18:21 AM Guess I better sign up... Thanks for the nudge gm2. I have been slacking. So you think I'll be ok in B group on a CRF450? http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2660.msg240053#msg240053 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2660.msg240053#msg240053) and I'm not slow. The CRF is more than capable. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 27, 2008, 11:17:19 AM http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2660.msg240053#msg240053 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2660.msg240053#msg240053) and I'm not slow. The CRF is more than capable. Yeah but I am ;D Just wondering if they will get upset with somebody turning ~2 minute laps in the B group. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 27, 2008, 11:53:32 AM nah. as long as you aren't riding like an a-hole, they don't care. i see plenty of those bikes in all groups.
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 27, 2008, 12:56:40 PM Ok, I'm in. Any chance of bumming a ride from somebody? Any suggestions for cargo van rentals?
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: GregP on October 27, 2008, 01:08:24 PM The crf is more than capable, especially at the Streets. I'm no hero and I do a decent job of picking off liter bikes all day in the B group. Most riders in the B group are wanna be's anyway! ;D
Have a good time boys and girls. It's Halloween so I have a date with my daughter for some tricks and treats! [evil] Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: 'diction on October 27, 2008, 01:30:45 PM ;D
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 27, 2008, 07:57:45 PM my truck's full with sexy bill's POS...see you guys out there...
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: aprilmaybe on October 27, 2008, 08:28:29 PM Ok, I'm in. Any chance of bumming a ride from somebody? Any suggestions for cargo van rentals? I'm full up. I generally get the van from Enterprise. Check the web for discount codes, I usually get it for 25-30 a day. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 28, 2008, 10:35:45 AM I'm full up. I generally get the van from Enterprise. Check the web for discount codes, I usually get it for 25-30 a day. Thanks, found a 20% discount code and it comes to $37. Not bad. I assume the cargo vans have some sort of tie down points? If not how do you usually secure the bike(s)? Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: madmatt on October 28, 2008, 10:45:43 AM Thanks, found a 20% discount code and it comes to $37. Not bad. I assume the cargo vans have some sort of tie down points? If not how do you usually secure the bike(s)? No mileage charge? Pretty good deal. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: aprilmaybe on October 28, 2008, 12:04:35 PM Thanks, found a 20% discount code and it comes to $37. Not bad. I assume the cargo vans have some sort of tie down points? If not how do you usually secure the bike(s)? I use a homemade chock set-up. Its made from 2 Harbor Freight chocks mounted to a heavyweight piece of wood with D-rings attached. If you are in a van you need some sort of chock. I had the bike in the back of a truck without one but I don't think you can do it in a van. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/aprilmaybe/track%20days/tn_IMG_0852.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0703/aprilmaybe/track%20days/tn_IMG_0850.jpg) The board is attached with tiedowns to the seat mounting points in the front and to random spots on the side (this depends on the van). In the picture, the orange straps are the ones that hold the board to the van. Between the straps and the weight of the bikes I've never had them slide. The van in that shot is from the first time we did it and the van only had 25 miles on it with a painted floor. We taped down an outdoor carpet remnant from home Depot to protect the floor. Most of the other ones have come with a mat. Getting close! Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 29, 2008, 11:35:47 AM http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USCA0955?dayNum=2&from=weekend (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USCA0955?dayNum=2&from=weekend)
:) mid-month it was 35 degrees @ 6am. if it's really 51 on friday at that time.. bring your bathing suit. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 30, 2008, 05:26:31 AM 24 Hours 'til GO time, but who's countin'... [moto]
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 30, 2008, 06:01:37 AM me!
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on October 30, 2008, 06:03:26 AM We're There!
(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/joekarati/IMG_2234.jpg) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 30, 2008, 11:00:25 PM If anybody reads this early in the morning, I need some help prepping my KTM for the track (fuses, lights taped). Anybody bringing anything like that and showing up early enough for some pre ride prep?
I am also bringing the Honda so maybe durring the first break or something like that. Not sure if you can even have two bikes or prep between sessions. Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on October 31, 2008, 04:30:37 AM RISE N SHINE BIOTCHES
j, you should have no problem... talk to joe when we get there. he & bill will have to do the same (or will have done the same last night) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on October 31, 2008, 04:31:36 AM http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USCA0955?dayNum=2&from=weekend (http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USCA0955?dayNum=2&from=weekend) :) mid-month it was 35 degrees @ 6am. if it's really 51 on friday at that time.. bring your bathing suit. Also a good idea to have a bathing suit with 30% chance of rain ;) It's the or will have las night part that worries me... do they usually have tape out there to use? Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: aprilmaybe on October 31, 2008, 04:59:14 AM If you haven't left yet, I'll have gaffer tape with me.
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: ghostface on October 31, 2008, 08:40:53 AM We're There! We missed you guys, or possibly had seen you. We did the 30th only. Two monsters, mine had the hockey mask grill. Good times! [thumbsup] have fun guys (and gal).(http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s318/joekarati/IMG_2234.jpg) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on November 01, 2008, 02:55:18 PM fun day, as always. some morning showers meant we had to sit out the first session but then the weather was great overall. overcast but a nice, slightly cool temp and zero wind.
bill was sexy, josiah was 'tardy, derby was spinning em up, joe was lanky, ryan was a colorful blur, jake did REALLY well (wow!), i found the limit on my beloved dunlops and learned some stuff about my riding that i'm anxious to get back out there and put to use. we ran into april in the AM but barely saw her again.. for track daz there were surprisingly few get-offs.. and coach's was.. just right ;) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: derby on November 01, 2008, 06:23:17 PM ...and learned some stuff about my riding that i'm anxious to get back out there and put to use. like what? Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: MetalDuc on November 02, 2008, 10:35:47 AM That was quite a fun day. Next time I won't have to stay up half the night before, making stuff to load bikes :) Big thanks to swqeak and mags for letting me borrow some tie downs and getting them to me [thumbsup]
Some pics: Sexy Bill being sexy (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay024.jpg) Sexy Track Bike (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay026.jpg) RST, gm2 and Derby launching into the front straight (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay030.jpg) Jake: "Where is the go button?" (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay034.jpg) Jake: "How do I stop again?" Joe: " You sure you don't want to try somebody eles's bike?" (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay035.jpg) The bikes (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay033.jpg) The gang (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay037.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay032.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay038.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay039.jpg) (http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l265/jperillo/TrackDay040.jpg) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on November 02, 2008, 04:48:17 PM MAN i look like my father..
Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on November 02, 2008, 06:41:10 PM Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: madmatt on November 02, 2008, 07:50:11 PM Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: GregP on November 03, 2008, 05:34:17 AM MAN i look like my father.. I think he already answered your question. ;D When's the next track day? Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: gm2 on November 04, 2008, 12:50:48 PM yeah. the people wanna know. jeez, alright already. 2 things. and of course the first affects the 2nd. i'm moving around too much on the bike. i end up fighting it and wasting too much energy.. i get off the bike and i'm totally depleted. my movements from side to side should be a lot more contained & efficient. so then, in addition to just riding too much in my head as usual, i end up getting fatigued and lazy with body position... this (which is not SO bad but i don't feel like finding a better bad pic. but looking at it i can tell i'm strong-arming the bike.) (http://caliphotography.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=cp3_328124&file=cp3_3281_medium.jpg) vs. this (better. a bit more of the open-your-hips-toward-the-apex thing.) (http://caliphotography.exposuremanager.com/scripts/expman.pl?rm=view_photo&photo_id=cp3_461755&file=cp3_4617_medium.jpg) pics are up btw ;) Title: Re: Track day -- 10/31 at streets Post by: joekarati on November 05, 2008, 10:25:50 PM seriously bro, F O C U S ! ! !
Title: Big Track on Sunday Post by: madmatt on November 21, 2008, 02:27:21 PM Anybody planning to be at WSIR this Sunday (11/23) for the TI2TT event?
I'll be there. P.S. Thanks GM. |