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Title: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Gone Ape on August 03, 2008, 09:13:09 AM Other than the free Ducati Day @ H2R, M1Tanker, 2CardDuc and myself attended our first "REAL" trackday and thoroughly had a blast yesterday @ H2R....Nobody fell off in our group, Roger Castillo drug is around and pointed out and for the most part fixed most of our riding inconsistensies......Even though I ride every weekend for at least 200+ miles, I'm sore today...and glad to be out of the sun....
As trackday rookies, we need to pick up our "pit" game, fellas...this is weak! (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300032.jpg) Prepping.... (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300021-1.jpg) Tech pointed out some helpful hints.... (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300027.jpg) "This is going down on you permanant record" (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300031.jpg) Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Gone Ape on August 03, 2008, 09:18:39 AM It's gonna be alright Sarge, just add a little tape to those license bolts....
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300034.jpg) Studley....just don't ask about the ground down "now-unobtainable" shifter tip (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300036.jpg) Uh, no comment (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300023.jpg) HAPPY with my Ape...no kidding, this thing IS all that....I just need to catch up (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300040.jpg) "Now they're lost and gone forever, Oh my darlin' Chickin' Strips...... (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300041.jpg) Even M1 picked his game up....No longer can we call him "4 Fingers Space".... (http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t113/theducatifan/TrackDay%20H2R%20080208/S6300043.jpg) Favorite part o' the day....all 3 of us dispatching --on the track-- self-annointed "Mr-Pro" guy to "fastest guy in the pits with biggest ego" guy..............what a loser........ Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: IZ on August 03, 2008, 09:20:27 AM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: factorPlayer on August 03, 2008, 09:21:08 AM nice pics man! how 'bout full size next time 8)
wanna make it out there but got some stuff I want to do to the bike first... Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Red5 on August 03, 2008, 09:27:06 AM Looking good [thumbsup]
Now post up some action pics of you guys around the track. That pit game remark and pic was funny though. You didn't bring any shade at all? Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Gone Ape on August 03, 2008, 09:34:56 AM No shade, we were uh, underfunded on this safari.......Scott and I rode down so we can blame it on Rich!!! *(Sorry man!) But hey, the Sarge kept us hydrated and gave us a place to stow our stuff, Muchos Gracias for that my friend!.....
to say the least, Texas in August at the track is, well, I may just as well go sit on my stove on broil.....but the clubhouse on top o' the hill was a great escape.....Pits had nothing but asphalt...we'll be better prepared next time out...or perhaps you Frank, can come out and show us how it's done? (subliminal hint inserted here) Can't wait till it cools off so it'll be fun..... Track pics, well, there were only 3 of us and we all rode at the same time...however, M Coker photography was out there and as soon as he posts up on his site, we'll have some pics to share.. Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Red5 on August 03, 2008, 09:48:30 AM No shade, we were uh, underfunded on this safari.......Scott and I rode down so we can blame it on Rich!!! *(Sorry man!) But hey, the Sarge kept us hydrated and gave us a place to stow our stuff, Muchos Gracias for that my friend!..... to say the least, Texas in August at the track is, well, I may just as well go sit on my stove on broil.....but the clubhouse on top o' the hill was a great escape.....Pits had nothing but asphalt...we'll be better prepared next time out...or perhaps you Frank, can come out and show us how it's done? (subliminal hint inserted here) Phhhtt. Yeah, I can show you how to go slow as molasses . Man, that black asphalt must've soak up some serious heat yesterday. But someone else had mentioned that the new clubhouse is pretty nice. Definitely will have to come up there and check it out soon. Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: IZ on August 03, 2008, 03:31:58 PM to say the least, Texas in August at the track is, well, I may just as well go sit on my stove on broil..... My last track day in Phoenix..mid-July..115*!! I have no clue what the temp was on the track?! I only did the AM session and still lost nearly 4 lbs! After today's heat, I'll pass on the track in TX until Fall!! Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Gone Ape on August 03, 2008, 04:10:35 PM ClubHouse was in full "deluxe accomodation" mode...those car guys really know how to relax...big overstuffed leather (ette) couches.....268" playstationed tv (exageration, but huge none the less).....and oh so fine Air Conditioning with full kitchen.......
Just read the H-Town boyz blog on your track day and it seems the heat kicked everyone's asses......fall is looking better to me all the time! Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Pedro-bot on August 03, 2008, 06:01:12 PM Too bad Il Bruto is in Cali now, he may have packed a pop up in that tupperware for you to use.
Nice pics man. [thumbsup] Can't wait for a chance to get out in that track. It will definitely have to wait until after this summer heat simmers down though. :P Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: ducky on August 03, 2008, 06:11:50 PM Cool pics ;D
Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: 2CardDuc on August 03, 2008, 06:57:56 PM Absolutely great first trackday experience for me! H2R is First Class. [thumbsup]
Another pic of "the rookies" machines! (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm140/2CardDuc/My%20Il%20Mostro%20S4R/H2R02Aug08004.jpg) It only took me one am session to realize that I would return pegless if I didn't get my knees down. Those Cycle Cat rearset parts are going to be impossible to replace... (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm140/2CardDuc/My%20Il%20Mostro%20S4R/H2R02Aug08014.jpg) (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm140/2CardDuc/My%20Il%20Mostro%20S4R/H2R02Aug08010.jpg) Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Red5 on August 04, 2008, 07:37:33 AM It only took me one am session to realize that I would return pegless if I didn't get my knees down. Those Cycle Cat rearset parts are going to be impossible to replace... (http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm140/2CardDuc/My%20Il%20Mostro%20S4R/H2R02Aug08014.jpg) I would remove the kickstand too if I'm starting to ground down my shifter tip. Something about that stand grinding into the asphalt while leaned over makes me nervous. It's just a suggestion. But looks like you had a great time. Kudos on grinding down those knee pucks for your first time out [thumbsup] Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: hiero on August 04, 2008, 04:11:17 PM looks like he's already got a cyclecat sidestand on there, don't think he'll have any grinding issues...
Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: bryant8 on August 04, 2008, 04:36:19 PM So who's addicted to the track now?
Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Red5 on August 04, 2008, 08:01:27 PM looks like he's already got a cyclecat sidestand on there, don't think he'll have any grinding issues... I also have the Cyclecat sidestand on the Monster, and I always remove it when it's taken to the track. Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Gone Ape on August 04, 2008, 08:01:51 PM Tell me this ain't the shit....
Get a phone call this am from SmartRider (?) trackdays and the dude tells me I won a FREE trackday @ Cresson this weekend!!! I filled out something @ Cycle gear a bit back and the drawing came up 7s on the dice for me!! But, I told him I can't make it this weekend and told him to pass it forward...just my freakin' luck.... Sorry Joe and Frank, he said the prize was not transferable !!! Pisser, indeed.. Scott, did you take the wrong exit on 71 to get home? It looked like you went east.... Those pics look awesome...I love the grind-idge on the tip....I looked at it at the track but didn't realize it was that bad!! That'll keep you up @ night!! Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: Duc L'Smart on August 05, 2008, 05:05:49 AM Looks like a great day... Congratz, & welcome to the addiction [thumbsup]
Hopefully (once the weather turns sane) I'll be down for some track days wit you peeps ;D Title: Re: Track Day Fun Fun Fun...... Post by: 2CardDuc on August 05, 2008, 05:42:30 AM Frank, thanks for the heads-up on the CC sidestand.
Paul, thought I would buzz ABIA since we were so close. Hell, I still get turned around here. Love Austin though! |