i'm looking forward to this.... - Page 2

Mule · 03-06-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Just don't point-n-squirt-n-park like the rest of the monkeys... nothing pisses off a good rider more than doing nothing but reeling in yo-yo's all day long.

Have a blast!! Straights or not, it will be a good time.

i'll be riding in my own skill class "Beginner" so, i get to worry about some other dillhole taking me out....

Mule · 03-06-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by r!der

I was just messing.
ANY track is better than NO track!

^^^ Don't be THAT guy.
When I started track, I used to roll off the throttle on the straights or short shift up to let the faster riders by. Nothing more frustrating than a noob on a YAMAGIX1000000RR with an unpredictable line around the corners that drag races you full throttle on the straights.
That said, concentrate on your own ride. Faster riders will/should get around YOU.

HAVE FUN!

great advice...much appreciated.

as stated before, i'll be out there with a bunch of newbs, so hopefully i won't be pissing any other riders off...and hopefully i won't get plowed into by someone else

r!der · 03-06-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mule

great advice...much appreciated.

as stated before, i'll be out there with a bunch of newbs, so hopefully i won't be pissing any other riders off...and hopefully i won't get plowed into by someone else

You'll have a blast man. Just take things slow and get to know the track before you try to go fast. Learn the flags.
Hit up an instructor and ask him for tips and to show you the best lines around the track. I've done like 20 trackdays and still hit up instructors and try to do atleast a few laps with them. They'll usually follow you for a bit and have you follow them for a bit.
Stay hydrated.
Start saving now cus you'll need all the money you can spare for trackdays.
LOL

Cutty72 · 03-06-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by r!der

Prob hard to do often, but if you really wanted to try it. You would. Once you do, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

I was about to fly to Utah for a track day at Miller. The org was going to truck the bikes over in a big truck for a fee.

I've driven 350 miles after work on Friday night for a trackday Sat Morning. Where there's a will, there's a way!

I meant to get to one of the Buell sponsored TD's.

Bout 140 miles to the closest track for me.

Mule · 03-06-2008, 09:05 PM

i'm going to spend the weekend prepping the bike....

what are some of the additional items i should take....

hydration is the key, i figured that would be since you are out there in a 70 lb leather suit....

i've known people to take gas tanks and to only put in a certain amount of fuel per ride, to cut down on weight....although i'm not sure i'm going to do that....i only have a 3 gallon capacity and when i weigh 230, i hardly think limiting the amount of fuel is going to do anything...

is there anything else i'm not thinking of....

r!der · 03-06-2008, 09:10 PM

Check out some the posts from ZORTNESS, like this one:
http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=237

It's a good idea to take a fuel Can.
Chairs, Shade, Snacks, lots water, change of clothes, more water, sun glasses, towel to soak in ice water for when it gets real hot.
Check the threads, lot of the stuff is covered.

Here's a good page with info.

http://ti2tt.com/trackdayinfo

vabarber2 · 03-07-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

would you like a turn with your straights aways?

marko138 · 03-07-2008, 03:33 PM

Inside Pass is fun. I did it last year.

DLIT · 03-07-2008, 04:04 PM

With all those straights, I hope you got your braking form down. If you don't, your forearms and wrists will be killing you.

papapoi · 03-07-2008, 04:19 PM

There are twisties in Florida just gotta know where to look. Lot of back roads in Panhandle.

and

03-06-2008, 09:05 PM	#15
Mule Snidely Whiplash Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Florida Moto: 05 xb9sx Posts: 236	i'm going to spend the weekend prepping the bike.... what are some of the additional items i should take.... hydration is the key, i figured that would be since you are out there in a 70 lb leather suit.... i've known people to take gas tanks and to only put in a certain amount of fuel per ride, to cut down on weight....although i'm not sure i'm going to do that....i only have a 3 gallon capacity and when i weigh 230, i hardly think limiting the amount of fuel is going to do anything... is there anything else i'm not thinking of.... __________________

03-06-2008, 09:10 PM	#16
r!der snowboarder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CAL-E-PHONE-YA Moto: 05 GSXR 600 Posts: 259	Check out some the posts from ZORTNESS, like this one: http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=237 It's a good idea to take a fuel Can. Chairs, Shade, Snacks, lots water, change of clothes, more water, sun glasses, towel to soak in ice water for when it gets real hot. Check the threads, lot of the stuff is covered. Here's a good page with info. http://ti2tt.com/trackdayinfo __________________ Last edited by r!der; 03-06-2008 at 09:17 PM..

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DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	With all those straights, I hope you got your braking form down. If you don't, your forearms and wrists will be killing you. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

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papapoi Lost Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 178	There are twisties in Florida just gotta know where to look. Lot of back roads in Panhandle. and __________________