Carolina Motorsports Park (CMP) with STT this past weekend - Page 2

Clay · 11-23-2010, 07:44 AM

I'm in the low 41's. My goal was sub 40's so I wasn't too happy. I know I can do it, but the bike is really giving me fits turning left so I was sucking at every left turn. Thankfully CMP is mostly rights. The downside, I can go through a new rear tire in one day on that overly abrasive track.

The first race next season is Tally...mostly all lefts. So I've got to get it sorted out!

There's another turn1 day on the first weekend in Dec. If the weather looks "acceptable" I'll probably try to go. The beauty of those days is you can just show up, no pre-reg needed. I've got to check the alignment on the rear wheel. I didn't have any string to check it while I was there. If it's really out then that's my issue. If not... it's off to GMD to check the frame. *sigh* Always something to spend a ton of money on with these dang things!

CasterTroy · 11-23-2010, 08:45 AM

I'll keep the slicks on then in case it IS a nice weekend!

I SHOULD get a bonus at the end of the month so might be enough to get some tire warmers if stickboy has them in stock and actually start having fun BEFORE the 4th lap out

Clay · 11-23-2010, 10:33 AM

Wish I would have known, I gave away a set of tyresox warmers when I sold the minis that would have fit your tires perfectly (for a 250gp bike...160 rear).

Sean · 11-27-2010, 01:45 AM

Are you running full race rubber or supermoto slicks? In my experience supermoto tires take like half a lap to get to temperature. Problem is they shred on a faster track in the heat. If you're going to be running in the cold and it's taking you that long to warm them up, it might be something you want to try.

My sumo is for sale if anyone is interested. Love it but I never ride it.

101lifts2 · 11-28-2010, 02:48 AM

Looks like fun...squid for the whoolies. lol

CasterTroy · 11-28-2010, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

Are you running full race rubber or supermoto slicks?

Sumo slicks Michelin smr14a cut's

It was 41 or so for the first session....it was like riding on an oil slick the entire 20 min.

Took till the 3rd session, 3rd lap to even get leaned over good and feel them gripping/giving enough to know where I was....but once it got to 70 that cheese grater of a track flat tore em up

Dingle-balled them up like Super soft Charmin on a bears ass

Clay · 11-30-2010, 10:23 AM

How exactly would you know that Troy? Wiped a bear's butt with toilet paper recently?

CasterTroy · 11-30-2010, 01:32 PM

I fell off the side of 421 a few times......watches a few bears "go" in the woods

Carolina · 12-05-2010, 12:55 PM

great post and good pics, looks like you had a ball

fasternyou929 · 12-05-2010, 01:05 PM

Looks like a blast! CMP is still my least favorite track around here, I just can't get into it. Don't care for the flow, and I hate sacrificing a tire to a track I dont' enjoy that much.

You definitely need to hook up with us for a trip to Shenandoah next year. First day is 4/27... mark your calendar and no excuses!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolina

looks like you had a ball

I can't decide if that's a compliment or a backhanded compliment. You saying he would've been faster if he had 2?

11-23-2010, 08:45 AM	#12
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I'll keep the slicks on then in case it IS a nice weekend! I SHOULD get a bonus at the end of the month so might be enough to get some tire warmers if stickboy has them in stock and actually start having fun BEFORE the 4th lap out __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

11-28-2010, 02:48 AM	#15
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Looks like fun...squid for the whoolies. lol __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

11-30-2010, 01:32 PM	#18
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	I fell off the side of 421 a few times......watches a few bears "go" in the woods __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

12-05-2010, 12:55 PM	#19
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	great post and good pics, looks like you had a ball __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

11-23-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
Clay I know nothing... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 134	I'm in the low 41's. My goal was sub 40's so I wasn't too happy. I know I can do it, but the bike is really giving me fits turning left so I was sucking at every left turn. Thankfully CMP is mostly rights. The downside, I can go through a new rear tire in one day on that overly abrasive track. The first race next season is Tally...mostly all lefts. So I've got to get it sorted out! There's another turn1 day on the first weekend in Dec. If the weather looks "acceptable" I'll probably try to go. The beauty of those days is you can just show up, no pre-reg needed. I've got to check the alignment on the rear wheel. I didn't have any string to check it while I was there. If it's really out then that's my issue. If not... it's off to GMD to check the frame. sigh Always something to spend a ton of money on with these dang things!

11-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#13
Clay I know nothing... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 134	Wish I would have known, I gave away a set of tyresox warmers when I sold the minis that would have fit your tires perfectly (for a 250gp bike...160 rear).

11-27-2010, 01:45 AM	#14
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Are you running full race rubber or supermoto slicks? In my experience supermoto tires take like half a lap to get to temperature. Problem is they shred on a faster track in the heat. If you're going to be running in the cold and it's taking you that long to warm them up, it might be something you want to try. My sumo is for sale if anyone is interested. Love it but I never ride it.

11-30-2010, 10:23 AM	#17
Clay I know nothing... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 134	How exactly would you know that Troy? Wiped a bear's butt with toilet paper recently?