Kyle Hunter

Freedom of speech is great, but is it suppose to apply world wide? Youtube is seen in countries that don't have a Constitution that guarantees free speech, obviously the entire world can not handle free speech . .

It's all about money and not common sense. The EPA requirements in 1999 are not as stringent as they are today. There was likely a grant available for the purchase of a new truck, but in order to get the grant the old "polluter" had to be taken out of service indefinitely.

All of this brought to you by government that has become far too large.

I paid well in advance and chose to stay at home and be a pussy. I feel like I missed out on a lot of fun with that choice. It seemed sensible at the time, but sensible isn't always fun. Riding in the rain doesn't seem sensible either, but it sounds like most everyone that showed up and got on track had fun.

Welcome, and see you at the track!

I'm planing to bring my bike, and hoping to get sneak a couple of sessions in between making photos if you guys will let me

You're probably going to just want to get a quality organic pad. My $0.02 , I'm a struggling photographer not a brake systems engineer. My research is incomplete and the descriptions have holes in them, but from what I can gather . . . generally the three options are Organic, Semi-metallic, and Sintered. As you mentioned mostly street riding, but the type of bike also plays large role in the selection of proper pads. Organic pads generally use man made fibers (such as kevlar) and are resin bonded with petrochemicals. They are not as aggressive, meaning they are easier on your rotors and offer a smoother feel under braking. Thermally speaking heat will remain in rotor for dissipation. They are not well suited for hard track day riding. These will work well on the street and or for a novice track day. Semi-Metallic appear to be an older technology, cheaper to produce than sintered pads while still giving a more aggressive and initial bite than organic pads. They seem to work better than organics in wet conditions. They will wear on your rotor more quickly than the organics. Semi-metallic's may also be more prone to squeaks. Sintered pads produced by sintering (heat and pressure in a mold) the compounds. The compounds used in sintered pads seem to vary widely as companies are developing new technologies and compounds to meet ever changing demands. These are designed to give a higher level of braking performance than organic or semi-metallic pads. Older formulas seemed to need a little bit of heat before they started to get a good bite but new compounds are claiming no heat needed. Most information shows they are harder on brake rotors and are inteded for use on steel, and not on iron rotors. Some decent information can be read at the following places, but take it for what it is worth as it comes from those trying to sell their product and not independent research: http://www.performancefriction.com/Repository/Files/20100920DLM_DemystifyingFriction_PFCLetterhead2.pdf http://www.braketech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=18&Itemid=79 http://www.ebcbrakes.com/motorcycle_brake/organic_brake_pads/index.shtml

Yes I was, and I had two shots but I don't post them to the computers or website usually. And then I think they were deleted completely by accident. I am running a recovery scan on my backup card that was in the camera, to see if I can find them.

It's good to hear you were going fast, and even better to hear you are alright! You were not moving at all after the incident and I was just sitting there helpless on the inside of turn 1 with my camera.

I hope you are doing well after that run off of one. I watched more riders go down these past two days than I've seen all season

I've had fun with that stuff. http://www.youtube.com/embed/tQIX3a50Wa4

I'll be there taking photos for sure, and maybe on a track a little bit.

WTB: Front fender to fit 04 R6 and if you have them the two bolts for mounting the fender aft of the forks. Thanks, Kyle

I am not very familiar with Canon glass, but this http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses/wide-angle/canon-17-40mm-f4l seems like it might do a nice job if you are planing on wide angel landscape type stuff in good light or with a tripod.

Columbus Camera Group or Mid West Photo Exchange both rent out equipment from Columbus, or lensrentals.com will ship you a lens and they have large selection.

Whatever you do make sure, there is Novice instruction. My first track day they just turned us loose with no instruction. By the 4th track day I was riding by the seat of my pants in A. I had an instructor follow me as part of a race school, and he could tell I wasn't referencing anything for breaking markers or turn in points. I felt much more comfortable and got 2 seconds quicker in the remaining 2 sessions. Instruction and knowledge goes a long way out there.

Haha, I haven't had any quality track time since August 22nd . . and I wasn't even close then. Besides, who is going to get the photo? . . I bet I already know the answer to that. It will be nice to see Rusty back out there tho!

I think I may actually get on track for a couple session between the two days. It's about time! Looking forward to seeing you guys out there.

still available

Oddly enough, that looks a lot like my old 03' 600rr that I wrecked.

Send an e-mail to KLH2004a@aol.com along with a description of your bike, helmet, suit and I'll get some proofs to you.

I'll be there taking photos, but I would much rather be RIDING!!!

I have a separate APIT round that I could sell, silver/red tipped.

I bought a better fitting suit. I am 5' 10" 170 lbs and this fits snugly especially height wise. Took a little tumble once but the suit is in pretty good shape $350