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Kyle Hunter

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  1. Embassy attacks

    in Dumpster

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    Freedom of speech, except when it offends Obummers brothers.

    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 . .

  2. Local example of govt. waste.

    in Dumpster

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    I don't understand why the EPA would want to destroy an engine from '99? If there is some compelling legal argument for why the engine is no longer allowed to be used then presumably a replacement engine is also going to be similarly situated?

    I'd love to know the precise reason why the EPA required this engine destroyed. Think of the local small businesses that would love to get their hands on a truck like this.

    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.

  7. brake pads

    in Tech and Tips

    Posted · Edited by Kyle Hunter

    What's the difference? Organic, Kevlar, Metalic, and Sintered. Mostly street riding and I'm pretty sure one style will trash rotors with a quickness. Or so I've heard. Any input would be much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance.

    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

  8. Mid-Ohio Track day the 13th...

    in Track is Crack

    Posted

    Oh you were the photographer! You got pics of the crash then?

    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.

  9. Mid-Ohio Track day the 13th...

    in Track is Crack

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    Yep that was me, first big crash in 12 years of track days :facepalm:.

    I had sorted out a handling problem I was having, the bike was rock solid stable and I was feeling really good, clicking off personal best lap times one after the other. Then about halfway thru the first session after lunch I braked too late for turn one, went in too hot, and down I went. Nobody's fault but my own.

    Apparantly I was unresponsive for a few minutes so I got a ride in the ambulance. Got my bell rung pretty good, I'm still a little stiff and sore but nothing serious. I'm told the bike flipped twice and rolled once, overall it's in pretty good shape though... we will both be back!

    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.

  17. track questions...

    in Track is Crack

    Posted

    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.

  18. Mid ohio 6/25-6/26

    in Track is Crack

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    nice!! drag some elbow through turn 1 or it's not legit. :D

    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!

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