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I hold about 8000 at the line and probably end up slipping around 10000. You need to find sweet spot combination of rolling on the throttle and letting out the clutch. I know if I got it right or not in about 15 feet. I fail in one of two ways, either too much throttle and overslipping the clutch, or not enough throttle and/or letting the clutch out too quick and bogging it down. The goal is to get to full throttle as soon as possible. Another note, in between my last two dragstrip visits I cranked the preload up in the rear from 2 to 5 (finally got around to setting sag for the track). My 60ft really suffered since I couldn't keep the front wheel down. I pulled 1.8s last year and this year was in the high 1.9s. My chest was bruised from laying on the tank so hard. Next time I go I'm going to crank that back down, and see what other setup tricks I can find short of lowering and strapping. A 600 is pretty boring after the first 60ft. I just watch the tach and click gears. P.S. I doubt a lanyard kill switch is required for your bike at a test and tune...

Great day at Midohio today. Nice to meet you in person Brian. It was quite a whirlwind of new faces finally riding with the midwest region. I'll have to extend my travel zone and head out your direction one of these days. Hope you guys can secure some more dates out here too. I think it went very well once everybody got up to speed and on the same page.

I almost made the switch, but got nervous about the clutch. I use Honda GN4 and change it every two days. The transmission really shreds it though, it goes in like 10w30 and comes out like water...

Be there in the morning... B 67 Hope my water doesn't freeze overnight.

I really wanted one of those for sentimental reasons - I have a realistic-looking full-auto squirtgun replica from when I was a kid. Then I actually shot one, and I concur with "that dude".

I think I did about 2000 street miles and have probably done a little over 3000 track miles.

Dragway 42.

What I meant by that was, there is no tunable hardware on the bike. It's all stock. Would just be interested to see the actual power curve.

Nothing that fancy here. I'd be thrilled with 100-150.

I spend a bit of time at Blackwing. A little pricey (range wise) in my opinion, but it is all first class. http://www.blackwingsc.com/ I need to find an outdoor rifle range though...

I wish you were doing this next weekend... probably too busy this weekend. Couple random questions anyway: 1. Can you export raw data files from the dyno in some usable format (xls, csv or other text)? 2. You can't do A/F on an 07 CBR600RR with stock exhaust because of the cat and no O2 bung, correct? I have no tuning capability but for $25 I'd be interested to see the curve just for shift point purposes, although I'm not sure how valid it would be in higher gears without ram air.

So nobody else finds it odd that 150 miles after this "service" the bike suddenly develops this death gurgle? 20k+ on the bike and no signs of this impending bottom end doom were noticed by the tech immediately before or after the work? Disclosure: I work with Tim. Didn't hear the bike before or after. He buys the coincidence, I'm a bit skeptical.

5/10 only.

Now that it's gone, what was the price on this 08 that was so great? Just curious...

Sounds like you did just fine. IMHO NESBA B is a bit crazy for a first time track rider. You'll find a much more structured program at your STT Gingerman day. How many other people raised there hand as a first time rider at the rider's meeting? I'm a 3 year 20+ day NESBA B rider. Don't worry about where you fall in "the pack" your first time out. +1 on regular PPs.

Don't really need it but if you want to split 3 or 4+ ways for Monday only I'll chip in. I'm a non-tire warmer guy and I travel pretty light. Usually bring an EZ-up and only set it up if it's hot and/or someone wants to help me. My bike can sit outside...

I go out to lunch every day just to get the hell out of the office. Ends up costing me around $130 a month.

Wondering what definition of rochambeau you came up with. http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/103724/?searchterm=Mecha-Streisand I don't care, you can have the stupid jacket, I don't want it.

I hate to see anybody's first trackday experience be less than ideal. Glad you're not discouraged and you're looking forward to more. I'm in for June 7th.

I didn't think that was a Novice requirement. Was that the verdict this past weekend? I saw a staff guy with a rubber glove and a tube of RTV, but I assumed he was hitting up unprepared I and A riders. http://www.midohio.com/School/Courses/Motorcycles/Performance-Track-Riding#tab4

Novice class has minimal requirements, bring a roll of tape with you to cover all the lights. I recommend "electrical binding tape," which you should be able to find at your local Home Depot or Lowes. It is silver in color, vinyl like electrical tape, but tears easy and has an adhesive that doesn't leave a residue. Blue painter's tape also seems to be popular with folks, doesn't leave residue but also isn't totally opaque. Duct tape or electrical tape would also work, but may leave a mess. See if you can easily unplug your lights. Headlights might melt adhesive on some tapes, brake lights shine through blue painter's tape. Not a big deal if it's too hard to get to. Mirrors are best removed, but can be taped at a minimum. I recommend removal of the mount from the fairing rather than taking out the pivot bolt, because it seems you can never get the friction right again on that joint once you take it apart. Upper fairing can be secured with zip ties through the holes or mirror blockoff plates. I got some snazzy blockoff plates with Honda wings engraved on them from www.mirrorplates.com. I might even have some mirror mounts with the mirrors already off of them. For some reason you also have to remove your license plate or tape over the bolts. You may also have to tape over any wheel weights. Either way, you'll have the tape. I assume your 2008 bike is in good running condition, but give it a good once-over. Decent tires? Correct chain slack? Brakes firm? Throttle snaps closed? I assume you don't want to drain coolant or safety wire anything, but make sure radiator cap, oil fill, filter and drain plug are tight. If you plan to continue beyond novice, you might want to take care of some of that stuff now, just to not be "that guy." Bring an extra 5 gallons of gas. If this is too difficult, there is gas there on pump, but I'm not sure what it is or what it costs. There is a nice concession stand, and I think the new regime is going to provide a light meal from now on, but I always bring a cooler full of water and Gatorade and PowerBars, Clif Bars, etc. to keep going throughout the day. I recommend you get there a little early to take care of the taping and whatnot. Better to relax a bit than be in a rush. I'm going to try to sign up for the 7th tomorrow morning. Hope to see you there.

Got in two dry sessions then put the bike on the truck. Between that and a free t-shirt, hamburger and Mountain Dew, I'm actually happy. I guess after lowered expectations and the mood I was in last night... Ended up parked by suntorn. Nice to meet you man, hope to see you out there again.

Actually, I just woke up and there is a chance of some dry. I think I'm going to head up. Gotta love 2pm track days 45 minutes away.

4) Don't get target fixated on somebody going down in front of you.

It is, I guess just because the surface is so smooth. I did it once and I'm not doing it again. It was two years ago, but I don't believe anything has changed. I found from 8 to 11 especially to be like ice. My exact thoughts were, "I could have more fun on a dry street than this wet track." I rode Beaver Sunday morning wet at 37 degrees. I rode it in significant rain at warmer temps. No issues. I also notice that Beaver and Nelson significantly abrade my tires, and they come off Midohio looking like new. I love the track warm and dry, it's silky smooth and I have no grip issues at my speed. I think perhaps the same mechanism that makes it so bad wet also keeps the cars from tearing it up in the dry. Tradeoff I guess. Anyhow, I'm not even showing up tomorrow. Phucking weather - missed by one day (for me).