Sidewinder600

Check the make on that title. DMV lady: "And what will you be registering today, sir?" Whoever buys it: "My black Kawk."

Yes plz. Don't want these to go to waste - there are millions of kids in Africa with literally no track days.

I'll be there Sat and Sun at least. Debating taking a half day on Friday too to catch a few hours in the afternoon. If I can find a few hours to spare I might prep the Norton to take up on Sunday. Don't like taking a bike on Friday or Saturday because I sometimes buy a stack of parts I can't haul back on a bike. By Sunday most of the good deals are gone so it's no issue.

If you really feel like doing a complete cleaning, this site shows disassembly and what to watch for, including getting that stupid check valve out. The check valve is cheap and easy to put back in, but getting it out can sometimes turn into a project. http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/resources/re_stove_a.php

I'd just scrub some of the grime out of it and use the hell out of it. I used to work at a Coleman store and we'd get people coming in that inherited their granddad's camp stove wondering if they needed to replace anything to get them to work. They almost always fired right up with a little cleaning, and most only needed fresh gas. Those things will last until the apocalypse.

I did the Uhaul route last time and it worked fine for me. Keep in mind too that some of their trailers have built-in ramps, saving you the $100+ from buying your own ramp. Some points to keep in mind though: Make sure the place you get it from has 24-hour dropoff as you'll probably be getting back late. Most dedicated Uhaul places close at 5, at least around here, and the last novice session usually ends around 6.Make sure you know exactly what trailer you're getting. I tried to clarify that I wanted their motorcycle trailer which is $15/day and the place I talked to swore up and down they had several. Turns out they consider their $25/day 5'x9' their "motorcycle trailer" and had never even heard of the one I was talking about. Wasn't a huge deal, but it was a bit bigger than I was expecting as well as pricier if you're keeping it a few days.Like Niles said, watch out for Bruce. Regardless of what he says, his candy is NOT free.

I've got a set of GSG frame sliders (the ones that run through the swingarm pivot) if you're interested. Insert crack about using protection here.

Funny, I'm doing a trip down to San Antonio and Austin next month. Not quite close enough, but it's cool to see somebody on here down there. Lived in SA for a few years tho and picked up some good routes through Hill Country if you ever head over in that area. The area around Medina Lake has some killer roads.

Yeah, they just don't register. Even when I've had a buddy on another bike next to me and we're both over the sensor it doesn't change. I've made way too many forced rights at those signals.

You turned off 33/257 just a half mile before a sweet stretch. Next time instead of turning off on Bean-Oller, just keep heading north across the 42 intersection onto Klondike. It's only about 3 miles but it's fairly twisty with hardly any traffic and nice river and forest scenery. Just take it easy the first pass or two - there are a few blind turns to learn and there can be gravel patches after rain. Once you get a good line down it's a blast. If you turn left at the top on 36 and then make the first left after that (right after the bridge), that puts you on 257 south (I know, you were just on 257... if you look at the map it switches once you get to 42) and that leg is still somewhat twisty and fun. Not as much as Klondike, but it's much better maintained and has fewer blind turns. Make a left at the light onto 42 and you're back to where you started if you want to do it all over. That's my local go-to loop if I'm short on time. Do two or three laps one way and turn it around to run it in the other direction. And be aware that all lights on 42 hate motorcycles (at least they did last year when I was there last) so plan accordingly. Or just make it a clockwise loop only and be done with it.

Bruce, it was my pleasure holding up both you and Pat. I look forward to being your moving chicane in intermediate eventually.

Was only up on Friday but it ended up being a hell of a good time. Things were a little wiggly in the morning with a hard compound on a cold track, but things picked up after a session or two. Met up with some cool dudes (Bruce and Niles from the forum, namely), got some good instruction (thanks Pat), and started regretting not signing up for Saturday as well. While I want to hit other tracks throughout the year, if budget and schedule only let me do MO days I can't say I'd be disappointed. It's a nice setup you guys got up there. And props to the 60-something year old guy who rode up on his '03 K1200, taped everything up on the spot, rode Novice all day and then rode home.

That Harry's thing looks pretty cool, might give that a shot. I'm not really looking for anything to display while on the track. Hell, my speedo isn't even hooked up. I'm just looking for something I can turn on and throw in my pocket to log sessions so I can go through them afterwards. I'm just going to be focusing on technique for a while but I'd still like to have some metrics to show what's working where and by how much.

I'm just getting into track riding and don't really need/want some super fancy and expensive racing GPS system, but I'd like something that at least roughly tracks on-track stats. I'm looking for something within a few mph and feet of actual speed and position. Not looking for decimal-level accuracy as I'm not going to be all that consistent at first anyway. Any recommendations? I'm thinking an app would be nice for obvious reasons, but I know there are GPS limitations with even the newest phones. Wouldn't be opposed to a dedicated system, but I'm looking for cheap over most other factors as I'm already blowing most of my budget on the bike and track days themselves.

It's only to get him to the track. Once we're there, all bets are off. And by bets, I mean pants.

We seem to be riding each other's bikes. Or wearing each other's suits. No homo.

Just signed up for Friday. I'll be the guy in the stupid Smurf-colored leathers investigating all the slow lines. It'll be on purpose, I swear. Niles, I'll buy you a beer if you bring the Grom instead.

Gone With The Wind

What's the final tally (as of now, so I guess not so final) of who's going on what day? I'm on the fence whether I'll be up Fri or Sat because now they're saying chance of showers either day, depending on what weather site I check. I'm leaning toward Fri right now. Weather looks slightly better, prolly won't be as busy, but I'll have to haul ass the night before to get everything ready.

Anybody in or passing through the Delaware area for either of those days and have space in a trailer to help a newb out? Will obviously compensate in the form of gas money, food, mild butt stuff, etc.

I may want that rear stand. PM incoming.

One other serious question, then we can get back to the grab-assing. What's the usual policy on bringing non-riders? Can they just roll in with you, or is there some kind of registration / gate fee that's required beforehand?

Don't you worry, I plan on making a pass or two myself. Somebody's bound to run out of gas at some point.

Thanks, mang. I'm working on dual-sporting the XR right now, but down the road I want to find some spare wheels so I can go full tard on it too.

I think I understand the layout now. Everybody gets a 20 min. break on track between 40 min. trailer sessions.