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Here are my videos.  Camera is pointed a hair too low.  I will get the 600s uploaded in a few.

750GT

Turn 4 almost got someone.  

I hope the video turned out from that "almost" highside crash

Glad you guys had a sunlit track for today. Were the pits a mess after last night's rain? Hope everyone ran well and came home safe and sound!

The pits were really wet. Hollywood crashed in 13 but and his bike looked fine. Lots of low-sides in 13 this weekend. One ambulance trip for a guy in the first SV race. That caused the first 600 SB race to be pushed until after lunch.

Great weekend. Surprisingly the rain held off and got dry track all weekend. Last night was a hell of a storm though.

Ya, I didn't even set sag on my bike for round 1. We finished Jinu's bike at 1 am and loaded up. I know the guy who owned it before me was about my same weight so I think it was close but....it needs some adjustment.

I just set my sag on Wednesday. Probably should have done it before I left for Round one. I didn't realize how stiff it was set from my suspension guy. Hopefully that helps next time.

I am in for the 600 sprints and the 750GT. I will be there on Saturday working on my starts and getting my bike set up so it is actually rideable.

Someone needs to start a Round 2 thread.

Well a few laps later and you were...

Work on those starts and you wouldn't have to follow me for the first few laps.

Definitely more practice at the next round. I am getting better but you guys are rockets.

Pretty sweet pic. Thanks Marty!

Wish I was in front though

I have a set of white TCX boots that are in great shape. These are the Competizione S model. These are my backup pair and have very little wear. Just your normal scuffing from riding. No crash damage. The soles aren't worn at all. Size 42 which equates to 8.5 US. I wear a 8.5 US and they fit great. Probably fit someone with a slightly larger foot. Price is $150 obo.

I don't remember any but I didn't ride last weekend. I talked to Reuben from 35 about set up for my 08, he's big into the Kawi's, he could probably get you in the right direction.

He is who did my suspension and gave me set-up advice. I think I need to just get more seat time before I make drastic changes. He had me running the forks flush with the upper triple and the rear at stock height. The Kawi feels a ton stiffer than the 05 600rr that I had last year.

I am pretty sure I need to change the set up a bit. I have never felt chatter before but does mid-track in the middle of the carousel have ripples? If not I definitely got some chatter issues. I had totally messed up gearing as well.

i know this might seem a bit extreme, but if you truly dislike your new bike why not just sell it now while it is in nice shape and get a newer cbr or something? no sense in riding a bike you hate.

Actually had a conversation with my wife about that. I decided I would have a go for one more race weekend before trying making the final decision.

Oh comon Todd you and I were neck and neck in race 1.

And matt where were you this last weekend? I saw you on the grids.

Mainly refering to race 2.

Nice job, Andrew! Damn, you sure do like to push the limits in 12 don't you?!! Haha. What place did you finish that race in?

He got two 4ths. I got two 5ths. Hopefully in 4 weeks I can quit being a pussy and keep up with someone.

One of them isnt so pretty anymore

I was about 2.5 seconds of my pace from last year. I was only able to do mid 13s.

I did horrible. That is all

had a blast out there today--loved the track.. The bumps just make it all the more challenging and fun mentally! signed up for the 750gt and 2nd 600 sprint -- #613 on the gsxr 600--orange helmet--looking forward to meeting more of yall

I will be racing with you in the 750GT.

Ok, got a problem. Does anyone have a spare battery they could loan me that will fit a first gen SV650? My piece of shit Bikemaster battery I bought at the beginning of last season has shit the bed and I don't think I'll be able to get a Li-Ion battery delivered in time, unless a local shop carries them.

I'll try to get a battery from one of my other bikes to fit but I think they're too tall to get the seat on.

Todd should have some batteries available track side. I know my buddy put one in his ZX6 last fall at Putnam. I would call Todd to make sure though.

Since I am coming alone, I think I am going to park by everyone else this weekend. I usually park in front of the scoring tower, but we were usually alone over there last year. If I need help with something I don't want to have to walk forever.

The scoring tower has a RV plug in front of it, I believe.

The NESBA event organizers used to talk about "the 3 stages of Nelson"

9:00 sesssion (stage 1): "this place is a fucking HOLE. I can't believe I paid for this..."

11:00 session (stage 2): "this layout is awesome. It's a shame the surface is so shitty."

2:00 session (stage 3): "This place is really fun. I'm terrified of what might happen if put a tire off the race line, but this place is FUN!"

This is exactly how I felt last year when I first rode Nelson.

Can someone order some warmer weather?

Don't support him, how am I going to make him feel bad and call him a sand bagger and cherry picker when you make comments like that?

But honestly you are right, I wouldn't have moved myself up but Todd told me I was ready and didn't really give me an option, just said he was moving me up. I haven't been racing much longer than Hollywood either. I ran a few Mini 20's at the end of the season in 2011, and last year was the first "full season" I had ran. Either way I am just out there to have fun, but I personally think it will be somewhat embarrasing when I'm supposed to be an "expert" and I know there's Novice riders out there who are faster than myself and will probably be passing me.

You guys (not you specifically) called me a sandbagger after my first event. Last year was my first year of racing. You will be fine in expert. I look forward to chasing some people to get my lap times down.

Cool, do you know of some other guys running the 1000 class? Murse will be happy to hear this, last year it was pretty much just him.......huge gap............and Peters and Agnes out front. With a few other random guys showing up now and then.

Desmo-Brian said Neyra, Gene Burcham, Agnes, Peters, Kent (750), himself and a couple others should be there.