Zorro

Welcome. What part of Pittsburgh are you from? I'm from that area...

i'm paid for 7/21, I-group.

THINKING of doing a track day again on the 20th of july... any takers??

there's already a thread for this...fool.

Looks like I group on the 20th is the only one sold out.

F*@#!!!! it is sold out! damn. damn damn!

Wow, a blast from the past. XB12Ss used to be a regular on here...

Dude, there is no way you should be down shifting for Turn 1. Just roll off a bit then tip it in. Thats a 100+mph turn easy.

This is good to know. I peeked at my speedo a few times and I was only at 81-82mph out of turn 1. I'll have to try to increase my speed there next time. I kept thinking I could take it faster...but once I saw I had the exit line, I'd peek, and it be at 81...then 82...every damn time.

I'm a maybe. Yesterday was a bit rough on my hand/wrist and it really affected my riding. I'm doing Nelsons on the 18th and depending on how that goes I'll try for a late signup for mid o.

My left index finger started going numb in the afternoon. I thought it was just temporary. However, as I type, my finger tip and the inside is still numb. I don't get it.

I wouldn't worry about that as much I don't think. Just make up for it by carrying more speed into 6. I'd be worried about gearing it too short for other parts of the track. I'm finding that its a bit too short coming out of the carosel in 2nd, and messing me up on the front straight. I may switch my shift pattern and try shifting sooner while still leaned over in 14 to see if that feels any better and try to pickup 4th before T1.

Oh, and good form yesterday. You looked pretty good whilst passing me.

Thanks...I passed a few yesterday..especially the ducati riders.. The liter bikes ate me up at the end of the back straight.

I carry second thru the carosel, and hit 3rd around the finish line and then back down to 2nd for turn 1. I'm curious what the new pattern will be after I gear it with a -1 in the front.

My trackbike came -1 in the front. It was PERFECT for beaver run(the whole 2 sessions before I opted to crash). However, I think I may change out the rear for Mid Ohio, just don't like it as well as stock in Thunder valley and coming onto the front straight. I have a couple of rear sprockets, so I have options.

I'm worried about gearing it too much to where I'm out of engine at the end of the back straight at mid ohio. Thoughts?

Wait Ananda, you forgot to mention my super slide in turn 7. I mean come on, were you really waiting on me to post about it?

Nah Im too busy looking for parts to get my bike to 90% asap. Acutally the levers will be done in about 5 mins, but as I pound this wendys to the face Im ordering barends, and most likey a new half exhaust system if I can find that link..... Already got oil and a filter and antifreeze so I ll be doing all that tomorrow night along with checking the bike over.

I rode it around the block got up to 35ish in 3rd just to swap gears. I ll be reording the GP shift kit again, but thats ight.

Okay now for hte WRECK!!!

I had drug knee in turn 7 today and toe in turn 6 yesterday and was getting more and more comfy. Got bumped up today a group and was riding real well, but then just lost focus I think.

Passed a dude on the back straight at the top speed I had hit in the 2 days, no idea what but Id say 145ish, I had hit 137 yday and earlier in the day, but I hit another gear before the wreck. Came into 6 a little hot, but held my line, but then 7 got me.

Came over the hill wide, leaned a tad more and rolled into the throttle after a quick desell after the lean, just to havce the rear slide a bit, rolled into the throttle, stood it back up saving the turn, but then the rear shimmyed, the front started to shimmey, and then I was on my ass slidding as my bike was sliding in front of me.

The exhaust on the left is rashed, BUT not all the way through. Im replacing that with a new one on order tonight, the front fearing is a little worn, the bar end is shaved 1/3 off which will be orderd in a minute, the shifter is a little worn but works, the side fearing needs some love too, and the footped took a little beating.

Overall my friend looked at it, and was pretty surprised how it ended up as he totalled his CBR a month ago.

I realized alot of things, first off, going down isnt that bad so long as you are GEARED correctly. My face mask is scrapped to hell, but my helmet is not scraped(most likely replacing it anyways), my leather jacket held up ok, tore on 2 seams BUT did not leave anything exposed and the armor did its job, my hip hurts like hell but the pants held up awesome. Gloves sucked, and ripped at the seam, BUT the padding was perfectly placed below it and my hand is fine.

I was able to hold two thumbs in the air as I slid down into 8, right behind my bike. It stayed in 8 dropped a little fluid, anit and either oil or gas, Id say oil, but it started right up and is running fine.

Glad Im ok, planning to hit those other track days and worry about cosmetics this winter.

Good times, learned so much and had so much fun!

Awe shit man, sorry you wrecked. Glad to see your ok and in good spirits.

im down, i just need a trailer spot.

If Bananas goes, we may have an extra spot. I'll keep you posted.

Anyone interested in going? I got the day off work...so I'm definitely going. Doing intermediate again. Bananas may go as well.

Yeah, didn't really think of shifting up a gear. I pretty much rode the whole track in 3rd, except for the straights.....probably shoulda tried 4th a little more. I think you'll like -1 in the front. You have enough experience that you'll notice it but it won't be a whole different bike.

I honestly had no idea what was coming for me when I signed up for two days. No one really mentioned how dead beat tired and rubbery-legged one can be after a full day of hard riding at the track. Ah well, a lesson learned.

Your picture looks good. The keyhole and carousel owned me most of the time but I got a few passes that I was more pleased with.....hope the dude took pics of me....

Thanks! When you changed your front...or when someone helped you...did you need an impact wrench? I was looking at mine tonight. I know I need to buy a socket...I don't have the size. I'm hoping I can just muscle it off.

As for the carousel, the was the toughest turn for me my first day. I kept trying to stay close to the inside the entire time...wasn't working. Instructor showed me the way. On the keyhole...you can get away with that for the most part.

Had such a great time.... and man I am BEAT. I guess the consensus from both track coaches yesterday and today was that I have good form and just need to work on speed and smoothness. I think I'm going to put my bike back almost to stock gearing or just -1 in the front. Being -1, +2 was really fucking up my world for the last two days. Every time I roll on and off the throttle it was jerking the bike and disrupt the chassis. Anyway, had a blast, learned alot and can't wait to try Grattan or Putnam.

I won't do 2 days back to back again though. I was so exhausted by the middle of this afternoon that my legs were shaking. My instructor followed me and said I wasn't getting off the bike as much but it was because I couldn't lift myself from side to side!

The website for the photog is jasonjosephphotography.net

I'm glad you had a good time...hopefully everyone returned safely.

I don't know how you did two days worth. I was beat after one and my legs are still a little on the rubber side today.

As for gearing...thanks for the tip. My bike is stock gearing and I'm looking to do something...prolly just -1 in the front...and that's it. Another option for the jerkiness...shift up a gear to reduce the rpms. Just a thought.

Thanks for the linky.

This may be a dumb question but what are the differences between the two? I didn't really start looking into it much but I figuredyou guys could help me out since I'm sure it's common knowledge to someone who knows sport bikes well. Thanks in advance guys. Also would $6500 for a 05 r6 raven with 5000 be a decent deal?

R6 is a better performer with updated looks. As for the differences...they're endless.

Zorro didnt really get to talk to ya much man, but heard you rode real good.

we ll post a link to order pics from. Hes a friend of a friend from Dublin and does good work, showed up on a phone call yesterday from my bro up here.. I think we got him hooked up with STT for random shoots too.

Thanks. It was tough making rounds...especially after trying to hook up with the suspension guy, food, drinks. Next time for sure. And definitely post that link...I know there was a pro taking pics.

Me...in the keyhole today...

Nick it was turn one. One of the STT instructors is on my facebook and just posted the pic of the dudes bikes. I guess it only had a little over 200 miles on it. Black R6 right????

Yeah...this was the one. Caught a glimpse of the bike on the way out...real fug'ed up.

Track day was a blast....weather was perfect. Weathermen...least accountable people in the world.

Bananas and I are looking to shack up in someone's garage. Anyone have room for two pimps?

no they not .go to california sport bike or stt they have maps from all tracks .california sport bike have videos from the tracks on their website.

they gave all of us one in NOVICE on june 1.

So does anyone know where I can get a map of the track with turns labeled? I remember I struggled with the turn numbers and names when we were chatting in our little meetings last time....

they'll give you one in your first meeting, i believe.

dangit, my girlfriend can't make it

But seriously, how much fuel should I plan to take for the 600? If I take a 5 gallon full of premium and a full tank on the gixxer, will that be plenty?

That's all i'm taking.

too good to be true.

Damn....NICE WORK!

I like them all...but especially 1 and 3. Get rid of the block 'hayabusa'.

Gotta love a Steelers bike.