Moto-Brian

The ZX7R is a 190/50/17 rear tire. You actually WANT those bikes to fall in faster. They handled amazingly well and in fact, were the bike of choice in terms of stability and composure. You effectively raised the rear and caused the bike to transition faster which is what the bike needed anyways. Now, get a proper 120 front on that thing and raise the rear slightly afterwards... They suffered from ground clearance...

The fact that you apparently do some off road riding, why would you risk shit tires on something you are riding in conditions like that? Just because it isn't a sportbike, doesn't mean you shouldn't buy good quality... So, because an MX bike or woods bike doesn't go 130 mph, they don't deserve good tires? Shinkos... What's the old saying? "You get what you..."

You are typically safe at 10 and under. 11 and over, you stand a good chance of getting a ticket. They are just doing their job. You were speeding on a two lane road along the river with blind turns and numerous driveways. 12 over is a fair reason to pull you over. Newbie or not, it isn't the reason they went after you... You start a thread for something that if you look at it with a neutral mindset, you'd see it isn't really that big a deal. Certainly not enough to start a thread on a public forum with the mentality of WTF...

Not sure if this week... I gotta travel to Michigan for work this week... Plus, haven't heard from him yet. This coming week might not be best. I'll keep ya posted...

Like I said, Paul and I are wanting to get some riding in during the week. The supermotos (250s and 450s) are great at cross training you for the bike turd you ride... I'll have my bike and you can come ride. Learn to ride loose and when the big bike gets a little jiggy, it'll feel like it is supposed to and your ass cheeks won't tense up and pucker...

Echo a few things here. If you are "I" at Mid-Ohio and go to Nelson you've never been to before, you should run "I" there also. This stuff where riders sign up for the lower step group because they feel they cannot get ahold of the track are not really ready then for the group they bumped down from... For example, a lot of guys run "I" group due to not knowing the track and are "A" riders. In my mind, you are what you are. An "A" rider, rides "A" group. If not, they are essentially wasting time as it shouldn't take very long to learn a track. I never raced at Beaver Run until last year with Moto-Series. Did I ask to bump down to Novice group and race Novice for the event so I could learn? Nope... You ride with the group your ability is based for. With ability increase, comes learning things quicker... If you think Novice is a parade lap, bump to the fastest group in Novice and let a coach watch and evaluate. Typically, if you think you are fast enough, you probably aren't. It isn't an insult, but those riders that feel they are not getting anything from Novice group or are in "I" and "slaying" everyone or I hear "I passed everyone in that group and need to move up". Well, that's not a reason to move up. You move up when things you do come easier, you are able to ride within a GREATER amount of comfort and make decisions that are clear and precise. Lap times and passing everyone doesn't always make you ready. It has to be ability and that reserve I have always referred to. If the reserve isn't there, you are going to get in over your head at the next level. That isn't any fun, but it is also unsafe... Get with a coach and work on what you are doing. Listen to constructive criticism. Take what you are told and apply. When you can take those things, recognize what the issues are and apply everything and get better. THEN, you are ready... It's like racing. Just because you can pull a magic lap time that is where maybe the back pack of novices run and feel you are ready to start racing, understand that racing and track days are about as far apart as the moon is to earth. You dive in head first without working on skills before you do, it can be very rough. BUT, that being said, I think racing excels a rider's skill much faster than track days will. I believe that a basic understanding of the fundamentals is essential and if you have those, you can do well racing. Many guys on here are racing and you don't have to be setting lap records to be a racer. However, I think if you aren't ready, you should wait. But, I see guys like Nick, Craig, Madcat, Grape and others that are racing as novices and I have watched guys like Craig excel, guys like Nick get smoother and choosing good lines, guys like Madcat that have a nice ass and guys like Grape that stay consistent and predictable and allow for their abilities to grow. That's 4 guys that I think have different levels of ability and yet, they are all in where I feel is a good place. I think they went into racing correctly and even though they aren't Rossis like Flounder, they are all advancing and I have watched them all and think they are gonna be alright. But, know the secret? None of them are arrogant and think they know enough. They all learn and they all apply and they are all advancing because of it. Sorry for the rant. We all start somewhere. We all started as novices and moved up. Some faster than others. Some got better, some got worse, some stop all together. No matter what or where riders start and end, they all were at the bottom for some period of time and worked up. Even Rossi...

Let me know when your balls drop and grab your leathers and meet us to ride big bikes. Great cross training for the big bikes.

We will probably do a Tuesday or something. Thanks, though.

450 Supermoto is perfect size for a bike. Any tard in fact... We used to race that track and we had everything from 125 smokers to 530 KTMs... Any tard is perfectly fine there and a BLAST!! Take a tard there and break the leathers in. Attack Painter and I are planning on a ride there sometime once he gets back from Daytona. Hit us up if you wanna try it!

Heck, with a lifted van, I am stating I don't even have one!!

SWEET!! Let me know!

Know anyone that sells or handles N-Fab? I cannot find anyone that handles them other than N-Fab direct... As for tint, I have a buddy. We can get it done, but will have to take them to Cincy. Kinda sucks. I am thinking VERY hard about getting a machine and doing vinyl and tint...

Yup, I run MS. Did last year... Ran Maxima. Again, there is nothing in the formula that is hazardous. It is actually the same, but a tad better as mentioned above. Big thing is if at the track and you need to add water from the tap or a jug of water, etc., WW is done for if you add. You can add to the Maxima...

It's a close call, really. Maxima protects the exotic metals a little better than Redline. You can also add tap water to Maxima if in a pinch and will not add concern over corrosion. Maxima also mixes great with coolant and will not harm the abilities of that coolant. Basically, unlike what people on here think - OK, one guys so far... Water has electrolytes. Those used alone will rot your cooling system over time. Scaling and rust. The big thing is that Redline doesn't protect magnesium which Maxima does. Redline was really designed for cars initially and they do not have the exotic metals the bikes have. Sure, today's cars do more so, but when it was introduced, they didn't. Water Wetter is good to use. Don't get me wrong. The whole protection of the system is essential. Especially with us using these bikes for racing and track days. But, the little extra you get from the Maxima stuff is better and the price is rather cheap.

It is? You do understand that not lubricating your water pump, etc is going to end badly... The Water Wetter idea isn't BS. That lubrication is essential...

Nice! Do show how you do the bunks. I have been thinking of doing something also in mine.

Some better pics during the day... Side shot: Back with spare: Front:

Also, Maxima's Kool-Aid is the better way to go vs Water Wetter. It is already mixed and is essentially the exact same thing. No mess and fuss... Accepted everywhere Water Wetter is...

We had raccoons in our attic and I couldn't get to them as they were in the edges where I couldn't reach, etc. We set traps and got those shit-hole beasts. Then, I'd plug 'em and throw them out. Just a few days ago after some serious cleaning and almost 6 months since, I hear this scratching above the office from the outside... I walk outside (This was around 10pm) to see a fucking raccoon up at the gable clawing at the vents and trying to get in. I used a screen to prevent the birds from flying in and that pile of shit clawed and created a hole in the screen. He would freeze with the flashlight and I wanted to try and keep him/her out... Didn't want to use the pistol so, had my son get his paintball gun and plugged him 3 times in the back. He shot through that screen like he was on fire... So, we used that concrete screen stuff that is very sharp and will shred your knuckles just putting it into your cart at Lowe's. So far, so good...

So, pretty much done. Just had the exhaust done, got an SCT tuner from DTM-Brian who loaded some great tunes and gave me a STOOOOPID awesome price and pretty much am sorted for now inside. I am just wanting to do running boards or sliders for stepping up into the van... Here she is all purdy and stuff:

Back to the top. Anyone interested? I think the price is crazy fair, no?

At SHIFT, we recognized the fact that riders want a shoe that protects vs a boot. Ankle protection, good material that will hold up in a crash and a good last is what makes a good shoe that is a street bike approved protection product. AStar also makes a solid option as well as Icon and I believe Sidi. Sidi's is not as sporty I think, however... Anyways, SHIFT is out of the street business, but the shoe we had was really good and comfy and did great at protecting. We actually used them for pit bike racing and while not as good as sawed off MX boots, they worked rather well...

Does he have Roadracing World or one of the multiple comic books like Motorcyclist? If not RRW, he sucks and you need to find a new doctor.

It's OK, man. Flounder's got piercing eyes and like Medusa, can pull you into doing things you wake up the next morning wondering just how the hell that even happened... Well, that's what Bornsinner says...