oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hipple was good, lee was good , and so was Stuart. I agree with more seat time. I wish that wasn't their last event for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted August 26, 2013 Report Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hellmutt, I haven't the slightest idea how to edit stuff. I just upload it all and make the people work for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 i do like following the instructor the first few laps to get the line down. A good tow can certainly be invaluable when you're not 100% confident on which way the track goes. But really, don't sweat the small stuff early on. The "proper" race line feels somewhat unnatural when you're going 20+ seconds a lap slower than the track will allow. That is in no way a slam on your pace. I was never that great at Putnam, but just from being there a couple of times, I can remember getting frustrated with myself for over-braking for turn 1. Because I was taking T1 slower than I should have been, I was ending up with 15 feet of track on my left-hand side. Guess where that positioned me for turns 2 and 3? Turning-in from mid-track instead of from the left edge like I should have been! Anyway, the point I was attempting to make is that "the line" is (at least in part) dictated by how comfortable you are with your pace. It can be hard to run the "fast" line at a less-than-fast pace. Repetitions help immensely, and your skill-set (and pace) will improve to the point where the race line will be essential rather than aspirational. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hellmutt, I haven't the slightest idea how to edit stuff. I just upload it all and make the people work for it. I've been fighting with the GoPro app for hours yesterday and today. Sad, because all I really want to do is crop out the beginning boredom of getting to the grid and sitting until the session starts. Another thing I don't understand is the file size increases by almost a gig on each video AFTER I chop 5 minutes of time off of each, so apparently converting to an AVI file type really blows up the file size? I may just dump them as is and let the public sift past the BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks redkow I value the in put and you opinions. I haven't been riding long (3 full seasons). So I have a lot turn learn and am willing to learn. I fell in love with riding on the track. My tires didn't like it much, but for stock they did very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 how often do you think you'll be able to get to the track? Tires are often cheap insurance, but street tires are pretty amazing these days. I used to race in Q2's before switching to Michelin DOT's. The street tires impressed the he'll out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) how often do you think you'll be able to get to the track? Tires are often cheap insurance, but street tires are pretty amazing these days. I used to race in Q2's before switching to Michelin DOT's. The street tires impressed the he'll out of me. She's riding on the OEM IRC's but they did better than I'd expected for her, but we plan to invest in much better tires after these are thrashed. Trackdays will hopefully become more abundant now that the boss has the bug , but probably still only manage a few each season if we can Edited August 27, 2013 by Hellmutt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I was impressed withe the IRC and how well the bike did. Finding the size will be difficult 140/70 on rear. I realized within the first few sessions I need to raise it in order to get proper lean. Edited August 27, 2013 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hmmm... There is an "everything you need to know about racing a 250" thread on the WERA board. I'm sure that can tell you what the best rear tire option is. My guess is that they're pinching 150's or 160's onto the rim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'm guessing your right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 I'd be willing to squeeze a 150 on her bike, but 160 just seems a bit too much. Plus the additional tire height would make raising the bike even taller for her. Rearsets and a little lift would probably suffice for plenty of ground clearance with some handling improvement.She touched a toe down now and then, plus she pulled the peg feelers to help lean a bit more too....but she never scraped any bodywork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Hmmm... There is an "everything you need to know about racing a 250" thread on the WERA board. I'm sure that can tell you what the best rear tire option is.My guess is that they're pinching 150's or 160's onto the rim. I will look into this, there is also a guy in cleveland on another forum that goes to Mid Ohio and a few other tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Found the 250 thread. http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=257086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks! Your awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Counting down the days until the next one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) Mid June after raining season. I want to see when STT will be back, the instructors are worth the extra cash. Edited August 28, 2013 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Mid June after raining season. I want to see when STT will be back, the instructors are worth the extra cash. Their Putnam dates are usually close to the same weekends every year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'm already planning three trips. One early in the season, one in July and one in August . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Be sure to watch for the Ducati Indy/Commonwealth days at Putnam. No classroom but they do run three groups and it does provide you with an opportunity to gain seat time. Control Riders are present and willing to help if asked. No shortage of opportunities to dispose of disposable income. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I wasn't sure if you could go to a ducati day, without a duc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I wasn't sure if you could go to a ducati day, without a duc! Nope, anyone can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Pic up at WWW.gron4.comOld school hellmutt and I are in the novice section. Mine is Kawasaki white, Hellmutt - Kawasaki silver and oldschool- Yamaha silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I've been fighting with the GoPro app for hours yesterday and today. Sad, because all I really want to do is crop out the beginning boredom of getting to the grid and sitting until the session starts. Another thing I don't understand is the file size increases by almost a gig on each video AFTER I chop 5 minutes of time off of each, so apparently converting to an AVI file type really blows up the file size? I may just dump them as is and let the public sift past the BS If you haven't already uploaded the full video, I can edit the video for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 If you haven't already uploaded the full video, I can edit the video for youThanx for the offer Derek, but granda080 already put one up for me and working on the other.....in fact, here is one from my bike. Once we're on the grid, Oldschool is on the left and snot on the right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Here's my last session of the day ( thanx again Andy ), my corner speed had picked up some as well as my drive onto the front straight ( most laps ) so I actually got to hit 4th gear for a second or 2, but linework is still needing some attention. I caught up to Streetfighterkz about 14:25, he was doing well on the ol kawazuki Edited August 29, 2013 by Hellmutt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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