Jester_ Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Wonderful.....There will be more grip than your last track day at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I'm not trying to talk anyone out of going, just take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) Was in for Friday but may wait and see. Seems like everyone has a different forecast. Edited April 16, 2014 by Habi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Loaded up and ready to head that way tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aforrest4 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Looks like 60 degrees and no rain. I'm looking forward to both days. Lowcel... Look me up. I'll be on a Black & Silver Honda with yellow plates # 4. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 It can be like ice in the cold and wet, I have seen bikes go from vertical to pavement in an instant at a whopping 25mph.No offense, Craig but "ice" is not accurate. There is a level of slick that happens when cold. However, the RIDER is the element that crashes in the cold. I've run plenty of laps around that track in about every condition. I've turned lap times in sub 40 degree temps faster than some in 80 degrees and "perfect". Take caution, be smooth, nothing erratic and treat like riding in the rain for example and you'll be fine. The weather today at 65 and sunny with the next couple of days similar will help. The frost level is still high. But ANY track this weekend is going to be dusty and somewhat "slick". Bit I've never seen a single soul crash vertical at 25mph in the morning. If so, they would have crashed if in perfect conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 No I would say ice is about right. When I touch the gas (I'm talking open with little to no roll on) and the rear starts to slide out to me that's like ice. I have tried warmers, using both brakes to get more heat and nothing worked. To me it's not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 One more hour until I leave the office and start towards Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 it's not like ice at all. "green" and loose, yes, but Ice I would reserve for when it RAINS lol. when it's cold the bike just likes to move around a bit. best bet is just knock the pace down and work on being SMOOTH with your transitions/braking/throttle. BTW I am SUPER jazzed to be out there tomorrow! Going to pick up new warmers and finish prepping the bike tonight. I will have the black 07 GSXR with red tank. Not sure which leathers/helmet/boots i'll be wearing though... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Shooting for Saturday. I am partial to Sunshine and I think tomorrow will be short on that. Hopefully a few of you will still be around then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Coming down to the last minute weather predictions for me. If I can get my exhaust welded and the forecast goes up another couple degrees I'll make Saturday. If I had extra cash I'd be there for sure...if I had the cash and vacation time I'd be there tomorrow and Saturday. Anyone going Friday have a generator or a garage they want to split? Jester doesn't have a generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Coming down to the last minute weather predictions for me. If I can get my exhaust welded and the forecast goes up another couple degrees I'll make Saturday. If I had extra cash I'd be there for sure...if I had the cash and vacation time I'd be there tomorrow and Saturday. Anyone going Friday have a generator or a garage they want to split? Jester doesn't have a generator.I forgot that I don't have any brake lines on my bike so I'm going to put those on tomorrow. If you go on Saturday I will go Ryan. We can split a garage or I am also buying a generator tomorrow evening to have for the other tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 save your money till one goes on sale or something...we can just use mine if I'm going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I need my own anyways even if I don't use it for Saturday "if we go". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 it's not like ice at all. "green" and loose, yes, but Ice I would reserve for when it RAINS lol. when it's cold the bike just likes to move around a bit. best bet is just knock the pace down and work on being SMOOTH with your transitions/braking/throttle. BTW I am SUPER jazzed to be out there tomorrow! Going to pick up new warmers and finish prepping the bike tonight. I will have the black 07 GSXR with red tank. Not sure which leathers/helmet/boots i'll be wearing though... haha Exactly. Craig... I love ya, man... But the comments do nothing but place fear in people's minds and it is just simply not as bad as people make it out to be. Green and loose is perfect. Not ice. Trust me... I've ridden on ice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 save your money till one goes on sale or something...we can just use mine if I'm going.I will split a garage if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) You're right Brian I'm not entitled to my own opinion. Hey all tracks have their flaws, Grattan is the same way with the sealer they used. Brian, I'll chock this up to long winter and lack of riding. I'm grumpy. I'll see you at mido sometime this year and maybe at a race if you decide to show. Edited April 18, 2014 by blue03636 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 This weather could not be any better. Perfect day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 What an amazing day. I can't wait for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 What an amazing day. I can't wait for tomorrow.Pics ?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 On the black and blue 07 gixxer in intermediate today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Pics or it didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aforrest4 Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Anyone who didn't go missed a great weekend of track riding! Both mornings were a little chilly, but the track came in quickly. Great days!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowcel Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 I already miss the place and the people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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