Jester_ Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Oh and while we were down there I almost ran into my buddy Matt Bacola. There was a red flag so we came around into hot pit to go back out. When we go back into Charlottes web I go to hit the brakes and the lever goes back to my fingers and I have no brakes. I moved my hand off the bar and was able to get the bike slowed with the lever against the bar. I go into hot pit and see the adjuster was moved, so I move it back. 2 laps later the same thing happened so I came in and the adjuster had moved again, I took the old vortex lever off and went over to Marietta Motorsports and bought a stock one. The stock lever has WAY better feel than the Vortex ever did and hopefully it doesnt try to put me in the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 On 11/22/2016 at 8:52 PM, blue03636 said: Not even close to the same. He's working through the issues between his actual job. This is a side gig for him so he can take his million dollar race car out. I doubt he spent much time messing with it while the weather was nice so he could continue to make cash. I'm hard-pressed to disagree with you. This is what I feared when it became clear that the new owner doesn't intend to operate the track as a business. I'm not saying he won't still allow private (racing) events, but it doesn't appear the intention will be to profit from said rental revenue. Supplemental income only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 50 minutes ago, Jester_ said: Oh and while we were down there I almost ran into my buddy Matt Bacola. There was a red flag so we came around into hot pit to go back out. When we go back into Charlottes web I go to hit the brakes and the lever goes back to my fingers and I have no brakes. I moved my hand off the bar and was able to get the bike slowed with the lever against the bar. I go into hot pit and see the adjuster was moved, so I move it back. 2 laps later the same thing happened so I came in and the adjuster had moved again, I took the old vortex lever off and went over to Marietta Motorsports and bought a stock one. The stock lever has WAY better feel than the Vortex ever did and hopefully it doesnt try to put me in the hospital. Geeeeeze haha. Marietta Motorsports in GA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 50 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Geeeeeze haha. Marietta Motorsports in GA? They were at Barber for track side support. So I just had to walk over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Niceeee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 GSXR is gone. Its been too long since I got to ride... must.... find.... track day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) Here are a few of my favorite pictures from Barber. As always it looks like I am out for a sunday drive instead of being on a track. Atleast I match in my dope "new" Supertech boots. http://www.highsidephoto.com/p662020837/h3a9ab426#h3a9ab426 http://www.highsidephoto.com/p662020837/h191c466f#hed9a8f7 http://www.highsidephoto.com/p662020837/h122c3c70#h122c3c70 http://www.highsidephoto.com/p662020837/h15eab7bd#h3c433216 http://www.highsidephoto.com/p357519871/h35cb19a0#h35cb19a0 Edited December 6, 2016 by Jester_ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Aw shiet! New boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Got them used for $150. They are a little snug but I think they will work ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Jester_ said: Here are a few of my favorite pictures from Barber. As always it looks like I am out for a sunday drive instead of being on a track. If that is your Sunday drive cornering I'd hate to be racing you on Saturday. I've never been on the track but I plan to give it a go once or twice this summer. I know there will be no photos of me cornering like you were in any of those I looked at. Makes me realize how much I have to learn at the ripe age of 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, durk said: If that is your Sunday drive cornering I'd hate to be racing you on Saturday. I've never been on the track but I plan to give it a go once or twice this summer. I know there will be no photos of me cornering like you were in any of those I looked at. Makes me realize how much I have to learn at the ripe age of 40. There is ALWAYS more to learn! You should try out a track day some time. N2 will allow a first timer 2 free sessions on the track in the novice group, and if you want to stay for the rest of the day you can but have to pay for the day. Its a great way of being introduced to the addiction. We have coaches on here from Sportbike Track Time and Mid Ohio as well that would answer any questions you have with those organizations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 54 minutes ago, durk said: If that is your Sunday drive cornering I'd hate to be racing you on Saturday. I've never been on the track but I plan to give it a go once or twice this summer. I know there will be no photos of me cornering like you were in any of those I looked at. Makes me realize how much I have to learn at the ripe age of 40. Rick, I've seen you ride, you can ride at a good pace. Sounds like we got another for the Ohio Riders Unofficial Mid-Ohio track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonStopable Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 1 hour ago, durk said: If that is your Sunday drive cornering I'd hate to be racing you on Saturday. I've never been on the track but I plan to give it a go once or twice this summer. I know there will be no photos of me cornering like you were in any of those I looked at. Makes me realize how much I have to learn at the ripe age of 40. Your good I didn't start doing track days until I was 39. Wish I would have started sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Your good I didn't start doing track days until I was 39. Wish I would have started sooner. I did my 1st at 46,at 40,your still a youngster.Just do it !Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, J_Copeland said: I did my 1st at 46,at 40,your still a youngster. Just do it ! Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Wait, I thought you were 40ish, 42 max.... Edited December 6, 2016 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 4 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Wait, I thought you were 40ish, 42 max.... Copeland is old as shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Wait, I thought you were 40ish, 42 max....Thanks Tim !Your now my favorite dude on OR !Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Copeland is old as shit.Yes I am !That's my excuse for being slow !Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Jester_ said: There is ALWAYS more to learn! You should try out a track day some time. N2 will allow a first timer 2 free sessions on the track in the novice group, and if you want to stay for the rest of the day you can but have to pay for the day. Its a great way of being introduced to the addiction. We have coaches on here from Sportbike Track Time and Mid Ohio as well that would answer any questions you have with those organizations. My plan is to take advantage of 2 free sessions once at PIRC as you mentioned and I picked up a mid-Ohio cert for the discounted rate . I figure this way I'll get to experience 2 tracks and not spend much cash 2 hours ago, TimTheAzn said: Rick, I've seen you ride, you can ride at a good pace. Sounds like we got another for the Ohio Riders Unofficial Mid-Ohio track day. Thanks for being kind Tim. I know that day I rode with you and jschaf that had you 2 been leading I would have been farther behind for sure. Thanks to to all of the others for the encouragement as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, durk said: My plan is to take advantage of 2 free sessions once at PIRC as you mentioned and I picked up a mid-Ohio cert for the discounted rate . I figure this way I'll get to experience 2 tracks and not spend much cash Let me know when you are going, you can pit with me if want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 May just do that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Just picked up 12 days with N2 for 2017. Now hopefully I can find the time to use them all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 17 hours ago, durk said: May just do that. Thanks You'll end up paying for the whole day at Pitt, just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Also...need to get bike actually running. Haven't done much besides move it around the garage since we got back from NCBike/Summit. I have a few ideas of where to look first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester_ Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 58 minutes ago, TRMN8TR said: Also...need to get bike actually running. Haven't done much besides move it around the garage since we got back from NCBike/Summit. I have a few ideas of where to look first. Sucks... electrical issues are the worst. And we wont have any B bikes laying around for you to ride this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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