grapesmuggler27 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Q2s are fine in the rain. Joe, weren't you supposed to be "there" for the last 2 weekends?I'm loaded up and ready!! I'm coming for Saturday but if it rains I will just spectate, but will def give you someone to lap on Sunday...if weather works I may jut run Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 This....coming from a guy who HAS a bike but just won't get it put back together to ride it. My street bike is in fine shape and I do ride. Just hard to do the photography and ride at the track. The pitbike is is fine working order with a new rear rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 If I had a better piece of glass like a nice 400mm L lens and a little more experience with my stuff I'd head out and help ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 IT WILL NOT RAIN tomorrow. I can tell. Leaving work by 12:30 today, heading to Dicks accross the st. to grab a rain suit then to the track. Should be there by 4pm.Blue, no homo but I will most likely need some help getting used to the new back protector and keeping it in place when Im getting my suit on, only used it once so far... Dont worry I just put a lock on the inside of my trailer so we can keep it hush hush.Cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photos by Marty Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 If I had a better piece of glass like a nice 400mm L lens and a little more experience with my stuff I'd head out and help ya.Hit me up at Nelson's and let's talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 IT WILL NOT RAIN tomorrow. I can tell. Leaving work by 12:30 today, heading to Dicks accross the st. to grab a rain suit then to the track. Should be there by 4pm.Works every time! Everyone go out and spend a lot of money on rain suits and rain tires, then it won't rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 rain tires are loaded in the trailer (I'm trying to help) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 i put my rain front in the car. i don't ride hard enough to "need" the rain rear (or the front, in all honesty). also, too cheap. lolololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 My rain suit will be in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 What are these rain tires you speak of?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Okay....looks like I probably won't be working tomorrow. But I don't know if there are any openings in the I/O group. So I'm trying to decide if I want to try and pack shit up this evening and come out tomorrow.....in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Do it, its not sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 On 71 headed that way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I should just male the riders meeting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Do it, its not sold out.Got screwed at 2am this morning with a call that the upgrade I was working on failed. Maybe I'll just grab the camera gear after we restart things and head out for a little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Another great track day, the weather turned out good for us. I hit a few rain drops on my way back to Mentor. Would have been better if my bike didn't start overheating the 2nd session after lunch. Its been a long evening but I think I got the overheating issue fixed. I was about ready to give up for the night but some searching through the triumph forums found the solution. The culprit? A bad radiator cap that wasn't making a good seal. I had 2 spares to choose from off of part-out bikes I've had. I topped off the water, put the cap on, and all is well. See you all back at the track in the am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Had a great day yesterday except I discovered my tires really do suck. They were getting a bit melty. I guess I'll just have to buy some trackday tires finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Looks like fun was had. I'm going to doing tomorrow's track day if the weather holds out. Anyone know if the concession stand is operating on Monday or should I bring something for lunch. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Save your money for Mid-O on the 15th you loser! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 I'd rather work weekdays than weekends. I need a couple more novice days so I'll feel comfortable in intermediate so one of these days when you finally show up to a track day you can tow me around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't do novice anymore. You'll have to just bite the bullet and move up to the I/O group. You're not supposed to do 10 novice days before moving up. I know you're good enough for I/O. Steve (RVT1000) has decided to bail on me for Mid-O so all you need to do is come out on the 15th and we'll see if we can get enough for a garage for 4 of us.You must be the only person I know that likes to work period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 This was my third novice day and it felt real good. I will be moving up to Intermediate next time out. I am hoping to be at Beaverun and am going to sign up for STT so I can try and make putnam at the end of this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rslocum Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't do novice anymore. You'll have to just bite the bullet and move up to the I/O group. You're not supposed to do 10 novice days before moving up. I know you're good enough for I/O. Steve (RVT1000) has decided to bail on me for Mid-O so all you need to do is come out on the 15th and we'll see if we can get enough for a garage for 4 of us.You must be the only person I know that likes to work period. I'm just kidding with ya. You always busted my balls for running novice. I've stepped up to I/O. I don't necessary like work just do it to feed the addiction. Actually starting a new job the 15th so have to skip Mid O. Probably try to do Sept. 10@beaver. Hopefully we can get a big OR turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Had a great day yesterday except I discovered my tires really do suck. They were getting a bit melty. I guess I'll just have to buy some trackday tires finally!what kind of tires, and what pace at Nelson?I hate seeing people spend money on equipment instead of seat time unless they really need the better rubber. Track riding is expensive enough without buying more tire than you can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Tyler, did you stop over to the OR banner bro? I didn't see ya if so. I was on the Red/Yellow GSXR 600 #539. I heard you were there, but I was in race school and Andrew gets a tad long winded at times, plus it was 1 on 1 work all day and I really learned a ton.Friday's up there are AWESOME by the way, if anyone can make 1/2 days or what not to get up there after work, do it! 65bux split into 2 sessions now, and we got I think 5 sessions in before someone went down in the Caresoul. Jinu, hope you are okay buddy, you looked ok, heard your ankle was a bit bad, but the bike, well just get some zip ties bro. Took 3 seconds off my times Friday following Craig around, thank you Craig for the tow, basically all night. It was really nice of you to take your time to help me out, plus you ran a 1.16. Saturday was HOTT, my leathers have sweat marks all over and so does my seat. But race school was great, I didn't shave any time of IN school, but I learned a lot. I had 2 moments in the kink, but that was about it. Good day rode HARD. Mock starts are awesome, I got several people on the second and third, then got passed I am sure by all of them lol.Sunday, wasn't going to race....... Did, so glad I did. No idea what my bank account looks like, but oh well, the experience was worth it. Took about another 1.5 seconds off my time, I was still LAST, I admitted it, but I only got lapped twice by KTM Brian, and tried to follow his line a few times through the caresoul to pick up the pace, but my god is he fast. Both clean passes and no worries there.I learned a lot this weekend, can't wait to get back out and on the grid. The highlight of my weekend was saying I gridded 1 row behind KTM Brian, even if he did lap me twice. I could've used a little ass slap when he went around the second time, but that's okay.Thanks to everyone who helped me out this weekend; Brandon, thanks for letting borrow the scooter, next time I want the HOG. Craig, thanks for everything man, not sure where to start there. Nick, you looked good man, keep your head high bro, and your lines definitely improved over last time I was there with ya. You'r right there man! Joe, hope your bike gets running soon, just a lot of bad luck there. May wanna try to run some more open days, and don't be afraid to ask for Mentors more often, I know having 1 on 1 track school helped me a lot.Riding 3 days in a row, makes me feel like I just stayed my first night in prison..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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