April 12th trackday

[98yell750]

Who is all going?
I think it is Marco, Tony, John and Paul and me [thumbsup](I got in and this might be the 4th time on the sv :-\)

I just want to get cordinated with trailers and such. I don't need to ride up the day before any more so I can drop off during the week.

Excited and nervous, I am just happy to be out on the bike.

[laich528]

So what's the deal w/ spectators? I might be interested in coming up if I can hang out with you guys at the track

[sodark]

Originally Posted by laich528

So what's the deal w/ spectators? I might be interested in coming up if I can hang out with you guys at the track

on gate fees with nesba, just tell them you're with nesba and they'll let you in after signing in
you could always ride up with me if you want, if you can get to my house by 5am we'll be good to go

[98yell750]

Oh boy,
I was looking at the bike and getting it ready for inspection and noticed that the pads or really thin 1/32 to 2/32. I don't think that they will pass tech. I just ordered some but I don't think i can put the break in miles on it before next weekend.
Also I am wondering with only 31 miles on a new bike should I hold off on a track day until I am more familiar?

Trying not to be a sissy but, I don't need to add any more risk.

[laich528]

Originally Posted by 98yell750

I just ordered some but I don't think i can put the break in miles on it before next weekend.
Also I am wondering with only 31 miles on a new bike should I hold off on a track day until I am more familiar?

I can put the miles on for ya ;D. It doesn't take too long to bed in new pads anyway. To be honest, i just put Ferodo's on my bike at the beginning of the season and I didn't even notice any green fade, but I wasn't exactly braking that hard on the street.

FWIW, I think you should go for the track day. What better place is there to get a feel for a bike?

Originally Posted by sodark

on gate fees with nesba, just tell them you're with nesba and they'll let you in after signing in
you could always ride up with me if you want, if you can get to my house by 5am we'll be good to go

I might take you up on that. I guess that means I'll need to get my tires off and wheels painted sometime next week if I want some new rubber.

[greg mo]

Originally Posted by 98yell750

Who is all going?
I think it is Marco, Tony, John and Paul and me [thumbsup]

...and me ;D

Originally Posted by 98yell750

Also I am wondering with only 31 miles on a new bike should I hold off on a track day until I am more familiar?

Trying not to be a sissy but, I don't need to add any more risk.

...last year john took his fresh buell straight to the track to get familiar w/it, i think if you stay in control its a great place to get to
know you new bike ... this comin' sunday looks good weather wise, take it for a spin or two, as i will do >
prolly will do van sant run around 2pm


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[98yell750]

I don't know I just have cold feet i guess.
It might be from this morining

[sodark]

you'll have enough time to bed in the pads at the track in the first two slow sessions.
it'll probably be slow all day anyway because the track will be ice cold and even with tire warmers not too many people are going to want to push it too hard

[bighoss]

ill be crusing it man.. 1st outage of the new year and all. come on up mike... i can bring your boot unless you were planning on wearing your signature flip flops [cheeky]

greg im glad you are coming.. and yes start running it this weekend and double check everything.

btw.. i just invested in some new straps (cycle cynch) based on marcos recommendation. you know how the canyon straps and other tie down options fnck up your grips?.. these are the way to go. finally something that really works. thanks for the tip marco http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1674

[sodark]

Originally Posted by bighoss

i thanks for the tip marco http://www.af1racing.com/store/Scrip...idproduct=1674

[thumbsup]
they work so well
couple them with a baxley sport chock and you are worry free