RS Track Day FOLLOW UP - 3.07.2009 @ MSRH

[Ridesmart]

Well, now that the MSRH track day has come to an end, we will gladly appreciate your views and opinons on how you think the track went.

Share your stories and everything else from the track day here.
We will be glad to answer questions. We hope each and every one of you had a great time at the event.

[level5]

wow, it was great.... the weather is gorgeous couldn't ask for any better. Everyone was so fast and smooth. There was no wrecks a couple of run offs but that's about it. Thanks ridesmart for having such a great event. I had a wonderful time, my fastest lap time is 1:38. Woohoo!!!!!

*Bell ring*

OOps, it was just a dream.

Just kidding, folks. Have a great time. This thread will be here so don't be shy to post up your experience and thoughts.

[Ridesmart]

smart ar$$e...LOL

[Pyrofallout]

:rofl:

[MudBug]

I was thinking that was a short ass track day. Then was thinking it was Sunday.

[white98z]

Let me know if anyone found a blue lap timer anywhere

[Challen]

Who got lifeflighted? Got people asking who it was.

[Candie]

Let me know if anyone found a blue lap timer anywhere

What do you need a laptimer for? I can run around the track next to you and tell you how slow... I mean fast you are going.:keke:


Thanks for keeping me company this afternoon!:thumb:

[1slocbr]

I almost whipped out on all the cooch gravy DaveC was laying down on the track. I saw that nasty shit leaking out of his suite.

[S_M_J82]

Who got lifeflighted? Got people asking who it was.

a gentlemen on a kawasaki, i don't know hiw name but he got his femur broke from someone bouncing off of him. not sure exactly how that happened but that's what he said. wish him a speedy recovery:thumb: dude's strong for getting off his bike on his own and stand next to it:eek3:!!


other then that it was an eventful day. A huge turnout! but def. a good day i think till it got windy at the end:banghead:

I personally want to thank Ridesmart for giving me the opportunity to be an instructor for the day! I had a blast! i helped the best i knew how and helped most get faster throughout the day. Thanks again for that great opportunity:notworthy:

[Wormgear]

Track Good

[blends]

thanks ridesmart for having us out, i had a blast.

to be honest i didn't like the track all morning and i wished i was at TWS instead, but seeing as how it's a more technical track, it took me a little longer to get comfortable with my lines and carrying more speed through most of the corners. after about 3 sessions on my own i gained a little more confidence and really started enjoying the track.

why do i always start having the most fun after i start getting tired!!! :banghead: :rofl:

great to see everyone again that i knew, and also great meeting a lot of folks for the first time!

THANKS ROJA FOR PICKING ME UP AND BRINGING MY BIKE HOME! You're my hero for the month of March! :thumb: I hope ya like the tracks down here in Texas!

[jluna9657]

i crashed after lunch....:keke:

[blends]

i crashed after lunch....:keke:

next time try not to do that. :keke:

[bigpat728]

I had a blast until i ran off doing about 90 LOL. but other than that. it was awesome. i can't wait till next time. thanks ridesmart for a fun day.

[jluna9657]

next time try not to do that. :keke:

dont plan on it....:keke:

[S.D.W.]

Had a great time today. It was more fun than I had imagined.

Who won the smoothest rider for level 2? Didn't they get a free 11X15 pic of themselves at the track?

Well, I started my first trackday in level 2 due to peer suggestion and I am glad I did.
I had an instructor pull me aside and tell me that I was going to fast and should move up to level 4?!?!?! On my first trackday?!?!

[cdill35]

Huge turnout! Great people, great fun and a well organized event. I enjoyed working with the level 1 riders and I hope that I was able to help you all by offering what little I know. So many people have helped me along the way, I am obligated to share what I have been taught.

Big showing from Motohouston! Way to go! Dave informed me that we had over 400 in attendence between spectators and riders.:notworthy:

Graeme (sp) was the individual life flighted. I am not sure of his screen name here, he is an austraillian guy that frequents all the organizations. My understanding is that he and another bike touched and somehow his femur was broken in the process.:shrug: Neither of the two fell. The medics and ridesmart staff did a great job handling the situation and 30 additional minutes were added to the day. Thanks MSRH for that.:thumb:

Thanks Gonzo for allowing me to give chase, although I failed.:keke: Between friday and saturday I managed a new personal best...by 3 seconds.:eek3: Gixxah Powah!

Just a damn good time. The event sold out and was a huge success.:eekspin:

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Graeme.

-Brandt

[tiatool]

Graeme's screen name = GZX6R

Good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Sorry you had an incident man.

For those of you who don't know him, he is one of the nicest people around. He always has a BIG smile on his face, and is a regular at PP1 and all trackdays no matter what organization.

Get well soon!

[Candie]

Graeme's screen name = GZX6R

Good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Sorry you had an incident man.

For those of you who don't know him, he is one of the nicest people around. He always has a BIG smile on his face, and is a regular at PP1 and all trackdays no matter what organization.

Get well soon!

Now I know who he is! I remember chatting him up just so I could hear his accent. Very nice guy! Hope he has a very speedy recovery. He is a trooper for stay on the bike after it happened.:notworthy:

[cdill35]

Thread for Graeme.

http://www.motohouston.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84473

[bigpat728]

Huge turnout! Great people, great fun and a well organized event. I enjoyed working with the level 1 riders and I hope that I was able to help you all by offering what little I know. So many people have helped me along the way, I am obligated to share what I have been taught.

Big showing from Motohouston! Way to go! Dave informed me that we had over 400 in attendence between spectators and riders.:notworthy:

Graeme (sp) was the individual life flighted. I am not sure of his screen name here, he is an austraillian guy that frequents all the organizations. My understanding is that he and another bike touched and somehow his femur was broken in the process.:shrug: Neither of the two fell. The medics and ridesmart staff did a great job handling the situation and 30 additional minutes were added to the day. Thanks MSRH for that.:thumb:

Thanks Gonzo for allowing me to give chase, although I failed.:keke: Between friday and saturday I managed a new personal best...by 3 seconds.:eek3: Gixxah Powah!

Just a damn good time. The event sold out and was a huge success.:eekspin:

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Graeme.

-Brandt

Thanks for your help brandt. now i know what i need to start working on be be a smoother rider. :thumb:

[Hooligan]

Well I had a great time dialing in my new gixxa:thumb: Def needs regearing though, aint nothing like my Honda:keke:

Nice weather, no rain and a good vibe. Everybody looked like they were enjoying themselves and everybody was riding very well at the end of the day.

Cant wait for the 29th!



i crashed after lunch....:keke:

:eekspin:





Nice meeting you. Your ready for level 2 at that track:thumb:

[blends]

Huge turnout! Great people, great fun and a well organized event. I enjoyed working with the level 1 riders and I hope that I was able to help you all by offering what little I know. So many people have helped me along the way, I am obligated to share what I have been taught.

Big showing from Motohouston! Way to go! Dave informed me that we had over 400 in attendence between spectators and riders.:notworthy:

Graeme (sp) was the individual life flighted. I am not sure of his screen name here, he is an austraillian guy that frequents all the organizations. My understanding is that he and another bike touched and somehow his femur was broken in the process.:shrug: Neither of the two fell. The medics and ridesmart staff did a great job handling the situation and 30 additional minutes were added to the day. Thanks MSRH for that.:thumb:

Thanks Gonzo for allowing me to give chase, although I failed.:keke: Between friday and saturday I managed a new personal best...by 3 seconds.:eek3: Gixxah Powah!

Just a damn good time. The event sold out and was a huge success.:eekspin:

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Graeme.

-Brandt

Fast and humble :)

Thank you brandt for working with me this afternoon.

I took the lines you showed me and that gave me a foundation to work off of all day. I was able to use your guidance and pick up some grwat corner speed towards the end of the day.

Give yourself a little more credit :)

[Hooligan]

had a great time out there and found out what riding on sticky icky rubber feels like... atleast on the front and it made me feel a lot better entering those corners =). thanks everyone for the advice, mostly from Les(nemesis) but i dont think he posts here much.

anyways my body is killing me... head hurtin like a mofo. taking a shower and laying down!!!

I truly enjoy dealing with Dave Wonders and the others at the org that make it what it is.

Props to Dave C for bring us donuts:D

[Brian f.]

Had a great time today. It was more fun than I had imagined.

Who won the smoothest rider for level 2? Didn't they get a free 11X15 pic of themselves at the track?

Well, I started my first trackday in level 2 due to peer suggestion and I am glad I did.
I had an instructor pull me aside and tell me that I was going to fast and should move up to level 4?!?!?! On my first trackday?!?!

Um dude, i dont know how to tell you this but that wasnt meant in a good way. Since you didnt attened any class room sesiions that were offered from what i saw (which was alot of folks in level 2 consdidering it was said to be 45 folks), the instructors actually said in class.........."there are folks out there that should be in level four not just b/c they are going fast but b/c they were doing it off line and out of control regardless of skill level."

That said, you and your bike were exculsively singled out as the " R1 with carbon exhaust and the rented leathers" by session 3 that was complained about by a couple riders (per the instructors story) passing on the inside and by another instructor saying you came under him not once, but twice.

Now, ill eat shit if that wasnt you and thats fine, but it looked just like your avatar and the only bike i saw just like that with the rented leathers.




Sidenote, im slow as $hit and im not at all pleased about that. My head is full of bad thoughts i guess.


Bummer

[Hooligan]

lol

[blends]

Wow

[delacampos]

i was having a great time up until i crashed. went in way too hot into the carousel. i braked like i thought i should but the bike just never slowed and i ended up on my back in the grass. my shoulder is a little sore but i'm fine and should be ready for the next trackday. left rearset was broken but that's an easy fix. live and you learn...

[Hooligan]

i was having a great time up until i crashed. went in way too hot into the carousel. i braked like i thought i should but the bike just never slowed and i ended up on my back in the grass. my shoulder is a little sore but i'm fine and should be ready for the next trackday. left rearset was broken but that's an easy fix. live and you learn...

Nice meeting you:thumb:
You were cookin out there!

(I was your instructor)




Sorry you crashed man, happens to everybody.

[Solracer]

i was having a great time up until i crashed. went in way too hot into the carousel. i braked like i thought i should but the bike just never slowed and i ended up on my back in the grass. my shoulder is a little sore but i'm fine and should be ready for the next trackday. left rearset was broken but that's an easy fix. live and you learn...

good thing you didnt paint yet!:thumb:

glad you are ok!

[delacampos]

Thanks Hooligan! I just got in over my head trying to ride your pace and made a mistake. it'll only make me better.


Thanks Chris!

[slowblack05]

track was hooking pretty decent.

i was slow:(

[jluna9657]

Well I had a great time dialing in my new gixxa:thumb: Def needs regearing though, aint nothing like my Honda:keke:

Nice weather, no rain and a good vibe. Everybody looked like they were enjoying themselves and everybody was riding very well at the end of the day.

Cant wait for the 29th!





:eekspin:





Nice meeting you. Your ready for level 2 at that track:thumb:

thanks bro...:thumb:

i was having a great time up until i crashed. went in way too hot into the carousel. i braked like i thought i should but the bike just never slowed and i ended up on my back in the grass. my shoulder is a little sore but i'm fine and should be ready for the next trackday. left rearset was broken but that's an easy fix. live and you learn...

we ride together we crash together huh....:keke:

[lbjasonc]

i crashed after lunch....:keke:

i crashed before lunch :banghead:

[level5]

Thanks Hooligan! I just got in over my head trying to ride your pace and made a mistake. it'll only make me better.


Thanks Chris!


Sounds like some forest rides. Lucky, you are at the track and glad you didn't sustained serious injuries. Every noobs make this mistakes, me included.

[S_M_J82]

as long as you learned from your mistakes you've improved:thumb:

[S.D.W.]

Um dude, i dont know how to tell you this but that wasnt meant in a good way. Since you didnt attened any class room sesiions that were offered from what i saw (which was alot of folks in level 2 consdidering it was said to be 45 folks), the instructors actually said in class.........."there are folks out there that should be in level four not just b/c they are going fast but b/c they were doing it off line and out of control regardless of skill level."

That said, you and your bike were exculsively singled out as the " R1 with carbon exhaust and the rented leathers" by session 3 that was complained about by a couple riders (per the instructors story) passing on the inside and by another instructor saying you came under him not once, but twice.

Now, ill eat shit if that wasnt you and thats fine, but it looked just like your avatar and the only bike i saw just like that with the rented leathers.




Sidenote, im slow as and im not at all pleased about that. My head is full of bad thoughts i guess.


Bummer


AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie

[Candie]

i crashed before lunch :banghead:

Were you able to continue riding? If so I think I was talking to your brother. He said his brothers name was Jason and your were the first person I thought of.

[cdill35]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie

Will, with all due respect, settle down bro.:rofl: Or start another thread for yalls feud.

I didnt get a chance to ride with you or I could give you some unbiased feedback.

You have alot to learn, we all do. Let's try to stay humble and teachable. Otherwise, I can assure you that you will hit a wall (figuratively speaking) and not be able to improve further.

There is no doubt that you are capable. Not all people ride track to be fast or get fast. Many ride to improve skills and just to plain have fun. So, not everyone in level 1, 2, 3 or 4 is trying to be a racer. Passing people proves nothing. Until you get to level 4/open practice at any org, and get out there with some racers.


I am disappointed that you did not attend class. Dirk Anderson, IMO, holds BY FAR, the best level 2 class of anywhere I have attended. You missed a great deal by not attending. At the riders meeting it was annouced where the class room was. If you did not know there were probably 20 instructors there that you could have asked. They were the guys in the flourescent orange jackets, in case you did not know that, either. :keke:

No doubt that you are well on your way. How about a little humilty?

[S_M_J82]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie
that's why i passed you on my R6s:keke: i was helping instruct level 2 and i had you follow me cause your lines were way the hell off!!! you can def, point and shoot and R1 don't get me wrong. And they are fast bikes! But if you actually would take a step down off of your "i'm full of myself box" for a just a second you have the talent and drive to be an GREAT rider! now i'm not harping on you or trying to call you out in any way because you do have skills. Just the type of riding you were doing would recommend moving up one class to level 3 with ridesmart and have a little more aggressive session.


I will say you made leaps in bounds on your first day:thumb:
i'm sure we'll see each other there again and we'll go play:D

[S.D.W.]

that's why i passed you on my R6s:keke: i was helping instruct level 2 and i had you follow me cause your lines were way the hell off!!! you can def, point and shoot and R1 don't get me wrong. And they are fast bikes! But if you actually would take a step down off of your "i'm full of myself box" for a just a second you have the talent and drive to be an GREAT rider! now i'm not harping on you or trying to call you out in any way because you do have skills. Just the type of riding you were doing would recommend moving up one class to level 3 with ridesmart and have a little more aggressive session.


I will say you made leaps in bounds on your first day:thumb:
i'm sure we'll see each other there again and we'll go play:D

You looked great! You made that r6 f*ckin move!I kept trying to find you all day because you wre the only guy who passed me on the first session! I tried staying behind you in the first session to learn your lines. I know I was a bit rough at first, who isn't?
If you guys would have actually spoken to me yesterday instead of posting on the internet you would have seen my attitude. I was not arrogant an anyway. I forgot about level 3, it wasn't active yesterday...I wil move to level 3.
Someone tries attacking me, and I support reason.....what is wrong with that?...
This is the problem with forums

[S_M_J82]

You looked great! You made that r6 f*ckin move!I kept trying to find you all day because you wre the only guy who passed me on the first session! I tried staying behind you in the first session to learn your lines. I know I was a bit rough at first, who isn't?
If you guys would have actually spoken to me yesterday instead of posting on the internet you would have seen my attitude. I was not arrogant an anyway. I forgot about level 3, it wasn't active yesterday...I wil move to level 3.
Someone tries attacking me, and I support reason.....what is wrong with that?...
This is the problem with forums

sorry bud didn't mean to sound like i was attacking you. you did well and like i said next time i will look for you and so will brandt i'm sure. your fast and just need a little help on the lines and you'll be rockin:thumb:

[MudBug]

We stopped by for a short while. That just made me want March 21st to come even sooner. But y'all looked great out there.

[S.D.W.]

sorry bud didn't mean to sound like i was attacking you. you did well and like i said next time i will look for you and so will brandt i'm sure. your fast and just need a little help on the lines and you'll be rockin:thumb:

Thank you thank you.
I think my last session of the day, my lines were greatly improved, thanks to my brother for coaching me.
SEE guys? He gave a little credit and now I'm good. I can take criticism, but if that is all you have to offer with no pointers on the positive, save it ( not you SMJ) You weren't the one I was talking about, your approach to me was not harsh at all. Look forward to riding with you again!

Once you talk to me, you will see what kind of person I am, this "posting" does me no justice

All in all, I loved the track, the facilities were very nice and I can't wait to go back

[lbjasonc]

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie
i felt the same way about the classes, didn't know were to meet and it seemed unorganized.
i rode one of the last sessions with will and saw that he was ridin his a$$ off. we talked after he was instructed not to pass on the inside and he didn't do it after bein told not to. we were agreein that the instructors needed to be more organized and more attentive to all the riders on the track. if will did somethin wrong, it's cuz he didn't know any better :banghead::banghead:, not because he's out there to cuz mayhem. if he was instructed earlier about rack ettiquete (sp) he wouldn't of passed like he did. plain and simple.

Were you able to continue riding? If so I think I was talking to your brother. He said his brothers name was Jason and your were the first person I thought of.

yes, i was. and ya, that was minime (my lil bro) u were talkin to. after i went down my head was spinning out of control so i laid down for half an hour. i had thoughts runnin through my head 100 mph. it was pretty weird. the fall knocked the s#!t out of me :keke: i got back on the horse after resting. my bike was ridable and i gathered my nerves back up

[Candie]

yes, i was. and ya, that was minime (my lil bro) u were talkin to. after i went down my head was spinning out of control so i laid down for half an hour. i had thoughts runnin through my head 100 mph. it was pretty weird. the fall knocked the s#!t out of me :keke: i got back on the horse after resting. my bike was ridable and i gathered my nerves back up

He was very proud of you! He and I got to talking because I saw a rider take several bad lines into 16. I said to a friend "I bet you anything that the rider will run off next lap" sure enough the rider did! You were right behind that rider and he thought I was talking about you! He asked how I knew the guy was gonna go off! I explained to him and then we watched you come through the next lap! You were looking VERY smooth through 16-17. Glad you got right back out there! Once a get off "gets in your head" it is harder to get back out there so you did the right thing!:thumb:

[lbjasonc]

He was very proud of you! He and I got to talking because I saw a rider take several bad lines into 16. I said to a friend "I bet you anything that the rider will run off next lap" sure enough the rider did! You were right behind that rider and he thought I was talking about you! He asked how I knew the guy was gonna go off! I explained to him and then we watched you come through the next lap! You were looking VERY smooth through 16-17. Glad you got right back out there! Once a get off "gets in your head" it is harder to get back out there so you did the right thing!:thumb:


thank you alot, i appreciate that :hello:

[Candie]

^^hey it was good to see you and bubby out there. bike started running fine after i ran off and stole some of 1slocbrs gas. i'm going to do the seafoam stuff again and then change the plugs.. hopefully that does the trick

You were doing awesome! I loved how some of the "faster" bikes would pass you on pit straight and the hold you up in 16-17 and you pass them right back coming out of 16! You had that 650 moving!:nod:

[level5]

Once you talk to me, you will see what kind of person I am, this "posting" does me no justice



How much of a difference in talking to you on the net and in person? Seems that you are very arrogants with your riding ability. People dislike you before they even meet you, that's no way to make friends but then again according to you don't give a fook what people thinks about you.
i felt the same way about the classes, didn't know were to meet and it seemed unorganized.
i rode one of the last sessions with will and saw that he was ridin his a$$ off. we talked after he was instructed not to pass on the inside and he didn't do it after bein told not to. we were agreein that the instructors needed to be more organized and more attentive to all the riders on the track. if will did somethin wrong, it's cuz he didn't know any better :banghead::banghead:, not because he's out there to cuz mayhem. if he was instructed earlier about rack ettiquete (sp) he wouldn't of passed like he did. plain and simple.



yes, i was. and ya, that was minime (my lil bro) u were talkin to. after i went down my head was spinning out of control so i laid down for half an hour. i had thoughts runnin through my head 100 mph. it was pretty weird. the fall knocked the s#!t out of me :keke: i got back on the horse after resting. my bike was ridable and i gathered my nerves back up

Y'all should attends riders' meeting. It is announced every trackday by every organizations. Were there instructors to ask if you didn't know where the classrooms are at?




Back to topic.....Glad y'all have fun out there and come home the same as you got there.:thumb:

[lbjasonc]

Y'all should attends riders' meeting. It is announced every trackday by every organizations. Were there instructors to ask if you didn't know where the classrooms are at?




Back to topic.....Glad y'all have fun out there and come home the same as you got there.:thumb:

i did attend riders meeting and i did attend the first class. i didn't attend any other classes for a few reasons. 1. i didn't know where or when to meet after the session. the instructor never told me this info. 2. when i went down i was pissed that the only person to help me get myself and bike off the track was some guy that was ridin the go carts. he saw me and ran right over to me. i didn't get help or assistance from anyone else. no instructor and i looked up at the corner worker and didn't even see a flag. in the first meeting i remember an instructor say " if u guys see ur friend go down, don't pull over to help, that's what we're here for. we'll pull over and help the rider , u guys keep riding and have fun."

[lbjasonc]

Jason you need to bring that to dave wonders attention about the corner worker not paying attention. i heard something about that and it is unacceptable... someone from the gocart track having to come over and help all while the cw is dozing off or looking the other way lol. i do a lot of corner work and take it very serious. dave would love to hear your comments and concerns i'm sure

when i got back to the pit that's the first thing i tried to do. i found one instructor (gentleman with the puppy dog ears on his helmet) and asked him where i could find dave. he explained to me that someone just broke their leg on the track and his accident has a little more magnitude. i totally understand that. his accident was more serious. no prob. the instructor then asked me my name and i told him. he said he'll take care of it. i cussed out of adrenaline to the instructor and then apologized. i realized i needed to calm down and lay down. he was extremely nice and didn't deserve my attitude. shook his hand and went back to my pit area.

[level5]

i did attend riders meeting and i did attend the first class. i didn't attend any other classes for a few reasons. 1. i didn't know where or when to meet after the session. the instructor never told me this info. 2. when i went down i was pissed that the only person to help me get myself and bike off the track was some guy that was ridin the go carts. he saw me and ran right over to me. i didn't get help or assistance from anyone else. no instructor and i looked up at the corner worker and didn't even see a flag. in the first meeting i remember an instructor say " if u guys see ur friend go down, don't pull over to help, that's what we're here for. we'll pull over and help the rider , u guys keep riding and have fun."


Corner workers throws the flag if you are in the the middle of the track and not moving but if you are off roading crash, and they see that you are up and walking around, you will have to wait til the session is over for help to come. I got 100 mph highsided at tws and I pushed my bike out of the way and gotta wait til the session is over for the crash truck to come out.

[level5]

Jason you need to bring that to dave wonders attention about the corner worker not paying attention. i heard something about that and it is unacceptable... someone from the gocart track having to come over and help all while the cw is dozing off or looking the other way lol. i do a lot of corner work and take it very serious. dave would love to hear your comments and concerns i'm sure
If there's instructors and control rider's out on the track, then it is covered.:thumb:

[lbjasonc]

next time just ride around on a pedal bike or on your bike and find dave wonders... hes easy to spot w/ a bright shirt on a mic and dirtbike lol. he will stop and talk to you no matter what and address the issue

i tried to find him only for a little while. i was dazed and confused after the fall. i spoke with dave before sat and in the morning of sat. dave is a stand up guy and showed me great hospitality. i appreciate that :notworthy:
but after i rested and got back up i didn't want my spill and feeling of not bein helped to ruin the rest of my day. i then finished my day ridin with friends and askin them for help to show me some lines and explain the track.

[lbjasonc]

Corner workers throws the flag if you are in the the middle of the track and not moving but if you are off roading crash, and they see that you are up and walking around, you will have to wait til the session is over for help to come. I got 100 mph highsided at tws and I pushed my bike out of the way and gotta wait til the session is over for the crash truck to come out.

I WAS LAID OUT ON THE TRACK. i had to get up to get out of the way. the guy from the go carts picked my bike up off the track and walked it over. i didn't slide off the track.

[level5]

I WAS LAID OUT ON THE TRACK. i had to get up to get out of the way. the guy from the go carts picked my bike up off the track and walked it over. i didn't slide off the track.
:eek3::eek3::eek3:

If you continued to laid there, maybe they would wave the flag.:keke: Kidding aside, sorry the instructor didn't stop and ask if you were all right. This thread is considered a note to remembered by track orgs.:thumb:

[MudBug]

Corner workers throws the flag if you are in the the middle of the track and not moving but if you are off roading crash, and they see that you are up and walking around, you will have to wait til the session is over for help to come. I got 100 mph highsided at tws and I pushed my bike out of the way and gotta wait til the session is over for the crash truck to come out.

So if you are able to move but can not pick your bike up you just stand there? And the corner worker is not to put up a flag? And no one will come help til that session is over with?

[level5]

So if you are able to move but can not pick your bike up you just stand there? And the corner worker is not to put up a flag? And no one will come help til that session is over with?
As long as you're able to removed yourself out of harms way, you will stay there til the session is over.:nod: The corner worker should put up a flag if someone wrecks in their corner and radio it in. Sometimes a run offs and drops is not considered a flag issues. Most of us should know what a crash looks like and make a call to throw the flag or not. There are times that the corner didn't see the crash because they were too busy taking pics for their friends, THAT'S A NO NO IN CORNER WORKING, but people do it all the times. If there were two or more working in the same corner, it MAY NOT be an issues but the more eyes on the track the better.:thumb:

[THE DEAN OF LEAN]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie

I don't think anyone was trying to rain on your parade. You have to remember just b/c you got out there and was comfortable passing people and going fast does'nt mean everyone else is. You might have been in controlof your bike, but the people you were passing may have not been comfortable with that. A trackday is not a race. Level 2 is not for people who are out there flying around and passing people. I am not attacking you either. I think what everyone is saying is be humble in your greatness and have respect for everyone else on the track. they all paid there fees to be in level 2 and not be passed by some dude on an R1 at his first trackday that is better than them. Next time sign up for level 3 or intermiediate (depending on ORG) and then have an instructor follow you around if you want to be in level 4 or advacned. Congrats on your speed, but your lines are very important. the faster guys expect you to hold your line or else you both will go down.

Just think about a pitcher who can throw a 100 mph fastball, means nothing if he can't control where it's going!

Again congrats out there buddy!

[THE DEAN OF LEAN]

I WAS LAID OUT ON THE TRACK. i had to get up to get out of the way. the guy from the go carts picked my bike up off the track and walked it over. i didn't slide off the track.

hats off to you for getting back out there. Don't worry about going down, we all do!:keke: it's part og going those speeds and taking sharp turns. You will eventually become comfrotable with your skill and others that someone heading you off will not affect you! keep up the good work and I will see ya soon!

[cyrick21]

Had a blast out there yesterday. I was dead tired by the time I got home, I didnt even want to come touch the computer to post.

Thanks Ride Smart for a great day. Look forward to joining you guys back out there on the 29th. Cant wait.

[Brian f.]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie


Re-read my post dude. I only relayed the message exactly as it was said in class, about you, from the instructors mouth.........2 of them. They were the ones who singled you out Mr. God's gift. Furthermore, i didnt even know who the **** you were or that you even existed on that track so take your bragging and shove it up your ass, im not gonna let you bad mouth me for giving you the heads up that OTHERS, not me, were watching you.

That said, i didnt even see you until we were on the grid FOREVER in i believe the 5th session when the guy was off the track last lap in level 4. Saw you next to your bike and thought "ahh, so thats the dude." Thought nothing more of it past that. Just one of those glancing thoughts while your out there waiting to go on track.

Last and most importantly, im going to remember you got bent out of shape over this and in the fact i merely relayed it on to you, and then you went defensive and started name calling me. That said, if at anytime i see you at a trackday again this year ill come introduce myself to you as the "little man" or "the rookie" or "the parade rainer" , with a very straight face, and see if you are as nice in person as you claim or just a dick on the internet.

[gixxerman]

man what a great track day.:thumb: To dang windy though. Kept fighting the winds on the back straights and having to baby the throttle to keep the wheel down over the bumps. Hit the bumps and the wheel goes up and then the wind would push me around. Anyway it was fun for my first track day back this season. We lost another pop up tent from the wind to. Alonzo is faster then ever seems like. Love seeing him slide the bike around and try I say try to stay with him when he passes. I was 5 sec off my old pace from last year and finished 3 sec slower then my average pass last year. Not to bad for getting used to new stiff leathers, rear shock and different gearing on my bike. I'm in no hurry though. Just having fun! Really love the new rear shock after I dialed it in better by the evening time. Can't wait till next time. I need some more practice for sure. Great riding with all you guys in level 4. Hopefully I'll pick my speed up some more. Oh BTW John the BT-003's were rocking for me out there and thanks for MU getting my ohlins shock installed and setup for me in time for the track day.
See ya next time.:thumb:

[dbuck]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie

taking note of this guy for my future trackday events.:keke: Do everyone else a favor....leave your ego at home.:thumb:

[1slocbr]

i was having a great time up until i crashed. went in way too hot into the carousel. i braked like i thought i should but the bike just never slowed and i ended up on my back in the grass. my shoulder is a little sore but i'm fine and should be ready for the next trackday. left rearset was broken but that's an easy fix. live and you learn...
you couldnt stop because of the brake fluid gushing out of your line instead of sending pressure to the caliper. it looked to me as if the copper washers were never put on the banjo bolts. i bet thats why your rotors were bluing too.

[Brian f.]

Cool dudes i met this weekend were Maxgs (thanks again for the invite and ride Friday), Cdill (thanks for the eye opener in carousel & Launch), Alonzo, Level 2 instructor Johnny, he was fast as hell and helped me scrub off another 2 seconds with him.

Was a great day, i have much to learn. Got to get the brain to stop overthinking (on the wrong things) and just let it rip i guess.

[1slocbr]

AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade.
The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie
WOW! All I have to say to this is come play in level 4
next time hotshot, then talk your shit. You may be a woman amungst girls in level 2 but level 4 is where all the gentsplay.:thumb:

[S.D.W.]

How much of a difference in talking to you on the net and in person? Seems that you are very arrogants with your riding ability. People dislike you before they even meet you, that's no way to make friends but then again according to you don't give a fook what people thinks about you.



Y'all should attends riders' meeting. It is announced every trackday by every organizations. Were there instructors to ask if you didn't know where the classrooms are at?




Back to topic.....Glad y'all have fun out there and come home the same as you got there.:thumb:

When people attack me, I tend to get a bit on the sensitive side please forgive. I ,may not need to make alot of friends, bt I d not want to make enemies. Forgive me if I seemed arrogant.


I don't think anyone was trying to rain on your parade. You have to remember just b/c you got out there and was comfortable passing people and going fast does'nt mean everyone else is. You might have been in controlof your bike, but the people you were passing may have not been comfortable with that. A trackday is not a race. Level 2 is not for people who are out there flying around and passing people. I am not attacking you either. I think what everyone is saying is be humble in your greatness and have respect for everyone else on the track. they all paid there fees to be in level 2 and not be passed by some dude on an R1 at his first trackday that is better than them. Next time sign up for level 3 or intermiediate (depending on ORG) and then have an instructor follow you around if you want to be in level 4 or advacned. Congrats on your speed, but your lines are very important. the faster guys expect you to hold your line or else you both will go down.

Just think about a pitcher who can throw a 100 mph fastball, means nothing if he can't control where it's going!

Again congrats out there buddy!

You are right, I just took what someone said the wrong way. If you read my first post in this thread, I was not the one being critical.

Re-read my post dude. I only relayed the message exactly as it was said in class, about you, from the instructors mouth.........2 of them. They were the ones who singled you out Mr. God's gift. Furthermore, i didnt even know who the **** you were or that you even existed on that track so take your bragging and shove it up your ass, im not gonna let you bad mouth me for giving you the heads up that OTHERS, not me, were watching you.

That said, i didnt even see you until we were on the grid FOREVER in i believe the 5th session when the guy was off the track last lap in level 4. Saw you next to your bike and thought "ahh, so thats the dude." Thought nothing more of it past that. Just one of those glancing thoughts while your out there waiting to go on track.

Last and most importantly, im going to remember you got bent out of shape over this and in the fact i merely relayed it on to you, and then you went defensive and started name calling me. That said, if at anytime i see you at a trackday again this year ill come introduce myself to you as the "little man" or "the rookie" or "the parade rainer" , a very straight face, and see if you are as nice in person as you claim or just a dick on the internet.



taking note of this guy for my future trackday events.:keke: Do everyone else a favor....leave your ego at home.:thumb:
I am not god's gift. Not sure where I said that. All I heard from your post was complaints, no "you were fast but you could work on your lines".
Come talk to me and see how I am. Tats the only way you can decide, if you decide I'm a dick, then thats your point of view. RELAX....


WOW! All I have to say to this is come play in level 4
next time hotshot, then talk your shit. You may be a woman amungst girls in level 2 but level 4 is where all the gentsplay.:thumb:


I'm no hotshot. I know I have alot to learn. No one except Jason gave me a hint of credit on my first day. Only negative feedback. I'm not calling anyone out. Seems like this forum is a bit cliqueish, defend yourself against a particular person and the whole board starts taking shots. Its a shame because I've met some really good guys on here and some like to get territorial, take cheap shots and when someone fires back they are god's gift or a hotshot.....
I dont understand you guys at all.

[S.D.W.]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.

[Brian f.]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.

Alonzo maybe??? He told me he was on a red and white something or other, but cant remember what.........and was told he is fast.

[Brena23]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.

I am assuming that you are talking about Alanzo (dr. Gonzo) and he is freaking fast! :notworthy::notworthy:

[dbuck]

I am not god's gift. Not sure where I said that.


re-read this post again and see where we got hotshot & God's gift from.:thumb:


AHHHH, so you musy have been one of the people who was crying because they couldn't keep up with me. It was my first trackday ever, my lines may have been rough at first but Everyone's lines were off.
So many people would hang out on the outsde on straights so how would I pass??? let lthem lowside then take me out too????For the record, I saw several guys pass on the inside during level 2.

Also, I tried finding the class after each session but I could never locate it. Before the last session, the instructor pulled me aside and said I wasn't suppsoed to pass on the inside on level 2, I had complaints...:keke::rofl::crying:
I apologized and said it won't happen again. I again tried finding the class but coudn't find them/
Last session of the day....I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside, just as instructed. Now what little man? Don't be upset because my first trackday was an all out success.

Don't take out how you rode on me. I had several people come up to me and congratulate my skills, especially for a first timer. Try and rain on someone else's parade. The instructor did say my skills were too advanced for level 2, rookie

the bolded parts made me :rofl:

[1slocbr]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.dude if your gonna be on this site you gotta learn to say to hell with what these muf****ers say. there ARE a lot of haters on here so just do what you do. i dont give props and i dont ask for um.

[andygill17]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.


dr. gonzo (alonzo). he's a man among boys.

Anyone know what kinda lap times he was running? I timed him for a few laps in one session and he was running 1:43-1:45, but it looked like he was getting held up a lot. what's ty's lap record?... 1:37? 1:38 something?

anyways, had fun out there watching and getting new tires on the sv, but it sucked being there and not riding (should be out there on the 21st or 29th). See ya'll out there!

[chase]

zebra stripes FTW!:keke:

SDW, i saw you out there, you pulled on me on the straights, you do have some areas to improve but everyone does. You were moving, especially for first trackday. I moved from level 2 to level 4 at the end of the day and I can honestly say you may get yourself in trouble in 4 if you dont smooth your lines up. I got passed by a few guys in 4, didnt take it to heart, just held my lines and rode my pace, if they needed around me then I was completely confident those guys know how to do it in the safest way possible.

I understand you felt attacked and kinda came out swinging, I talked to you while waiting in the grid for the ambulance to come back in after the ktm wind getoff...you seem pretty chill, but understand that this site is ur first impression to alot of people, im not going to get into the argument of who is right and who is wrong bc its a rediculous argument anyways. Work on your lines, attend some classes and get some instruction, I promise you will learn alot more than you think. You can only get better, and you have a really good start.

BUT, because it seems like I have to say some sort of assholey or smartass statement in my post to fit in with the the recent history of this thread...

You never lapped me fugger:hello:

[matemike]

dr. gonzo (alonzo). he's a man among boys.

Anyone know what kinda lap times he was running? I timed him for a few laps in one session and he was running 1:43-1:45, but it looked like he was getting held up a lot. what's ty's lap record?... 1:37? 1:38 something?

anyways, had fun out there watching and getting new tires on the sv, but it sucked being there and not riding (should be out there on the 21st or 29th). See ya'll out there!

those lap times seem about right...but what's even more amazing is that they are consistent (when not held up too bad) it's not like they run a 1:38, then 1:44, then 1:39, then 1:42, then 1:37, then 1:44...it's pretty much the same across the board.
c ya on teh 29th

[andygill17]

oh and if you haven't checked out the kart track at msr-H, you should! It was $30 for a 15-min session (it ended up being close to 30min...they weren't too strict on how long you were out there). It was the most fun I've had in a while....me and my dad were out there dicing it up for a good 30 min. It was the next best thing to riding a bike on the track...can't wait to try their shifter karts!
not trying to plug them or anything, but if you're out at msr-h for a td and not riding, go check it out! It was f'n awesome!

[1slocbr]

zebra stripes FTW!:keke:

SDW, i saw you out there, you pulled on me on the straights, you do have some areas to improve but everyone does. You were moving, especially for first trackday. I moved from level 2 to level 4 at the end of the day and I can honestly say you may get yourself in trouble in 4 if you dont smooth your lines up. I got passed by a few guys in 4, didnt take it to heart, just held my lines and rode my pace, if they needed around me then I was completely confident those guys know how to do it in the safest way possible.

I understand you felt attacked and kinda came out swinging, I talked to you while waiting in the grid for the ambulance to come back in after the ktm wind getoff...you seem pretty chill, but understand that this site is ur first impression to alot of people, im not going to get into the argument of who is right and who is wrong bc its a rediculous argument anyways. Work on your lines, attend some classes and get some instruction, I promise you will learn alot more than you think. You can only get better, and you have a really good start.

BUT, because it seems like I have to say some sort of assholey or smartass statement in my post to fit in with the the recent history of this thread...

You never lapped me fugger:hello:dude you were cookin out there. you should have started the day in level 4. it didnt even click who you were till we got back to the paddock, too many blue r6s lol. i think you should start kickin it in level 4 from now on. youll get faster chasing the ones that are faster than you. hell i remember when rick was level 2 and that fools almost as fast as me now.

[Candie]

who was in level 4 on the red and white GSXR with red and white gear? That mofo was Railin!!!! Super smooth lines and noticeably faster than the rest. Kudos to whoever you are.

Yep! That would be Alonzo! And he is THE MAN!!! But I am bias! He is the one who taught me how to ride track! :notworthy:



I loved the Zebra stripes! Very nice!!!!

[1slocbr]

oh and if you haven't checked out the kart track at msr-H, you should! It was $30 for a 15-min session (it ended up being close to 30min...they weren't too strict on how long you were out there). It was the most fun I've had in a while....me and my dad were out there dicing it up for a good 30 min. It was the next best thing to riding a bike on the track...can't wait to try their shifter karts!
not trying to plug them or anything, but if you're out at msr-h for a td and not riding, go check it out! It was f'n awesome!i kept catching whifs of the 2 stroke comin off the shifters. reminded me of the motox days.

[andygill17]

i kept catching whifs of the 2 stroke comin off the shifters. reminded me of the motox days.

yeah, some guy that either worked there or was a memeber had a badass shifter cart out there...reaked of race gas everytime he went by (love that smell!)

[slowblack05]

dr. gonzo (alonzo). he's a man among boys.

Anyone know what kinda lap times he was running? I timed him for a few laps in one session and he was running 1:43-1:45, but it looked like he was getting held up a lot. what's ty's lap record?... 1:37? 1:38 something?

anyways, had fun out there watching and getting new tires on the sv, but it sucked being there and not riding (should be out there on the 21st or 29th). See ya'll out there!

his fastest time of the day was a 43.XX from what i remember him telling me, he was movin, even with traffic

[Dr. Gonzo]

Thank you for all the compliments...I had fun yesterday! I'm trying to put in as much practice time as I can in preperation for a full season, there are some really fast guys in the CMRA. I'm sure I'll be getting my ass handed to me throught the season but I'm looking forward to the challenge.

I've been fortunate enough to ride with some fast guys who have helped me progress, guys like Buck Beasly, Alan(Mr. Whoppie), Larry(launchpad199), Tony(houseofpain), Dustin(dustinJ), Derek Steptoe, Jason(riddler), along with many more. These guys have kept me on my toes and working with them has allowed me to become a better rider. One thing you'll quickly find out is how helpful trackday people and racers are, always willing to lend a helping hand.

I got a chance to meet alot of new folks as well as see some familiar faces...good times!

[delacampos]

you couldnt stop because of the brake fluid gushing out of your line instead of sending pressure to the caliper. it looked to me as if the copper washers were never put on the banjo bolts. i bet thats why your rotors were bluing too.

nope. all 3 copper washers are there. the banjo bolt is hitting the steering damper fork clamp. i think the vibration between the 2 caused it to back out just a tad ,hence the leak. however, before i crashed i did have pressure. the bike was definitely slowing but just didn't slow enough. whatever the case, i was going in too hot and should have been braking way sooner- my fault.

[houseofpaint]

Had a great time today. It was more fun than I had imagined.

Who won the smoothest rider for level 2? Didn't they get a free 11X15 pic of themselves at the track?

Well, I started my first trackday in level 2 due to peer suggestion and I am glad I did.
I had an instructor pull me aside and tell me that I was going to fast and should move up to level 4?!?!?! On my first trackday?!?!

damn, you must be god's gift to the track.

[slowblack05]

damn, you must be god's gift to the track.

LOL

[gixxergirloh2]

dude you were cookin out there. you should have started the day in level 4. it didnt even click who you were till we got back to the paddock, too many blue r6s lol. i think you should start kickin it in level 4 from now on. youll get faster chasing the ones that are faster than you. hell i remember when rick was level 2 and that fools almost as fast as me now.

i noticed chase out there but i didnt know it was him !!! i was like damn that r6 is doin good out there and i always noticed him.....when i came in at the end of the day from cornerworking i saw chase driving off and it clicked it was him i had seen....good job chase :thumb:

[level5]

When people attack me, I tend to get a bit on the sensitive side please forgive. I ,may not need to make alot of friends, bt I d not want to make enemies. Forgive me if I seemed arrogant.

I dont understand you guys at all.

There you go champs. Maintain this level of courtesy, you will get your respect. You have to understand that you are new on here, no need to prove anything. Talking smack will only lead to mob lynching.

Thank you for all the compliments...I had fun yesterday! I'm trying to put in as much practice time as I can in preperation for a full season, there are some really fast guys in the CMRA. I'm sure I'll be getting my ass handed to me throught the season but I'm looking forward to the challenge.

I've been fortunate enough to ride with some fast guys who have helped me progress, guys like Buck Beasly, Alan(Mr. Whoppie), Larry(launchpad199), Tony(houseofpain), Dustin(dustinJ), Derek Steptoe, Jason(riddler), along with many more. These guys have kept me on my toes and working with them has allowed me to become a better rider. One thing you'll quickly find out is how helpful trackday people and racers are, always willing to lend a helping hand.

I got a chance to meet alot of new folks as well as see some familiar faces...good times!

:nod:

[roja]

THANKS ROJA FOR PICKING ME UP AND BRINGING MY BIKE HOME! You're my hero for the month of March! :thumb: I hope ya like the tracks down here in Texas!

Thanks blends! No problem man, glad I was able to help you out:thumb: I had a blast!! I see a new trailer in my future...haha...no more Uhaul!:D
WOW...MSRH is awesome! It took me awhile to get used it. Thumbs up to Ridesmart for a great track day! Big thanks to Thomas (instructor) for helping me out.
I can't wait for the next track day!!! I have soooo much to learn.
When is the next track day!!??:D The addiction is back!

[S.D.W.]

NOW I GET IT!!! I'm the new guy so I am being treated like a noob!!...Well I am to this site, but not tracks in general. I admit, I let my emotions get away from me and said some things that seemed cocky but I am a male with nuts so its happens:keke:

Chase, what I meant is that everytime I came up to a group in the last session of the day, it didn't take but a few turns and they were gone.....okay there is no way that seemed cocky.You were Jason's buddy right? Nice meeting you btw.

Dr. Gonzo, you had the best body positioning of anyone I've seen at the track. MAD PROPS. :notworthy: SUPER FAST. Good luck to you on this upcoming season.

Seems like peeps have chilled out now, slocbr, you are right but at the same time, I don't want to make enemies on here. I am a nice guy but can be a bit of a smartass.

All in all, I had the best time of my life yesterday, hope those that crashed make a speedy recovery ad I loook forward to learning alot from you cats.

[andygill17]

what's ty's lap record?... 1:37? 1:38 something?


damn, i just looked it up and ty's lap record at msr-h is 1:32.040....damn! don't know where he's coming up with the extra 10+ seconds over alonzo though?

[level5]

NOW I GET IT!!! I'm the new guy so I am being treated like a noob!!...Well I am to this site, but not tracks in general. I admit, I let my emotions get away from me and said some things that seemed cocky but I am a male with nuts so its happens:keke:

Chase, what I meant is that everytime I came up to a group in the last session of the day, it didn't take but a few turns and they were gone.....okay there is no way that seemed cocky.You were Jason's buddy right? Nice meeting you btw.

Dr. Gonzo, you had the best body positioning of anyone I've seen at the track. MAD PROPS. :notworthy: SUPER FAST. Good luck to you on this upcoming season.

Seems like peeps have chilled out now, slocbr, you are right but at the same time, I don't want to make enemies on here. I am a nice guy but can be a bit of a smartass.

All in all, I had the best time of my life yesterday, hope those that crashed make a speedy recovery ad I loook forward to learning alot from you cats.
:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::thumb:

Glad you had a great time being out there. Wait til next time, you will enjoyed it even more because you are now likable.:keke: The peeps on here don't hold on to grudges. If you need any help, ride or anything, the peeps on here/track will lend you a hand.

BTW, welcome to the addiction.

[level5]

damn, i just looked it up and ty's lap record at msr-h is 1:32.040....damn! don't know where he's coming up with the extra 10+ seconds over alonzo though?


did you see that video of Ty at msrh????

[Ridesmart]

...lol, that is why he is the man....no one knows where he makes up that time, but you are welcome to take his race class (Level 3) and I am sure he will be willing to show you some of his secrets. He was not in attendance last Saturday due to his Daytona 200 event he attended.

I am pretty sure his lap time will be beaten, most likely by himself though.




damn, i just looked it up and ty's lap record at msr-h is 1:32.040....damn! don't know where he's coming up with the extra 10+ seconds over alonzo though?

did you see that video of Ty at msrh????

[S.D.W.]

:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::thumb:

Glad you had a great time being out there. Wait til next time, you will enjoyed it even more because you are now likable.:keke: The peeps on here don't hold on to grudges. If you need any help, ride or anything, the peeps on here/track will lend you a hand.

BTW, welcome to the addiction.

I thought about yesterday all day long! I am already thinking about when I can go next!! I am soooo HOOKED! Thanks for understanding my side of the table.

did you see that video of Ty at msrh????

I watched his vid and tried looking at his lines but he was going so fast I couldn't grasp the lines!!! SMOKING FAST!!:notworthy:

[andygill17]

did you see that video of Ty at msrh????

i've seen it, but it's hard to tell where he comes up with the 10+ seconds from watching Ty with an onboard camera vs. watching Alonzo from the grandstands.

either way... both dude's have crazy skills!

[level5]

I watched his vid and tried looking at his lines but he was going so fast I couldn't grasp the lines!!! SMOKING FAST!!:notworthy:


i've seen it, but it's hard to tell where he comes up with the 10+ seconds from watching Ty with an onboard camera vs. watching Alonzo from the grandstands.

either way... both dude's have crazy skills!

Ty has the record of all the tracks in TX. Y'all should take his class next time when y'all attend. You will defintely learn from the man.:thumb:

[slowblack05]

damn, i just looked it up and ty's lap record at msr-h is 1:32.040....damn! don't know where he's coming up with the extra 10+ seconds over alonzo though?


thats what i think, i can see myself running a flat 40 balls out down the road sometime in the future, but as for a 32, i just dont understand...he was not running low 30's in that vid, i wanna say those were high 30's and alonzo has ran a 37/8 if im correct, on another bike, not his 600

[level5]

thats what i think, i can see myself running a flat 40 balls out down the road sometime in the future, but as for a 32, i just dont understand...he was not running low 30's in that vid, i wanna say those were high 30's and alonzo has ran a 37/8 if im correct, on another bike, not his 600
I think I saw 1:38/9 in the video but that was just a demo run not at race pace.

[S.D.W.]

Was Dr. Gonzo running slicks on the 7th?

[Dr. Gonzo]

thats what i think, i can see myself running a flat 40 balls out down the road sometime in the future, but as for a 32, i just dont understand...he was not running low 30's in that vid, i wanna say those were high 30's and alonzo has ran a 37/8 if im correct, on another bike, not his 600

I could only wish! I'm no where near the caliber of rider that Ty is, he's fricken amazing! My best to date is a 40.5, Ty runs 38's in his sleep...

[Dr. Gonzo]

Was Dr. Gonzo running slicks on the 7th?

Dot race tires...

You should come out to one of the CMRA race weekends and watch the expert racers! Those guys are scary fast, they would ride circles around my ass all day long....:notworthy:

[bikes~r~hot]

That was my first time out at the track, and besides it being hella windy out, i had fun watching everyone and meeting a few new people!!! It was very interesting.....i liked it!

[1slocbr]

That was my first time out at the track, and besides it being hella windy out, i had fun watching everyone and meeting a few new people!!! It was very interesting.....i liked it!
was that you next to me in the paddock getting down on a novel?

[bikes~r~hot]

was that you next to me in the paddock getting down on a novel?

LOl yea that was me....i got a few good videos......:keke:

[OJgsxr]

I started the day in Level 2 and the only thing I found wrong with it was that it was very crowded. I understand that for the price that RS charges for their days they need to have more riders in each group to make ends meat but it was still overly packed (45 riders in level 2 from what I heard). I only had 1 close incident when coming around T17/16, someone tried to get on the track right as I was coming around that turn and I would have hit them had I not specifically looked for someone doing exactly that. It was never addressed in the riders meeting from what I remember (merging rules) but that was the only close call for me so no biggie.

Once I moved up to level 4 it was great. Plenty of track and lots of good experienced riders who held their lines and passed well.

[1slocbr]

LOl yea that was me....i got a few good videos......:keke:

videos? where they at?

[THE DEAN OF LEAN]

I could only wish! I'm no where near the caliber of rider that Ty is, he's fricken amazing! My best to date is a 40.5, Ty runs 38's in his sleep...

wait til next year when you move up to expert.....Plus your bike is almost bone stock, isn't that correct?

[dbuck]

I started the day in Level 2 and the only thing I found wrong with it was that it was very crowded. I understand that for the price that RS charges for their days they need to have more riders in each group to make ends meat but it was still overly packed (45 riders in level 2 from what I heard).

this has been discussed before.... cheaper trackday, more riders (in most cases)
if this bothers you (or anyone else for the matter), perhaps paying more for a "lighter grid" will suit your fancy.

[bikes~r~hot]

videos? where they at?


On Joes camera, i was filming level 4 group, it was pretty windy so it wasnt that good of taping.....

[JDUB]

videos? where they at?

MAXGS has a few posted up! Good ones too!

[bikes~r~hot]

MAXGS has a few posted up! Good ones too!

Hey not my fault i couldnt take good videos!!!!!

[JDUB]

Hey not my fault i couldnt take good videos!!!!!

Ha! No sorry, I wasn't refering to your vids! I have not seen them...yet I have seen his, and they got kinda crazy! Thats all I ment! :nod:

[smokinjoe]

Hey not my fault i couldnt take good videos!!!!!

lol then who's fault is it? :keke:


im looking at the vids that u took kristen and its like the blair witch version of msrh :rofl:,,,,,,, but, there is some good video of the life flight taking off....

[bigpat728]

MAXGS has a few posted up! Good ones too!

it was good meeting you jason

[cdill35]

it was good meeting you jason
He's a cool cat, eh?

[JDUB]

it was good meeting you jason

Good to meet you too! I like the GSXR you had out there! See you on the track soon!:thumb:

[bikes~r~hot]

lol then who's fault is it? :keke:


im looking at the vids that u took kristen and its like the blair witch version of msrh :rofl:,,,,,,, but, there is some good video of the life flight taking off....

You mean the one video i didnt take??? :keke: it was windy outside and i didnt have my glasses on, lol and thats the excuse i am sticking too!!!

[bikes~r~hot]

Ha! No sorry, I wasn't refering to your vids! I have not seen them...yet I have seen his, and they got kinda crazy! Thats all I ment! :nod:

I know i am just kidding, i saw his video it was freaking sweet. Yea mine suck lol, im not gonna lie. :rofl:

[Dr. Gonzo]

wait til next year when you move up to expert.....Plus your bike is almost bone stock, isn't that correct?

Stainless steel lines, ebc pro pads, a slip on, and I finally installed a penske shock in the rear. Everything else was left alone, I'm hoping to get some work done to the front end here pretty soon, followed by a bazzaz kit with some dyno tuning. It's amazing how well the factory front end works after dialing it in...

[OJgsxr]

this has been discussed before.... cheaper trackday, more riders (in most cases)
if this bothers you (or anyone else for the matter), perhaps paying more for a "lighter grid" will suit your fancy.

That's all I was trying to get at. The thread was originally intended for a follow up and I was just giving my impressions. Level 4 was great though, and now that I am finally fast enough to run in there I have no reservations with riding with ridesmart. They are great for beginners (lots of instruction) and advanced (track isn't packed) but kinda neglect intermediate riders as far as packing the grid. I think all organizations do, unfortunately, because there is such a wide variation on what people consider intermediate and the bulk of your riders are at that experience level makes it near impossible to cater to everyone. I don't have a solution so I can't complain too much.

[DLSGAP]

I personally want to thank Ridesmart for giving me the opportunity to be an instructor for the day! I had a blast! i helped the best i knew how and helped most get faster throughout the day. Thanks again for that great opportunity:notworthy:


now get your damn camera to work so I don't waste laps stayin behind you :)

[DLSGAP]

Had a great time today. It was more fun than I had imagined.

Who won the smoothest rider for level 2? Didn't they get a free 11X15 pic of themselves at the track?

Well, I started my first trackday in level 2 due to peer suggestion and I am glad I did.
I had an instructor pull me aside and tell me that I was going to fast and should move up to level 4?!?!?! On my first trackday?!?!

were you the one on the red R1 with rented green leathers?

[DLSGAP]

I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside


cough cough BULLSHIT cough cough

I know this isn't true because I was one of the riders you passed on the inside. it didn't bother me any since I usually ride with group 4 and close passing is the norm there... I rode with group 2 because I was having brake issues.

I PUT THE SMOKE DOWN ON EVERYBODY. I was lapping folks, I didn't pass one person on the inside

I think you're missing the point of a track day as did MANY that rode Saturday. I think that's what can be attributed to the unusually high number of wrecks. Its not a race! You're there to learn. Yeah, you were quick.. and inconsistent. Your lines sucked.

Grow up, drop the "i'm faster than you" attitude, and go out there with the intention of learning and becoming a better rider.

[level5]

Grow up, drop the "i'm faster than you" attitude, and go out there with the intention of learning and becoming a better rider.

I think he has already dropped that after seeing Alonzo and a few out there smoking fast.

BTW, welcome to the forum.

[DLSGAP]

I WAS LAID OUT ON THE TRACK. i had to get up to get out of the way. the guy from the go carts picked my bike up off the track and walked it over. i didn't slide off the track.

I think the only reason it wasn't adressed on track sooner is because of where you went down.

I was 4 or 5 bikes behind you when it happened (i think it was you)... when the bike came to rest of was off line and by the time I came through you were standing up so it didn't appear as though you were injured.

I was riding not working this event so i can't speak first hand for this weekend, but in previous events, the corner workers have been instructed to stay at their post on matter what to make sure other riders are alerted of the potential hazard ahead. Usually if the bike is off line (as yours was well clear of) and the rider doesn't appear to be hurt)which you didnt seem to be), it can usually wait til the end of the session

[DLSGAP]

I think he has already dropped that after seeing Alonzo and a few out there smoking fast.

BTW, welcome to the forum.

yeah sorry... I'm just now reading through all this stuff.

not pointing any fingers since i don't know who any of them were... but there seemed to be alot of squids out there Saturday from what I saw

[level5]

I think the only reason it wasn't adressed on track sooner is because of where you went down.

I was 4 or 5 bikes behind you when it happened (i think it was you)... when the bike came to rest of was off line and by the time I came through you were standing up so it didn't appear as though you were injured.

I was riding not working this event so i can't speak first hand for this weekend, but in previous events, the corner workers have been instructed to stay at their post on matter what to make sure other riders are alerted of the potential hazard ahead. Usually if the bike is off line (as yours was well clear of) and the rider doesn't appear to be hurt)which you didnt seem to be), it can usually wait til the end of the session

That's the rule.

[DLSGAP]

Hey S.D.W.


before the shit gets started up again.. now that i've read through the whole thread... looks like you've calmed down some... look forward to next time

[S.D.W.]

cough cough BULLSHIT cough cough

I know this isn't true because I was one of the riders you passed on the inside. it didn't bother me any since I usually ride with group 4 and close passing is the norm there... I rode with group 2 because I was having brake issues.



I think you're missing the point of a track day as did MANY that rode Saturday. I think that's what can be attributed to the unusually high number of wrecks. Its not a race! You're there to learn. Yeah, you were quick.. and inconsistent. Your lines sucked.

Grow up, drop the "i'm faster than you" attitude, and go out there with the intention of learning and becoming a better rider.


:angry7::angry7:

Here we go again :keke::gesture:
I'm keeping comments to myself and maintaining courtesy, as this guy has not done.


I now saw your very last post. Please read the whole story next time before you post somethin to that nature.
I know my lines were rough at first, IT WAS MY FIRST TRACKDAY!!!! I never passed one person on the inside on the last session....even though I saw peeps do it.
Look forward to meeting you too. Lets shake the animosity shall we?! lol

[level5]

Hey S.D.W.


now that i've read through the whole thread... looks like you've calmed down some... look forward to next time
:thumb:

[S.D.W.]

:thumb:

I fixed it, we are playing nice now...:keke::hello:

[blends]

I fixed it, we are playing nice now...:keke::hello:

JERK!!!!!!


j/k :keke: :hello:

[S.D.W.]

JERK!!!!!!


j/k :keke: :hello:

:eek3:

:rofl:

[DLSGAP]

I'm all for playing nice...

Not sure when I'll get back to that area next... its a bit of a drive for me.... especially with 5 other tracks closer to me. Cresson, Hallet, Eagles Canyon, TWS and Oak Hill... but it was a fun day once I got my mechanical gremlins sorted out. I missed half the day and only ran 3 sessions. Well.... two and a half if you don't count the time spent seeing if my shifter was going to work.


As far as everyone saying they didn't know where the class was for level 2... you must not have been paying attention during the riders meeting when they gave clear directions and then walked right to the class... with the exception of the one class held in the pits for the body position drills, it was in the same room all day.


Side note... BIG :thumb: to Neal at Goe Kawasaki who took a part off of a new '09 floor model to get be back going again... Stand up guy who definitely went above and beyond to help out...

[slowblack05]

I think you're missing the point of a track day as did MANY that rode Saturday. I think that's what can be attributed to the unusually high number of wrecks. Its not a race! You're there to learn
.

it is when someone passes you :):happy3:

[DLSGAP]

well if its any consolation. after he passed me I stuck to him like glue til i pitted in when my shitty brakes finally decided to not work anymore after the pit straight

[bigpat728]

He's a cool cat, eh?

yeah, we helped each other get our bikes out of our trucks. and he was going to help me on some things on the track. but i didn't go out last session






Good to meet you too! I like the GSXR you had out there! See you on the track soon!:thumb:

thanks. yeah, i should be at msrh on the 29th. i can't wait

[JDUB]

yeah, we helped each other get our bikes out of our trucks. and he was going to help me on some things on the track. but i didn't go out last session

thanks. yeah, i should be at msrh on the 29th. i can't wait

Just let me know man! We can figure out 16 & 17 for you. Work on gettin you set up just a lil more early prior to your turn in! We'll firgure it out! :nod:

[S.D.W.]

it is when someone passes you :):happy3:

:notworthy::keke:

well if its any consolation. after he passed me I stuck to him like glue til i pitted in when my shitty brakes finally decided to not work anymore after the pit straight

I'm Lookin forward to next time, maybe that glue will stick better :keke:

J/K

[DLSGAP]

it was sticking and holding just fine... if only the brakes would have held a little better.

you had passed me going into keyhole and i was on you... planned to pass you back in the same place... but at the end of pit straight my brakie no workie... I was planning on late braking and getting right up on ya through suger and spice... kinda of a pucker moment when the lever went straight to the bar.

thought it best to just sit back and pit out at the end of the lap... i like my bike without scratches

[S.D.W.]

it was sticking and holding just fine... if only the brakes would have held a little better.

you had passed me going into keyhole and i was on you... planned to pass you back in the same place... but at the end of pit straight my brakie no workie... I was planning on late braking and getting right up on ya through suger and spice... kinda of a pucker moment when the lever went straight to the bar.

thought it best to just sit back and pit out at the end of the lap... i like my bike without scratches

I agree about the part with no scratches. We will have another chance to ride. Give the guy a lil credit for his first trackday aight? I remember that pass, what color is your bike....blue? It may be in your avatar or something but I dont remember

[DLSGAP]

yeah blue zx10, with a polar bear riding it

[lbjasonc]

I think the only reason it wasn't adressed on track sooner is because of where you went down.

I was 4 or 5 bikes behind you when it happened (i think it was you)... when the bike came to rest of was off line and by the time I came through you were standing up so it didn't appear as though you were injured.

I was riding not working this event so i can't speak first hand for this weekend, but in previous events, the corner workers have been instructed to stay at their post on matter what to make sure other riders are alerted of the potential hazard ahead. Usually if the bike is off line (as yours was well clear of) and the rider doesn't appear to be hurt)which you didnt seem to be), it can usually wait til the end of the session

i got up as soon as i could cuz i realized i was on the track. i wasn't about to lay there and wait to get ran over. and as soon as i made it to the grass i had to lay down. i wasn't expecting a corner worker to come to my aid, i however was expecting an instructor to give me a hand. they didn't. and as i remember from corner workin, when a rider goes down on the track along with his/her bike a corner worker is supposed to throw the red flag. that also didn't happen. now if u think about how long i was laid out on the track it was obviously long enough for a guy in the go kart area to run over to diamond's edge to help me up and pull my bike off the track. this morning i recieved an apology pm from an instructor whom saw me and didn't pull over to help. he explained a little bit of confusion of instructions from other instructors. i also recieved a pm from a corner worker who was also a little bit confused on what to do.

[cdill35]

i got up as soon as i could cuz i realized i was on the track. i wasn't about to lay there and wait to get ran over. and as soon as i made it to the grass i had to lay down. i wasn't expecting a corner worker to come to my aid, i however was expecting an instructor to give me a hand. they didn't. and as i remember from corner workin, when a rider goes down on the track along with his/her bike a corner worker is supposed to throw the red flag. that also didn't happen. now if u think about how long i was laid out on the track it was obviously long enough for a guy in the go kart area to run over to diamond's edge to help me up and pull my bike off the track. this morning i recieved an apology pm from an instructor whom saw me and didn't pull over to help. he explained a little bit of confusion of instructions from other instructors. i also recieved a pm from a corner worker who was also a little bit confused on what to do.

An instructor should have pulled over. They didn't. And I have no idea why not.

You could always look at the bright side, at least you didnt have to buy the leathers! Or even pay rental for that matter, I think.

Sorry about your get off homie. Holler at me the next time you come out.:thumb:

[lbjasonc]

An instructor should have pulled over. They didn't. And I have no idea why not.

You could always look at the bright side, at least you didnt have to buy the leathers! Or even pay rental for that matter, I think.

Sorry about your get off homie. Holler at me the next time you come out.:thumb:

will do :thumb:

[maxgs]

.

[bikes~r~hot]

will do :thumb:

AT least you werent hurt too bad and all you have to do is get a new shirt!!


But it was nice putting a few faces to a few screen names

[lbjasonc]

AT least you werent hurt too bad and all you have to do is get a new shirt!!


But it was nice putting a few faces to a few screen names

ya, after u said somethin i looked at my shirt in that truck mirror and was like "dam!" :rofl:

[Nachozx10r]

it was sticking and holding just fine... if only the brakes would have held a little better.

you had passed me going into keyhole and i was on you... planned to pass you back in the same place... but at the end of pit straight my brakie no workie... I was planning on late braking and getting right up on ya through suger and spice... kinda of a pucker moment when the lever went straight to the bar.

thought it best to just sit back and pit out at the end of the lap... i like my bike without scratches


Hey I know how to fix those shisty brakes on you 10R. Brembo Master cylinder and 1000RR, ZX6R, or ZX14 front calipers. I ride an 07 also and I put the Brembo M/C, steel lines and 1000RR calipers from ebay and some bad a$$ pads and things stops on a dime all day. If you go to ZX10R.net someone has that stuff up for sale all the time there. The brake set up was the best mod i did to my 10R. Hit me up if you need some help.

and I know what you mean by squeezing on some brake and pull it all the way back to the grips not cool!!!!!!!!!

[cdill35]

lol then who's fault is it? :keke:


im looking at the vids that u took kristen and its like the blair witch version of msrh :rofl:,,,,,,, but, there is some good video of the life flight taking off....

You mean the one video i didnt take??? :keke: it was windy outside and i didnt have my glasses on, lol and thats the excuse i am sticking too!!!

get a room for sweet baby jesus' sake.:keke:

[cdill35]

Hey I know how to fix those shisty brakes on you 10R. Brembo Master cylinder and 1000RR, ZX6R, or ZX14 front calipers. I ride an 07 also and I put the Brembo M/C, steel lines and 1000RR calipers from ebay and some bad a$$ pads and things stops on a dime all day. If you go to ZX10R.net someone has that stuff up for sale all the time there. The brake set up was the best mod i did to my 10R. Hit me up if you need some help.

and I know what you mean by squeezing on some brake and pull it all the way back to the grips not cool!!!!!!!!!

Was that you with the black 10r, monster? I was pitted next to you guys, if so. You were with Brian?

[Brian f.]

Was that you with the black 10r, monster? I was pitted next to you guys, if so. You were with Brian?

Correct. That was Brad........and Jay (also on this board) was on the white/red 08 GSXR 600.

[DLSGAP]

Hey I know how to fix those shisty brakes on you 10R. Brembo Master cylinder and 1000RR, ZX6R, or ZX14 front calipers. I ride an 07 also and I put the Brembo M/C, steel lines and 1000RR calipers from ebay and some bad a$$ pads and things stops on a dime all day. If you go to ZX10R.net someone has that stuff up for sale all the time there. The brake set up was the best mod i did to my 10R. Hit me up if you need some help.

and I know what you mean by squeezing on some brake and pull it all the way back to the grips not cool!!!!!!!!!

Yeah i'm on zx10r.net too...
Yeah I've got the cbr1k calipers and spacers. Had them for a few months now. waiting for the ss lines to install... with a new baby though/... don't think i'll have the $$$ for the Brembo MC any time soon

[Nachozx10r]

Yeah i'm on zx10r.net too...
Yeah I've got the cbr1k calipers and spacers. Had them for a few months now. waiting for the ss lines to install... with a new baby though/... don't think i'll have the $$$ for the Brembo MC any time soon

You can always just use a ZX6R or ZX14 on too. cheaper and heard it works nice!!!!!!!

[DLSGAP]

yeha i havent looked into the mc yet.. i ended up with two sets of calipers for less than $50... thanks ebay!

after I pulled into the pits early almost every session i rode saturday the wife asked why i quit early.. i said feel my brake lever... she was like "shit why are you riding at all with no brakes"

thats when she started thinking of whne the next holiday was that she could get away with buying a present for the bike

[SpeedTrip955i]

Had a good day in 4. The KTM motard that highsided on the back straight, how is he?

[DLSGAP]

Paul said he broke his wrist and arm but was in good spirits and has GREAT insurance... both good things to have in the event of a wreck.

[S_M_J82]

Paul said he broke his wrist and arm but was in good spirits and has GREAT insurance... both good things to have in the event of a wreck.

i was right next to you to on the red r6s. man you were riding well! what's the next event your going to be at?

[DLSGAP]

i was right next to you to on the red r6s. man you were riding well! what's the next event your going to be at?

Thanks... You're too kind.. i was having an off day and felt slower than stink off shit

I was planning to be at ECR on 4-11, but I was reminded that that's Easter weekend so I've got family obligations.

I'm honestly not sure what even I'll make it out to next. I only made it to a couple last year and with a 2month old at home, I'm lucky to get a kitchen pass to do anything with the bike lately. I told the wife I'd like to do one a month this season and she didn't seem to have a problem with that so I guess I'll just have to see what I can put together. New brakes on the 10 are the first step though so I don't end up :banghead: at a high rate of speed

[dhdrider]

Thanks... You're too kind.. i was having an off day and felt slower than stink off shit

I was planning to be at ECR on 4-11, but I was reminded that that's Easter weekend so I've got family obligations.

I'm honestly not sure what even I'll make it out to next. I only made it to a couple last year and with a 2month old at home, I'm lucky to get a kitchen pass to do anything with the bike lately. I told the wife I'd like to do one a month this season and she didn't seem to have a problem with that so I guess I'll just have to see what I can put together. New brakes on the 10 are the first step though so I don't end up :banghead: at a high rate of speed

I have a 2month old as well ( and a 3 yr old to boot). So my wife doesn't like me taking a lot of time for the track either. Since every trackday now is on a weekend it takes one of my "family days" to go to an event. So, what I'm doing this year (don't know whay it took me so long to think of it) is taking either the Friday before an event or the Monday after off of woork so me and my family still have a "2-day weekend." :thumb:

If we were doing Monday trackdays I'd be taking off work anyways, so waht's the difference, you know?

[DLSGAP]

True... BUT... since she's working too, she'd have to take work off to have our family day.. and she used all her vacation time for maternity leave since he boss is a piece of shit and wouldnt give her enough time off.

We pretty much had it worked out that IF I can swing one bike day and one family day on weekends that i ride or go to the track, I could get away with it.


Thats why I'm kinda limited to Cresson and Eagles canyon since I Can just go down the night before and be home after the TD is over.