Hit the track Saturday - Page 6

marko138 · 05-10-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Just did it today with the Pridmore school. I have one pic of him and me riding.

Don't laugh until your ridden on the back of an AMA pro rider when you tell him to haul ass. He was passing people in the Advanced group like they were standing still. You just have to experience how fast he can go with 2 people.

You will absolutely love the track. It flows so smoothly....about a 45-90mph track, minus the front straight here I can hit about 100 (Pridmores best was 134). I only used 2-4th gears, but rarely 4th at that. Def. my favorite of the three tracks I ride. Will ride again soon.

Sounds fun.

DLIT · 05-10-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Just did it today with the Pridmore school. I have one pic of him and me riding.

Don't laugh until your ridden on the back of an AMA pro rider when you tell him to haul ass. He was passing people in the Advanced group like they were standing still. You just have to experience how fast he can go with 2 people.

You will absolutely love the track. It flows so smoothly....about a 45-90mph track, minus the front straight here I can hit about 100 (Pridmores best was 134). I only used 2-4th gears, but rarely 4th at that. Def. my favorite of the three tracks I ride. Will ride again soon.

Word. I had a couple buds that did the ride with Pridmore. Basically the same stories too. Passing advanced group guys 2-up with ease. Rediculously smooth, too!

101lifts2 · 05-11-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Handles fine on GP-As.

I've had Dave Moss / Cyclemall set it up and there's no better guy for a 675.

Set it up or rework it? I hear the 675s are hard to get setup correctly.

Sean · 05-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Setup. I think it handles pretty great. I could use a revalving on the forks (too much stiction means I have to run them soft) but on the track it has never bugged me other than the occasional mild headshake. The GP-As are great (190), and I have some 003 DOTs (180) I'm going to try next time I get out to the track.

Sean · 05-14-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Sean were the 003s brand new? If so they tend to be like that until a few sessions. They are not slipping, but moreso feel that there is not on-center feel. So when you go to turn it in it kinda moves around. Once you get some laps the tires squares off in the center a little.

What pressure did you run?

Yeah they were almost brand new. I spun up the rear a few times and the front just had none of that "planted" feel. They inspired no confidence. I did a full day on them at Pahrump before pulling them off. I bet the ones I got were old because I haven't had that problem before or since. I did okay on 016s too. I think I ran 32 but don't remember. There was a Bridgestone rep there at that trackday that advised me on pressure. He said the 003s were only good for so much.

ceo012384 · 05-22-2010, 07:43 PM

Bike looks nice, D. Sweet pics.

I too need to work on the outside foot shit, I'm in a habit of doing the balls/toes on both sides and I can start to get some calf cramp

ceo012384 · 05-22-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Set it up or rework it? I hear the 675s are hard to get setup correctly.

I've heard that as well, they need more trail... unstable.

DLIT · 05-22-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

Bike looks nice, D. Sweet pics.

I too need to work on the outside foot shit, I'm in a habit of doing the balls/toes on both sides and I can start to get some calf cramp

Definitely try it. It's the little things. I wasn't referring to your stature either.

Amber Lamps · 05-23-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

This.

Body position is subjective - it's my opinion that as long as you aren't using your upper body to hold onto the bike, just let it flow... then why is it a problem? You look great

Oh, and you didn't HIT the track - that is something entirely different and it involves static to the plastics

Glad you had a really great time! What track?

This and this! I was always crapped on about body position but as I've been teaching my gf, it's more important for your body to be in line and for you to be smooth and in control.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-23-2010, 06:45 PM

Im thinking about buying those bt003's to replace the corsas i've got now, either those or the bt016's... talked to quinten the bridgestone rep up at the track today, he was saying good things about the 003's (street version) but they're pretty worthless until they get a fairly high temp.

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05-14-2010, 11:51 AM	#54
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Setup. I think it handles pretty great. I could use a revalving on the forks (too much stiction means I have to run them soft) but on the track it has never bugged me other than the occasional mild headshake. The GP-As are great (190), and I have some 003 DOTs (180) I'm going to try next time I get out to the track.

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NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	Im thinking about buying those bt003's to replace the corsas i've got now, either those or the bt016's... talked to quinten the bridgestone rep up at the track today, he was saying good things about the 003's (street version) but they're pretty worthless until they get a fairly high temp.