» Site Navigation |
|
»
»
»
» Motorcycle Forums
|
|
» Buyers Guide |
|
|
|
» Our Partners |
|
|
|
 |
Oct 1st, 2011, 8:45 pm
|
#1 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: costa mesa, ca, usa
Posts: 162
|
just did my second track day
i just got back from doing my second track day at fontana/cali speedway. I got my knee down for the first time and shaved 8 sec. off my laptime,im now doing 1.50 minuet laps i am stoked. I also won a free track day pass worth $250 during the riders meeting couldnt belive it.
|
|
|
|
Sponsored Links
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
Oct 1st, 2011, 8:54 pm
|
#2 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA
Posts: 379
|
I have gone to several track days there and have not one anything, or touched my knee yet! Congrats. I'll be there tomorrow for Ducati day on my old girlfriend.
__________________
'12 Pikes Peak #195
'99 - 996
'03 RoadKing-sold
'00 Fatboy-sold
'57 Knuckle- sold
'89 Suzuki R400r-sold
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 2nd, 2011, 7:15 am
|
#3 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 727
|
Congrats. I haven't be there in 7 years. I've moved to the East Coast sure missed those track.
__________________
www.drt-sport.com
1198S Track
1098 Track
996 track bike parted out
748 track bike patted out
2002 S4 (6th Duc parted out went around the world)
1994 Monster 900 (5th Duc parted out went around the world)
2001 996 (4th Duc Sold)
1999 916 (3rd Duc Sold)
2002 998 (2nd Duc Sold)
1999 R6 (hi-sided at Wilow Spring RIP)
1997 748 (1st Duc sold)
1992 GSXR750 3rd bike (sold)
1986 YZ250 (stolen)
1987 GSXR750 2nd bike (sold)
1986 FZ600 first bike (sold)
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 1:29 am
|
#4 (permalink)
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The lovely Van Nuys, California, USA
Posts: 11,283
|
I like that track, its fast, technical and lots of fun!
I too got my knee down for the first time in corner 5/6 I remember that day all to well. 
Glad your having fun, its very addicting! 
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 6:33 pm
|
#5 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: costa mesa, ca, usa
Posts: 162
|
yes very addicting. i decided to get a couple upgrades to see if i can drop those lap times a bit. who doesnt want to spend money on the baby
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 6:45 pm
|
#6 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Ashland, MO, USA
Posts: 1,617
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmxer4liffe
i decided to get a couple upgrades to see if i can drop those lap times a bit.
|
You want to drop lap times? Try upgrading the nut that connects the handle bars to the seat. The bike is likely already way faster than you are. I know mine is. Track school!
__________________
present
'03 Ducati 999 ('07-present)
'11 Harley Davidson Electra Glide FLHTP (hey, I get PAID to ride it!)
past
'99 Ducati 900SS ('01-'08)
'87 Yamaha FZR1000 ('91-'01)
'89 Yamaha FZR400 ('93-'97)
'89 Yamaha FZR600 ('89-'91, stolen)
'87 Yamaha FZ600 ('88-'89)
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 6:53 pm
|
#7 (permalink)
|
|
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The lovely Van Nuys, California, USA
Posts: 11,283
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by desmo2
You want to drop lap times? Try upgrading the nut that connects the handle bars to the seat. The bike is likely already way faster than you are. I know mine is. Track school!
|
Ohh yea, the seat to handlebar interface issue. Very common problem with motorbikes of all kinds, I heard the italian brands have the biggest issue. 
Solution has always been to replace the interface with a different one, maybe one with more skillz?
LOL 
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 7:08 pm
|
#8 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: costa mesa, ca, usa
Posts: 162
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by desmo2
You want to drop lap times? Try upgrading the nut that connects the handle bars to the seat. The bike is likely already way faster than you are. I know mine is. Track school!
|
the bike is deffinately faster then I am. I agree completely but is always fun upgrading my toys iv been doing it all my life why stop now.
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 4th, 2011, 9:11 pm
|
#9 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Dayton, OH, USA
Posts: 983
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmxer4liffe
the bike is deffinately faster then I am. I agree completely but is always fun upgrading my toys iv been doing it all my life why stop now.
|
Stop now and save the coin for a dedicated track bike or at least buy a set of track plastics (if you haven't already).
__________________
------------------------------
'68 BMW R69S (all original, not restored)
'01 900SS (track bike)
'10 KTM SMT
'08 Hyper S (R.I.P)
'03 HD Heritage Softail
'85 Honda Shadow VT1100C (passed down)
'82 Honda CX500 (passed down)
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 5th, 2011, 8:44 am
|
#10 (permalink)
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Mentor, OH, USA
Posts: 139
|
If you spend any money on the bike, spend it on the suspension. Proper spring on the back for your weight is a good start. If the forks and shock haven't been serviced get them done. Then set the sag and go back to the track.
__________________
01 Monster 750 Dark
99 748s (Sold)
96 900 SS/SP (Wrecked)
"It takes big balls to ride a small bike"
|
|
|
|
| Sponsored Links |
Advertisement
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
