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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2011, 05:57:38 PM »
I have every intention next year. Putnam Park is about an hour away and Mid-Ohio is about 4 hours drive. The Indy MotoGP track is like 5 minutes away but I don't think they will let me out there >:(
A 97 Suzuki TL1000S popped up on craigslist today for $1500. It is tempting since I wouldn't have to put my Connie at risk. There was also a 98 Ninja 636 for the same money but it has been stripped down for racing and that alone scares me away from it.

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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2011, 06:01:09 PM »
Yeah I see a track bike in my future.

Mainly to remove my fear of dropping my one and only bike, but also to get something that doesn't carry as much weight around, a 1000,900,750 I think, something that would fit my 6'2" frame within reason.

But riding you primary bike around is actually a pretty good thing, you get to know the bike so much better.
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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2011, 06:49:01 AM »
stewart, I really enjoyed the video, thanks!
I have access to a proving ground but not with my bike, or at least not so far. That will happen next year. Up until now I've been able to drive other bikes on it, and I always miss the Kawa. I know I can go faster, I just don't trust other bikes like I trust mine...
Build bridges, not walls.

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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2011, 08:43:09 PM »
I appreciated being able watch your video on this wet day here near Detoit. Thanks for the effort.
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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2011, 05:59:25 AM »
It looks very fun and tempting. Where in New Hampshire and how much does it cost? I'm in Maine. I don't hear much about these fun events.
Joel from Maine.

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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2011, 06:16:20 AM »
It looks very fun and tempting. Where in New Hampshire and how much does it cost? I'm in Maine. I don't hear much about these fun events.

Just to be transparent, I've only ever done 2 track days, both with Tony per below. And have been very happy with what I've gained and how professional they run their operation. If you search around there are others.

http://www.tonystrackdays.com/index.cfm?cfid=9333920&cftoken=73886818
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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2011, 06:35:49 AM »
Thanks for the info.
Joel from Maine.

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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #27 on: December 06, 2011, 07:52:42 PM »
Question: Was your tire pressure in the 40s? I had mine down to the 30s on my track days.
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Re: Edit: Recent track day Photos (Video added)
« Reply #28 on: December 07, 2011, 06:10:41 AM »
Question: Was your tire pressure in the 40s? I had mine down to the 30s on my track days.

This particular day, I was running 37. Earlier this year when it was colder I ran 34.
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