Thanks, I'll keep that in mind
Hopefully the "intro to track" school keeps me "safe".
-Jamie M.
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TAFB gets a blipper!! (Moved from GTAM Trackday thread)
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Hopefully the "intro to track" school keeps me "safe".
-Jamie M.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
How do you like the R1 for the track? Are you using the stock suspension? My first trip to the track will be on my 07 R1 (street bike)
-Jamie M.
Thanks for the info, will keep an eye out for that
How do you like the R1 for the track? Are you using the stock suspension? My first trip to the track will be on my 07 R1 (street bike)
-Jamie M.
HBHarrison
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Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
The R1 is great. I have done 2 track days on it. Before the R1 i had an 07 R6 that i took to the track and its a pretty big difference down the straights thats for sure. Its got a fully adjustable ohlins rrar suspension. Just taje the R1 slow down the front straight and the second straight immediately following turn 1, you can pass your breaking markers pretty quick. I ran off in turn one last monday, not fun. So dont be a hero doing 240 the first session. And i HIGHLY recommend tire warmers. You can lose the front end pretty easy if u run it hot into 1 on vold tires, it happened sunday to a guy i met at the track....first session, first corner, lost his front end on cold tires
Thanks for the info, will keep an eye out for that
How do you like the R1 for the track? Are you using the stock suspension? My first trip to the track will be on my 07 R1 (street bike)
-Jamie M.
The R1 is great. I have done 2 track days on it. Before the R1 i had an 07 R6 that i took to the track and its a pretty big difference down the straights thats for sure. Its got a fully adjustable ohlins rrar suspension. Just taje the R1 slow down the front straight and the second straight immediately following turn 1, you can pass your breaking markers pretty quick. I ran off in turn one last monday, not fun. So dont be a hero doing 240 the first session. And i HIGHLY recommend tire warmers. You can lose the front end pretty easy if u run it hot into 1 on vold tires, it happened sunday to a guy i met at the track....first session, first corner, lost his front end on cold tires
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
Yeah, I heard the rear shock on the R1 isn't that great, I guess I'll have to look at upgrading it in the near future.
I don't own a generator so that plus tire warmers are a little out of the question at the moment. I'll make sure to take the first couple laps pretty easy at the start of each session, especially after ripping it down the front straight.
Good to know the R1 isn't a total pig on the track If my R6S wasn't so confidence uninspiring I would bring that, but it sucks compared to my R1, lol.
Can't wait to try it out! Hopefully Sept 1st/2nd are warm sunny days (not likely, lol).
-Jamie M.
Thanks for the info!
Yeah, I heard the rear shock on the R1 isn't that great, I guess I'll have to look at upgrading it in the near future.
I don't own a generator so that plus tire warmers are a little out of the question at the moment. I'll make sure to take the first couple laps pretty easy at the start of each session, especially after ripping it down the front straight.
Good to know the R1 isn't a total pig on the track
If my R6S wasn't so confidence uninspiring I would bring that, but it sucks compared to my R1, lol.Can't wait to try it out! Hopefully Sept 1st/2nd are warm sunny days (not likely, lol).
-Jamie M.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
I'm outThanks, I'll keep that in mind
Hopefully the "intro to track" school keeps me "safe".
-Jamie M.
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HBHarrison
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Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
To be honest i would love to be on my R6 again, i was mote confident lol But i am dtill getting used to the R1 ...as i have never ridden a litre bike (besides on the track) and yes, lets pray the rain stays away. I only got slicks and not risking it in the rain.
Thanks for the info!
Yeah, I heard the rear shock on the R1 isn't that great, I guess I'll have to look at upgrading it in the near future.
I don't own a generator so that plus tire warmers are a little out of the question at the moment. I'll make sure to take the first couple laps pretty easy at the start of each session, especially after ripping it down the front straight.
Good to know the R1 isn't a total pig on the track
Can't wait to try it out! Hopefully Sept 1st/2nd are warm sunny days (not likely, lol).
-Jamie M.
To be honest i would love to be on my R6 again, i was mote confident lol But i am dtill getting used to the R1 ...as i have never ridden a litre bike (besides on the track) and yes, lets pray the rain stays away. I only got slicks and not risking it in the rain.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
@HB Harrison..Your riding Eric Teals old bike? Saw you out there on Sunday.....
Jenn
@HB Harrison..Your riding Eric Teals old bike? Saw you out there on Sunday.....
Jenn
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
I'm still debating too. All out crazy slick and be dry weather only, or run Q2's or BT016Pro's and still have fun in the rain too!
Decisions, decisions!
-Jamie M.
The "guys with bikes" guys had "real" rain tires there for sale (with installation and balancing), so I guess if it rained they could swap your tires over to rains if you wanted
I'm still debating too. All out crazy slick and be dry weather only, or run Q2's or BT016Pro's and still have fun in the rain too!
Decisions, decisions!
-Jamie M.
Mr.Azim
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Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
you can have a little bit of fun in the rain with those tires.... but not a lot, especially if you're riding a 1000.
you can have a little bit of fun in the rain with those tires.... but not a lot, especially if you're riding a 1000.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
-Jamie M.
Ahhh, so "real" rain tires are that much better, especially for a 1000?
-Jamie M.
Mr.Azim
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Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
lol just look at the tire design on each... you can't compare the two when it comes to standing water/puddles. Rain riding dictates smooth throttle and steering input.
600's like to go ............mmmeeeaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1000's like to go meaAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can have a decent and enjoyable ride on DOTs, but if there's standing water and you have the option for proper rain tires with constant drizzle, go with proper rains.
Ahhh, so "real" rain tires are that much better, especially for a 1000?
-Jamie M.
lol just look at the tire design on each... you can't compare the two when it comes to standing water/puddles. Rain riding dictates smooth throttle and steering input.
600's like to go ............mmmeeeaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1000's like to go meaAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can have a decent and enjoyable ride on DOTs, but if there's standing water and you have the option for proper rain tires with constant drizzle, go with proper rains.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
My 1000 goes mAHHH! lol. I think I might take out the steep throttle ramp map I put in it. It's fine on the street, but probably not much fun on the track! lol. I'll have my laptop there so I guess I can tweak between sessions/at lunch if I need to adjust it.
-Jamie M.
Thanks for the great info
My 1000 goes mAHHH! lol. I think I might take out the steep throttle ramp map I put in it. It's fine on the street, but probably not much fun on the track! lol. I'll have my laptop there so I guess I can tweak between sessions/at lunch if I need to adjust it.
-Jamie M.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
Oh BABY! Look what just showed up from New Zealand!! lol.
I'ma be blippin like a pro!
-Jamie M.
Oh BABY! Look what just showed up from New Zealand!! lol.
I'ma be blippin like a pro!
-Jamie M.
HBHarrison
Well-known member
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
Hey jenn, ya i bought it off him at the end of july. Sunday was my second track day out on it. Still getting confortable on a 1000. I believe i know who you are lol not personally, but from sunday. There was a couple ladies riding out there. Good to see
~Jeff
Hey jenn, ya i bought it off him at the end of july. Sunday was my second track day out on it. Still getting confortable on a 1000. I believe i know who you are lol not personally, but from sunday. There was a couple ladies riding out there. Good to see
~Jeff
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
-Jamie M.
All I need now is a quick shifter and I can go up AND down like a pro
-Jamie M.
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
why not just buy a slipper clutch and learn how to ride properly?
All I need now is a quick shifter and I can go up AND down like a pro
-Jamie M.
why not just buy a slipper clutch and learn how to ride properly?
Re: GTAM Trackday at TMP!!
What does this device do? Use E.S.P. to match a riders self belief with his actual skill level?
Oh BABY! Look what just showed up from New Zealand!! lol.
I'ma be blippin like a pro!
-Jamie M.
What does this device do? Use E.S.P. to match a riders self belief with his actual skill level?
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