TMP Cayuga Sept 20th trailer Niagara?

[cors]

Or neither? If you're too fast its super easy to get a good enough drive out of 1 to safely pass by getting late on the brakes for two, or passing on the outside of 3 before 4, and then disappearing. You dont need lap times to be in intermediate, just a comfort level on the bike and around other bikes. Hell when there's 3 groups im always on the slow end of hot shoe, be predictable and everyone else can go about their business.

Actually, I passed people on mostly on the 1st straight, sometimes the 2nd, but contrary to what you suggest, I never drop to 1st gear. I got into the routine of winding up 2nd, 3rd and a bit of 4th on the first straight, drop down to 3rd for turn 1, then down to 2nd for turn 2 until 13. I just think I could pass people many times on the other straighter sections, especially between turn 6 and 7. Being a beginner, the straight between turn 5 and 6 kinda scares me with that lefty turn 6... however, the left turn 9 is my favorite for some reason, just like turn 1 and 3 I like turn 13 coming to the straight too, and totally hate turn 10---I have no idea what's the best way to take that one. If you've got tips, please, share! ...i got carried away, I can't wait for my track day!

How could I forget the torrential downpour as we were about to leave. 

Blue tape eh? I looked at it, it did feel lighter and more aerodynamic even on the roll but It was twice the price at Canadian Tire.

We'll have to put green vs blue to the test.

I'll keep an eye out for you and a grey escape.

If you're nice, I'll give your some blue for the headlight---instant 13 hp! See ya there mike

 

[FriendlyFoe]

Actually, I passed people on mostly on the 1st straight, sometimes the 2nd, but contrary to what you suggest, I never drop to 1st gear. I got into the routine of winding up 2nd, 3rd and a bit of 4th on the first straight, drop down to 3rd for turn 1, then down to 2nd for turn 2 until 13. I just think I could pass people many times on the other straighter sections, especially between turn 6 and 7. Being a beginner, the straight between turn 5 and 6 kinda scares me with that lefty turn 6... however, the left turn 9 is my favorite for some reason, just like turn 1 and 3 I like turn 13 coming to the straight too, and totally hate turn 10---I have no idea what's the best way to take that one. If you've got tips, please, share! ...i got carried away, I can't wait for my track day!

Never said anything about first gear, corner 1. I had someone in hot shoe pass me on the exit of 5 by jumping his bike over the curbing when i ran wide and used all the track. If you get a descent drive coming out it's really easy to pass a slower rider on the left as they move over to the right for 6.

turn 10 is the right hairpin type thinger? (that track doesn't have official numbers). Its a slow corner, no way around that, best you can do is turn in late for a good drive coming up to the left hand kink.

 

[SFer]

Picked up the new leathers today.

The one piece I sold was used when I got it and my ass stuck to my seat and my legs stuck to the tank when I wore it.

Question: are all new leathers slick as **** when you buy them? How long does it take to wear them in a bit so they are a bit tacky? Was my old suit not supposed to be tacky? Lol

I'm slipping and sliding all over the place and it was freaking me out on the ride home.

 

[toysareforboys]

Picked up the new leathers today.

The one piece I sold was used when I got it and my *** stuck to my seat and my legs stuck to the tank when I wore it.

Question: are all new leathers slick as **** when you buy them? How long does it take to wear them in a bit so they are a bit tacky? Was my old suit not supposed to be tacky? Lol

I'm slipping and sliding all over the place and it was freaking me out on the ride home.

Do you have tank grips on your tank, TechSpec or StompGrips? That helps your legs stick to the tank. The bum on my suit is still slippery, and I bought the suit in 2000

-Jamie M.

 

[SFer]

Do you have tank grips on your tank, TechSpec or StompGrips? That helps your legs stick to the tank. The bum on my suit is still slippery, and I bought the suit in 2000

-Jamie M.

No grips, still haven't found anything I like the look of on a white bike.
I'm just imagining that I'm going to be expending more energy than I'm used to holding on to the bike with my thighs (slippery vs sticky)
Other than getting the grip pads, anybody have any tips?

 

[cors]

No grips, still haven't found anything I like the look of on a white bike.
I'm just imagining that I'm going to be expending more energy than I'm used to holding on to the bike with my thighs (slippery vs sticky)
Other than getting the grip pads, anybody have any tips?

My TechSpec tank pads are probably the best improvement I ever made on my bike. Really help anchoring the outside leg in a turn, also during hard braking to save my family jewels from sliding towards the tank. I'm sure they have them pre-cut for your SF, and they look quite good actually. IMO, a little black on a white bike is a very good thing, but everybody has a different taste of course.

 

[dricked]

They have them in clear too. I just put these on for my last race, HUGE improvement. While leaned over you can really grip the tank with just one leg, especially of you have two corners close together that are the same direction you don't have to centre your body to grip the tank on the brakes, your one leg sticks well enough. If you clean/condition your suit regularly it will always be a little slippery. How much wax is on your tank?

 

[SFer]

They have them in clear too. I just put these on for my last race, HUGE improvement. While leaned over you can really grip the tank with just one leg, especially of you have two corners close together that are the same direction you don't have to centre your body to grip the tank on the brakes, your one leg sticks well enough. If you clean/condition your suit regularly it will always be a little slippery. How much wax is on your tank?

I can only imagine how great the product is. Didn't know they made clear, just looked it up and found the stomp grip.
How clear is it?

 

[cors]

I can only imagine how great the product is. Didn't know they made clear, just looked it up and found the stomp grip.
How clear is it?

When I was choosing between TechSpec and StompGrip, they told me StompGrip wears off the leather on your pants much quicker. Also doesn't look as good IMO. Just my 2 cents....my info might be wrong though.

 

[SFer]

When I was choosing between TechSpec and StompGrip, they told me StompGrip wears off the leather on your pants much quicker. Also doesn't look as good IMO. Just my 2 cents....my info might be wrong though.

Well, it's something I'll probably look into for next year(thorough Internet investigating) No way I'll be able to order it and get it by the 20th. My luck just doesn't let stuff like that happen.

 

[dricked]

It's clear enough it shows the color through perfectly but it might be a little off with white. The tech spec stuff is really nice but not cheap and most shops have the stomp grip in stock.

 

[SFer]

Gettin really excited for Thursday.

Pulled the fuse for front light, taped up signals, front light and break light. For the break light I painters taped it then covered that with black tape. That's right yes? No break light showing?

Mirrors removed....

I think that's it

Ready to go a day early

Xing fingers for weather report to hold.

 

[cors]

Gettin really excited for Thursday.

Pulled the fuse for front light, taped up signals, front light and break light. For the break light I painters taped it then covered that with black tape. That's right yes? No break light showing?

Mirrors removed....

I think that's it

Ready to go a day early

Xing fingers for weather report to hold.

I don't know, last time I had only painters tape on the brake light and had no problems... if it's sunny, I doubt that what's visible through the painters tape can distract the rider behind you.

I wonder if there will be somebody with a good camera there, i'm dying to buy some shots to show off my big balls on Facebook and scare family and friends

 

[toysareforboys]

Gettin really excited for Thursday.

Pulled the fuse for front light, taped up signals, front light and break light. For the break light I painters taped it then covered that with black tape. That's right yes? No break light showing?

Mirrors removed....

I think that's it

Ready to go a day early

Xing fingers for weather report to hold.

Sounds good. I don't think they have a specific rule that says no brake light can shine through.

I'm riding to John Sharrard tomorrow morning for my rear shock replacement and fork tune up, I hope the weather holds out for that

-Jamie M.

 

[cors]

SFer, I can't wait for Thursday even more than you---cancelled my insurance after the last track day and if it weren't for the day's worth of riding on my cousin's Ninja 6r in Seattle, I'd be covered with rashes from bike-less allergy...

 

[Invincible]

looks like it might start spitting after noon on Thursday. dam radar maps are not available yet. even if it spits might not be enough sun or heat to dry it off. whats your take on this guys. says only 1 mm. most likely it will miss the track.

 

[cors]

looks like it might start spitting after noon on Thursday. dam radar maps are not available yet. even if it spits might not be enough sun or heat to dry it off. whats your take on this guys. says only 1 mm. most likely it will miss the track.

U can drag knee in the rain too u know or a peg in your case

 

[dricked]

looks like it might start spitting after noon on Thursday. dam radar maps are not available yet. even if it spits might not be enough sun or heat to dry it off. whats your take on this guys. says only 1 mm. most likely it will miss the track.

It means it's probably not going to rain but the weather man is covering his ***. The track will most likely have a dry line or just wet patches, smooth inputs will keep you off the ground.

 

[Invincible]

I'm not afraid of the corner. its the counter steer before the corner and the braking where the bike will fly out under me.

already did one ****** track day in the rain. i'm not doing another one. i don't want to scratch the street bike.

 

[rbjeepthing]

Cayuga Triangle will be in full effect I am sure for you guys...I.e. if it's raining everywhere else it will be sunny at TMP and vice versa. Weather there is always facked up.