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by WickerMan
Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 1.3 or 1.7 MSRC?
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: 1.3 or 1.7 MSRC?

How much track riding have you done? Have you done the 1.3 before? The 1.3 is significantly more work and will wear your ass out quickly. There is no "rest" point on the track, you're constantly turning. I love the track for that reason, but many hate it for the same. Most also hate ridin...
by WickerMan
Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 1.3 or 1.7 MSRC?
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

1.3 or 1.7 MSRC?

I'm going to be on the Ninja this season and I'm getting my calendar set. Can someone recommend the 1.3 or 1.7 for a first track day on this much more powerful machine and why?
by WickerMan
Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Dirt Bike
Replies: 22
Views: 3160

Re: Dirt Bike

Has anyone here ridden a KTM 250 SX-F or a Honda CRF250? found a couple of those on Craigslist that look interesting. What year? Not sure if you care about electric start which the KTM might have electric start. I can only speak for myself, but I am willing to pay a bit more to have a FI bike. I am...
by WickerMan
Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:35 pm
Forum: Non-Club Events
Topic: 2018 Progressive International Motorcycle Show - February 2-4
Replies: 14
Views: 4035

Re: 2018 Progressive International Motorcycle Show

No Honda either. Al Lamb did their display last year and I didn’t see them either. I don’t think I’m going to go. Each year I spend less and less time there, last year I was there for maybe an hour. With the increase in price, shtty parking options for cages, I don’t think the risk equals the reward...
by WickerMan
Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Frame sliders for the Ninja
Replies: 12
Views: 2750

Re: Frame sliders for the Ninja

Have you considered NRC covers? They are heavy cast aluminum. I installed on my bikes. I estimate 4x weight and thickness vs stock. Haven't crash tested, but they are well reviewed. https://www.ebay.com/i/152177611286?chn=ps&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-11718...
by WickerMan
Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Frame sliders for the Ninja
Replies: 12
Views: 2750

Re: Frame sliders for the Ninja

If I were to dedicate a bike to track only use I'd just run plastics. I just to run sliders because one ding in the frame and it's totaled - I don't run a dedicated track bike. And it is a mostly a track bike. I rode it once to work since I got it and it seemed out of its element. I can't imagine r...
by WickerMan
Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Frame sliders for the Ninja
Replies: 12
Views: 2750

Re: Frame sliders for the Ninja

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will go without them. @ Jeff: I hadn't considered a fairing swap, and they have a Chinese set, in my stock colors (or close), for less than one side cowl. But after doing a front and side on the 500, I swore to never do body work again. The odds of going down are pr...
by WickerMan
Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Frame sliders for the Ninja
Replies: 12
Views: 2750

Frame sliders for the Ninja

I got some clear grips and tank protection and I was going to get some frame sliders. But there is a guy I know of on the Zx-6 forum who races, who recommends against getting them. He said because they attach with one bolt hole, and they go through the frame spar that attaches directly to the engine...
by WickerMan
Thu Dec 14, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: Ride Smart 2018 calender
Replies: 10
Views: 3520

Re: Ride Smart 2018 calender

February 3rd? Really? Are we not having winters anymore? Remember the time the bay froze over?

And only 2 COTA weekends this next season.
by WickerMan
Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Bike Maintenance
Topic: 2018crf450r update:
Replies: 8
Views: 2815

Re: 2018crf450r update:

What did you do to cause the issue? In retrospect, I should have placed the set rings directly on the bearings rather than placing them in the channels in the cam cap that I then placed on top of the bearings. I believe this is what allowed the right cam bearing to slide to the right by about 3-4mm...
by WickerMan
Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CMRA
Replies: 18
Views: 2986

Re: CMRA

fixxervi6 wrote:
WickerMan wrote:I'm 47 in February, is that too old?
Depends, what is your screw count? I'm up to 6, adding more tomorrow
Maybe a screw loose, but that’s it
by WickerMan
Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: CMRA
Replies: 18
Views: 2986

Re: CMRA

I'm 47 in February, is that too old? I've been thinking about this same thing since my first track day back in '14, the hard part will be parting with the $275, I haven't paid for a track day since '14 either. I'm thinking a R3 or Ninja 300. Jon/Stardog on here is/had a CMRA license, I'm sure he can...
by WickerMan
Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Mini supermoto build thread
Replies: 115
Views: 21988

Re: Mini supermoto build thread

Are you racing that in a mini GP type league? I noticed the slick.
by WickerMan
Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Local shop for suspension setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Local shop for suspension setup

Tooner wrote:
WickerMan wrote:I picked up the 636 on Saturday.
I am so excited for you! Nice bike :idea:
Thanks Man, it’s going to be a long winter
by WickerMan
Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Local shop for suspension setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Local shop for suspension setup

It was different after Roger set it up. I had done some adjustment prior to that, but frankly, I was being too conservative before I took it to Roger. Roger buried the pre-load front and rear and told me to get stiffer springs. I did not like the rear pre-load that far down, eliminating all the fre...
by WickerMan
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Local shop for suspension setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Local shop for suspension setup

Thanks Rick. I’m guessing by sprockets you mean larger rear and/or smaller front? Its an option. And I have separate high and low speed adjustment on the rear. A few people is my issue, the neighborhood isn’t what it used to be. Plus I’d feel better if an experienced person did it. I do want to do i...
by WickerMan
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Local shop for suspension setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Local shop for suspension setup

I picked up the 636 on Saturday. I want to do the adjustment first thing. Can someone recommend a local place?
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by WickerMan
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

Cold hard tires, coupled to cold pavement and too much enthusiasm with the throttle, I’m guessing big power also, and out goes the rear. They had everyone on guard for the first couple of sessions. What an awesome day it turned out to be. A little cold in the morning, but I had no issues at all. I’m...
by WickerMan
Sat Oct 28, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

Found y’all, put mine in front of yalls
by WickerMan
Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:38 pm
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

Ok cool
by WickerMan
Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

JeffStrom wrote:Yeah, I'm planning to set up Saturday night.
What time might y'all get there? I'm going to leave mine up there Saturday night on the way to my parents and I'll have Amy drop me Sunday morning.
by WickerMan
Thu Oct 19, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

I just signed up for Sunday on the 1.3. Thought it was a better fit to retire the 500 from track duty, as this will probably be it’s last track day. I’m going out Saturday night to my parents. If y’all really camp out I may stop by and hang for a bit.
by WickerMan
Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: Games & Challenges
Topic: Most recent purchase thread!
Replies: 6089
Views: 481442

Re: Most recent purchase thread!

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2015, 4600 miles, it was an amazing deal
by WickerMan
Tue Oct 10, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Track bike recommendations
Replies: 28
Views: 6166

Re: Track bike recommendations

ZX for track duty and the 500 goes back to commuting
by WickerMan
Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)
Replies: 28
Views: 7208

Re: MSRC Oct 29th (1.3) 30th(1.7)

I’m thinking Monday, maybe not as crowded