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Post by **Telomere** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:31 pm

milesmiles wrote:Yep people do. Riding there is horrible. It takes me 1hr 20min both ways and I've done back to back days!

That is because you live in Denton. BUT, I know how you feel about wanting to sleep in your own bed...that is why I don't camp out the night before. Some people do get hotel rooms...not me of course!

Post by **fixxervi6** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:33 pm

milesmiles wrote:Yep people do. Riding there is horrible. It takes me 1hr 20min both ways and I've done back to back days!

I happen to know someone that has a trailer.

Rhino wrote:Wow, that red trim looks really sharp! Way better than the white ones.

There are no white 2012's

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:03 am

fixxervi6 wrote:
Rhino wrote:Wow, that red trim looks really sharp! Way better than the white ones.
There are no white 2012's

Wouldn't matter if there were.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:31 am

111 wrote:
Shaun/RC30FAN wrote:
The one with the nice Brembo brakes. I'll bet the Nissin/Tokico execs were not happy with whoever lost that sale. Lucky Hari Kiri isnt popular anymore...

Nice bike 111. Let me know if you have any questions about trackdays - I'm a Ridesmart instructor and usually do around 10 track days a year, either teaching or for fun.

Awesome, thanks. Does most everyone camp out the night before? I would like to make it this weekend but I don't have a trailer yet and figure it would be a lot easier with a trailer.

Yes people do, most of use don't. Most people do leave their bike at the track if they are running both days. There is also a hotel nearby so if you want to show up Friday, get the bike preped and leave it at the track you can do that as well.

Post by **DemonDuck** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:25 am

I might take the bike out there Saturday to drop it off... might not. Hard decision... I will still be driving out on Sunday so I guess it is a moot point.

El Diabro · Post by **El Diabro** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:28 pm

I'm riding out Sunday morning as well. I live on the west side of Ft Worth, so it's like a 30 min or less sprint for me to Cresson. Since I'm riding this sunday, if you want to go out there then, you're more than welcome to crash at my place and we can ride out in the AM

Oh yeah, love that bike! Like was mentioned, that's a kick ass scheme!!!

Striple · Post by **Striple** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:46 pm

111 wrote: Awesome, thanks. Does most everyone camp out the night before? I would like to make it this weekend but I don't have a trailer yet and figure it would be a lot easier with a trailer.

I used to ride to and from track days, and it really wasn't too bad. Since you're in Arlington, MSR Cresson is only about 45 mins away (Eagles Canyon is about 1.25 hours away), which is certainly doable. If you decide to do this long term, you can always invest in a trailer and dedicated track bike.

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:25 pm

I recommend investing in a full-size pickup. It has utility outside of bike hauling.

Honestly I'm so glad I bought my F150. It has been super useful. And it's nice being able to haul a bike to the track effortlessly, i.e. not worrying about towing anything.

nitzer · Post by **nitzer** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:26 pm

Rhino wrote:I recommend investing in a full-size pickup. It has utility outside of bike hauling.

Honestly I'm so glad I bought my F150. It has been super useful. And it's nice being able to haul a bike to the track effortlessly, i.e. not worrying about towing anything.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:44 pm

It's also a lot easier to haul the shovels, dead hookers, and the lye to bury them with in the same load.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:19 pm

Even a small truck will typically get the job done. As long as I have a bike I will always have a truck.

Post by **milesmiles** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:21 pm

DarcShadow wrote:Even a small truck will typically get the job done. As long as I have a bike I will always have a truck.

yeah i'm working hard on getting a truck next year.

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:33 pm

DarcShadow wrote:Even a small truck will typically get the job done. As long as I have a bike I will always have a truck.

Indeed. I wonder sometimes whether I made the right choice with a F150, usually when I'm filling it up.

Still, it's nice being able to just close the tailgate with a sport bike in the back.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:42 pm

No argument on the fuel prices. My Silverado gives me the same distance on 22 gallons as my Hyundai does on 9.

Striple · Post by **Striple** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 2:58 pm

I'm gonna drive my Accord until the wheels fall off (which I expect to happen sometime next year), at which point I may consider a truck. We've got the SUV to tow the trailer, and I'm not looking forward to the piss-poor gas mileage of a big truck. I actually prefer the smaller trucks, especially the older Tacomas.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:07 pm

I usually average around 18 to 20 mpg in my truck. My old one got slightly better but it was only a 4 banger and didn't like going up hills with a bike in the back.

Rhino · Post by **Rhino** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:19 pm

If I had the cash I'd trade my F150 in on a new F150. They get 20+ mpg.

Post by **DarcShadow** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:25 pm

I'd really like a diesel small truck, I'd even entertain the idea of a hybrid or electric small truck if they sold such things here in the states.

fireblade · Post by **fireblade** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:34 pm

My V8 4.8 liter can get about 24 on the highway if I'm not jacking around, its not what you drive its how you drive it. I get about 400 to 500 out of my 26 gallon tank if I'm taking it easy.

nitzer · Post by **nitzer** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:44 pm

My 5.3L '07 Silverado 1500 gets around 16 on the highway. More like 14 around town and it has the 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder cut out mode.

Post by **dufremle** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 3:47 pm

My 2001 Tacoma Prerunner averages 16 MPG. It has a K&N air intake system on it. I think that has lowered my mpg. It makes a great sucking sound when I get on it, though.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 5:38 pm

nitzerebbhead wrote:My 5.3L '07 Silverado 1500 gets around 16 on the highway. More like 14 around town and it has the 8 cylinder to 4 cylinder cut out mode.

About the same for my 2010 4x4 1500.

MattStrada · Post by **MattStrada** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:15 pm

Rhino wrote:If I had the cash I'd trade my F150 in on a new F150. They get 20+ mpg.

My ecoboost averages about 18-19 can get around 23-24 with cruise doing 70

Post by **DemonDuck** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:39 am

I will take the bike to the track in the back of the truck for sure ... just not sure it if will be Saturday night or Sunday morning.

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