August 20th

Post by **sckego** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:58 am

What a day! I had a freakin blast, and so did Gabe. I definitely felt alot more comfortable this time then my first trackday a few months ago, probably becuase I already kinda knew the track and the corners, and what to expect. Both Gabe and I had brief off-track excursions, but no crashes. Gabe went wide in one of the left-handers, I think it was the one right after pit-out, and into the grass at the exit. I went into Little Bend too hot in the final session (trying to get a pass done on the straight after Ricochet), brake-brake-brake-target fixate on the track edge, and went straight off into the grass. Probably could have made it if I'd got off the brakes and heeled the bike over, but I couldn't do it mentally at that moment. No problems, both of us kept it upright and got back on track.

By the end of the day, my legs were killing me. Six twenty-minute sessions is freakin exhausting! I could barely make it up the stairs when I got back to the apt. Feeling better now, though... legs still a bit sore, but not so much that I couldn't ride to work

So who's signed up for 9/17 on the 3.1mi? I'm going to Nebraska that weekend for the 'SC game, getting back Sunday night, and I'm probably going to be completely wasted after that weekend.. but I'm still tempted to sign up for it. Level 2, this time, I think.

Firewa11 · Post by **Firewa11** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:14 am

FYI, I posted up the same video as before except no music soundtrack. Disturbed probably not the best choice in soundtracks for the kiddos and family

This one is work and family safe!

Post by **sckego** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:38 am

Bird325 wrote: Check the Ride Smart thread for a FREEBIE coming up on the 17th.

I'm confused. Where is this thread you mention?

ZX9R · Post by **ZX9R** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:39 pm

sckego wrote:
Bird325 wrote: Check the Ride Smart thread for a FREEBIE coming up on the 17th.
I'm confused. Where is this thread you mention?

Is this in the member section only???????????

Post by **DarcShadow** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:47 pm

No, I think Bird got carried away and forgot he hasn't actually posted anything yet. Keep your eye out though. We will be posting something shortly.

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 5:42 pm

Actually, I asked the Mods for questions to post up for the drawing! *I'll* think on it and come up with some tonight.

Bird Shooter · Post by **Bird Shooter** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:49 pm

I actually got some decent pics this time. The shoulder held up, it was good therepy. Just don't tell my doctor

Here is a few:

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=241633

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=241650

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=241255

Bird · Post by **Bird** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:09 pm

Good pics, Jeff.

Gotta work on those right handers a little though!

Wish I had been out there. At least the pics aren't of you tumbling over and over again.

The Doctor · Post by **The Doctor** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 3:31 am

Glad to see you back, Jeff

I had a great time, but the heat finally got to me near the end. I had my suspension tweaked by Roger from on-road off-road and now she is even more agile and responsive than before!

Here are a few pics from the day:

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=240732

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=240578

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=240513

http://www.hart-photography.com/photoca ... age=240117

Post by **sckego** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:03 am

So get this-- Vic askes me the other night if it would be possible to go 2-up on the track. I can keep up a decent pace when riding with her on the bike, but I thought it was an awesome idea to be able to practice our body positioning and riding style together, in a controlled environment. I shot off an email to Dave asking him about the possibility. What do you guys think? Good/bad idea?

A few pics of me:

Post by **DarcShadow** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:37 am

two up would be fun but I don't think you'll be able to find any one that'd let you, at least not during a normal track session. And they're not really going to want to give up track time for two ups. Best bet for something like that would be to make friends with some one that has a membership and see if you can go out with them to do that some time.

CrazyKuban · Post by **CrazyKuban** » Wed Aug 22, 2007 8:43 pm

OK Everybody has posted plenty of good things on the track day, and for sure it was a great day. I got my knee down by the 3rd session so that may the rest of the day even better. Overall we had blast and everybody made it back safe. I got some pics too but I'm waiting for my file download, and then I will post some HD pics on the picture section. Well guys thank you all for showing up, and for making our club look good. CYA.

CrazyKuban · Post by **CrazyKuban** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:22 pm

Here are the pics of my first track day. It was the best money ever spended. I can't wait till I get to do it again.

http://www.fwmr.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1462

The Doctor · Post by **The Doctor** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:17 pm

Ever-glad to see you had fun

Looking forward to seeing you out there more often

Fort Worth Motorcycle Riders

August 20th

Here they are!!!