new section on ridesmart.info

[Pooty]

First i have heard about pick up tour....
Yes i have a manual-person had it before me put
Integrated back light on it- maybe y'all can help here
Or just tape shit out of it so can't see tail light

Fixxer-just saw your post
May get made fun of any way-it's all good
Hope no finger pointing in face--lol
Thinking about alot of tape too
Thanks Terry & Rick

[LonestarCBR]

Yes, I saw people there who had simply taped over theirs. Not sure how strict they are on it having to be disabled, or if blacking it out is sufficient.

[Rhino]

It is all of the above......
Anxiety of the unknown
Whats round robin?? Parade?? Never heard of it
Can't find fuse box for brake light..
I know i am not going to sleep well night before.
Used to getting up at 3:00am-going to be long day

I'll be there, I can show you the ropes. I'll be in L1 so we're going to the same places at the same times.

Typically we all pit together so you won't be on your own anyway (unless you're the only one signed up for a track day).

For the brake light, put a layer of painter's tape then a layer or two of duct tape. You just don't want your brake light to be visible, that will mess with the people behind you.

[milesmiles]

Yea, if you can do it the night before then do it. My low headlight only uses one side of the headlight, so the night before i would tape of the side that did not turn on(when i rode to the track). Have all your gear ready by the door the night before. Drink that water, it might not be hot, but drink plenty of water the day before & day of.

[Pooty]

It is all of the above......
Anxiety of the unknown
Whats round robin?? Parade?? Never heard of it
Can't find fuse box for brake light..
I know i am not going to sleep well night before.
Used to getting up at 3:00am-going to be long day

I'll be there, I can show you the ropes. I'll be in L1 so we're going to the same places at the same times.

Typically we all pit together so you won't be on your own anyway (unless you're the only one signed up for a track day).

For the brake light, put a layer of painter's tape then a layer or two of duct tape. You just don't want your brake light to be visible, that will mess with the people behind you.

plan on going the sunday before in afternoon so i will already be there

ok great i can do that on the tape, i have two or three rolls--plenty if anyone needs some

Miles--both headlights are on-will it burn the tape after awhile??

thanks guys--looking forward to it

[DarcShadow]

So long as you use painters tape, leaving the lights on shouldn't be a problem but if you can pull the fuse, or disconnect the bulbs, I'd suggest doing that as well.

[milesmiles]

With that being said, in the summer time headlights on + texas heat + painters tape = sticky residue left over. One guy inspecting my bike at a track day asked me if i had my use taken out, which i said "yes". He then told me how a speed triple left his in during the sumer & the tape baked to the lights ruining them.

Not sure if he was using the correct tape, but either way you don't want to take a big chance.

[Firewa11]

If you wash your bike and wax the areas you tape with blue tape, it comes right off without any residue. I usually do painter's tape, then duct tape over that.

[Pooty]

Awrite-all good info
Thanks alot
Just hope i dont wreck on round robin.......

[BeautifulDisaster]

You are going to do just fine!!!! ^_^

[milesmiles]

Yea just do everything on one wheel. It helps because that's one less wheel you have to worry about

[Rhino]

Just hope i dont wreck on round robin.......

You'd be in good company if you did. Our very own presidente ate it on a round robin once.

Are you riding on Sunday also, or are you just going out early to set up?

[Pooty]

no just early--i hate to be late...............

[LonestarCBR]

It is all of the above......
Anxiety of the unknown
Whats round robin?? Parade?? Never heard of it
Can't find fuse box for brake light..
I know i am not going to sleep well night before.
Used to getting up at 3:00am-going to be long day

I'll be there, I can show you the ropes. I'll be in L1 so we're going to the same places at the same times.

Typically we all pit together so you won't be on your own anyway (unless you're the only one signed up for a track day).

For the brake light, put a layer of painter's tape then a layer or two of duct tape. You just don't want your brake light to be visible, that will mess with the people behind you.

plan on going the sunday before in afternoon so i will already be there

ok great i can do that on the tape, i have two or three rolls--plenty if anyone needs some

Miles--both headlights are on-will it burn the tape after awhile??

thanks guys--looking forward to it

A word of caution on taping the headlights...my lenses are I guess some type of high-impact plastic. I had them taped up for two days worth of riding, about 8 sessions each day, so maybe the headlights were on for a total of 8 hours, give or take. I used blue painters tape, then black duct tape.

When done, the trapped heat had distorted by lenses (they're still that way). I've got to find a way to disable my headlight. If you have an actual glass lense you're probably okay. If plastic, I'd be cautious....for what's worth.

[Rhino]

no just early--i hate to be late...............

They're doing a trackday on Sunday also, you may not be able to get a space to set up, and you may or may not want to leave your bike overnight in some random spot.

It's typically better to just get there early the day you're riding.

[Pooty]

no just early--i hate to be late...............

They're doing a trackday on Sunday also, you may not be able to get a space to set up, and you may or may not want to leave your bike overnight in some random spot.

It's typically better to just get there early the day you're riding.

Matt i will try to take bulbs out

Do they let you camp Rhino?

[milesmiles]

It would be a lot easier to just find which fuse. Plus if you take the bulbs out you stand the chance of touching them. The oils on your skin tend to burn them out rather quickly.

Just turn on the bike. Doesn't have to be running. Start pulling one. If it doesn't work put it back and pull another.

Do this a week before you go. No reason to have this on your plate the night before

Then you know which one to pull the day of

[Pooty]

Fuse box is not where manual says it is
I am not sure what the person who owned
it before did
Hate to start just tearing shit up
Kinda embarrasing...
Fuck it i will just go get new r1 J/k

[LonestarCBR]

no just early--i hate to be late...............

They're doing a trackday on Sunday also, you may not be able to get a space to set up, and you may or may not want to leave your bike overnight in some random spot.

It's typically better to just get there early the day you're riding.

Matt i will try to take bulbs out

Do they let you camp Rhino?

I'll have a spot staked out either Saturday night or early Sunday.

[LonestarCBR]

It would be a lot easier to just find which fuse. Plus if you take the bulbs out you stand the chance of touching them. The oils on your skin tend to burn them out rather quickly.

Just turn on the bike. Doesn't have to be running. Start pulling one. If it doesn't work put it back and pull another.

Do this a week before you go. No reason to have this on your plate the night before

Then you know which one to pull the day of

Bikes are different, but pulling my headlight fuse disables my ignition.

[Pooty]

Found fuse box-i am a wrench!!! Lol
No fuse for the brake light
Headlights yes

Do they allow camping??

[LonestarCBR]

Yes

[Pooty]

Thanks Terry

[Striple]

Pooty--Even if I don't end up riding that day, I may still show up and help you out with stuff. Prepping your bike is a lot easier than you think it is.

[Pooty]

hope you get to ride Thomas

found fuse box- headlight fuse but not a fuse for taillight

so i will have tape everywhere.........

Thanks Thomas....everybody is the best--thanks everybody