track day anyone? Update: 7/12/09 - Page 2 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ShawnKing · 02-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

I get the impression you don't really understand what these "skills courses" are.

Yeah - I tried explaining it using simple words but I don't think it took...

**Clint** · 02-02-2009, 05:22 PM

We's a thick-headed bunch. You gotta yell.

leonidas · 02-02-2009, 08:40 PM

Ok, ok...I didn't read every post before I said anything.

My GPS says 429.9 miles and 6 hours 28 minutes 14 seconds @ 66.185mph.

So it should take me about 4 1/2 hours. Who's buying breakfast?

**Clint** · 02-02-2009, 08:53 PM

LOL! If you ride that before breakfast, I'll buy. You should understand, though, that the track event is a real workout and will make you too tired to ride that far afterward. I'd offer a couch, but I'm way "up north".

ShawnKing · 02-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint

LOL! If you ride that before breakfast, I'll buy. You should understand, though, that the track event is a real workout and will make you too tired to ride that far afterward.

You may be too tired to do a full day of riding if you go that distance beforehand, too.

If you can, look for a cheap(ish) motel/hotel near the track or at least not 4-6 hrs away and go in the night before/stay the night of. Trust us, you won't regret it and, if you don't, you might regret it.

leonidas · 02-02-2009, 09:46 PM

I have friends in the area, and my sister lives near Brainerd.
Still won't know 'til late this month.

tricker · 02-04-2009, 10:05 AM

7/12 i'm signed up for

**Clint** · 02-04-2009, 11:00 AM

Me, too. Seeing as it will be my third "first timer" event, I may set up as a photographer and shoot some of your laps. Maybe I can sell some shots to other riders, too.

leonidas · 02-05-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

7/12 i'm signed up for

Noted.

Clint, that would be awsome.
Man, I sure hope I can make it.

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 10:55 AM

I haven't decided yet if I want to sign up as a first timer again, or skip the classroom stuff and just rest between sessions.

**Clint** · 02-05-2009, 10:58 AM

You'd do great in the intermediate, Rick, but it's full. You might request the waiting list. I'd have loved to shoot you.

With a camera.

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 11:02 AM

I just checked, and your right the intermediate is full, I guess I waited too long, oh well a guy can never learn to much about motorcycling, guess I'll try and get a 7/12 first timer again.

Thundurburd · 02-05-2009, 11:12 AM

Hehee... I like the bug. I'm going to be able to have some fun with that.

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 11:16 AM

OK, they took my payment so it looks like I'm in too.

My son, and his friend Chris want to do it again too, so I'll pass the date along to them.

tricker · 02-05-2009, 11:25 AM

oh great no pressure on the new guy.....

**Clint** · 02-05-2009, 11:30 AM

If someone comes along and wants to get in after it's full, I'd give up my seat. I'd be happy to ride down and just shoot photos.

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 11:36 AM

Ok, who are you and what have you done with the real Clint.

That's a nice offer, but as I recall they checked didn't they check ID's to make sure we were the person that signed up?

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

oh great no pressure on the new guy.....

It's not a race Adam.

Rickster · 02-05-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonidas

Noted.

Clint, that would be awsome.
Man, I sure hope I can make it.

Get yourself signed up and you'll have that $90 incentive to give you that extra motivation.

tricker · 02-05-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

It's not a race Adam.

not that kind of pressure.. the kind to not look like an idiot

02-02-2009, 05:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	We's a thick-headed bunch. You gotta yell. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

02-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
leonidas Clunked into first gear Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: V65 Magna Location: Montana Posts: 243	Ok, ok...I didn't read every post before I said anything. My GPS says 429.9 miles and 6 hours 28 minutes 14 seconds @ 66.185mph. So it should take me about 4 1/2 hours. Who's buying breakfast? Last edited by leonidas; 02-02-2009 at 08:44 PM.

02-02-2009, 08:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	LOL! If you ride that before breakfast, I'll buy. You should understand, though, that the track event is a real workout and will make you too tired to ride that far afterward. I'd offer a couch, but I'm way "up north". __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

02-04-2009, 10:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	7/12 i'm signed up for __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

02-04-2009, 11:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	Me, too. Seeing as it will be my third "first timer" event, I may set up as a photographer and shoot some of your laps. Maybe I can sell some shots to other riders, too. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

02-02-2009, 09:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
leonidas Clunked into first gear Join Date: Dec 2008 Bike: V65 Magna Location: Montana Posts: 243	I have friends in the area, and my sister lives near Brainerd. Still won't know 'til late this month.

02-05-2009, 10:55 AM	#30 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	I haven't decided yet if I want to sign up as a first timer again, or skip the classroom stuff and just rest between sessions. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#31 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	You'd do great in the intermediate, Rick, but it's full. You might request the waiting list. I'd have loved to shoot you. With a camera. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

02-05-2009, 11:02 AM	#32 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	I just checked, and your right the intermediate is full, I guess I waited too long, oh well a guy can never learn to much about motorcycling, guess I'll try and get a 7/12 first timer again. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-05-2009, 11:12 AM	#33 (permalink)
Thundurburd Sit speling cheker Join Date: Jul 2007 Bike: 2007 Black S50 Location: Waukesha WI Posts: 1,818	Hehee... I like the bug. I'm going to be able to have some fun with that.

02-05-2009, 11:16 AM	#34 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	OK, they took my payment so it looks like I'm in too. My son, and his friend Chris want to do it again too, so I'll pass the date along to them. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-05-2009, 11:25 AM	#35 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	oh great no pressure on the new guy..... __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

02-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#36 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,119	If someone comes along and wants to get in after it's full, I'd give up my seat. I'd be happy to ride down and just shoot photos. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

02-05-2009, 11:36 AM	#37 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Ok, who are you and what have you done with the real Clint. That's a nice offer, but as I recall they checked didn't they check ID's to make sure we were the person that signed up? __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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