Signed up for my second track day - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

**Clint** · 03-12-2008, 10:02 PM

I'm doing the first-timer session again partly because it's been two years and partly because all the intermediate slots are full. I'm excited to ride a bike with clip-on bars this time. It makes getting proper body position so much easier.

Anyone wanna join me? Two slots left for June 8.

Riding Course!

Blade · 03-12-2008, 11:02 PM

If I was back there, I would join ya. Good luck an have fun.

frostbitevinnie · 03-13-2008, 05:22 AM

Woulden't mind but looks like it is for sport bikes. I think I will just go to Sauk Rapids High and do my figure 8's.

themeatmanlandry · 03-13-2008, 06:40 AM

$90 ain't bad for a day of fun! Enjoy.

**Clint** · 03-13-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Woulden't mind but looks like it is for sport bikes. I think I will just go to Sauk Rapids High and do my figure 8's.

Yeah, I think the least sporting bike there was an FJR last time. It's generally sportbikes, sporty standards (SV, Bandit), and supermotos. It probably wouldn't matter, but your poor cornering clearance would really slow you down.

KD57 · 03-13-2008, 08:40 AM

Sounds like fun, little far for me to drive tho..

**drgibson** · 03-13-2008, 09:01 AM

Be sure to take extra tires.

**Clint** · 03-13-2008, 09:03 AM

I'm not set up to change tires on-site. It's a small course, and we run third gear, no brakes for the first-timer class, so it's not too bad on the rubber. Besides, living in Minnesota means the shoulders of my tread is nearly new anyway.

palanon · 03-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Ooooh yeah! Go get yourself some!

Can you get to Road A or Blackhawk with a reasonable drive? Do you guy's have any dedicated road racing tracks near you?

Track Days are evil. They suck you in and won't let go.

**Clint** · 03-13-2008, 09:45 AM

I mentioned Brainerd. AMA Superbike was here in '04. I doubt they'll be back. The crowd totalled a few hundred, I think. I'll go there when I can afford a dedicated bike and all the other crap you have to buy.

palanon · 03-13-2008, 10:10 AM

That's a cool looking track. You could run the B12. Just need some gear and leathers. You would do great.

That school looks cool too. Nice that they let you use textile. I'd do it if they had something like that out my way.

frostbitevinnie · 03-13-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Yeah, I think the least sporting bike there was an FJR last time. It's generally sportbikes, sporty standards (SV, Bandit), and supermotos. It probably wouldn't matter, but your poor cornering clearance would really slow you down.

Yeah, it is a beast on corners. Not nearly as agile as my GS850 + the fact that I am still adjusting to its weight and size.

tricker · 03-13-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Besides, living in Minnesota means the shoulders of my tread is nearly new anyway.

yeah.. just looked at my tires and the edges are looking pretty good for tread. The center umm not as much

B-Rex · 03-14-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I'm doing the first-timer session again partly because it's been two years and partly because all the intermediate slots are full. I'm excited to ride a bike with clip-on bars this time. It makes getting proper body position so much easier.

Anyone wanna join me? Two slots left for June 8.

Riding Course!

I'd really like to hear/see your feedback after the course. I've been looking at various advanced courses but haven't found precisely what I want yet.

I'm hoping to find one that emphasizes split-second maneuvers. I did one years ago with, multiple cones, xmas trees and time tickets. It was stressful as hell but I felt much better about swerves and hazard avoidance at speed. I would like to see how I perform now, older and on a peppier motorcycle.

B-Rex

**Clint** · 03-14-2008, 10:33 AM

I posted about my first time two years ago, if you care to try and find it. I'll tell you all about it on June 9.

The intermediate and advanced courses are just as described on the website - open sessions with coach input. You can pretty much make them what you want.

kangal · 03-14-2008, 10:36 AM

when we'll have a track at our little country,i will invite you. 'till the-no money,no time...

Rickster · 03-15-2008, 06:25 PM

I'm thinking real hard about taking the V Strom down there, I'll let you know if/when I send in my check.

**Clint** · 03-16-2008, 09:25 AM

Cool!

Rickster · 03-18-2008, 05:44 PM

The check's in the mail,

As of today, there web site shows 3 spots still open for 6-8-08.

I'll let you know when/if I get confirmation.

palanon · 03-18-2008, 06:48 PM

Yeah baby!! Members going to the track together...beautiful I tell ya!

Lot's of pics, guy's.

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palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Ooooh yeah! Go get yourself some! Can you get to Road A or Blackhawk with a reasonable drive? Do you guy's have any dedicated road racing tracks near you? Track Days are evil. They suck you in and won't let go. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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themeatmanlandry Banned Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	$90 ain't bad for a day of fun! Enjoy.

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palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	That's a cool looking track. You could run the B12. Just need some gear and leathers. You would do great. That school looks cool too. Nice that they let you use textile. I'd do it if they had something like that out my way. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	I'm thinking real hard about taking the V Strom down there, I'll let you know if/when I send in my check. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	The check's in the mail, As of today, there web site shows 3 spots still open for 6-8-08. I'll let you know when/if I get confirmation. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

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palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Yeah baby!! Members going to the track together...beautiful I tell ya! Lot's of pics, guy's. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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