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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| 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!
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| TurtleWax Taster ![]() Joined: Mar 2006 Location: La Quinta, Ca
Posts: 587
| If I was back there, I would join ya. Good luck an have fun.
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| No Significant Other ![]() Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250
Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot
Posts: 2,427
| 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.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| 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.
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| Thumper Mod ![]() Joined: Jul 2005
Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650
Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth.
Posts: 10,476
| Be sure to take extra tires.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| 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.
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| No Significant Other ![]() | 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.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| 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.
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| No Significant Other ![]() | 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.
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| No Significant Other ![]() Joined: Jul 2007
Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250
Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot
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| Kickstand Operator ![]() Joined: Jan 2008
Bike: 2008 Suzuki B-King
Location: Midwest
Posts: 297
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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 | |
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| 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.
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| Bridal Boutique Manager ![]() Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn
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| I'm thinking real hard about taking the V Strom down there, I'll let you know if/when I send in my check.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 606
| Cool!
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| 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.
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