I really had a great day, despite a few glitches!
I told Toni Nash, I think I'd pay $175. just for lunch & to be able to hang out with everyone ;D
Here's my wrap-up-
Bike wouldn't start in the morning (I'm kinda the same way). Low battery. Jordon & others were kind to try & start it with the little wheel starter machine, but to no avail. A borrowed battery tender (Thanks Mike!) wasn't enough either, so I ended up pulling all the fairings off to jump it (Thanks for cables, B!!!) (More stuff to add to the "bring list next time :P )
Finally made it out in the 3rd session, but wasn't overly comfortable. Just a little jittery after not riding for 2 months, new tires, yada yada...
Felt a lot more comfy on the track after lunch (although next time- no beans with lunch [evil] ).
Was feeling really great until the shifter stuck and I wasn't able to downshift going into Rattlesnake :P
I did a little farming- no harm no foul, & huge thanks to Jordan for troubleshooting before the next session [thumbsup]
I chased Jeff for a lap- always appreciate the guidance [thumbsup]
The last session I chased Derek on his Desmo, & that was fun!
I haven't downloaded the data analyzer yet, but I will.
It was also a lot of fun riding with WiWa!!! I'm predicting a move up to "Advanced" next track day [thumbsup]
All in all, a really awesome day.
Huge thanks to Jeff & everyone at AMS [thumbsup]
Andrew Bell- great lunch, as always [thumbsup]
Great riding, lots of improvement all around, no major bike incidents or injuries.
Let's do it again soon [thumbsup]
[moto] [moto] [moto]
Thanks also to Ashok for splitting the trailer, the use of his Very Sexy MiniVan, help loading/unloading/loading/unloading, & moral support
Seriously, dude, you looked freakin' awesome out there. :o [moto] [clap]
Quote from: Sir L'Blur on October 20, 2008, 07:10:03 AM
It was also a lot of fun riding with WiWa!!! I'm predicting a move up to "Advanced" next track day [thumbsup]
Umm, no doubt, and a needed move up to a SBK ;D
We def need to get Jacob & William on SBKs... They would seriously kick a$$.
Have you ever ridden with those 2?!? :o
Oh yeah, thanks to girlrider for Aretha Franklin's "Chain of Fools".
Still have that stuck in my head... :P
;D
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Five long years I thought you were my man
But I found out I'm just a link in your chain
You got me where you want me
I ain't nothing but your fool
You treated me mean oh you treated me cruel
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Every chain has got a weak link
I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength
You told me to leave you alone
My father said come on home
My doctor said take it easy
Whole bunch of lovin is much too strong
I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain,
Chain, chain of fools
One of these mornings the chain is gonna break
But up until then, yeah, I'm gonna take all I can take
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Yeah, it was a great day overall.
I got both knees to drag, used the tires to the edge, and was really getting consistent around the track.
I think there will be a rush on trackbikes this fall for next season.
I think I'm good enough to move up to intermediate for the next trackday. :)
Quote from: bryant8 on October 20, 2008, 08:32:36 AM
I think I'm good enough to move up to intermediate for the next trackday. :)
You could have moved up in the afternoon IMO. [thumbsup]
Quote from: bryant8 on October 20, 2008, 08:32:36 AM
Yeah, it was a great day overall.
I think I'm good enough to move up to intermediate for the next trackday. :)
+1
but I will be moving back down I think.......mentally wasn't there. I think that was probably noticeable from when the PS was pulling away from me in the straights....
Quote from: bryant8 on October 20, 2008, 08:32:36 AM
I think there will be a rush on trackbikes this fall for next season.
I thought you already had the perfect track bike! (just need some sharkskinz) [evil]
Big thanks to Scott for the track pointers. I felt like I was really getting the hang of it after you talked me through some of my problem corners on the big board. [thumbsup] [moto]
Just remember, do as I say, not as I do... ;D
Quote from: Girlrider on October 20, 2008, 08:03:55 AM
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Five long years I thought you were my man
But I found out I'm just a link in your chain
You got me where you want me
I ain't nothing but your fool
You treated me mean oh you treated me cruel
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Every chain has got a weak link
I might be weak child, but I'll give you strength
You told me to leave you alone
My father said come on home
My doctor said take it easy
Whole bunch of lovin is much too strong
I'm added to your chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain,
Chain, chain of fools
One of these mornings the chain is gonna break
But up until then, yeah, I'm gonna take all I can take
Chain, chain, chain, chain, chain, chain
Chain, chain, chain, chain of fools
Thanks M!
Good to see you at the Track, & posting ;)
Chain, chain, chain...
Oh BTW. Pinky's fine, thanks for asking [thumbsup] The nail's all the way across, now it just needs to grow out. Christmas?!?
Most of the muscle soreness has gone... Just in time for HC [thumbsup]
Quote from: Sir L'Blur on October 23, 2008, 07:22:15 PM
Oh BTW. Pinky's fine, thanks for asking [thumbsup] The nail's all the way across, now it just needs to grow out. Christmas?!?
Most of the muscle soreness has gone... Just in time for HC [thumbsup]
Awesome to hear, Scott - thanks for the update - it's good to be healthy! [thumbsup] [bacon]