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Fishtale trackday @ NHIS 7/3/08

Started by Monstermash, July 04, 2008, 10:58:51 PM

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Monstermash

July 04, 2008, 10:58:51 PM
Hey all,

Me and a few friends did a Fishtale trackday at NHIS yesterday so I thought I would share a few pics.

Here is me and my friend Mike battling it out in the bowl (turn 6)



Here is me on the next lap.....hey, where'd Mike go??



This one is a little further through the turn.



I'm not really sure where this one was taken, but pretty good shot none the less.



I don't think it's a great idea to bring the S2R to the track again..... not quite enough clearance to avoid dragging hard parts!  :o





The tires got a little warm!



Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed the pics. It was a great time and a big thanks to Dr. Desmosedici for getting us a great group rate and taking care of all the logistics. [thumbsup]
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DrDesmo

#1
July 06, 2008, 03:15:00 PM
Looking good  [thumbsup] Glad to hear everyone had a great time.  I'll be organizing several of these days for next season, so watch this space  [wine]

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Ducatista

#2
July 06, 2008, 03:45:19 PM
If you get off your bike a bit more, you won't grind as much.  The ideal is to have your outside knee hooked on the seat so only your thigh is on the pad and get your head where your mirrors would be.  It's good that you're not afraid of lean angle, though.  [thumbsup]  I'd love to do a track day on a Monster.  If you're looking at a dedicated track bike, you can probably pick up an SV for cheap.  They're more common than the cockroach.
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Monstermash

#3
July 06, 2008, 06:06:59 PM
Quote from: Ducatista on July 06, 2008, 03:45:19 PM
If you get off your bike a bit more, you won't grind as much.  The ideal is to have your outside knee hooked on the seat so only your thigh is on the pad and get your head where your mirrors would be.  It's good that you're not afraid of lean angle, though.  [thumbsup]  I'd love to do a track day on a Monster.  If you're looking at a dedicated track bike, you can probably pick up an SV for cheap.  They're more common than the cockroach.

Thanks for the pointers. I am getting more and more comfortable with hanging off the bike. I have only done a few track days and I think I'm doing ok so far.
The instructor at Fishtale told us to have the crack of our asses on the edge of the seat so thats what I was doing. I do agree that I need to be a bit more off the bike though and I'll try that next time.  [thumbsup]
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Grio

#4
July 07, 2008, 11:14:30 AM
You got a good looking rig.  Have fun!
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ducpainter

#5
July 07, 2008, 01:32:27 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on July 06, 2008, 06:06:59 PM
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The instructor at Fishtale told us to have the crack of our asses on the edge of the seat so thats what I was doing. I do agree that I need to be a bit more off the bike though and I'll try that next time.  [thumbsup]
That's what they tell riders and hope some will actually do it before they scrape hard parts.

You were moving at a fast B pace.

Make believe you're a monkey.   ;)
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Monstermash

#6
July 07, 2008, 03:00:52 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on July 07, 2008, 01:32:27 PM
That's what they tell riders and hope some will actually do it before they scrape hard parts.

You were moving at a fast B pace.

Make believe you're a monkey.   ;)

I was moving at a fast B pace? Wow, thanks Nate! And only my second track day.  ;D

Next time I plan to get a little more off the seat to see if I can avoid scraping the hard parts and actually get my knee down.

There's another Fishtale day coming up soon and I may sign up for.
I've been wallowing in my own chaotic and insecure delusions.



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ducpainter

#7
July 07, 2008, 04:27:39 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on July 07, 2008, 03:00:52 PM
I was moving at a fast B pace? Wow, thanks Nate! And only my second track day.  ;D

Next time I plan to get a little more off the seat to see if I can avoid scraping the hard parts and actually get my knee down.

There's another Fishtale day coming up soon and I may sign up for.
You looked good 'Mash.

There's always someone faster.

FTR...

I never scraped anything except my toes on the monster....

and my knees.

It can be done.
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a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent.”


Charlief

#8
July 07, 2008, 05:20:53 PM
It's sooo easy to scrape toes/knees at a trackday...almost childs play.












oh wait...I was actually off the bike when that happened....(along with a bruised ego) ;D

TiNi

#9
July 08, 2008, 03:28:19 AM
well done mash  [clap] [clap] [clap]

Monstermash

#10
July 09, 2008, 07:40:53 PM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on July 08, 2008, 03:28:19 AM
well done mash  [clap] [clap] [clap]

Thanks TiNi!

Next year at DIMBY I'm going to try and get my knee down while I'm on the horse!  [laugh]
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TiNi

#11
July 10, 2008, 03:39:07 AM
Quote from: Monstermash on July 09, 2008, 07:40:53 PM
Thanks TiNi!

Next year at DIMBY I'm going to try and get my knee down while I'm on the horse!  [laugh]

i think a full tuck position might be more challenging  ;)  [laugh]

Monstermash

#12
July 10, 2008, 07:50:04 AM
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on July 10, 2008, 03:39:07 AM
i think a full tuck position might be more challenging  ;)  [laugh]

What were you doing looking there anyway??  [laugh]
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TiNi

#13
July 10, 2008, 09:27:02 AM
Quote from: Monstermash on July 10, 2008, 07:50:04 AM
What were you doing looking there anyway??  [laugh]

that's not the tuck i was referring to....  [roll]
i was referring to rider position...  :)

PHI

#14
July 10, 2008, 02:43:54 PM
Looks like you had a blast!

Maybe some aftermarket rearsets will help you reduce some grinding. I have yet to scrape any metal parts on my S2R at the track or canyons after I installed Sato rearsets. But then again, I will need to lean the bike a bit more.




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