Author Topic: The pleasures of living in the south !!!! (Read 4128 times)

Racerruss-ducati · « **on:** March 16, 2006, 11:21:11 PM »

Dedicated to all of you in the snow belt......

Check the pics of the 1st track day of the new season at VIR with the little B4 (white body #49).

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=03HV009J5K&b=0&t=-1&start=0&password=

More pics and a short video (video won't be available until 3/17 due to site rules) http://www.bikepics.com/members/racerruss/ "the video shows that no matter how fast you are in the turns, you can't pass a GSXR 1000 on the straight"

It has been spruced up with 2001-03 GSXR Airtech body work, clip ons, rear sets, GSXR rear shock, RaceTech springs (heavy fork oil) and a new set of Pilot Race tires. Took 7 seconds off of my previous best at the track with the changes. If I can take another 15 off, I will be as fast as Jay, another 10 off of that and I can be midpack in the AMA Supersport class

. Oh well, at least the weather was in the 70's and I had a blast.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2006, 11:56:11 PM »

verey nice, Im verey jealous

And Jay is not fast. the bike is!

Garyola · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2006, 01:22:41 AM »

I'm so @#$%ing jealous I'm just going to criticize

Get your ass off that seat, when in the corner. Those Pilots will hold you up. Besides the bodywork isn't even painted yet, what have you got to lose?
Get the balls of your toes on the pegs(see pic), not the centre of your foot. Only move it when you need to shift. It will give you more leverage and control.
And that photographer sucks. All the shots from the same spot and a half.

So there @#$%, let's see if you go out on the track in mid march and post photos again while I'm still looking at snow here.

Oh yeah, I'm getting tire warmers, slicks and J's piston kit. I'm not on the track until June.

I hope you had fun, really.

G

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:52:54 AM »

Man - I'm jealous, too! I'm not gettin' on the track until 5/22.

Y'all need to come to the Bandit Alley day at Nelsons. There will be a TON of track time and maybe a chance to follow Jay around a little (right, Jay?). See the pinned thread in General for details!

Hey G... (thread hijack alert!)... how are your swingarm bobbins attached? Are they drilled with a nut welded behind or just tapped into the s/a?

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:18:19 AM »

Quote from: "PitterB4"

Man - I'm jealous, too! I'm not gettin' on the track until 5/22. ?

I think im going drag racing , or road racing at the end of April. either to Norwalk drag strip. or beaver PA or nelsons ledges. one of those 3 almost was going to go to jenning next week but the crew is leaving before i go on spring break for school.

Plus i got Stuff to do to the bike yet. But atleast i wont be the last one to the track!

Quote from: "PitterB4"

Y'all need to come to the Bandit Alley day at Nelsons. There will be a TON of track time and maybe a chance to follow Jay around a little (right, Jay?). See the pinned thread in General for details!?

Hell, Maybe i will be following you all around. LOL Definatly would like to see everyone at the BANDIT ALLEY TRACK DAY !

Hey G... (thread hijack alert!)... I got your money I'm sorta waiting a week before i do anything cause I supposidly have more people ordering from out of the country so maybe I can make a bigger order. But only one week will keep you informed thanks bro. Nice picture, great form.

tomacGTi · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2006, 11:59:21 AM »

One of these days I'll get to the track but it's the $$ and the time that get me.

Garyola · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2006, 12:52:50 PM »

Quote from: "tomacGTi"

One of these days I'll get to the track but it's the $$ and the time that get me.

It's always the trips to the hospital, the surgery and the recovery that always get me. Otherwise I'd be out there every day I could. Yes, yes I know . . . . . stop crashing, but how are you suppose to know the limit?

G

Garyola · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2006, 12:57:29 PM »

Quote from: "PitterB4"

Hey G... (thread hijack alert!)... how are your swingarm bobbins attached? Are they drilled with a nut welded behind or just tapped into the s/a?

Hey Pitter . . . .(jacked)

this is how they are attached, notice the welds. I love this digital camera thingy. You can just run out to the shop and take a pic. :)

G

Garyola · « **Reply #8 on:** March 17, 2006, 01:01:40 PM »

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Hey G... (thread hijack alert!)... I got your money I'm sorta waiting a week before i do anything cause I supposidly have more people ordering from out of the country so maybe I can make a bigger order. But only one week will keep you informed thanks bro. Nice picture, great form.

. . . .getting my post count up

Take your time. It shouldn't take me too long to pull the engine and get it together. My nieghbor will help me or I'll make me wife help me. She just loves getting her knuckles skinned . . . . . . . .

G

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2006, 12:41:42 AM »

right on that is rightous

jomed · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2006, 09:41:57 AM »

Quote from: "Garyola"

I'm so @#$%ing jealous I'm just going to criticize

Get your ass off that seat, when in the corner. Those Pilots will hold you up. Besides the bodywork isn't even painted yet, what have you got to lose?
Get the balls of your toes on the pegs(see pic), not the centre of your foot. Only move it when you need to shift. It will give you more leverage and control.
And that photographer sucks. All the shots from the same spot and a half.

So there @#$%, let's see if you go out on the track in mid march and post photos again while I'm still looking at snow here.

Oh yeah, I'm getting tire warmers, slicks and J's piston kit. I'm not on the track until June.

I hope you had fun, really.

G

nice riding tips sir.

Ride Safely!