Down at Barber...twice
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Busas work fine at Barber, one just has to know the bike's and the rider's limits.
I started there in a track class and then ran Novice (half a day of 'parade laps' with a coach watching most of the time). Did Intermediate last weekend and did feel the front sliding here and there as I was trying to out run my buds.
Best advice I can give a newcomer taking a 530lb bike to a road course is:
1. Start SLOW - tires wont warm up for 3 laps (at Barber)
2. Use a coach, get someone to watch you run and get some feedback! I have never encountered a good rider who did not enjoy the opportunity to tell me how bad or well I was riding!
3. Use the whole track - Busas like lots of room!
Glad your ok but dont lose the spirit man, harness that enthusiasm and you'll rock!
I started there in a track class and then ran Novice (half a day of 'parade laps' with a coach watching most of the time). Did Intermediate last weekend and did feel the front sliding here and there as I was trying to out run my buds.
Best advice I can give a newcomer taking a 530lb bike to a road course is:
1. Start SLOW - tires wont warm up for 3 laps (at Barber)
2. Use a coach, get someone to watch you run and get some feedback! I have never encountered a good rider who did not enjoy the opportunity to tell me how bad or well I was riding!
3. Use the whole track - Busas like lots of room!
Glad your ok but dont lose the spirit man, harness that enthusiasm and you'll rock!
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There could be some variants but at the riders meeting we had prior to running, we were advised to give the tires 3 laps to heat up.
Thats just what I did!
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Yep, it really does take three laps to get your tires hot, not just warm. Your stock tires work best between 115 & 135 degrees. Most street rider crashes occur during the first two laps. Probably 99% of all crashes are due to rider input. The bike does exactly what you tell it to.
If I'm riding street tires I start slow and progressively pick up the speed and wait until the fourth lap before giving the tires a spankin! Although you can drag your knee on the first lap as long as you do it gently.
If I'm riding street tires I start slow and progressively pick up the speed and wait until the fourth lap before giving the tires a spankin! Although you can drag your knee on the first lap as long as you do it gently.
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What were you running for tire pressure? This is the exact reason I bought a track bike. I have done 3 trackdays with no washouts.
Were you making sure the tires were warmed up a couple laps before romping it in the corners????
Were you making sure the tires were warmed up a couple laps before romping it in the corners????
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