Yeah man. Had a relatively high speed low side at Nelson Ledges, I didn’t get seriously injured but man day 2 my entire body felt like it was beat with a pool stick except for my back which felt amazing. Thank you to Back Protector for that.
What pressure you running in front? Seems it's too low. Front ain't tracking as well as it could
Not bad! My first track video was even slower than that. Looks like you are turning in late on some of those turns. Following the instructor is a good way to learn the ropes. I learned riding too slow on the track is a great way to develop bad habits. For me, I was notoriously short-shifting the Busa. LAst track day I did I got that worked out.
Street, I usually run both tires at 34, dropped to 30 for this track day and monitored the range for the first couple sessions then got distracted working the track line.
Thanks! Definitely a learning experience I would recommend for all riders. I thought I knew what a line was, or what it should look like ... actually doing it (right) turns out to be another thing entirely. Honestly, I found the track experience remarkably different from street riding, mostly in the turns, obviously in execution. You watch MotoGP, for example, and can appreciate how entrance into a turn determines both speed and exit, and therefore the next turn's setup. Putting that all together on the track? No wonder they pay those guys so well.
I recall a time when I was doing my superbike (RACE) course, the number 1 ranked superbike rider at the time (Michel Mercier) came to ride with us...
30 is too low. Look at 2:44. That corner you weren't going too fast yet the bikes front end lost its tracking. Remember the Busa is a fat pig and all the usual recommendations for tire pressure don't apply to fat pigs like us. Next trackday bump it up 2 psi each session till you feel the front end following the lines you are aiming for. With too low a front tire pressure the front tire deforms and and loses its precision. I run 36-39 hot on the track pressure. I have a constant pressure monitor so I know exactly my pressure while on track. I do run warmers. Good investment for longer tire life and consistent performance. Even on street tires.
Correction: Checked my data from that day
COLD | HOT | |
|---|---|---|
| F: | 33.0 | 36.0 |
| R: | 30.3 | 34.7 |
| F: | n/a | 38.0 |
| R: | n/a | 35.9 |
You have this to aspire to.....I've been crunching those numbers since that track day. I could find a way to pick up a 3rd bike (and it would be a 600); the prob is space, as in where would I keep it.
In the meanwhile, I fall under the @fallenarch category: take this time to learn more about this phenom bike. Because for me, it's not about the track, it IS about the bike.
Meanwhile, I saw my first Gen 2.5 today at a local dealer. White. This dealer received 4, none of them pre-sold, all of them gone in 3 days. Very beautiful machine. Ranks 2nd IMHO, right behind Gen 2's.
Not bad! My first track video was even slower than that. Looks like you are turning in late on some of those turns. Following the instructor is a good way to learn the ropes. I learned riding too slow on the track is a great way to develop bad habits. For me, I was notoriously short-shifting the Busa. Last track day I did I got that worked out.
On my bucket list, but they can get pretty pricey. There's a bunch of 'em here in Calif, local and up north, and a reputable one in Vegas which is only 3 hrs for me.
Racing school will make all the difference....once you get the technique down pat wrestling the big 'ol boat around the track will be much easier...
