Trackday photos from Big Willow
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Awesome pics Ryan!!
You have some serious lean goning on there!
You have some serious lean goning on there!
Right on Chuckie! Those BT-002RS are soooo good man! Even with crazy lean, it felt PLANTED. I don't know how I've ridden so long without them, oh yeah....I was on the Michelin PRC's at the time. I can only wonder what the 002 race and 003's would be like?Awesome pics Ryan!!
You have some serious lean goning on there!
Re: Lean angle...It's funny, it didn't seem like I was leaning a ton, but I guess the camera never lies. I'm even hanging off a bit, but I guess I could hang off more.
Thanx Mega. Hopefully we can meet up at the next Pahrump or Vegas Classic Course next time?
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I am definately going to book vacation the next time you guys are at the Rump or the classic course.
I run the BT002's and 55 series instead of the 50's because I read where Charles recommended them a long time ago. I also did the +1 inch adjustable links because of reading your guys track day setups. Looking at your pics and vids actually told me the bike is capable of turning so I need to stop being scared and start dragging a knee. Now I do it often and confidently, lotsa fun now.
I am sure you guys have inspired more members than you realize. Thanks again....
I run the BT002's and 55 series instead of the 50's because I read where Charles recommended them a long time ago. I also did the +1 inch adjustable links because of reading your guys track day setups. Looking at your pics and vids actually told me the bike is capable of turning so I need to stop being scared and start dragging a knee. Now I do it often and confidently, lotsa fun now.
I am sure you guys have inspired more members than you realize. Thanks again....
Yup! Chuckie knows his rubbers! He did much of the research for us and thanx to him for being so on top of GP racing, he KNOWS which tires are the "IN" thang. I'm using the 55 profiles too. I'm NEVER going back to a 190/50. The 190/55's are so much faster in turn in and have a bigger contact patch when leaned. There's nothing quite like dragging a knee @ 150+MPH (Willow's Turn 8 speed). Much more exhilirating than doing 180 mph straight up and down.
If we've inspired, that actually makes us happier than trying to drop a couple more tenths/second on laptimes. We're all here to help, inspire, as well as learn a thing or two ourselves. We all look forward to meeting and hanging out with you at a future TD.
I've always hoped that by posting up pics and raving about trackdays would turn some over to the "track" side.
Yup! Chuckie knows his rubbers! He did much of the research for us and thanx to him for being so on top of GP racing, he KNOWS which tires are the "IN" thang. I'm using the 55 profiles too. I'm NEVER going back to a 190/50. The 190/55's are so much faster in turn in and have a bigger contact patch when leaned. There's nothing quite like dragging a knee @ 150+MPH (Willow's Turn 8 speed). Much more exhilirating than doing 180 mph straight up and down.
If we've inspired, that actually makes us happier than trying to drop a couple more tenths/second on laptimes. We're all here to help, inspire, as well as learn a thing or two ourselves. We all look forward to meeting and hanging out with you at a future TD.
Safer than riding on the street.
Faster than riding on the street.
You learn much more than riding on the street.
On the selfish side, the more people ride the track. The more tracks get built. The bigger selection I have to ride
+1I've always hoped that by posting up pics and raving about trackdays would turn some over to the "track" side.
Yup! Chuckie knows his rubbers! He did much of the research for us and thanx to him for being so on top of GP racing, he KNOWS which tires are the "IN" thang. I'm using the 55 profiles too. I'm NEVER going back to a 190/50. The 190/55's are so much faster in turn in and have a bigger contact patch when leaned. There's nothing quite like dragging a knee @ 150+MPH (Willow's Turn 8 speed). Much more exhilirating than doing 180 mph straight up and down.
If we've inspired, that actually makes us happier than trying to drop a couple more tenths/second on laptimes. We're all here to help, inspire, as well as learn a thing or two ourselves. We all look forward to meeting and hanging out with you at a future TD.
Safer than riding on the street.
Faster than riding on the street.
You learn much more than riding on the street.
On the selfish side, the more people ride the track. The more tracks get built. The bigger selection I have to ride
WORD!!
Glad to hear Lamb is ok, we need pics of his bike.
Yes it's a FAST track, that's what's so fun about it. There's something to be said about hanging off at 140, and hitting 155 in the straight.
My mechanic's tip: (he used to race there) take the inside of two all the way around, it's a litte off camber on the outside of the turn.
Yes it's a FAST track, that's what's so fun about it. There's something to be said about hanging off at 140, and hitting 155 in the straight.
My mechanic's tip: (he used to race there) take the inside of two all the way around, it's a litte off camber on the outside of the turn.
Owen! What up stranger??!! We missed you at this last TD, we wished you were riding with us. Charles sez you were doing Firebird? How did that work out for you? It's a pretty small track from what I hear and I now you like the really big fast tracks. Can't wait for Miller.
BTW-I'm looking at doing Big Willow on Saturday July 26 with Fastrackriders @ Big Willow They'll also have their AMB timing and scoring system with them so you can get laptimes for every lap--every session. You up for it?
BTW-I'm looking at doing Big Willow on Saturday July 26 with Fastrackriders @ Big Willow They'll also have their AMB timing and scoring system with them so you can get laptimes for every lap--every session. You up for it?
I guess on my next tire swap I am going to have to try out the 190/55's I am running a Metzler 180/55 right now
It really is not a bad tire to be honest. I picked it up at the last minute I needed a tire and it was the right price for last minute
all signed up for B group on the 9th of August today!Thanx Rob!
Hey Reno is coming up soon. Can't wait to finally meet you guys. Gonna be a gr8 weekend that's for sure.
Sweet!! Are you going to do the 10th?all signed up for B group on the 9th of August today!Thanx Rob!
Hey Reno is coming up soon. Can't wait to finally meet you guys. Gonna be a gr8 weekend that's for sure.
see you guys up there soon!!
i took the 8th off from work so i will be up there friday afternoon but saturday is the only day i can playSweet!! Are you going to do the 10th?all signed up for B group on the 9th of August today!Thanx Rob!
Hey Reno is coming up soon. Can't wait to finally meet you guys. Gonna be a gr8 weekend that's for sure.
see you guys up there soon!!
First thing I notice is how far off the bike he is allowing him to keep the bike more upright than most, subsequently allowing him to carry more speed through the turns.
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