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Chippy
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:27 am: |
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Angry eric offered you a tire and to put it on for ya. I know this is in good fun, but... Spider Spider Spider |
Chippy
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:31 am: |
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As soon as my wallets fat enough, Eric. Gots to get me some proper gear first. It will be done. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:32 am: |
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Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:33 am: |
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I was lucky enough to get Peter Kates to take me out a few times and get me going FAST!!!! By the 3rd day I had my "FAST" going on and was passing ALOT of people in the yellow/Blue groups.... |
Jpb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:36 am: |
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Hey Eric...do you have to work on your passing skills or are you just getting ready to lap everybody? |
Scotty_j
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:37 am: |
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Chip- So what's the deal on Sunday? When & where? |
03worc9r
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:40 am: |
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Shawn, you are more than welcome to ride it next time we are together. Eric, after buying this I am not sure I will be able to afford the track for a long time. The bike needs some new pipes, but damn they are looking pretty pricey. It is all stock right now. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:42 am: |
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Hey Eric...do you have to work on your passing skills or are you just getting ready to lap everybody? You'll have to come out and see for yourself.... I definitely have the passing down now Thanks to Mr.Kates Advise....Brake WAAAY late and Throttle VERY Early out of the corners |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:47 am: |
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Like when you pass control riders coming into the bowl???
Or just regular riders there having fun?
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Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 09:50 am: |
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Eric, after buying this I am not sure I will be able to afford the track for a long time. Umm... and you need a muffler? for a bike that is much faster than you are already? Oh...Okay! |
03worc9r
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:20 am: |
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yep, she's too quiet. I was thinking lots of chrome and maybe an extended swing arm too! lmfao |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:35 am: |
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Yes I know you did. And that is a great offer Thanks again for that! Trying to get there last night or this morning to change tire wasn't gonna happen. Still wondering how my origional post yesterday about possibly going to CT on Sat and back, blew up into me backing out of a full trip to NY that I never said I could do in the first place? IF I was to ride to CT on Sat what part? NY border too far.Closer maybe What time? You can give me s%#t for asking. I'M going to ride SaT somewhere it might as well be there. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:09 am: |
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spider |
Ustorque
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 12:43 pm: |
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Thanks Jeff, but i was just kidding...i have a dark cloud that looms over me when i touch other peoples stuff! Eric, just out of curiosity, what type of speeds are you guys generally running at. I think i'm gonna have to try it eventually. |
Scotty_j
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 12:47 pm: |
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i have a dark cloud that looms over me when i touch other peoples stuff! It's true. That's why I'm sterile. |
Ustorque
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 12:54 pm: |
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Dick! that was funny! |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 01:31 pm: |
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Shawn...We were well into triple digits coming into turn one, how fast...I don't know really, fast enough to say "look thru the corner and not at the gauges!" Going into the bowl we were in the 60's I would say. Just a guess. By the 3rd day I had everything pretty solid with my entry speeds and line. The first day I was about 1/2 the speed of the 3rd, not as comfortable and had terrible body positioning. I was lucky to have PK there showing me all I was doing wrong, tweaking my suspension any time I needed and pushing me all the way... I can say there are some serious G-Forces on you in some of them corners, and it is amazing what a bike can "Really" do.... even though my brain was saying...NOOOOO WAAAAY is that going to happen!!!! |
03worc9r
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 03:04 pm: |
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That's what insurance is for Shawn. just don't blame me if you get the crotch rocket bug, I think its going around. I was upset to let the Buell go till about a few hours ago when I went riding my new slut. I thought the Buell handled pretty good, but this thing made the Buell feel like a school bus filled with people. I can't believe how much of a monster this bike is. I have to say "Holy Brakes".... one finger is enough! (do not grab a hand full) I think I will be content with not doing anything to this bike for a little while to come. |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 03:45 pm: |
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I think I'm gonna have to try it eventually. As a Friend I should tell you to stay as far away from the track as possible... It is worse than Crack I tell ya!!! If you decide to do it anyways.... Welcome To The Addiction!!!! with just one track day You will also leave knowing more about your bikes abilities and your own than you could possibly get in a riding season (Message edited by firebolteric_ma on July 24, 2009) |
Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 04:00 pm: |
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Here is a good comparison I think...... same corner just different photographer. I am also caring a lot more speed in the second photo This is day one.... stiff body position, not leaning off the bike, arms not bent, seated upright almost....Just poor form in general.
Here I am the last day. Much Better..Not Great but A LOT better and Faster!!!!! I also trust my bike much more...
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Ducxl
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 05:47 pm: |
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Sunday afternoon.The National Guard armory in Middletown,RI. Right? About 10m south of me.I may try going down there after breakfast and the Barn loop. |
Ducxl
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 05:53 pm: |
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Ahhh-haaaa! >>>>>National Guard,Middletown,RI<<<<HERE it is.I'm going to poke around there Sunday |
Chippy
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 08:29 pm: |
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Branford Elks Club 158 South Montowese St. Branford, CT There is a $20 donation at this BBQ. that's where we finish tomorrow. I'm guessing 1230ish. As for Sunday, I'll post up as soon as I talk to Nate again. |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 08:31 pm: |
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Any of you NH guys looking to ride in Am? The Kanc? Mt washington? Near home? I'm heading out somewhere early, not sure where I will end up but gotta get out and pretend to be a biker somewhere. |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 08:33 pm: |
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Chip you posted as I was posting looking into it now |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 10:51 pm: |
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Any body out there still coherent/ PM'd ya Chip, better late than never? |
Rotorhead1985
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:06 pm: |
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Spdr I'm doing a ride on Sunday with a bunch of guys from work. we will be heading up to the Kanc and back down around the northern part of Winni and back to the Sunapee area. We will be meeting at the main parking lot at Mt Sunapee Resort Ski Area at 8:30 am on Sunday. Anyone is welcome if you arent headed to NYC for the big ride thingy come on up and hit the White Mtns. |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:20 pm: |
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Thank you luke. I work sundays So I was gonna try to ride tomorrow. Waiting to hear back from them guys so I dont ride down totally blind. Just going to Conn. Actually only little more mileage than MT wash. Kanc etc. from here. I will ride anytime north with you guys Thus-Sat |
Rotorhead1985
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:43 pm: |
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thats cool I'd ride with ya tomorrow but I'm heading deep sea fishing in the am. next weekend I'm booked as its my wedding or something like that.....then I'm off to St Lucia for a week..... looks like after this weekend I'm not riding for a while...... Oh well. lol |
Spdrxb
| Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009 - 11:58 pm: |
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Hey congrats on that! Yep jail sentence it is ... Just kidding I have a wedding to go to next weekend also. Watch out for those- ooohhh cranky! sting-ray things. Have a good time. |