| Author | Message | ||
     M1combat |
That "01"... Is that because you are last years champion from some series or another... Or not? | ||
| Daves |
It's 81 | ||
| Pammy |
Wes and I are going to Laguna Seca! All access passes!!! YAHOO! | ||
| Peter |
It's still 6 months away, and it's not Laguna Seca, but I for one am getting excited....!  Pete2 Dakar | ||
| M1combat |
18 (ah)  . I'm blind . Don't mind me. | ||
| Brianh |
Ah yes, I am still Intermediate for NESBA. The Southeastern NESBA control riders are pretty quick down there. I attempted to get bumped on numerous occasions but simply gave up trying to find the same control rider over and over. It was much more satisfying to my ego to take names in the "I" group anyway. There was maybe 2 guys running quicker than me and both were on liter bikes. For reference I was turning low 1:45's at Barber. My best was a 1:45.23. Not blazing fast but good enough to run expert and not be the slowest guy on the track. I only run Barber with NESBA. My home club, Team ProMotion, I run Blue Group or Expert and was asked to start coaching during my last day. That should be a pretty awesome experience as well as making my track time much more affordable. I'm not kidding you. The guy on that S1 was doing pretty well out there. At least he wasn't annoying me by parking it in the turns, unlike the majority of liter bike jockeys. He took consistent lines and was wringing that thing's neck. A Buell just doesn't have the legs on the track. I'm tellin ya's. And finally, Dave get your butt off that seat and your knee on the ground. | ||
| Brianh |
P.S. You'll all be glad to know that Mr. Barber has an EXSTENSIVE collection of Buells including 2, count em, 2 RR1000s. He also has an RR1200, RS1200, RSS1200, S2, and several XB examples. Oddly enough I didn't see an S1, S3, M2, or X1. The history in that museum alone is worth the trip. | ||
| Daves |
My knee is on the ground later in that turn. The photographers just took the picture too soon. Just pitching it into the curve there. Plenty of people here that were there to verify. I couldn't go as fast thru there as usual with all the traffic ahead of me. That is my best corner on the track and where I did most of my passing. That's the corner I passed Dyna on his R1. In his defense it was after his crash and I think he was going a little easy thru there. Have you started coaching yet? How is it? The guy that runs Private Track Time wanted me to do some coaching but I just want to go and ride. I don't want to turn it into work. | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
That's the corner I passed Dyna on his R1. In his defense it was after his crash and I think he was going a little easy thru there. Thanks Dave but you & I both know you're a much better track rider than I am. I do ok but definitely got spooked between the lowside & with the way the rear tire was just getting real greasy feeling. Still havemt replaced it yet but I do have the replacement out in the garage. Been doing some burnouts with the old one & its really trashed now  | ||
| Firemanjim |
Pammy,most cool.When are you getting in and where are you staying? Finally got my tickets in the mail this weekend. Pete that is SO cool!! (Yer so Fuqued now!!) | ||
| Brianh |
Coaching is difficult. It's difficult to ride a good line slower than you normally would. I was actually on the Pocono back straight doing 40mph waiting for bikes to catch up to me. It was weird. The other weird part is corner entry. You don't realize it after you've become used to track riding. But the beginner groups think fast is going WFO in the straights, braking extremely early to scrub off speed, and then parking it in the turn. There is a spreading out / melee of riders at every corner. A nice line of bikes turns into a big, spread out pack at the turn and you're job is to hold a consistent line through it. I think coaching and riding in the beginner and intermediate groups is infinitely more dangerous than riding expert. When I was at Barber last week I felt the same way. It's not the speed that's dangerous, it's the less than consistent riding of others. With NESBA they require that you only pass on the outside of turns in Intermediate which really had me nervous. But by day two I was taking names with outside passes and just getting them over as quickly as possible. Although, a 929 crashed just as I was showing him a wheel through the Alabama Roller Coaster. That was close. A cool head and the good reactions I've apparently developed saved my butt. | ||
| Daves |
I think I'll just stick to having fun and helping a little with friends if they ask. I have to trust someone before I'll pass on the outside! | ||
| Eeeeek |
Dave: Coaching, instructing, whatever you call it is a blast. I love it because it really forces me to pay attention to and think about everything. Also, I love the obscene amount of track time I get. I'll usually instruct in the Novice group all day long. I'll also ride in the intermediate group, mainly policing for eratic riding; but also instructing there. Finally, Expert group is usually for my own pleasure. Sometimes I'll work with an expert who just needs help in a corner or tow and sometimes I'll pull someone from B to A to work on something. I ride just about to the point of dropping. I'll run A group then C. Then I'll run B and C, then half of a and half of B then C or whatever mix of that all day long. It's especially rewarding working with faster B group riders and prepping them for A group. Vik | ||
| Newxb9er |
Jim, Are you riding out there? Or driving? What day? I'm leaving Benicia on Friday morning. Thought about hitting a couple roads on the way out. | ||
| Chauly |
Just a heads-up for anyone interested. There is a silver with gray '97 S-3T with 7200 miles for sale in Richmond, VA at Cycle Concepts on Hull Street. $4100 (804-233-1337 Lee Roeder) No, it's not mine, and if I bring it home I'll be able to put it in the bedroom--- 'cause Karin will divorce me! I have no interest in the bike, etc. etc.... | ||
| Blake |
A 2 mile straight? Yeah, that's a great real world test, if you live on the great plains or at Bonneville. LOL!! What a joke. Greg crashed? Tires were greasy? Guess maybe those race tires might come in handy after all eh there Greg?  Glad you are okay. No worries, ol' Brian had thrown it down plenty and is still going strong. Get back on that horse amigo... with some DOT race rubber though. Josh, Not needing superior suspension performance is kinda like not needing ABS brakes or a seat-belt in your car. All else being equal, a front suspension with significantly less unsprung weight will hold grip significantly better over uneven surfaces on account of it will let the tire maintain significantly more consistent contact with the road surface. Ditto for crisper handling. Until you need it, you don't need it. I guarantee that in a panic obstacle-avoidance situation, the XB's perform superior to other more conventional motorcycles. | ||
| Buells Rule! (Dyna in disguise) |
Blake...tires were pretty well shot before the track day & I should have replaced them before I hit the track..even brought the new one with me but never put it on. Was breaking it loose quite a bit in the corners..almost 5000 miles on it & 2 track days already so it was shot. Anyways we were about 3 laps into a session when another rider came in on the inside of turn 1 & forced me way wide, tried to scrub some speed off to stay off the grass & keep it up right but the track gods decided not to let that happen. Almost went into a highside but managed to save that but then I ended up lowsiding. Watched Dave almost run me over but thank god it was him & he knows what the hell he is doing & he simply went into the grass & kept his bike upright. I watched my bike spin & slide on its right side for a bit & as soon as I stopped sliding I picked it up & continued on my way. Only damage was the frame sliders got ground down..just as they are supposed to & a tiny scratch on the tailsection..thats it. Did 2 more sessions but the tire was getting worse & worse so I just called it a day. | ||
| Rex |
Just a reminder... Coffee ride this Thursday in Danville. See Below American Sport Bike Night Ride Schedule - 2005 12th Annual Blue Butt Rally – 8/13/05 • See the following website for additional information: http://www.bknv2.com/bluebuttflyer.htm • This will be an overnighter and it's put on by the Blue Nights, a classy group for a good cause. American Sport Bike Customer Appreciation BBQ – 8/29/05 • A long way to go for a hotdog, but the ride down there will be a hoot and the company will be worth every mile. • This will be an overnighter. Escalon Peach Milk Shake Run – Yosemite Option – 6/16-17/05 • Cholesterol never tasted so good! • Ride on out and have the best milk shake you ever slurped. Burgers and fries too. We'll bolt on out, eat up, and then head home whenever the mood hits. • The Option ride is to go on to Yosemite and stay one night, returning the next day. • More info coming regarding accommodation options. Rider Radio Field Trip • Hey Woz, what happens when I push this button? • This is a destination ride to see the humble beginnings of Rider Radio. We expect bigger things in the future!! A studio tour and then a lunch ride at an eatery to be announced. The studio is located in San Francisco. Various Coffee Rides – Various Dates • Parking lot fellowship, exhaust fumes, and caffeine! • These events require little planning and yield a big return. Be sure to make as many of these as you can, or suggest a location in your geographic area and we'll descend like a thick swarm of flies!! E-mail your ideas in to the American Sport Bike Night Webmaster for posting. Then put it together. Vente Lattes Rule!! o May 26th, 7:00 PM – Rex is hosting o Clayton Station Starbucks o 1536 Kirker Pass Road A o Clayton CA, 94517 o June 16th, 7:00 PM – Jack is hosting o Starbucks o 398 Hartz Avenue o Danville CA, 94526 o July 28th, 7:00 PM – Woz is hosting o Starbucks o 8400 Edgewater Drive o Oakland CA, 94621 o August 25th, 7:00 PM – Jon is hosting o Castro Village Starbucks o 20663 Rustic Drive o Castro Valley CA, 94546 o September 15th, 7:00 PM – Rex is hosting o Willow Pass Square Starbucks o 2118 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 100A o Concord, CA 94520 Friction Zone Recommended Ride #1 • Katy's Corner – Destination Ride • San Ramon Friction Zone Recommended Ride #2 • The Sand Dollar Restaurant – Destination Ride • Stinson Beach Friction Zone Recommended Ride #3 • Main Street Bistro – Destination Ride • Hollister International Motorcycle Show • The last American Sport Bike Night ride. Sometime in November, we'll get together for breakfast and then go to the show in San Mateo. • Date to be announced. --- End forwarded message --- ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! Click Here! --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/americansportbikenight/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: americansportbikenight-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ | ||
| Al_lighton |
X1 with XB fairing? One of you badwebbers has a silver X1 with an Xb fairing. We have a customer that is interested in doing this, I'd like to have her contact you about it if you don't mind. But I can't remember which of you it was. Can you help? | ||
| Blasterd |
Changing gears......... Electronics guru's, I just picked up an Emrol 12-20-03 12v microcontrolled 7-255AH battery capacity testor. Any idea what its worth? Found the website but it was a discontinued model and they have no pricing. Thanks, Ken | ||
| Rocketman |
Pete had problem with the Paypal thing. Can you txt me your contact info to 07711900016 or seanpepper@gmail.com ta mate. Pammy if I'd have known you and Wes were going..................  hugs and kisses darlings!!!! Rocket | ||
| Whodom |
Al, that X-1 belongs to Silverbullet, one of the Atlanta 3%'ers. | ||
| Ebear |
FREE CONCERT AT LAGUNA SECA..!!!! Smash Mouth will be at Seca Saturday night facing the hillside below Fox camping area....6:00 to 7:30...Looks like we will have to ride the bikes into town after(or before!)the final race and hitch a ride back just to have them prominently displayed at Cannery Row!! | ||
| Firemanjim |
Jonathon,I have not decided if I am heading down thursday afternoon or friday morning as yet.Might go with Reg K on friday ride and there are interesting things in the offing for friday night so keep that clear.More to come---- | ||
| Jammer |
Speaking of Laguna Seca, I have a camp sight reserved that i'm not going to use, it's in the Archery area. The wife and I decided to camp along the coast at Big Sur. You can use it for overflow from the Love Shack area or whatever. The moneys already spent and none refundable so i'm not looking for cash. You can contact me at t_bolt97@hotmail.com or post here. Jeff Johnson | ||
| Tramp |
i knew i was gonna regret moving home to Ny from Carmel-by-the-sea before laguna. if you camp on rt.1, you can just set up at monastery beach in carmel, just north of big sur. CHP is cool w/camping along 1, just a 3-night limit per spot. no big...you just move down the hwy a few yards and you're fine... great hwy camping at garapatta state park beach pullover, (that's my grandpa's houselights you see up on the hill). piece of heaven there. when in downtown monterey, hit the "turtle bay taqueria" on tyler, (next to alvarado) kickass wild-caught salmon wraps (HUGE slab of meat) for $7.99, bottomless green tea w/lime and mint. you'll thank me.... Carmel's safeway at "the crossroads" on rt.1 between big sur and monterey has excellent subs, they lay the beef on high, $8- for a footlong which'll feed a couple nicely, easier in/out than going into downtown monterey. ask for sonia, she kicks •••. lemme know if i can help anyone with good tips for a good time in monterey... (Message edited by tramp on June 15, 2005) | ||
| Newxb9er |
Jim, Sounds good. I guess as we get closer, we'll get everything figured out. Jammer, I think Ebear said camping was going to be tight at the Love Shack, so I would be willing to put money down on helping you pay that. Since the Love Shack is going to be short on motorcycle parking, I wonder if that could be used as parking? Or do they have a problem with lots of bikes in the campground. Well, whatever you need Jeff. Don't want it to go to nothing. Chris. | ||
| Jima4media |
Eric, The Smash Mouth concert is a ploy to keep everyone from going downtown from the track, all at once. Cannery Row is certain to be a hugh event this year, and if you want your bike there, I would suggest getting it there by 8-9AM. It will be full by noon. Can you imagine 100,000 motorcyclists in downtown Monterey? Jim | ||
| Choptop |
2450cc water cooled Harley went through EPA testing. http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/roadbike/21-harley-pres.pdf | ||
| Blake |
Looks like they are re-using/revising the same old form in some parts. Looks like that is for testing that is scheduled for 2007 and 2008. Interesting info... 98KW (131 HP) at 5,000 rpm and 133 N*m (98 LB*FT) at 3,500 rpm. Get a load of the curb weight?... 582 Kg (1,280 LB)!!! Must be some kind of trike or something? |
