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Started by dgyver, September 22, 2003, 07:53:40 PM

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dgyver

September 22, 2003, 07:53:40 PM
Rode a track day at Talladega GPR last Sunday the 14th with FSRA. Man does this baby rail!  :) Took me a couple of sessions to get the feel of the bike before putting a knee down. Hey, I used to ridding a TLR on the street. A little adjustment on the rear shock and the rest of the day was awesome. I was amazed that I could keep up with 600's...when I hit the turns correctly. I was fun out turning R1's, but only to be smoked on the exit....only if there were a few more ponies. All the fun is in the turns anyway.  :thumb: VHS Photography was there and took some great photos. I will get some posted soon.  

JamesG...why did you sell this bike?

:cheers:

Common sense in not very common.

JohNLA

#1
September 22, 2003, 09:31:51 PM
That is one sweet looking pic.  :o
On his tombstone were the words "I told you I was sick!"

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scratch

#2
September 23, 2003, 08:33:57 AM
Quote from: JohNLAThat is one sweet looking pic.  :o

I agree!

dgyver, sounds like you had a good time! I'm glad you had a good time! (You'll go faster if you don't try to put your knee down ;)  :mrgreen:  :thumb: ) just kidding :mrgreen:
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

dgyver

#3
September 23, 2003, 08:55:27 AM
Quote from: scratch
Quote from: JohNLAThat is one sweet looking pic.  :o

I agree!

dgyver, sounds like you had a good time! I'm glad you had a good time! (You'll go faster if you don't try to put your knee down ;)  :mrgreen:  :thumb: ) just kidding :mrgreen:

Thanks! I was never really trying to put my knee down, it just came naturally. Actually, the first time was when in a group of 4 and we went 3 wide into a turn. I had to hold it tight on the inside to avoid running wide. Most of the day I was working on breaking points and counting up/down shifts, as well as body position in the turns. I was amazed how stabile the GS was in the turns. Even if I upset the chassis it calmed down very quickly. I was great seeing all the pics of me so I could critique my riding style and position. Need to work on turning right...that's for next time.  :)
Common sense in not very common.

scratch

#4
September 23, 2003, 10:41:36 AM
Right on! :thumb:  Keep on it dude!

( :cry: bwaa haa haa, I wanna go back racing...)
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

JamesG

#5
September 23, 2003, 11:15:44 AM
Quote from: dgyverJamesG...why did you sell this bike?  

'Cause I'm a dumb ass...  :oops:

Thats ok, and I'm really glad you are enjoying it.  :thumb:

I'm selling my KLR650 and the wife's '00 GS to buy a new "F" for her (and so I can copy the fairings) and putting together a new bike to do track days and maybe tilt that windmill called WERA again...
James Greeson
GS Posse
WERA #306

Cris

#6
September 23, 2003, 11:35:45 AM
Too sweet!  :thumb:
Blah blah blah...

TheGoodGuy

#7
September 23, 2003, 02:14:02 PM
really sweet picture.....

I dont htink I can get my knee down as yet, but I sure can get my heel down.
'01 GS500. Mods: Katana Shock, Progessive Springs, BobB's V&H  Advancer Clone, JeffD's LED tail lights & LED licence plate bolt running lights, flanders superbike bars, magnet under the bike. Recent mods: Rejet with 20/62.5/145, 3 shims on needle, K&N Lunch box.

96gs

#8
September 23, 2003, 02:48:07 PM
how close to that track do you live. cause im in bama. ive been to it twice when my dad was in amiata club. didnt have a bike back the. and now i want to go and see how i do.
1996 Suzuki GS500E
Cobra F1R Slip-On Pipe (Polished)
K&N Replacement Air Filter
Gel-Seat
NC F-16 Fairing
LP Footpegs
Progressive Fork Springs
Katana 600 Rear Shock

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dgyver

#9
September 23, 2003, 06:39:37 PM
Quote from: 96gshow close to that track do you live. cause im in bama. ive been to it twice when my dad was in amiata club. didnt have a bike back the. and now i want to go and see how i do.
Tally is a 3.5 hour ride for me. I am just south of Greenville. I have been thinking about going back to Tally with FSRA on Nov 16th for their last track day of the season. Unless I go to CMP with NESBA on Nov 15-16. It's a 3.5 hour ride as well. Also, may go Dec 6 & 7 with EBRS for another track day. Have to wait and see what the weather is doing then. There were a lot of riders there that had never been on a track before and had a blast. Sounds like it's time to go  :thumb: I was the only one there on a GS and a lot thought it was a SV  :P
Common sense in not very common.

dgyver

#10
September 23, 2003, 06:45:19 PM
Quote from: JamesG
Quote from: dgyverJamesG...why did you sell this bike?  

'Cause I'm a dumb ass...  :oops:

Thats ok, and I'm really glad you are enjoying it.  :thumb:

I'm selling my KLR650 and the wife's '00 GS to buy a new "F" for her (and so I can copy the fairings) and putting together a new bike to do track days and maybe tilt that windmill called WERA again...

It was a blast to ride. And just think...that was my first day riding it  ;)  
More fairings?....you must really enjoy making them.
Are you building another GS for the track...or what?
I have thought about racing next year, but right now I am happy with track days.
Common sense in not very common.

JasonB

#11
September 24, 2003, 07:20:35 PM
I have a friend who road races cars and they rent out that track once or twice a year and a group of about 10-15 go and race all day. I used to live in Anderson down by you and the guys lived just over in GA.
"Hairy Gutter" The Spot Behind Pantablo's Knee.
"Dirty Gutter" The Space Between Pantablo's Ears.

dgyver

#12
September 24, 2003, 07:28:00 PM
Quote from: JasonBI have a friend who road races cars and they rent out that track once or twice a year and a group of about 10-15 go and race all day. I used to live in Anderson down by you and the guys lived just over in GA.
Small world, I went to high school in Anderson...20 years ago  :o
Common sense in not very common.

JasonB

#13
September 24, 2003, 07:56:42 PM
I graduated 8 years ago now..time sure does fly.
"Hairy Gutter" The Spot Behind Pantablo's Knee.
"Dirty Gutter" The Space Between Pantablo's Ears.
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