pablo lowsides at track.

[wannabebiker2006]

Maybe the rest of us would like to know what that is.  I'm sure we all assume you mean he learns how not to crash but I think there is a deeper meaning there bub.

[pantablo]

you two knock this shaZam! off. wannabebiker-fair warning to stop 'interacting' in this consistent way with OMW. I already gave you a private warning.

OMW-knock your stupid talk the hell up too. I know damn well where my priorities are and giving up those things that make me happy (which make me a better father and husband) arent on the list of things to give up anytime soon. My wife understands that-so I couldnt care less what you think of that.

back on topic, if not you'll both get a ban.

[wannabebiker2006]

Just wondering... How cold was it that day?

Sorry pal.  I just hate to see someone imply that you don't care about your family.

[pantablo]

morning temps were reported about 50-55F. track was visibly damp first session. day's high temp was about 65F.

dont worry about me. not much really pisses me off or offends me to the point I cant take care of it. thanks for your concern though.

[yamahonkawazuki]

so basically it amounted to damp track + coldish tires?

[blue05twin]

Glad you came out better this time than your last accident.  Get well soon.

[brett]

Oh man Pablo, I didn't even see this when I posted last night, that sucks. Not a very good weekend for track riding it seems. At least this time the leathers took the damage and not your collarbone. You can't really beat free leathers saving your butt. 

[Mk1inCali]

Yeah your buddy is pretty much an idiot.  The Xerox edition 999R is even more expensive ($30K+, I believe) and has a full set of plastics that are unique from every other 999.  Quite hard to replace if those Italian boys over there don't feel like laying CF for a month.  Race plastics are the way to go if you are riding your bike at the track (even just once, IMO).


Glad to see someone actually using an RR the way it was meant to be used.  Makes me wish I could get out there and ride on the track again, either dirt or street. 


Hope you heal up fast and I know you'll keep enjoying the riding.

[pantablo]

so basically it amounted to damp track + coldish tires?

yes, cold day and cold race tires. I'm certain street tires like the pilot powers or diablo corsa's I usually run would have been fine. I've run winter trackdays with street tires without incident. Race take-offs are a crap shoot and these were crap...My other buddies were also on race tires and they had a few close calls but no crashes, and you know I'm a smooth rider. F'ing tires never warmed up as long as I ran them.

You can't really beat free leathers saving your butt.

yeah, I dont feel bad about the leathers, even if I'd paid for them thats what they're for. They saved my butt for sure. That was exactly the kind of crash I always expected I'd have (except on hot tires really pushing them)-simple slide across the track...no broken bones. At least your crash was rain induced...

Yeah your buddy is pretty much an idiot.

not my buddy! But I agree. In retrospect I think he was a poser. I mean what self respecting rider would also get the Ducati leathers? At the end of the previous session he was all upset about having lost his little Ducati logo'd solo cowl rubber pad...Like, big deal. Only those with WAY too much disposable income take a bike like that to the track without race skins on...and they wouldnt Buddha Loves You about the cost of replacements. Know what I mean?

Anyway, thanks for all the kind words.

[sys49152]

Glad you're ok and that your clavicle is still in one piece.

Get the suit checked out by the local race leather repair shops just to make sure it's fine around all the seams.  I'm glad you mentioned the GP Pro's.. they're on sale here at a few local shops and I was planning on picking them up instead of the more expensive Techs.

On the bright side, you didn't spend the money on having the new skins painted the Honda anniversary edition colour scheme. 

[pantablo]

yeah, now I'll probably just patch it up and rattle can the paint scheme on there...LOL.

thanks.

[annguyen1981]

dont worry about me. not much really pisses me off or offends me to the point I cant take care of it. thanks for your concern though.

'cept maybe ME!

[pantablo]

nah, not even you, mostly.

[annguyen1981]

but you have to admit...




I get PRETTY CLOSE!

[RVertigo]

I swear...  I leave for four days and you go and crash again...

What am I gonna do with you? 

[Maduro Mistress]

glad you are okay!! I keep having horrible dreams about crashing my bike!!!! Best of luck in the healing process Glad you and your bike are relatively okay!!!

[pantablo]

I feel 99% already and my buddy is delivering my repaired bike tonight....thanks everyone...evey you vert.

[Turd Ferguson]

I feel 99% already and my buddy is delivering my repaired bike tonight....thanks everyone...evey you vert.

Bitchin, glad to hear it.  You'll be back up kicking ass again, soon!  Anymore track days this year?

-Turd.

[pantablo]

no more trackdays for a long while. I had december 5th planned but wasnt sure I could get the bike ready so I postponed it.  I also havent replaced my helmet yet. I dont know why I didnt think of this sooner but I should have had a cheap trackday spare helmet so I wouldnt ruin my second $500 Arai. HJC's are $135!

I'm gonna go riding this sunday probably...

[Jake D]

There are some wicket sales on helmets right now.

My local shop is blowing out the most sexy Suomy's.  So hot.  Want to touch the hienie.