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$84 buttonwillow trackday! oct 20th

Started by pantablo, September 19, 2005, 01:27:47 AM

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poormanracing

question again  :mrgreen: ...is a full tank + 2 gal jug good enough for the day?

pantablo

Quote from: JCHCool deal cool deal. Registered and ready to go!

Next step.......  Track prep.  To be continued!

Cool! Dont forget to tape the wheel weights. pull the headlight plug out in advance...actually its pretty easy to do so we can do that at the track if we have to.


Quote from: my_celica_is_jealousquestion again  ...is a full tank + 2 gal jug good enough for the day?!

Probably, depending on how hard you ride and how much you ride. First time I went to BW I only got through my bike's full tank. Next time I went through that and had to borrow half a 6ga jug. last time I went, it was 1 full tank+1 complete 6ga (or are they 7ga?) jug. I'll have some to spare as will others around there if necessary. Worse case, bring a credit card and buy some VP race gas for $5/ga.

Since the GS doesnt have a fuel gauge you'll have to be diligent with the fuel to prevent running out of gas on the track (it happens though), given that you'll likely be getting less mpg at the higher rpms the track demands.

short answer-yes, you'll be alright.
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

poormanracing

kewl..worse come to worse ill siphon off the race/sport group cages... 'cept yours  :lol:

JCH

Quote from: my_celica_is_jealouskewl..worse come to worse ill siphon off the race/sport group cages... 'cept yours  :lol:

ROFL


Forgot about the extra jug, I'll need to buy one and fill it up....

As of this morning the novice class is full, so it looks like its you and me celica :thumb:
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

poormanracing


pantablo

J-
whatever you do, spend the extra money on a 5ga jug, like the dirt bikers use. thats what you'll see at the track.

like this but usually clear or white (and round, this just happens to be the only photo I could pull quickly):


Expect to pay $25-$30 for one. Dont buy the cheapy auto parts store one. they take too long to fill the tank and are generally more cumbersome to use.
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

pandy

Quote from: pantabloExpect to pay $25-$30 for one. Dont buy the cheapy auto parts store one. they take too long to fill the tank and are generally more cumbersome to use.


Ya...I learned this the hard way.... if I'm lucky, I get more gas in the tank than on the paint job and on the ground...I ain't too lucky, though.  :x
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

JCH

Cool. thanks for the info :)  I imagine I'll only need one, right?

I'll start looking online for some :)
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

one's fine.
check your local dealer too. if they sell dirt bikes they'll have them for sure. Honda of Hollywood probably has them too, dont know of a closer dealer to you in downtown though...call Mototechnica in ELA too.
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

poormanracing

ooooh...its getting close..tomorrow...install new tires..change oil...new fuel filter....then break in the leathers  8)..

JCH

2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

Quote from: JCH
All valve stems MUST have caps (preferably metal with integral rubber grommet)

License plate taped or removed

valve stem can be typical black plastic type, not necessary to BE metal.

Remember, the point of taping the license plate is to tape the BOLTS that secure it. Just remove the plate or tape over the bolts.
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

JCH

Ahh, good to know. Thats just stuff I pasted together from a bunch of different track day sites
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

btw-I'm guessing its going to be really cold. come prepared (on the bike and off).

Nov 7 will definitely be cold at Willow Springs. You also run the risk of rain in that area Oct/Nov. Not sure if same holds true for BW...
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

JCH

Thanks for the heads up   :)


I'm getting pretty excited... if only it wasn't so much work getting prepared  :roll:
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

it wont be so much the next time, and each time thereafter.

I have to swap the bodywork over, tape the rear turn signals, remove license...everything else is already done-water wetter you only need to do once (or once a year), wheel weights are permanently taped, and I'm getting more and more lazy such that only the absolutely necessary street bodywork gets put back on-front upper/headlight and tail (w/taillight)...all the other track bodywork remains...
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

JCH

I can easily imagine that being the case... I think most the time involvement will come from acquiring all the little things I don't have. (Painter's tape, duct tape, water wetter, etc)   As for the body work....

I have kind of been wondering what my future holds for me in terms of my next bike..... if I really like track days maybe it makes sense to sell the one I have and get something that's less cosmetically perfect where I can easily swap out bodywork etc...  I can also see why people buy salvage bikes for the track... not quite as much to worry about.


Anyway most of my concern comes from the little logistical things (waking up at 5am, loading the bike, packing all the food, finding people I know at the event)   Boy, can you guys tell I'm type A yet?  :mrgreen:
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

Quote from: JCHBoy, can you guys tell I'm type A yet?  :mrgreen:

and a bit OCD....
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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

JCH

Who, me?!?

Picked up on that TOO did ya?   :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


Nah I'm just usually extra nervous the first time I do things when I'm on my own.   Learning to ride was like that in general, since I didn't know anyone else who rode.  That's why I spend LOTS of time helping friends who decide they want to learn.   Paying it forward ;)
2003 SV650S
1980 GS1100L

pantablo

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Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:47:40 PM...not like normal sex, either...like sex with chicks.

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