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Title: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 07, 2006, 05:43:19 PM
My son Alex , my youngest brother Jon and I all did a track day at Grattan Raceway last weekend.  Shot some video, It is  the first Album:Grattan July 06

The first bike we pass  is my brother Jon.
Enjoy

http://www.fototime.com/inv/15B8997695D3580
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: Dwn4whadever on August 07, 2006, 05:56:44 PM
Great videos. I cant wait tiill my second or thrid track day. Havent had my first yet but i dont think it will be fun. :laugh:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: scottpA_GS on August 07, 2006, 06:28:53 PM
Awesome  :thumb:

I just love seeing the GS pass bigger bikes :)

very nice riding  :cheers:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: notAdub on August 07, 2006, 06:48:42 PM
Videos won't play for me  :dunno_white:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on August 07, 2006, 06:51:19 PM
Excellent :bowdown: great footage very good riding hope I can be that good at my next outing :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: RVertigo on August 07, 2006, 07:38:10 PM
 :icon_mrgreen: <- Envy!   :thumb:  I love the vid...  (Try covering the mic a little next time).
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: pantablo on August 07, 2006, 09:19:29 PM
THAT...was awesome. looks like a nice track. nothing like a little family rivalry....
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: TadMC on August 08, 2006, 01:20:16 AM
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Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: dgyver on August 08, 2006, 06:50:21 AM
Always great to see some awesome track vids  :thumb:

Just shows that a good rider makes the bike fast.  :bowdown:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: Adam R on August 08, 2006, 06:02:28 PM
Cool video.  Grattan looks like a fun track.  Thanks for posting it  :thumb:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:40:11 AM
Quote from: RVertigo on August 07, 2006, 07:38:10 PM
:icon_mrgreen: <- Envy!   :thumb:  I love the vid...  (Try covering the mic a little next time).

Microphone was in the tank bag with the camcorder and wires.  There isn't any wind noise, which is what I try to avoid.  It was a little loud on the tape, but that is what volume controls are for on speakers ;)
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:45:00 AM
Quote from: pantablo on August 07, 2006, 09:19:29 PM
THAT...was awesome. looks like a nice track. nothing like a little family rivalry....

I used to race WERA endurance in the mid 80's on a RZ350.  My brother Jon was on my team, he hadn't been on a track for over 15 years, this was his first time back at Grattan since 1988.
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:47:46 AM
Quote from: dgyver on August 08, 2006, 06:50:21 AM
Always great to see some awesome track vids  :thumb:

Just shows that a good rider makes the bike fast.  :bowdown:

I have slowed down a lot since my racing days, but my son keeps getting faster.  I have to work really hard to lap faster than him now. I was dragging the exhaust collector, the belly pan and the muffler as it was. (The Jardine exhaust doesn't have enough clearance, time to put the Yosh back on.) In a few more track days I expect him to start laying down some times I can't match, but either way, it sure is fun riding with him.  Time to put another big bore motor into the track bike.
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: dgyver on August 09, 2006, 06:13:09 AM
Quote from: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:47:46 AM
....Time to put another big bore motor into the track bike.

Are you going to use the 570 or did you sell it?
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: onefastgs500 on August 09, 2006, 07:54:37 AM
d-day buy my junk you'll like it it goes like stink handles  awsome
nice video by the way :thumb:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: pandy on August 09, 2006, 08:06:03 AM
Awesome video!!  :thumb: for the family that plays together!  :cheers:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 01:02:16 PM
Quote from: dgyver on August 09, 2006, 06:13:09 AM
Quote from: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:47:46 AM
....Time to put another big bore motor into the track bike.

Are you going to use the 570 or did you sell it?

I have not used the 570 kit.  The cases have to be machined for it to fit, as it was resleeved.  If I could get enough for it to buy the  Wiseco Kawasaki piston kit, I would sell it.
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 01:05:17 PM
Quote from: onefastgs500 on August 09, 2006, 07:54:37 AM
d-day buy my junk you'll like it it goes like stink handles  awsome
nice video by the way :thumb:

I would buy your bike if I had the cash.  I have about $3,000 into my track GS including purchase price.  GSXR 750 front end was the biggest upgrade (and best) but your bike looks great.
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: dgyver on August 09, 2006, 01:08:19 PM
Quote from: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 01:02:16 PM
I have not used the 570 kit.  The cases have to be machined for it to fit, as it was resleeved.  If I could get enough for it to buy the  Wiseco Kawasaki piston kit, I would sell it.

Just curious since I have several motors with split cases. But I cannot justify the cost at this time.
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: flyingbeagle71 on August 09, 2006, 04:22:56 PM
Sweet video, pictures too.  I really liked this one...

(http://www.fototime.com/%7BA5D3B949-8A29-4CB5-BF61-6B70DB291701%7D/picture.JPG)

Wow!    :bowdown: :bowdown:

I'm hoping to get out to Grattan or Gingerman soon, probably won't be riding like that for awhile though!!   :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: D-Day on August 09, 2006, 05:43:31 PM
Quote from: flyingbeagle71 on August 09, 2006, 04:22:56 PM
Sweet video, pictures too.  I really liked this one...

(http://www.fototime.com/%7BA5D3B949-8A29-4CB5-BF61-6B70DB291701%7D/picture.JPG)

Wow!    :bowdown: :bowdown:

I'm hoping to get out to Grattan or Gingerman soon, probably won't be riding like that for awhile though!!   :icon_mrgreen:

That is my son Alex on his third track day.  I can still lap faster than him, but not for long. :laugh:
Title: Re: 3 GS 500 at Grattan
Post by: WREX on August 09, 2006, 06:38:26 PM
awesome pics and vids.  looks like a good time you 3 have - good stuff  :thumb: