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Archive through April 26, 2005Shanetbolt30 04-26-05  08:24 am
         

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Dsergison
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

shanetbolt

should have stopped by, I don't bite : )

that was a fun day while it lasted. I'm so glad I tried it. I'm ready for another.
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 01:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dan,
Next time I'll stop and introduce myself, you were on pit lane if memory serves me correct?
Shane
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Dsergison
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 02:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yup.

what did you think of your intro? It was my first track day too. I had alot of fun.

I had no idea how serious the advanced class was. It was like the races, (i guess -never been)

Dan
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 05:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I felt like a small fish in a big pond, out of my league. But after my first session a few people told me not to worry about people behind me and that it is their responsibility to pass me in a safe manner. I felt a little more comfortable my second session.

Also I was on a bike I have not ridden much. I picked up this old (1989) Ninja ZX7 for dirt cheap. I knew the owner who was the original owner and he kind of abandoned it. So I saved it and brought it back to life. Kind of neat to have a retro crotch rocket.

The only thing I like about the Ninja over the Buell; is I can actually see clearly through the mirrors.
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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 09:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a feeling if I realy enjoy myself in May I am going to keep my eyes open for a track bike.
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 10:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

With all this track talk, I thought I'd ask rather than assume. Who or what organization puts on these track dayz?
I really only know of NESBA, there has to be other organizations that do track dayz.
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Koz5150
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Shane,

A group of us, organized by Daves, are going with http://www.privatetracktime.com
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Dsergison
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 08:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

SportbikeTrackTime.com
LearningCurves.com

here is what I've heard about each. STT is similar to NESBA. mostly riding. in NESBA you ride 20 minutes every hour. 3 staggered classes.

in learning curves you ride a little less but you get your "race license" whatever the hell that means when youre done. IMO if youre just starting out and running your taped up street bike the only thing about a race license is you can brag about it later? A freind who has been to all 3 said they try to squeeze you in between races on an actual race day at the track.
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info.
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Chris_mackay
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2005 - 01:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Don't forget http://www.NESBA.com
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Buells Rule!
(Dyna in disguise)

Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I belong to Nesba & personally I think Learning Curves sux..sorry if I offend any of their fans but its the truth.
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Mikej
Posted on Friday, April 29, 2005 - 08:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's a pretty good rider's manual they have, worth reading for anyone.

http://www.nesba.com/Info/downloads/manual.pdf
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Jimmytwobuells
Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2005 - 08:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Learning Curves doesn't suck. It's a CCS race licensing school. They are not about track time but teaching the fundamentals of racing like what all the flags mean and how to enter and exit the track safely. If you keep this in mind you won't be dissapointed.

NESBA, on the other hand IS a track day organization. I've been a member since they came to the midwest 4 years ago. Great organization that stresses safety on the track. Lots of control riders and also lots of traffic since they've become so popular.

Two totally different organizations. You gotta decide what your goals are before you choose.
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Dsergison
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2005 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well, Nesba taught us the flags, and certianly were adamant about track ettiqqette (I cant spell) and how to enter and exit the track. so I don't know.

I'm sure it's all good.
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Bluebuellxb9r
Posted on Monday, May 02, 2005 - 09:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

While we are talking about first trackdays of the year, I did one 2 weeks ago @ Nashville Motor-Speedway , and to my surprise, there were 2 other Buells out there ! A guy who raced in CCS last year ( sorry , I forgot our name ) and Tom Bumpus ( owner of some sorts of Bumpus HD/BUell in M-boro/Memphis ). We all had great day, mixing it up on an Ok track - There are some pics here if anyone wants to check it out -
http://www.castlepowersports.com/track_day.htm -Heres my favorite - http://www.castlepowersports.com/Pictures/Track%20Day%204-24-05/pages/IMG_3186.h tm
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 08:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey you track day fanatics. Is anyone interested in a spare set of Buell wheels grey in color. They are complete with front and rear brake disc's and drive pulley. Also they have Avon street/track tires on them that have about 300 to 500 miles on them.

I bought them to see if stickier tires would help in Battletrax in 2003. I only got to try them out at the last event in S.E. Wisconsin at Suburban Motors.

I'm thinking $300 complete or if you are not fond of Avon tires I can take them off and then let the wheels complete with disc's and pulley go for $200.

Any future track days I may be doing will be on my ZX7. So I really don't need the extra set of wheels.

Anyone local (Milwaukee and surrounding area) can arrange something with me to check them out if interested. Sorry I do not have photos of them.

email me at shanek9@hotmail.com
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Bluebuellxb9r
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 09:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are they for an XB or tuber ?
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Mikej
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Man that's a super deal, are they gone yet? Are you around this afternoon?
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Dsergison
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll take them. I emailed you
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The wheels are for the old timers tube frame and worked fine on my 99 S3.

But Dan has first dibs on them, he emailed me first.

Dan has an X1 and the only reason he may not want them would be because of the rear wheel. I think the M2 and S3 have a narrower rear wheel than the X1 does. Just something to be aware of. But they are official Buell wheels.
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Buelliedan
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

X1s use the same exact wheel as M2s and S3s so they will work fine on his bike.
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Kinger
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For those that have done a PTT track day.....

What time does it start?
What time is it over?

Thanks, trying to coordinate someone to watch my daughter while I go play!!!
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Shanetbolt
Posted on Friday, May 06, 2005 - 05:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm showing my ignorance here but I thought the X1 had the next size wider tire than the S3 and M2. And that is what made me think the wheel it's self was wider.

Time to go home.
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2005 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The PM rims are 1/2" wider on the rear tire than the cast alloy. Otherwise, all rims from (I believe) 1996-2002 are compatible.
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