port_angeles_ninja
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posted August 05, 2008 08:42 AM
Sweet Birthday Present
My birthday is coming up and my girlfriend told me what my present is, because i have to take the day of work. Thursday i will be a Pacific Raceways taking Mike Sullivan's "beginning racer" road racing class.
I had been wanting to get into doing trackdays but always figured i would pick up a 600 or literbike for doing that.
Since she went to all the trouble and expense of planning such an awesome birthday present for me, i guess i will see how the 14 turns.
I have never been to pacific raceways but their website says it is a 2.25 mile course with a 170mph front straight, and their website: www.pacificraceways.com has a map of the track showing all the turns.
Since she told me i have not been sleeping, i have been so excited. I will post some pics and a report of how it went afterward.
wish me luck
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NinjaofDoom
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posted August 05, 2008 10:21 AM
Woot! I live in Burien and have done a trackday there. on a 2001 Bandit 1200 no less. Regardless of what you ride, you'll have fun. The back section will require a bit more muscle but meh. They will point out all the bumps to avoid (track needs a re-pave BAD). Lots of elevation change and a twitsty layout through trees. Get ready to open up your wallet b/c you WILL get hooked 
PS--> There was a 'Busa and a 14 racing at the Seattle 100 last weekend 
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02zx12rbob
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posted August 05, 2008 10:34 AM
Sounds like fun. 
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 05, 2008 03:11 PM
You will have fun! You got yourself a great girl
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pazx14rider
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posted August 05, 2008 05:14 PM
shes a keeper! have a good time
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bigdtd
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posted August 05, 2008 06:07 PM
do you have to do any special prep to the bike to ride on the track or can you bring it as is?
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port_angeles_ninja
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posted August 05, 2008 06:14 PM
I think for track days you would have to have the usual safety wiring, etc...
For this class that she signed me up for they just want
- No fluid leaks of any kind
- lights, signals, mirrors taped over
- new or almost new tires
if i remember right, that was the whole list
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stevewfl
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posted August 05, 2008 06:15 PM
good luck on the track!!!
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port_angeles_ninja
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posted August 05, 2008 06:22 PM
thanks
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bigdtd
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posted August 05, 2008 06:23 PM
quote:
I think for track days you would have to have the usual safety wiring, etc...
For this class that she signed me up for they just want
- No fluid leaks of any kind
- lights, signals, mirrors taped over
- new or almost new tires
if i remember right, that was the whole list
i could dig that. i wouldn't want to tear up my street bike to take it on the track.
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port_angeles_ninja
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posted August 05, 2008 06:24 PM
i'm hoping i don't do that the first time out. If i get hooked i will definitely be in the market for a track bike to thrash on.
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bigdtd
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posted August 05, 2008 06:26 PM
i was talking about wiring stuff and removing lights, you won't hurt the bike if you take it easy
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NinjaofDoom
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posted August 06, 2008 05:44 AM
Most orgs in WA dont require safety wiring unless you run in the faster groups. Beginner/Intermediate just requires tape, no leaks, good tires, and good rider gear.
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Superman T
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posted August 06, 2008 06:58 AM
Killer present! Good luck and keep the right side up! You know with the recent thread,"corners,corners, corners" you should be able to supply some recent evaluations that will prove to be beneficial to most. Hopefully you can give great insight!
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port_angeles_ninja
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posted August 06, 2008 07:59 AM
I will give whatever insight i can. I know the handling of this bike keeps me happy on twisty roads, but with deer, cages, etc.. i am never pushing it at anywhere near 100% of the bikes ability. I am sure tomorrow i will get a better idea of waht the bikes limitations (or mine) are.
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rfd1
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posted November 08, 2008 11:46 PM
quote:
My birthday is coming up and my girlfriend told me what my present is, because i have to take the day of work. Thursday i will be a Pacific Raceways taking Mike Sullivan's "beginning racer" road racing class.
I had been wanting to get into doing trackdays but always figured i would pick up a 600 or literbike for doing that.
Since she went to all the trouble and expense of planning such an awesome birthday present for me, i guess i will see how the 14 turns.
I have never been to pacific raceways but their website says it is a 2.25 mile course with a 170mph front straight, and their website: www.pacificraceways.com has a map of the track showing all the turns.
Since she told me i have not been sleeping, i have been so excited. I will post some pics and a report of how it went afterward.
wish me luck
My son just did his first track day at Loudon (that's New Hampshire Raceway) or Laconia, whichever you want to call it. He's still smilin'. Me too - that's m'boy! His was a BD present also.
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SteveWFL
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posted November 09, 2008 12:13 AM
and some lap times!
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'08 R1 YAMAHA
ZX14 gone!
CBR600RR track bike
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