Off to NH For a track day!

**Half Squid** · 07-30-05, 09:12 PM

Later, I'm heading out in the Am to hang out in NH for the day, then I'll be at the Moto Market Track Day for Monday!

I spent a good portion of the day prepping cleaning and putting my new/used Micron Exhuast system on!

The bike sounds meaner if you can believe it!

I'll see If I can take some pics and post em up!

BTW ? Anyone ever trailer a bike while on the stands? Pro'sCons on doing that?

I am trying it to see how it works.. The bike is seriously sturdy and I still used rachet straps to hold everything together (Bike,stands & tie down points. Seems like it will work nicely!!

Later!

R7 · 07-30-05, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by Half Squid
BTW ? Anyone ever trailer a bike while on the stands? Pro'sCons on doing that?

That's a BAD idea. Stands are ment to support the bike, not transport them on. All the bouncing from the trailer is sure to break something, then the bike drops down to the trailer deck, losening the straps and your bikes falls over/off the trailer

**yamamayzf1000r** · 07-31-05, 05:29 AM

I agree with R7 on this.
I know my bike taks a icking when trailering it. Atleast when you have the tires touching some of the impact is absorbed. But if you put it on stands it direct metal to metal.
Keep in mind how small those spool rear spool bolts are. It wouldn't take much to snap one of those suckers off.

**Stoneman** · 07-31-05, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by R7
That's a BAD idea. Stands are ment to support the bike, not transport them on. All the bouncing from the trailer is sure to break something, then the bike drops down to the trailer deck, losening the straps and your bikes falls over/off the trailer

DON'T DO IT!

And call me when you get to the area!

**skiierx** · 07-31-05, 08:31 AM

A classic KB line..."WHAT ARE YOU? AN IDIOT!!!!"

**highsider** · 07-31-05, 09:22 AM

I loaded the R1 in the back of my truck this week using the spool-type rearstand. I used canyon straps on the front of the bike, and then put the rear on the stand, and tightened the bike against the rear suspension - as in, the front wheel wasn't touching the front of the truck. IMO, this took some of the beating off the ftont suspension, and was remarkably stable.

**rg500** · 07-31-05, 10:29 AM

I will be at the track as well. - Mike

**Half Squid** · 08-01-05, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by rg500
I will be at the track as well. - Mike

RG500 ? I had no idea who you were? I asked a few people if they belonged to this site, but nobody was. Seemed everyone around me today was named Mike or a name I couldn't pronounce!

Had an absolute blast today! IT was raining when I woke up, but by the time I got to the track the road, and track was dry! First half of the day was overcast which kept the temps low! After lunch the clouds broke up and the sun came beating down! It was supurb for a track day! I somehow got talked into running in the Blue (Fast) group for the day by Paul who ran the day. And suprisingly enough I held my own out there pretty good. ALthough a few of those racers blew my doors clean off!

The fastest guy there was on a ZRX1200 with race slicks! Holy crap was he fast, even the racers were saying that! And on THAT BIKE??? Dayyyyyuum.....

More of a report tomorrow with pics, I'm off to bed, I'M tired.

And the stand trick work out tits! Yes, I said Tits! I strapped the bike to the stands and the stands to the floor. I have a good Pit Bull stem stand for the front and a real solid pit bull swing arm stand in the rear, and it really was as solid as can be! The bike never moved a fraction of an inch. and the trailer suspension alone took all the impacts of the road so I wasn't worried about that at all. Ussually when I strap the bike down all the springs are compressed, so The way I did it seemed better in my mind, and I am please with the way it trailered! But thanks for your input on it all! Unfortunately I waited too long to ask before I left and did not get a chance to listen to your advise. Happy I didn't in a way because it worked out tits!!!

**rg500** · 08-02-05, 06:57 AM

We met I was parked right next to you. I had the two ktms and was pitting with the guys on the busas.

It was a really great day. I love it when the weather clears when you pass through the tolls.

Good to meet you, and what a day of riding.

- Mike Green

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by rg500
We met I was parked right next to you. I had the two ktms and was pitting with the guys on the busas.

It was a really great day. I love it when the weather clears when you pass through the tolls.

Good to meet you, and what a day of riding.

- Mike Green

Ah, Ok Cool! I had no idea! & Your the only one I didn't ask if you were on the board

Awesome day of riding indeed! I thought for sure I would be swapping to Street tires to ride in the rain while on the way to the track... Somebody was on our side!

Nice set of toys you have...

**Stoneman** · 08-02-05, 07:12 AM

Yeah, thanks for giving us a hollar there, Mike. We love it when friends are in the hood and don't bother to look us up. Noice...

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 07:18 AM

Hey, them there phones work for out going calls too

I didn't see the message before I left or even have time to stop in. Sorry Bro..

**FazerChic** · 08-02-05, 07:53 AM

I.....want.......pix........

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by FazerChic
I.....want.......pix........

Simma down now!!!!!!!!

I'll have some up tonight hopefully.. Unless I get distracted again....

**Stoneman** · 08-02-05, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid

I'll have some up tonight hopefully.. Unless I get distracted again....

Can't keep your hands off yourself again, eh?

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Stoneman
Can't keep your hands off yourself again, eh?

I'm dead sexy..

So of coarse not!

**FazerChic** · 08-02-05, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
Simma down now!!!!!!!!

I can't help it!! There's something about guys speeding on race tracks with motorcycles......

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by FazerChic
I can't help it!! There's something about guys speeding on race tracks with motorcycles......

What good is this going to do me posting pics to get a married woman excited???

Maybe it will help your husband out and in return he will buy beers some night!

If it works, payment will be welcome!

**Jaynnus** · 08-02-05, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
What good is this going to do me posting pics to get a married woman excited??? Maybe it will help your husband out and in return he will buy beers some night! If it works, payment will be welcome!

We are not all married

**FazerChic** · 08-02-05, 10:28 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
What good is this going to do me posting pics to get a married woman excited??? Maybe it will help your husband out and in return he will buy beers some night! If it works, payment will be welcome!

Pardonnez moi!!! That's like asking what good is it for married men to go to strip clubs?? 'Nuf said.

Beers are on me.

**oreo_n2** · 08-02-05, 10:31 AM

wtf? This thread is weird! Soy Confundado!

**OreoGaborio** · 08-02-05, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Half Squid
I'm dead sexy.. So of coarse not!

it's ok, i know how it is

Glad ya had fun & everything worked out for ya, bro

and it was a nice suprise to bump into ya on Sunday

**Half Squid** · 08-02-05, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by A996S

For anyone who thought that it would be a bad idea to trailer a bike on stands, it actually seemed to work quite well for Mike. He happened upon us at our second meeting spot when we were waiting for blackvfr. Good seeing you Mike. I hope your trackday thing went well.

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...threadid=17532
So...

I know what you guys were thinking and telling me! I do appreciate the advise! I most likely will never trailer like this again unless I am only taking one bike. I kind of did go over board with the tie downs on the way home, so it was not really worth going this route. It was VERY SUCURE Though!

When I shook the bike it shook the Whole trailer as it was one with the trailer! Unloading was a sinch to seeing I loaded the bike in backwards.. Untie the straps drop it off the stands and ride out!

**xvrider** · 08-02-05, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by FazerChic
I can't help it!! There's something about guys speeding on race tracks with motorcycles......

Thats why I miss working at the track so much...Definatley gets me hot....And since I was married at the time I couldn't do anything about it....I also love the sound...

**xvrider** · 08-02-05, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by Half Squid
I'm dead sexy.. So of coarse not!

Wow, with an ego like that I'm suprised that you can fit thru a doorway...It must be because Stoner used your pic for the design???

Off to NH For a track day!

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