lap timers.

[akira700]

Technically the transponder is the opposite of
your personal lap timer, I think.

The Lap Timer beacon is a transmitter. Your lap timer on your bike
receives that signal.

A Race Transponder is a transmitter too. The track has a receiver that collects all the data and keeps it unique.

Is that right?

[RyanNicholson]

Is that right?

i would assume...i would think thats the only way they could really keep it unique and "collect" the info

to be honest i just zip tie it to my fork tube and go fast, and let them figure it out haha

[a13x]

Laptimer is a great tool to have on the bike once you are comfortable out there and can deal with the additional information.

For myself, I found having a laptimer during my Novice / early Amateur races a bit distracting. I was still at the point where dedicating brainwaves to processing laptimes and mulling over the data wasn't such a hot idea.

It's handy later on thou to let you know what's going on right then. If I'm chasing a guy and running mid-1:21's, then I know I 'theoretically' have another second in the backpocket. If I'm running behind a pack doing 22's, then I know WTF AM I DOING and need to get past them cause they are holding me up.

etc.

[JudyGT]

Please excuse my blondness but its gotta be difficult (let alone dangerous)taking your eyes off the track to check the timer? I would think you could become transfixxed and get upset if your not doing what you had hoped you were? like reading a map on your tank bag?
If thats not the case when do most people check the time, or where are they on the track?
Sorry, I don't race (just ride)and maybe just don't know.
Judy

[Paul_E_D]

Just a glance on the front straight. It is a slight distraction, but I put my head down under the bubble anyway, and sometimes don't even look at the track. I know where I'm going after thousands of laps.

If it makes you mad to see your laptimes, well, you'll get over it. The clock doesn't lie! (normally)

[QuarterGig]

i am looking to get one for after the fact information. so i can fill out my learning book right away while the info is fresh in my mind. i don't expect i will be looking at it durring the race very much till i am more experanced.

[a13x]

Please excuse my blondness but its gotta be difficult (let alone dangerous)taking your eyes off the track to check the timer? I would think you could become transfixxed and get upset if your not doing what you had hoped you were? like reading a map on your tank bag?
If thats not the case when do most people check the time, or where are they on the track?
Sorry, I don't race (just ride)and maybe just don't know.
Judy

Shit on my motard I have enough time to unpack my lunch and have a snack on the front straight!

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Shit on my motard I have enough time to unpack my lunch and have a snack on the front straight!

haha on the 600's not so much!