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View Poll Results: What is the most fun class to run at LRRS?
Middleweight - 600's are the bike for Loudon and where it's at! 7 24.14%
Lightweight - SV's and Ducati SS1000's mixing it up!! 16 55.17%
Ultralightweight - I may be fat and slow, but little bikes are KILLAH!!! 5 17.24%
Supertwins - Where the big boys play with expensive bikes... 1 3.45%
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Old 07-23-08, 04:26 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


Yeah, already getting shit from my buddies about that

My biggest concern at the moment is whether or not I can come to grips with riding an I4 fast on the track, I got to try Degs' F4 once racing an endurance race, and really couldn't wrap my head around it. I really want to try a GSXR 600 though, as I've always heard they're incredibly easy to get on and go fast.

I did the 675 and couldn't get to where I wanted as well....

So far, the 748 I raced was by far the most comfortable track bike I've ever had, but it's also by far the most seat time I've ever had.

The 750SS I ran for 2 weekends was a work in progress, but getting much better.... I was able to go decently fast (1:20-1:22's) within 2 weekends while dialing the bike in, and actually raced with some guys which was ridiculous amounts of fun.

I'm torn really, between going with what I know works (SS or 848) or trying something much lower maintenance, cheaper, and different... (SV or 600).
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Old 07-23-08, 04:37 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


SUCKS I got about 100 lbs on ya... that suspension would need some serious attention or I'd snap the forks... ha.

Def. wanna see some pics tho!

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Old 07-23-08, 04:40 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


I don't have the racing experience, but I'd personally try something different because I would probably end up looking back and wondering what it would've been like to try something else.

Or just go with what you know, you'll probably be more comfortable and have better results with that anyways- if that's your goal.
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Old 07-23-08, 04:45 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


Better results... always a goal! But mostly I won't have much time for practice sessions (will be changing tires!!) so I need something I can hop on, go fast, and have fun.... if I could bring my 748 back from the dead I would, but... haha, no freakin way. I still have pieces of that bike by turns 8 / 9 I swear...


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I don't have the racing experience, but I'd personally try something different because I would probably end up looking back and wondering what it would've been like to try something else.

Or just go with what you know, you'll probably be more comfortable and have better results with that anyways- if that's your goal.
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Old 07-23-08, 04:46 PM
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I really want to try a GSXR 600 though, as I've always heard they're incredibly easy to get on and go fast.
I have an 05 gsxr 600 that I rode on the track Monday for the first time, very easy to get along with. I think my aprilia will stay in the trailer during track days from now on.
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Old 07-23-08, 04:56 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


Hmmm now that's some interesting feedback...... I gotta get some laps on one before I make this decision.

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I have an 05 gsxr 600 that I rode on the track Monday for the first time, very easy to get along with. I think my aprilia will stay in the trailer during track days from now on.
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Old 07-23-08, 05:21 PM
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Hmmm now that's some interesting feedback...... I gotta get some laps on one before I make this decision.

The only reason I broke it out of was the track got wet and I had no rain tires with me. I thought it was a mistake for the first half lap. It didn't turn in quick enough, four finger braking was mandatory in 3, 6, and 1, it was a lot to concentrate on while trying to keep it pretty. After I figured out it needed a little more pressure on the bars and brake I was right at home. I could concentrate on my lines and staying smooth rather than trying to adjust my riding to the work with bike. It was fun having an extra 5k rpm to play with. This is a bone stock '05, sag isn't set, haven't touched the clickers, the front pads are a little thin, and it still was easy to ride relatively quick. I think with a little set-up and better brake pads/lines it would be a weapon. Funny, I had no love for this bike and had been thinking of selling it prior Monday, turns out it was the best part of the day.
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Old 07-23-08, 05:30 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


I may be selling the gsxr at season end.
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Old 07-23-08, 05:33 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


i voted LW. if the schedule doesnt change for next, which i doubt it will, there is only a couple races on Sun that you can run which means you can work slinging tires Sat and race on Sun.
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The only reason I broke it out of was the track got wet and I had no rain tires with me. I thought it was a mistake for the first half lap. It didn't turn in quick enough, four finger braking was mandatory in 3, 6, and 1, it was a lot to concentrate on while trying to keep it pretty. After I figured out it needed a little more pressure on the bars and brake I was right at home. I could concentrate on my lines and staying smooth rather than trying to adjust my riding to the work with bike. It was fun having an extra 5k rpm to play with. This is a bone stock '05, sag isn't set, haven't touched the clickers, the front pads are a little thin, and it still was easy to ride relatively quick. I think with a little set-up and better brake pads/lines it would be a weapon. Funny, I had no love for this bike and had been thinking of selling it prior Monday, turns out it was the best part of the day.
You were hauling a$$ too. Seriously.

I bought a used SV earlier this year that had already seen extensive track time at NHMS. Monday was my first track day on two wheels. Definitely a different experience than the AWD cars I've flogged around that course.

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Old 07-23-08, 06:43 PM
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SUCKS I got about 100 lbs on ya... that suspension would need some serious attention or I'd snap the forks... ha.

Def. wanna see some pics tho!
pictures sent...
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Old 07-23-08, 07:49 PM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


I couldn't vote, Unlimited GP is not on your list!
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You were hauling a$$ too. Seriously.

I bought a used SV earlier this year that had already seen extensive track time at NHMS. Monday was my first track day on two wheels. Definitely a different experience than the AWD cars I've flogged around that course.

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Old 07-24-08, 08:05 AM
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Even if the rest of the world changes the SV into a ULSB class I don't think LRRS will allow it. SB SV's are now running 14.2's. That's 3.5 seconds off the club track record. SS SV are running 16's

Ge I'm surprised no one has mentioned this. ah hem...

GET A HAWK
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Old 07-24-08, 08:49 AM
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Even if the rest of the world changes the SV into a ULSB class I don't think LRRS will allow it. SB SV's are now running 14.2's. That's 3.5 seconds off the club track record. SS SV are running 16's

Ge I'm surprised no one has mentioned this. ah hem...

GET A HAWK
is that a hawk you're riding in your avatar?


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Old 07-24-08, 08:50 AM
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


A sign of the times man... Even hawk guys aren't suggesting hawks.

I do have a soft spot for em though...

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Even if the rest of the world changes the SV into a ULSB class I don't think LRRS will allow it. SB SV's are now running 14.2's. That's 3.5 seconds off the club track record. SS SV are running 16's

Ge I'm surprised no one has mentioned this. ah hem...

GET A HAWK
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Re: Poll: Which class to race for shits and grins?


848 - let's play
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Old 07-24-08, 09:13 AM
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848 - let's play
See I knew you'd find your way here eventually.... And then my nice little thread will go to shit.

You just want an 848 in the BM garage so you can steal it for some laps.
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See I knew you'd find your way here eventually.... And then my nice little thread will go to shit.

You just want an 848 in the BM garage so you can steal it for some laps.
pretty much yeah
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Old 07-24-08, 09:41 AM
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pretty much yeah
You're such a whore Denno.
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Old 07-24-08, 10:01 AM
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how about a TT600?:













then i can get a 900ss or 1000ss and run LW where I am told i should be learning from
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You're such a whore Denno.
you can take my 636 out
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You're such a whore Denno.
This coming from the kid who has gone from wanting an SV, to a GSXR, to an 848 to everything else under the sun???
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Yeah I can't deny it, I have had a lot of bikes, but they were / are MY bikes. Denno just buys crappy bikes and wants to ride other people's nice bikes.

He might be smarter than we all give him credit for now that I think about it...

He also is a man-slut, not a whore... lets make that distinction clear!
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Old 07-25-08, 02:52 PM
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Yeah I can't deny it, I have had a lot of bikes, but they were / are MY bikes. Denno just buys crappy bikes and wants to ride other people's nice bikes.
Mike's old 636 is crappy! Ha!

For Loudon LW or ULSB is where it's at.
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