Allow myself to introduce... myself

Hello, my name is Brian and I'm glad to have been referred to this forum from a fellow R6 rider/racer. Here is some info about me:
-age:32
-location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
-Bike: 06' R6
-Occupation: Highway Construction Foreman, Baystate Construction Services, inc..

I've been riding on 2 wheels most of my life and over the past couple of years I've finally come to the realization that racing is something I'd probably really enjoy and do well at, so that is what I'm focused on achieving now. I'm currently in the process of prepping my bike for the track and plan on obtaining my racing license sometime before the 2011 season so I can race in as many events as possible.

I look forward to sharing any info I can as well as learning alot from you guys!

Welcome....

welcome, check out the thread I just put up for some cheap race goodies for your bike!

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Originally Posted by j4eric

Welcome....

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hey I like your signature, you didn't happen to see that on the r6 forum, or maybe we just both like Braveheart:drink:

how come i don't know you?
i grew up in plymouth, and still work there. i can give you a hand getting ready for the track. welcome to the show, and hope to see ya out there soon.

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Originally Posted by Chippertheripper

how come i don't know you?
i grew up in plymouth, and still work there. i can give you a hand getting ready for the track. welcome to the show, and hope to see ya out there soon.

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I grew up in Kingston and moved here a few years ago. You may have seen me around town, but when I go riding I usually hit the state forest, then some highway ramps, then home before the cops bust me!

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Originally Posted by BrianC

I'm currently in the process of prepping my bike for the track and plan on obtaining my racing license sometime before the 2011 season so I can race in as many events as possible.

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Better put the hurry on....only one round at Loudon remains. You'll have to do some traveling otherwise.

Another option is to do the schooling and licensing thing during the first round of 2011 but get some track time under your belt in the mean time.

Again, just my opinion.

Either way, welcome to the ROFLbus.

maybe, i only rip around on the streets on a ktm dual sport (black and grey) i used to have a black buell, if you were peeping around at bikes. lemme know if you need a hand with anything.

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Originally Posted by BrianC

Hello, my name is Brian and I'm glad to have been referred to this forum from a fellow R6 rider/racer. Here is some info about me:
-age:32
-location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
-Bike: 06' R6
-Occupation: Highway Construction Foreman, Baystate Construction Services, inc..

I've been riding on 2 wheels most of my life and over the past couple of years I've finally come to the realization that racing is something I'd probably really enjoy and do well at, so that is what I'm focused on achieving now. I'm currently in the process of prepping my bike for the track and plan on obtaining my racing license sometime before the 2011 season so I can race in as many events as possible.

I look forward to sharing any info I can as well as learning alot from you guys!

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How about some track days first?

Welcome to the forum!

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Originally Posted by Chippertheripper

maybe, i only rip around on the streets on a ktm dual sport (black and grey) i used to have a black buell, if you were peeping around at bikes. lemme know if you need a hand with anything.

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I appreciate the offer to help. I'm always looking for info so that is great!

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Originally Posted by bergs

Better put the hurry on....only one round at Loudon remains. You'll have to do some traveling otherwise.

Another option is to do the schooling and licensing thing during the first round of 2011 but get some track time under your belt in the mean time.

Again, just my opinion.

Either way, welcome to the ROFLbus.

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Yes, only one more school this year and I hope to make it, but if not I'll do it next year. I'm spending most of my time this year buying gear and parts for my bike and doing the work myself for the most part. Track time would be awesome, but not that easy to come by. I was kind of thinking that I'll just jump into some races and not really expect to be superfast, but gain experience along the way. 2012 I'll try to be competetive.

Welcome fellow R6-er :mrgreen:

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Originally Posted by BrianC

Track time would be awesome, but not that easy to come by.

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If you don't mind me asking, how did you reach that conclusion? If it's private or none of my business, that's fine. Just curious.

Welcome!

Welcome to the forum.

Wirelessly posted (Tilt: HTC-ST7377/1.59.502.3 (67150) Opera/9.50 (Windows NT 5.1; U; en))

Welcome

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Originally Posted by bergs

If you don't mind me asking, how did you reach that conclusion? If it's private or none of my business, that's fine. Just curious.

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I'm not sure which decision you're referring to, but what I was saying in my posts is that in my opinion, there is no better way to learn how to race, than actually getting out there into a race, and doing it over and over again. Track days aren't really an option for me because I've yet to see a track day on a weekend, and I work full-time in a position which can't really be abandoned to go ride my bike on a track. Also, most of the track days I've looked into make it clear that they don't allow inside passing, and generally exist so guys can just go have fun. I like fun, but I'm more interested in racing. I can ride fast around corners and hit near top speeds on the streets/highways if that is all I was looking to do. A couple of track days would be a must for someone completely new to going fast and dragging a knee, but I think I'm ready to race with the novices. I've been to Loudon and have seen how fast those guys are going and I am confident in my abilities. That's not to say that I think I'm going to be faster than anyone else. I could quite possible get my ass kicked on my first few ventures onto the track, in fact that is what I expect to happen, but that is all part of learning. Hope that is enough of an answer!

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Originally Posted by BrianC

I'm not sure which decision you're referring to, but what I was saying in my posts is that in my opinion, there is no better way to learn how to race, than actually getting out there into a race, and doing it over and over again. Track days aren't really an option for me because I've yet to see a track day on a weekend, and I work full-time in a position which can't really be abandoned to go ride my bike on a track. Also, most of the track days I've looked into make it clear that they don't allow inside passing, and generally exist so guys can just go have fun. I like fun, but I'm more interested in racing. I can ride fast around corners and hit near top speeds on the streets/highways if that is all I was looking to do. A couple of track days would be a must for someone completely new to going fast and dragging a knee, but I think I'm ready to race with the novices. I've been to Loudon and have seen how fast those guys are going and I am confident in my abilities. That's not to say that I think I'm going to be faster than anyone else. I could quite possible get my ass kicked on my first few ventures onto the track, in fact that is what I expect to happen, but that is all part of learning. Hope that is enough of an answer!

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That is how I did it. You seem to have your head on straight. I think you will do well. If you do make it to the October event look for me #316 in the infield near T1.

Just look for the baby stroller. He'll be in it.

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Originally Posted by Chippertheripper

Just look for the baby stroller. He'll be in it.

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why you guys giving him such a hard time? look at all the new racers this year with no prior track experience? they finished maybe 1/2 of their races. see you in grid next year :D

Good luck at the races Brian.....as smutty said, you seem to have your head on straight, sounds like you know your stuff too...I don't aspire to race and just started trackday this year...I tell ya, it takes practice to learn the track layout...how to tackle those corners and then add other bikes into the mix...but that's me....still a newbie at sportbikes...I'm sure others will chime in about inside passing at trackday....I think you could do this in the advanced group.....I just bumped up to intermediate last trackday......and about my sig...I'm just a fan of William Wallace...

Thanks everyone for the welcomes and advice.

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Originally Posted by BrianC

Also, most of the track days I've looked into make it clear that they don't allow inside passing...

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Clearly you missed one.

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Not giving you shit whatsoever. Honest questions and curiosity however I do feel at least some prior track time would be beneficial to all who are gridded with you, yourself inlcuded.

Either way, good luck and enjoy the lean angle addiction.

welcome fellow R6er and NESRian

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Originally Posted by Jimmy 2 Shots

why you guys giving him such a hard time? look at all the new racers this year with no prior track experience? they finished maybe 1/2 of their races. see you in grid next year :D

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And I could lap you in an 12 lap race on my EX500.

Hey Brian glad you took my advice and made your way over here.

Don't mind the assholes here... well, I'm one too and so is pretty much everyone else.

LIke I said I'll help you with some of the bike stuff.

I didn't know you had no track experience... that will make it interesting for you :shredder:

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Originally Posted by csmutty

If you do make it to the October event look for me #316 in the infield near T1.

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Or literally in T1, where you'll be after you umpteenth crash....

I mean wait, yeah OP, jump right into racing because it worked for csmutty!!! :plusone:

:poke:

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Or literally in T1, where you'll be after you umpteenth crash....

I mean wait, yeah OP, jump right into racing because it worked for csmutty!!! :plusone:

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It has only been 3 crashes the entire season. Crashing has nothing to do with previous track experience. My friend Mike has been to multiple track days before he started racing this year, and he has already crashed twice...:dunno:

yes, note doc-like use of :poke: smiley...

I have seen a lot of people who have done a lot of trackdays have trouble getting rid of the trackday get-in-line mentality and upping their aggression/passing, too. so that is a downside of doing a ton of td's before racing.

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yes, note doc-like use of :poke: smiley...

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Hey! I am not the only one to use that smiley! (but thanks for pointing out what it means)

As for the OP. Good luck dude! Let us hear of your exploits and your foray into racing. Should be an awesome read.

BTW, LAPS allows inside passing once you are in the advanced group.

Oh and watch these... http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...attendees.html

Welcome to the forum. Lotta info on rides, events, TD's, racing , dirt riding, and more. Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by bergs

Clearly you missed one.

:wink:

Not giving you shit whatsoever. Honest questions and curiosity however I do feel at least some prior track time would be beneficial to all who are gridded with you, yourself inlcuded.

Either way, good luck and enjoy the lean angle addiction.

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Well, doesn't the Penguin School basic roadracing class/track time count for anything? It doesn't really matter if a track day provider allows inside passing and competition if it happens on a weekday when I can't get there! I totally understand the idea some of you are getting at. I also play airsoft, and noone wants a new guy to come to the event and start shooting people's eyes out because they don't understand the rules of the sport. I'll do my best to not put anyone on the grid in danger! Besides when you're leading the pack with a huge gap you're not in anyone's way!:wink: Just kidding, couldn't help myself

yeah it counts, but if you're planning on doing the first event next year, don't expect there not to be lots of red flags. if you can, try and get going this october. it's kinda short notice if you're trying to get time off, but once you do it, run the rr and an actual race, you'll have all winter to fully understand what we'll be jibber-jabbering about. believe me when i say: regardless of your abilities on a bike, there's alot to process. i hope that doesn't come across as preachy.

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I also play airsoft

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I kid I kid, welcome to the nuthouse and see you on the grid:shredder:

we (boston moto) just had a 2 day weekend event a few weeks ago. you missed out ;)
you can take a day off...ive seen construction foremen...you just stand around. no one will even know youre gone :D
trackdays will at least get you around the track and learn the line. that way when you take penguin you can concentrate more on other stuff then trying to learn the track from scratch.
Boston Moto has one more date at NHMS, 9/29.

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Originally Posted by SVRACER01

we (boston moto) just had a 2 day weekend event a few weeks ago. you missed out ;)
you can take a day off...ive seen construction foremen...you just stand around. no one will even know youre gone :D
trackdays will at least get you around the track and learn the line. that way when you take penguin you can concentrate more on other stuff then trying to learn the track from scratch.
Boston Moto has one more date at NHMS, 9/29.

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Penguin is slow as fuck so you have plenty of time to learn the lines imo.

I'm going to try like hell to get my Racing license in October and to pop that track cherry. I'm being held up by money because I made my decision to turn my streetbike into a racer too late in the season. I'm almost there with it. I did my brake lines today, some Woodcraft sliders the other day, and my Ohlins steering damper last week. Next up is the case covers, and bodywork. Then I'm going to drill the bolts for safety wire and should be good to go. I'd like to get my own leathers but if I don't have time/money by next month I'll just rent some. I don't know, we'll see. I won't be doing anything with the way my old lady spends my money. I bought her some tattoo time for her birthday: 500 dollar worth. Now the tattoo is past 700 dollars and going on 1000 before it will be done! That's my fuggin' leathers or bodywork right there... .

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..ive seen construction foremen...you just stand around. no one will even know youre gone :D

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Ha ha, except instead of standing around a jobsite, us highway guys stand around in the high-speed lane with traffic whizzing by us! A guy in my setup got hit on friday actually, out on 290 (Worcester). Good thing he was in a crash-truck! He said he didn't really even feel the car hit him, just heard a loud bang. Everyone was alright and we got off early, so not that bad of a day!