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well its only a day away and im pretty excited. i will be heading about 3 1/2 hours north to bakersfield [buttonwillow to be exact] with the guys from the local beemer dealer to ride the track ALL DAY .
has anybody on the board ever experience this before and if so any tips either way i'll report back tues.. by the way bike is running extremely well with full remus K&n and powder coated rims to match

have you seen the weather report for Monday in that area...70% chance of rain

well that means theres a 30% chance it wont and those weather people dont know $@^t i hope anway, im still going just in case
what website do you go on to check anyway

try here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/ ... -119.01778

you gonna ride tomorrow?

beekstersocal, have fun! I've done it many times on my sportbike, nothing like it. Tips if you are a first timer, beyond usual bike and equipment prep;
-sign on to a rookie group, 'cause they often have an experienced guy that will lead some sessions to learn proper lines
-find your lines early and stick to 'em, remember guys will be passing you so atleast be predictable
-beware of track marshals, most are club volunteers that may forget to warn you of a downed rider in corners that have elevation changes or are blind
-leave your ego at the gates, seat time is everything and you WILL be passed by more experiened riders on slower bikes
-if you are in group of many riders or are following a guy that is slightly slower buy difficult to pass, just pit and re-enter, why risk it, just remember to signal your pit exit
-watch fatigue, a track day takes alot out of you

But, it'll be a blast, trust me on that one!

While we're on this ...... is there any difference in riding a beemer on track as opposed to a Jap bike? Would dropping gears before entering a corner damage the clutch?

Thanks

Meow

if you mean dropping gears as the same as down shifting hard i would think not ,ive even got the upshifting while fanning the clutch or not clutching at all kinda down also
thanks 1150929 for the tips ill keep them to mind and i always leave my ego at the door when trying something new and maybe by the end of the day my helmet will be to small for my head if you know what i mean

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bikermeow wrote:While we're on this ...... is there any difference in riding a beemer on track as opposed to a Jap bike? Would dropping gears before entering a corner damage the clutch?

Thanks

Meow

Not sure what you mean, maybe matching revs to downshifts, which is my biggest challenge. I hate the chatter, or wheel slippage, before I turn into a corner, a slipper clutch may offset my lack of talent . Many new jap sportbikes come wit 'em stock.

Otherwise, the R would do well IMO. That said, the suspension, even at full setting will be soft, but I bet you'll run out of cornering clearance before you notice suspension limits. Otherwise, it'll have nice hook up out of corners, and the brakes are tops...yeah, short on feel by who cares, never have to wory about locking up the front (if ABS)! Riding position not ideal either. That said, I bet a good rider on a R will surprise many a sportbike pilot.

Take pics!

beekstersocal wrote: i always leave my ego at the door when trying something new my helmet will be to small for my head if you know what i mean

Well I have never seen you without your ego so this will be interesting! As far as your helmet being to small for your head............well that thing has always fit tight!

Then again what do I know you have been riding since you were 4 and I have only been riding since I was 24???

Have fun and be safe!

Cami wanted me to tell you....be safe, have a blast and we cant wait to hear all about it when you get back.

got back yesterday and it was great ' but it also rained
i did ride but i could'nt go balls out , youd be surprised at what and how some people ride on the track in the rain i will post some more info and possibly some pics about the day in the next few days