Tony's Track day Aug. 3 at NHIS

[Metal Cutter]

I am thinking about getting myself a little early birthday present and going to the Tony's track day at NHIS on August 3. I really wish i had someone to go along with my. I am sure that my wife would go but I am guessing that she will get pretty bored. Are any of you other 6ers going to this event that I could tag along with?
This will be my very first track day. So I would not mind hanging with someone with some sperience.

[Ulynut]

You buying?  

[Metal Cutter]

Berverages. Yes.
Sammiches. Yes.
...
After I spring for the manditory back protector and a new set of skins I will will pretty much blow my happy budget for a while.
 

[Ulynut]

Thanks, but my happy budget has been amended by a recent layoff. I had to back out of a Sportbiketracktime track day at NJMP.

[Metal Cutter]

Now it looks like it will be the Moto Market event on Aug. 24.

Has anyone been to one their track days?

[KenC]

Awwww. You're not coming on August 3rd?? I'm one of Tony's instructors. It would have been nice to meet you. Maybe next time.

Motomarket runs a good program. You'll have fun.

[Metal Cutter]

Ken,
I was really hoping to make the Aug 3 date. But.....

I expect that this will be habit forming.
So you are liable to see me at one of your events too.

I'm not going to stick out like a sore thumb on the FJR am I?

[KenC]

Yep. Track days are addictive. If we could afford to give you the first one free, we would. Then you would come back for more, and more, and more...

The FJR fits into Tony's days just fine. This past week we had 3 or 4 big BMW tourers, a Concours, a BMW GS, a ST1300 and a couple of 250 Ninjas. So, no sweat there.

Also, consider riding with us in NJ. I love riding NH, but the Thunderbolt course is EXCELLENT FUN.

[Metal Cutter]

Thanks for the input Ken. I appreciate it. Now to get some new skins for the bike...
 and the trailer.

[mxvet57]

here in R4 we have done a STN track day 2 years now. believe me you won't look to out of place. it was nice b/c we all were in our own group so we didn't have to deal with some crazys passing. well except Mr clean and FZ1Matt. the most fun i have had on a street bike legally


http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,34957.0.html

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,41221.0.html

[me109g4]

A track day would be fun i think,, too bad i have a class that day. Running my ZZr1200 round a track would be an experience. Dang thing is a missile. JT

[KenC]

The ZZR would be fun, especially on the NJ Thunderbolt track. TTD has two events scheduled in NJ in Sept and Oct.

[epconde]

I am thinking about getting myself a little early birthday present and going to the Tony's track day at NHIS on August 3. I really wish i had someone to go along with my. I am sure that my wife would go but I am guessing that she will get pretty bored. Are any of you other 6ers going to this event that I could tag along with?
This will be my very first track day. So I would not mind hanging with someone with some sperience.

It is a lot of fun. I went last week and had a blast. Here is my video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE88Hjz9S_M

[KenC]

Nice to see your video, Dave! You were moving on that ST. Next time we can spend some more time riding together. We can get you feeling even better on that big bike with those changes in your body position that we talked about. I'm glad you had a good time.

[Metal Cutter]

Nice Show! Thanks for the Vid.

I have a bonner just watching that.

I stopped by an old friends place tonight and it turns out that he just got done restoring is 1986 GSXR 750. It is fabulous looking. I put the hard sell on him to get him to go with me. I think I might have planted the seed.  
He is a fantastic rider with a beautiful bike.

I have my new sneakers coming. A little prep work and some new gloves and I'm there.

Ed, Did you trailer the ST? If so where did you hook the beast?

[epconde]

Nice to see your video, Dave! You were moving on that ST. Next time we can spend some more time riding together. We can get you feeling even better on that big bike with those changes in your body position that we talked about. I'm glad you had a good time.

I've read your book "Riding in the Zone: Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling" http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5825 multiple times. I've also read:

"Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop real world Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track" by Nick Ienatsch

"Total Control" , by Lee Parks

"Smooth Riding - The Pridmore Way," by Reg Pridmore

"Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code

"Twist of the Wrist 2" by Keith Code

The books are great, but there is nothing like direct supervision and critique. I hope to ride with you some more and to do more track days.

[epconde]

Ed, Did you trailer the ST? If so where did you hook the beast?

I rode and had my brother follow in a van. It was great to have a support vehicle.

[KenC]

Sorry I meant to say, "Nice video, ED". Who the hell is Dave?  

[KenC]

All are good books.  

I've read your book "Riding in the Zone: Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling" http://www.whitehorsepress.com/product_info.php?products_id=5825 multiple times. I've also read:

"Sport Riding Techniques: How to Develop real world Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence on the Street and Track" by Nick Ienatsch

"Total Control" , by Lee Parks

"Smooth Riding - The Pridmore Way," by Reg Pridmore

"Twist of the Wrist" by Keith Code

"Twist of the Wrist 2" by Keith Code

The books are great, but there is nothing like direct supervision and critique. I hope to ride with you some more and to do more track days.

[epconde]

Who the hell is Dave?  

My evil twin brother.  

[Ulynut]

Cool video!! I'm glad you had a good time, and got the bike back in one piece.

[epconde]

Cool video!! I'm glad you had a good time, and got the bike back in one piece.

It was a great time. It would not been much fun if the bike came back in pieces.  

[Metal Cutter]

The bringing the bike back in pieces is not on the agenda here either.
I put off gettting this bike for 3 years. I better take care of it.

I am getting pretty anxious for this now. Just getting my shit together for it is proving to be fun too.

[ctbandit]

Hey Ed I met you in the garage during that track day. I was the guy on the naked bandit, although there were two, I was the one nearest you haha.  Glad you had fun out there! Nothing like ripping around the track, and you definitely get a clear picture of "it's the rider, not the bike"

I actually made a video from the day before (no rain   )




Coming down to NJ in sept??

[epconde]

Hey Ed I met you in the garage during that track day. I was the guy on the naked bandit, although there were two, I was the one nearest you haha.  Glad you had fun out there! Nothing like ripping around the track, and you definitely get a clear picture of "it's the rider, not the bike"

I actually made a video from the day before (no rain   )

Coming down to NJ in sept??

Nice video. I remember you. You seem like a nice guy.

I would love to try it on a dry day. I can see where it can become addictive.  

I can't make September. How is the NJ track?

[KenC]

Here is a video of the NJ Thunderbolt track. Scroll to the bottom:
http://www.tonystrackdays.com/category/3385&cfid=648392&cftoken=39173570/new-jersey-motorsports-park.htm

BTW, I was interviewed by yourbikelife.com yesterday about track days. Take a listen http://www.yourbikelife.com/audio/by/title/ybl090730_condon

[epconde]

Nice video and interview. The NJ track looks nice. How do you compare it to NH?

Here is a video of the NJ Thunderbolt track. Scroll to the bottom:
http://www.tonystrackdays.com/category/3385&cfid=648392&cftoken=39173570/new-jersey-motorsports-park.htm

BTW, I was interviewed by yourbikelife.com yesterday about track days. Take a listen http://www.yourbikelife.com/audio/by/title/ybl090730_condon

[KenC]

NJ is smooth as silk and more open with faster corners. Less elevation changes also.

[ttd]

I actually think non-race bikes would like the NJ track even more.  The NH track is a bit of a workout on the bigger bikes.  The NJ track is much more flowing so you can carry more speed in and through the corners.

We have 4 more trackdays in NJ this year... and we're offering package deals.  

Check out our homepage for the details.  And remember, board members that have never ridden with us before can email me for a $25 discount code.  

[KenC]

Check out this video about how Yates manages Thunderbolt.
http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=37790

[Metal Cutter]

What do you guys use for taping your head and tail lights?

I messed around with unplugging my tail lights and the ABS light came on.

I think I'll need to unplug at the lights

[ctbandit]

for tail lights i just take the bulbs out. (assuming they're not led) painters tape on headlights, and usually just take blinkers off. Pull fuse for headlights so the tapes not melting goo all over.

[KenC]

Blue painter's tape is ok as long as you put enough on so that your brake light doesn't show. Also, painters tape comes off in the rain. Some people put painters tape on and then duct tape over that.

[ttd]

Not sure about other org's, but we only worry about your brake light.

If your headlight is plastic, no need to tape it.

We have found that brake lights are distracting to the riders behind you.... otherwise, we don't require any lights to be taped.

[Metal Cutter]

Well. I went to the MotoMarket track day on the 24th.

I had a blast. Even on the big pig it was real fun.
The weather was great if not a little warm.

 I was pleasantly surprised at how well the big girl danced. While it was no R6 it was still plenty fun.
I put a fresh set of PR2s on before we went and they did a pretty darn good job considering the weight they were dealing with.

I must say that the event was everything that I had hoped for. Paul and all the others involved did a great job and put on a great event.
Even being a virgin I felt welcome and at home.

The instructors did a great job of keeping us newbs under control and showing us the ropes.
I learned a lot of things about me and my bike doing this. I can't recommend this enough to others. Even if you only do it once you will learns so much.
It is the best money you can spend on your scooter and yourself.


I wish I had some better pics but...
I must have had my head in my ass and didn't get the camera out until the last session.
Me and blue eyes calling it a day.


Thanks to whomever here put this idea into my head. I am hooked now.  

Thanks again to Motomarket and all the others involved.

Big Friggin Fun!!!
 

[Metal Cutter]

Late mid winter update.
The sickness has worsened.
Last year I picked up a Sv650 for track duty. I managed 4 trackdays:D
This year I plan on doubling that number.

Thanks Ken and others for getting me started.
I love it

Adam

[Metal Cutter]

A year later....
I did 10 track days in 2011. I even took my daughter along and got her hooked too. This season with the help of the Tony's Track Day staff I took my skills to a new level.
For 2012 I look forward to the new challenge of racing the LRRS and Control riding for Tony's. It's my turn to give back.

Come out and join the fun!