stuman
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Hey Brian, I don't think we can make an official recommendation as far as how much to take, we aren't doctors. But you do have the right supplements and I usually take 2 or 3 of each after each session on track along with a TON of water.
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The 250 would be fine for Barber. Barber is a pretty tight track with a lot of corners and a 250 woudl probably be a lot of fun on that track. You might have a hard time trying to pass other bikes due to the lack of power but if that isn't a concern for you then I see no problem riding a 250 at Barber.
As for bike prep, You don?t really need to do anything to your bike before the school except make sure it has good tires (90% tread) and is not leaking anything. However, I would recommend you check the chain tension and go over the bike real well to make sure there are no mechanical issues. It would stink to have mechanical problem spoil you time at the school. When you get to the school we will tape the mirrors and light and set you tire pressure for you as well as go over the bike. When you sign up for the school there is a sheet in the packet you get the details what is required for bike prep, take a look at that just in case I missed something.
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Yes no Problem.
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Are you kidding ?
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Damn, I wish I knew you were going to be there Jeff. James and I were walking around the pits durring practice and it would have been nice to meet you.
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Glad you had a good time
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I think I know what you mean about the two turn points in a decreasing radius turn Jeff and I agree. You kind of need one to tell you to start bending it in and then another, deeper one, for your final input (kind of the true turn point) to set your line for the exit.
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It's not really about putting weight on the outside peg. It's more about pushing off the outside peg to get better leverage to steer.
Two examples...
1) If you were running and wanted to turn sharply to the right you would push off with your left foot or "cut" off your left foot.
2) Stand facing a wall with your feet about shoulder with apart and your hands against the wall in front of you. Try pushing against the wall with your right hand while standing on your right foot only. Now try the same thing while standing on your left foot. See how you have better leverage when you push off your left foot?
Same thing while on the bike. When you want to turn right you push off your left foot to get better leverage.
Hope this helps.
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It's not up to the track, it's the school's requirements.
Riding without a back protector is a pretty bad idea anyway.
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Sounds like that shoudl be OK.
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There isn't really anything special that you need to do to prepare for your level 4 class. You might want to re-read some of the stuff in Twist II, but that isn't really necessary.
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Cool report jeff and congrats on turning some great lap times. I've never been to that track but it sounds so cool, really long.
Good luck at Black Hawk!
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Shoj, I don't think you are too old at all. I've heard of lots of pro riders that got started when they were older then you.
I don't think your too young to start roadracing either, I don't think you have to be 18. It sounds like you?re in the UK so maybe one of our UK guys can answer this part better but... In the US you can start racing with many clubs as young as 14. Look into your local road racing tracks/clubs and see what sort of age restrictions they have.
If you?re interested in learning how to roadrace then this is definitely the right place.
Where are you from? Maybe I can put you in contact with someone that can answer questions for you.
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We always have it with us, as long as there is an large, open paved area we will run it.
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Willow Springs is about 2 1/2 hours from you. That is the closest.
Button Willow is a little further.
Pahrump NV. is about 5 hours.
Vegas is about the same as Pahrump.
Firebird AZ is abiout 5 hours.
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That is F@#$%ing wild! Just shows you how much info you have about the rest of the track when you fix on something.
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You can use your own gear for the two day camp if you like.
Call the office to see if they have any slots for your friend.
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Yes there is enough room in the pits at Mid Ohio for the lean bike. We have run it at all the schools I've done there for the past few years.
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I've never been there, but I think the track is pretty new so it should be in good shape.
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I think turning it in would be a better option then runing off the track. I'm a little spoiled now that I have a slipper clutch
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I got my copy of GT4 the other day. It's pretty cool but I'm a little disapointed that it doesn't offer on-line racing. I got the game the day after riding Sears Point and can say for sure the track in the game is very accurate.
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You can rent all the equipment you need from the school or wear your own.
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I have saved front slides by using my knee to push the bike back up. One example I can think of was in turn three at Willow springs. I lost the front going in and was able to push the bike back up with my knee and keep going. I think you can save a front slide by pushing off with your knee, but it isn't always possible and it's certinly not something I do all the time.
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I play on the PS2. One of the instructors usually brings one along on our road trips and many of the instructors race each other after the schools
None of the turns at The Island really scared me much. But then again I race mostly at Willow Springs so I'm kind of desensitized to high speed stuff
How To Prepare The Bike
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There isn't much to do to the bike other then genreal maintainance (tires, chain, etc...). When you sign up for the school you get some paperwork that has a list of gear and bike requirements.