hubbard_28

So I took the bike apart (the pieces I can get back on) and think it's been going on for some time. There are certain areas that have coats of oil. I'm guessing that until the leak gets too big that a leak where this one is isn't really a major deal. I was just concerned that it was something that too much pressure on the engine would knock something loose and cause all the oil to flow out. I'm still going to get it fixed when the part comes in, but it's a lesson that I need to know more about the bike than I do about my car.

On a somewhat side note, if one constantly gets missed shifts (reminder, I don't use the clutch up or down), then it can be the shift lever is misadjusted. I had mine a little too low, and due to that missed a few upshifts (GP shift). CF I don't clutchless shift because all I've been told is that is messes up the transmission. I'm sure it's not the most reliable info, but is there ANY truth to it?

Is the thing just seeping a little bit, or is it really coming out? My old Honda seeped a little, it was no big deal. Let me know what you can (bike and model, how much is coming out and what kind of riding you have done with it to get that leakage), I'll see if I can get a hold of Will. CF I'm on an '05 ZX6R, 13000 miles, I usually commute with the occasional trip to high RPM land, and on trackdays (did about 10 trackdays this year) stay in the way up there range. It leaked enough to make the bike smell, but not smoke. It seeps out onto the fairing and leaves a trail about 12 inches after a day of riding. The more seasoned riders say about he same thing. I just seems like a lot of oil after normal riding. My friend who races say's his is leaking, and he'll fix it after the season. I'm starting to think it's not that bad for one day, but I've figured I'm not going to risk it. I'm getting it fixed when the part comes in. I'm just worried about what would happen if I got the RPM's back up. I'm riding my wife's bike while I'm waiting for the part to come in. Thanks anyway Cobie.

We have been to PIR (when the AMA was there), Firebird (east and west). The other track down there, AMP I think, we were scheduled to use when they ran into legal problems--are they still around? For that matter, does anyone use PIR? We have coaches from all over, don't have any AZ boys right now (though I have in the past). We for sure are concerned about safety, but haven't had any issues down there at those tracks. To make it really viable, we have to have school pretty much full, or we loose on it. The one that had legal problems has been shut down for quite some time. Noise concerns within the community. There aren't any trackdays or local races at PIR. They did just have some NASCAR race there like last weekend, or two weekends ago.

This question doesn't fit specifically into this category, but this is about as close as it gets. I have a small head gasket seal leak, and have to wait for the part to come in. The mechanics said it would be fine to do a trackday, but I'm concerned about getting oil on the rear tire, running out of oil, damaging something, or getting oil on the track. I still have pressure, and the bike works great, but I'm not sure how good the advice is. Can anyone say whether putting the bike on the track would be OK? I don't really commute in the RPM range I would be in.

1- The shift should be executed decisively as opposed to lazily 2- Matching engine speed is a factor of the internal transmission ratios. If the speed is not within the "zone" there will be a significant change in overall output to the rear wheel, usually resulting in the rider feeling a sudden jerk as the clutch is re-engaged 3- Akin to trying to force it when it's not ready yet (I had a great metaphor, but we won't go there) A slipper clutch is more properly termed a back-torque limiting clutch. It allows the clutch basket to "slip" if the rear wheel is significantly traveling faster than the newly selected internal gear ratio on downshift, thereby reducing the tendency to hop the rear wheel. It can't eliminate all problems but can handle them within a certain range. Hope this helps. Helps a lot, Jaybird. Thanks. I think the forcing is what happened when I missed an up shift on a straight, then had a problem down shifting while I was going into a corner from a short straight. I missed a shift, and was about to go into 1st from 3rd (thought I was going into 2nd from 4th) without knowing it at the time, and when I was trying to get the second downshift, I saw the bike was in neutral, and it made an awful noise when I tried a couple times to put it in gear. I went off track and came to a stop before I started messing with it because of the grinding noise it made. I guess I was going too fast for the bike to want to go down to first.

Sorry double post.

"If you're shifting properly, matching engine/transmission speeds and shift quickly those dogs can slip right into the slots no muss no fuss. (1)If, however, you are a little lazy with a shift and take too long or don't put much pressure on the shift lever those dogs will just skitter over the top of the slots causing what many riders misinterpret as grinding 'gears'. There are two common problems that develop with motorcycle transmissions. 1. (2)Each time the dogs are allowed to grind the rider is wearing just a little bit off of them. Those 'pegs' get shorter and shorter (or the holes become more elongated) until the transmission will no longer stay in a particular gear or it pops out of a gear. This is 'most' common between 1st and 2nd gear for some reason. 2. (3)The rider forces the transmission to shift too quickly and/or puts too much pressure on the shift lever. When this happens the dogs might be pressed hard against the gear in the solid space between slots. Look at the top animation again and notice the green shift fork. That fork can be bent and, as you can see from the animation if the fork is bent backward (to the right in this picture) it probably isn't going to completely engage the dogs. Result, the transmission will pop out of gear. If the dogs just barely release you'll not only be back in neutral but could hear a lot of grinding with the dogs rubbing against the slots." Alright. (1) The statement that if one is a "little lazy with a shift," what exactly does that mean? (2) What makes the "dogs" grind? If you hit the shift lever and haven't matched engine speed, is that what causes this? Would that mean that we need to blip BEFORE shifting? Does that also keep from putting pressure on the shift fork? (3) What does it mean when "the rider forces the transmission to shift too quickly and/or puts too much pressure on the shift lever?" Another question, if anyone knows, is: how does the slipper clutch come into play?

Sucks to hear. A rider from my group is in the hospital. Some dude ran a red, and Paul hit his door, and reportedly bounced off another car or two before stopping. He has opened his eyes, and is able to communicate and follow simple commands. He actually separated a lung from his trachea, and they needed a transplant surgeon to reattach it. We just had a fund raiser for him, and the community really showed up.

Howdy. I'm just at a year of track riding. With 10 years I'm guessing you've got a lot to share.

Would there be a track in Arizona that you could even do the school on? Do you have quality requirements for the tracks you look into hosting the school on? Do you get your instructors from the local community, or do you bring them in?

I work on my lines often, and between that, letting other riders through, passing, and working on my points, there are times adjustment is required. I'm completely comfortable doing it. Even though they're slower, there are a number of lines that can be taken through a corner, and that's part of the fun for me.

Cutter. LOL.

Good idea. Remember the basics. Throttle control rule #1: Once the throttle is cracked on, it is rolled open evenly, smoothly, and constantly throughout the remainder of the turn. Page 7. I follow this rule consciously. I don't get over as far as I can for the most part, because I'm just there to have a good time, but when I'm going all out, I follow it to the letter. When I'm not pushing it at full lean, I can adjust the bike a lot better and increase or decrease acceleration in the middle of a turn more because of how far I'm leaned over.

I don't know if, and don't think this is the one, but they're building one just on the other side of the border between Arizona and Cali, on the Cali side.

I thought he said that he didn't like his braking. I thought it was strange too. It was disappointing to see Josh's bike down on power comparatively. But it was a hard-fought and well earned finish for him [APPLAUSE] (don't want to spoil it). Yeah, it was kinda sad. They didn't even have to draft before passing him.

OK. I think WSBK and 250 GP is some of the more fun racing to watch because of the riders want. I just watched the last 600 race of the season, and for anyone who did watch it, tell me what you think. Sofuoglu went ripping by Hayes and tried to hit him as he went by. After the race, Sofuoglu said he's not used to Hayes type of aggression. He just rode a season in WSBK liter bikes, and I always thought WSBK riders were the most aggressive in the world. Is it possible that AMA is the more aggressive class? Hayes was taking different lines, and his braking was obviously harder than the other riders.

I think it was some time ago now that they announced Bridgestone as THE tire of MotoGP. I like the battle of the tires myself. Michelin screwing the pooch at Laguna. Riders setting their preference. At least they're not all stuck on Pirelli (COUGH WSBK).

Jaybird, I think it comes down to two things. Preference and money. The one you like more would obviously be the better one to train on, and do you have the money to risk laying your V2 down? And the street triple is the most overpriced bike I've seen. They ripped the power from it, gave it an awkward seat position, took off the fairings, removed the adjustable front suspension, and knocked whopping $1000 off the price of the Daytona.

Hayden has a lot of problems with fuel management. His engine takes power toward the end of the race to ensure he finishes. Problems only a different bike can fix. Thus Ducati. Does anyone know how true the rumors about Repsol favoring Pedrosa are? I wouldn't think a company would ignore the needs of a world champion on a top bike. How can they put all that money into a bike and rider and not even try to fit him to the bike?

Great pics. The first time I got my knee down I wasn't sure I really had. I was wide eyed all the way around until I got back around to that same corner. I did it again, and was screaming and yelling all the way around the track. Still tickles me to this day.

Howdy.

When I started watching the riding, I thought, FOR A VERY SHORT TIME, that the riders were giving some "fake humble" type answer. But I quickly, I mean QUICKLY, realized that it's almost as much a team effort as football (my other passion).

Howdy. That would be the present of all presents. If my wife got me something like that, I'd probably stop cheating on her. KIDDING.

Howdy. Keep posting. You can still learn when you don't post, but not near as much as if you don't.