Jethead
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It's beginning to look like I may have to sleep in my car......
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Still looking, this thing is Monday, tick tock, tick tock............
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Still looking for someone to room with to share costs...........
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In need of a roomie.... who's going that want's to split the cost for a pit lane garage and room over?
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OMFG, if I had it I could spend a large fortune there!
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I am currently going with a friend. We have the same idea as you, split the costs. If he cancels, I will take you up on the offer.
Thanks!
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Wow, nobody going?
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I'm going to get a Pit garage and the room over the garage for the night of 5-10 and 5-11, cost for this is +/- $450, there are two double beds in the room.
Just wondering if anyone else is looking to stay there ON TRACK and willing to split the costs.
I'm 50, married with 3 kids so, I'll likely be wiped out and ready to get some rest after the shennanigans on track all day....well maybe a few cold beers first....NON SMOKER, but I do vape.....
Scott
757-570-7009
gplinc@cox.net
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There are several track configurations for the track at VIR, does anyone know which configuration we will be running for the 5-11 and 5-12 track days?
Thanks!
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Thanks! Just have to pick up a few things and I'll be set!
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So yesterday was my 50th birthday and the family takes me to my favorite seafood restaurant here in Hampton....Surfriders. After the excellent meal I'm opening cards and a folded up piece of paper falls out of the card from my wife and kids. It's a registration for for CSS at VIR in May of 2015.
I about peed my pants I was so freaking stoked!
I will see all y'all in the spring at VIR.
So freaking excited.
My wife is the best wife ever!
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Thank you T-McKeen!!!
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Would someone be so kind as to post the flag meanings or a link to where we can find what each color flag means. I know a few of them, maybe even all of them, but a refresher right here and now in this thread would be cool.
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Not going to be able to make it this year. Just bought the bike on Fathers day weekend and have spent any extra $$ I had on crash protection. Mabe in Ma of 2015.....
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Consider the pitbull trailer restraint system. . 10x easier than anything else out there. . . The baxley chocks are ok, but you still need to strap down. The pitbull just roll in, lock the latches and pin them in. . maybe 30 seconds. .
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Hi Jethead,
One option to consider would be riding one of our bikes. I was just talking with Whitney in the office, there might be some deals available for the 2nd single day at VIR, Aug 12...it's not quite full. Rare, most days sell out.
Best,
Cobie
registration@superbikeschool.com or 800-530-3350 will get you there.
Thanks very much for the heads up! Just not looking like I can make the dates in August due to being broke. I'd love to but just don't want to put the pressure on my family for me to have a fun day.
Walks away mumbling some incoherent grumblings......
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I have the Twist II DVD and did not see it listed. Will check again.
If memory serves me it's an option off the main DVD menu.
I saw a Youtube video where they interviewed Keith and I did not realize all of the work that went into creating that DVD. Quite an amazing undertaking especially considering when it was made.
Thanks... will look again. didn't look there....
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I have the Twist II DVD and did not see it listed. Will check again.
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That's a super nice bike for track days. Track days are the most fun you can have with a bike. Have you decided which tracks you intend to conquer yet?
Other than protection tires and suspension setup are pretty important things to consider as well if you have not already. A base setup on most bikes including sag adjustments and dampening adjustments is around $100 or so and worth the money. A bit more if you need springs replaced due to weight. CSS uses Dunlop Q3's on their student bikes and I went with those myself for my bike. Some GREAT tires!
A cheap and somewhat easy thing you can do as you have time is safety wiring. As you progress in the groups and get your first "bump" to the next group it's handy to already be prepared.
I have only considerd CSS and the closest they come to me is VIR, so that should be my first.
I haven't yet made any suspension adjustments as I have not a clue, I'll wait to try and find some help with at my first track day. Tires are new and have 1000 miles on them....
I did get pit bull front and rear stands from STG, need an EZ Up tent/shelter and more crash protection and I should be ready to roll out.
Thanks for the tips!
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Thank you for the response!
I have a set on the way!
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Welcome to the forum Jethead. This is an amazing place with amazing people. You won't believe the amount of great riding advice you will find here.
Very good move protecting the brand new bike right away. What did you buy? Inquiring minds want to know.
Thank you very much.
I bought a 2013 Suzuki GSXR 600..... It's a beast and I love it.
I've added Vortex swingarm sliders, just ordered Woodcraft front axle sliders and will order soon the Vortex frame sliders and GB Racings case covers/savers.... That is most likely all I will do to the bike. After those mods are complete I will be spending all my "extra" money on track days.
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Welcome to the forums Jethead, best of luck getting to CSS down at VIR, I'm sure its gonna be awesome with the fresh new pavement on that track.
What brought you back to motorcycling after your brief hiatus ??
Tyler
Thanks Tyler!
Good info, I was unaware that VIR was newly paved..... Looking like I wont make it till next May though. I need more crash protection on that new bike. What brought me back? I finally couldn't stand being bikeless anymore....
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I wear Held Titan's and while they are not waterproof they are the best gloves I've ever worn or tried on. Period. If there are gloves with better protection I've never seen them.
Track Gloves
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I have Held Titan gloves and love them. They're like three seasons old and are in fine shape.
Having said that I also wear a Held Slade suit from STG. And it's very nice as well. Very comfortable. Very well built and durable. The zippers are tanks. I've thought I've busted the main zipper plenty of times getting in or out of the suit, but it's held up fine.
Held makes good chit!