Just got off the phone with Crystal at Sportbike Track Time,
Told me if I could get 10 people signed up for the Carolina Motorsports Park Track weekend of July 2nd and 3rd she'll give us a special promo code to enter for 15% off the entire weekend.
You can use the 15% if you sign up for an STT membership off of the members price for the weekend, OR just off of the non-members price for the weekend.
We Currently have 4 riders signed up and need at least 6 more to sign up to get the discount.
copy and paste this list after you add your name to it if you want to ride with us that weekend and we will send you a pm with your coupon code.
FWIW, Carolina Motorsports park is a good facility and a short front and back straight so the VFR is not exposed too much as a swiss army bike of modest HP and healthy appetite.
FWIW, Carolina Motorsports park is a good facility and a short front and back straight so the VFR is not exposed too much as a swiss army bike of modest HP and healthy appetite.
A very good value are these track days.
Man, I wish I could make it to practice some of those new moves you taught us. I did get lots of practice on the trip home though,
Thanks Keith, your fabulous instruction made my trip truly worthwhile! Working on making those moves automatic.
For the intermediate group you have to safety wire your oil drain plug, oil filter, and oil fill cap, remove the mirrors, tape up the lights and signals and add Water Wetter.
I ran water wetter on the street for about a year without issue. I do think it froze in the small diameter line from the water pump on a bike that sat outside for 4 months of winter without riding it but it runs about 5 degrees cooler than 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water.
For Novice group you do not have to safety wire anything but you will need to do the rest of the prep.
What recommendations are there for safety wiring the oil filter?
FWIW, I was going to replace the coolant with Engine Ice. It is good to -26F so should avoid your freezing problem. According to their website, it is approved for the track.
Another FWIW, I say we just head to Tapoco Lodge for a weekend. Its cheaper and I can ride my stupid commuter bike without safety wiring or taping anything. Where are you staying Saturday night?
What recommendations are there for safety wiring the oil filter?
I have always taken a worm clamp and attached safety wire through one of the little holes, then put the clamp on the filter and snug it down. Then attach the other end of the safety wire to something on the engine. Normally a bracket or something is close. No problems with tech inspection doing this for the past 15 years.
I have always taken a worm clamp and attached safety wire through one of the little holes, then put the clamp on the filter and snug it down. Then attach the other end of the safety wire to something on the engine. Normally a bracket or something is close. No problems with tech inspection doing this for the past 15 years.
What recommendations are there for safety wiring the oil filter?
FWIW, I was going to replace the coolant with Engine Ice. It is good to -26F so should avoid your freezing problem. According to their website, it is approved for the track.
Another FWIW, I say we just head to Tapoco Lodge for a weekend. Its cheaper and I can ride my stupid commuter bike without safety wiring or taping anything. Where are you staying Saturday night?
Working on securing the basement at my uncles house for Friday/Saturday night. Depends on the size of the group. If we have no more than the 5 or so now committed it should be no problem. I will let you guys know after this weekend.
Working on securing the basement at my uncles house for Friday/Saturday night. Depends on the size of the group. If we have no more than the 5 or so now committed it should be no problem. I will let you guys know after this weekend.
Ooooh, Uncle Carver's basement. An intriguing proposition! Does he have a tire changer? I hope I don't shred a brand new rear S21 on the first day.
Working on securing the basement at my uncles house for Friday/Saturday night. Depends on the size of the group. If we have no more than the 5 or so now committed it should be no problem. I will let you guys know after this weekend.
Does he have any cats? I won't be able to stay if there are cats around. May need medevac, which would be embarrassing if I can ride like I do but need medevac for a cat.
Just make sure if you hook to a bolt like the picture, you attach it so that if the filter tries to unscrew, it tightens the other bolt, not loosen it like the picture appears to be doing.
Perfect! Exactly what I would like to do. Do you happen to have a link to purchase these awesome parts?
We will bring a small drill set and drill along with our safety wire and pliers. You can try to find some of the clips shown in the pic as that is easier than wiring and cutting each time you change the oil.
We will bring a small drill set and drill along with our safety wire and pliers. You can try to find some of the clips shown in the pic as that is easier than wiring and cutting each time you change the oil.
I started riding with STT awhile back up north. The VFR more than holds it own. Best memory I have is passing a Duc 1198 and have the guy ask me afterward how I did that. Perhaps it was the luggage mount that threw him off, haha. It comes down to the rider ultimately, don't let the bike fool you. I now ride a SV650s dedicated to the track and ride in A. I couldn't imagine riding the VFR and having an incident with those plastics.
STT is a solid, well run organization. Nothing but compliments for them.
Get out there get a knee down. Oh and watch for scraping body work. Hang off more for less lean. Save the bike!!! While you you're at it pass some squids looking fast. Nothing puts them in their place more than a non true crotch rocket passing them. Makes for some good discussion after laps and the instructors love it.
If was riding Grattan these days already I'd make that tripfrom illinois.
I started riding with STT awhile back up north. The VFR more than holds it own. Best memory I have is passing a Duc 1198 and have the guy ask me afterward how I did that. Perhaps it was the luggage mount that threw him off, haha. It comes down to the rider ultimately, don't let the bike fool you. I now ride a SV650s dedicated to the track and ride in A. I couldn't imagine riding the VFR and having an incident with those plastics.
STT is a solid, well run organization. Nothing but compliments for them.
Get out there get a knee down. Oh and watch for scraping body work. Hang off more for less lean. Save the bike!!! While you you're at it pass some squids looking fast. Nothing puts them in their place more than a non true crotch rocket passing them. Makes for some good discussion after laps and the instructors love it.
If was riding Grattan these days already I'd make that tripfrom illinois.
Have fun and be safe.
Scott
Chappy8 over on STT
No doubt there will be some squid passing. I would hate to wreck my VFR, but it is cheap to put back together compared to a Ducati 1198. I might have to buy a Street Triple and put a windscreen on it.
Looks like a bad weekend for getting a group discount. I think that we should just pay as individuals and call it a day.
If they give you guys grief about having to start in Novice AND YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE TRACK PACE AND MAINTAINING YOUR LINE tell them that you last did a track day with them in 06 or 07 and you run Intermediate group.
I know you two will be okay with the group and not do something stupid to ruin our session (like fall and lay on the track unconcious - thereby causing others to lose their 20 minuts that hour).
What do you think? Will you arrive Friday night, I can get the basement for 2 nights and we can leave the bikes in the pits and take the truck back and forth. I am planning to arrive on Thursday and put the awning on my trailer.
Looks like a bad weekend for getting a group discount. I think that we should just pay as individuals and call it a day.
If they give you guys grief about having to start in Novice AND YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE TRACK PACE AND MAINTAINING YOUR LINE tell them that you last did a track day with them in 06 or 07 and you run Intermediate group.
I know you two will be okay with the group and not do something stupid to ruin our session (like fall and lay on the track unconcious - thereby causing others to lose their 20 minuts that hour).
What do you think? Will you arrive Friday night, I can get the basement for 2 nights and we can leave the bikes in the pits and take the truck back and forth. I am planning to arrive on Thursday and put the awning on my trailer.
I'm starting to get frustrated with multiple "upgrades" I want on the VFR to make it track ready:
1. Bar end sliders with lever guards (only to find that I ordered the wrong part from Woodcraft and I will have to remove the Honda cores so they MAYBE fit if the bar is the right inner diameter: 5/8").
2. Removal of center stand (which will probably screw up my suspension settings).
3. How anal are they about coolant? Kimball expressed concern that regular use of Engine Ice or equivalent may reduce lubrication of water pump and hasten its failure.
4. Meanwhile, I need tires, brake bleed, air filter, and the aforementioned safety wiring. As it turns out, Moto-D's recommended oil filler cap that is pre-drilled for safety wiring is the wrong size for the VFR (too small), but it fits great on my CommuterBike500. I am trying their "Vintage" model after measuring first (duh).
Matt is enjoying his own conundrums about his helmet, tapered steering head bearing torque values, and when to install (gasp) non-PR2s on his bike.
Don't get too concerned with the engine ice and WP lubrication. I don't use it for that reason and I have passed a tech inspection with just EI in the reservoir but not sure that will fly everywhere. It is only required to change from standard coolant if you advance to Intermediate which is not always necessary to have a good time unless there are a lot of very slow novices that day. Just change the coolant if you want to go intermediate and refill one radiator when the track day is over, easy. Centerstand removal is recommended, not required, unless you go to advanced, which is a lesson in futility on a VFR usually.
CMP for July does not show up anymore on STT's website. Looks like we waited until it was full.
6 hours ago, whitelightning
Let's plan on road Atlanta. As long as it isn't the same week as the fall meet.
The weekend didn't fill up. They just called us back and they cancelled the July 2-3 weekend at CMP due to low registration. :unsure:
We are getting prepped for the August 6-7 Road Atlanta dates. It is more expensive than CMP and you should run stock gearing instead of +2 rear or -1 front but I am looking forward to it. I will check on some room rates and see if we can get a hampton inn close by.
I've got one that wants to go with us, not on here. Maybe another also.
Road Atlanta sounds good! I'll be ready! Let's purchase early, set a cut off date.
Agreed.
kebrider, 6/21/2016 at 9:13 AM
Don't get too concerned with the engine ice and WP lubrication. I don't use it for that reason and I have passed a tech inspection with just EI in the reservoir but not sure that will fly everywhere. It is only required to change from standard coolant if you advance to Intermediate which is not always necessary to have a good time unless there are a lot of very slow novices that day. Just change the coolant if you want to go intermediate and refill one radiator when the track day is over, easy. Centerstand removal is recommended, not required, unless you go to advanced, which is a lesson in futility on a VFR usually.
Not sure I will want to go Advanced other than I won't have to worry about novice riders holding me up. The Superbike school usually has a number of slower riders and it is only frustrating when they form a gaggle. You either have to pass them all or run through the pits.
Not sure I will want to go Advanced other than I won't have to worry about novice riders holding me up. The Superbike school usually has a number of slower riders and it is only frustrating when they form a gaggle. You either have to pass them all or run through the pits.
We ride intermediate, not advanced.
For the novice group there is no passing for the first couple of sessions and the instructors riding within that group will grade your improvement and let you know when you are cleared to pass on the straights. For STT Novice there is never passing allowed in the turns.
You are welcome to start the day (or finish the day) in Novice but I think that you will be more suited for intermediate after you are comfortable with the layout.
You had my attention with Road Atlanta there for awhile. Alas, I will be away with my bride celebrating 35 fun filled years of marital bliss. You gents have fun and maybe I'll catch you on the next round.
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