PNW Riders

pscook · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

I need to update our site with that new date in aug. It got swapped around on us (grrrr).

It's easier to explain in person, but that last corner set before the straight (northwest corners)... you are turning right when you can go pretty much straight over the curb to skip that motion.

Got it. I tried that, but it didn't make sense at the time. But reading below...

Originally Posted by ronwest99

then you need to finish the left a bit more (stay down in the camber) to be able to get on the gas while you are turning right for the straight. If you can do that, I think you will be going about 10mph faster on the straight.

I need to get the front to stop bouncing so much and hold the line. Once I get the damping sorted it should be better. This one I know, but I couldn't get the front to finish the turn. Clickers all of the way in doesn't help, plus the bushings are so worn that it sticks when topped out. Not good.

Originally Posted by ronwest99

In the northeast corners, I can hear you coast in the chicane, then moderate throttle in that huge sweeper. You need to be driving the front tire into the ground by being deeper on the throttle. Traction is not a problem there and your line it a little too wide. It was one place on the 250 that I could make good time on the 450s by having the corner speed.

That make sense?

I was pushing the front on the throttle, hence my timidity. I was quicker through there when I had my slicks mounted last Tuesday, but I didn't know how they would do in the dirt so I tossed on a set of DOT SV takeoffs. I've made better decisions. The wide line sets me up for a stratight drive into the right, if I understand where you are describing the "North East" corner. I'll try it next time I'm out there. Will they let us run the dirt on Tuesdays, even though we dirty up the track?

dakh · 07-01-2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by pscook

Of course I want to hear them. Unless you are going to make me slower so that I'm not a threat to the fast guys, but how am I going to know?

Got a lap timer? I got a beacon. It would be nice to also put beacons on the dirt section so we can do splits.

pscook · 07-01-2009, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by dakh

Got a lap timer? I got a beacon. It would be nice to also put beacons on the dirt section so we can do splits.

You bet. I even have a tripod somewhere to set it up. Let's coordinate next practice. If you want to borrow the beacon, let me know and I'll get it to you. Can you practice on weekdays, or weekends only?

dakh · 07-01-2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by pscook

You bet. I even have a tripod somewhere to set it up. Let's coordinate next practice. If you want to borrow the beacon, let me know and I'll get it to you. Can you practice on weekdays, or weekends only?

I've got enough vacation time to start chipping half-days off during the week but my half-days will likely be first half of the day. I want to ride 2-3 times a week for a month or two while the weather's nice, will probably start next week. Not sure yet which days are good. They were also talking about having the track open until sunset, again haven't tried to use that, maybe possible to get some track time in after work.

I really want to go check that oval track out we were planning to visit earlier some day though. Can you e-mail them to see what their deal is - will they open the track if we get 4-5 guys to come?

pscook · 07-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by pscook

Do you have any aversion to practicing Tuesday AM? I need some pointers and an extra set of eyes so that I can get more confident in the dirt. I have a standing ultra super important meeting Tuesdays at 7 AM, but after that I can usually sneak out and play until 2. Or 1, whatever the cutoff time is for half day practice.

Originally Posted by dakh

I've got enough vacation time to start chipping half-days off during the week but my half-days will likely be first half of the day. I want to ride 2-3 times a week for a month or two while the weather's nice, will probably start next week. Not sure yet which days are good. They were also talking about having the track open until sunset, again haven't tried to use that, maybe possible to get some track time in after work.

Dmitry, See above. I can bring or loan a beacon for splits.

Originally Posted by dakh

I really want to go check that oval track out we were planning to visit earlier some day though. Can you e-mail them to see what their deal is - will they open the track if we get 4-5 guys to come?

I totally forgot about that. I'll look for the contact info and give the guy a jingle. Straddleline ORV park.