PNW Riders

JCoulter · 07-01-2009, 10:08 AM

Who is going to be at Pacific on Wednesday the 8th with 2Fast?

I am

Hope to see a few of you there as well.

Moses · 07-01-2009, 02:07 PM

I'm going. I'm going to re-take the class (this will be my 4th trackday). Registered for the 100 group, but I'm registered for the 200 group for the S100, so I better sack up!

JCoulter · 07-01-2009, 02:17 PM

Sweet... you and me.... ..... and open track

C'mon peeps, where are you all at?

Shaggy · 07-01-2009, 02:18 PM

I will be there too!

dwschultzy · 07-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Strong possibility....

GPaddict · 07-01-2009, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by JCoulter

Who is going to be at Pacific on Wednesday the 8th with 2Fast?

I am

Hope to see a few of you there as well.

If weather is good Ill be there, never did 2fast hopefully will be fun

UHAUL · 07-01-2009, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by dwschultzy

Strong possibility....

Oh really?? hmmmm....im going to have to work harder on getting the day off so we can go play again

Neil and George will be there for sure.

cobra525 · 07-01-2009, 08:31 PM

In!!!!

Although not riding yet.

MadManx · 07-01-2009, 08:34 PM

Maybe

UHAUL · 07-01-2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by cobra525

In!!!!

Although not riding yet.

How do I get a free track day?

Gobius · 07-01-2009, 10:12 PM

JCoulter · 07-02-2009, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by cobra525

In!!!!

Although not riding yet.

Are you heading down Tuesday night?

cobra525 · 07-02-2009, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by JCoulter

Are you heading down Tuesday night?

Have not decided yet. Whachoo got in mind?

Haus · 07-02-2009, 02:37 PM

innnn

mavee · 07-05-2009, 03:29 PM

I will be there for my 2nd track day!!!! I am soooo stoked!!!!

MoDub · 07-05-2009, 11:12 PM

IN!!! And this time I am bringing my own leathers. Although Mark Degross is a svelte man, I still looked like dumbo in his leathers in Spokane!!! I looked ummm... curvy... to say the least. hahaha!!!

Evad101 · 07-06-2009, 10:29 AM

All 265lbs of me is in!

The weather is going to be perfect, not too hot, not too cold, just right!

InvisibleMan · 07-06-2009, 05:20 PM

I emailed them because the entry level was full and they opened up some more spots. So, I jumped in. PNW discount gets ya on the track for $179 (ten bucks off, coupon code is 'pnwriders'). Not a bad way to spend a day that I'd otherwise be workin? See everyone there. He said tech inspection starts at 645a ?!!??! Oy, I'm getting to bed early that night.

InvisibleMan · 07-06-2009, 05:30 PM

I forgot to ask everyone, is there anything recommended to bring with? Their site says bring some extra gas, tools and food because they don't break for lunch.

Rallyvovo · 07-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

I forgot to ask everyone, is there anything recommended to bring with? Their site says bring some extra gas, tools and food because they don't break for lunch.

There is a race gas pump that is usually on but super pricey (right next to paddock area). I always bring food and liquids and some tools. Extra painters tape is always nice to have. Flip flops?

Moses · 07-06-2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

I forgot to ask everyone, is there anything recommended to bring with? Their site says bring some extra gas, tools and food because they don't break for lunch.

Have you been on the track there before? If not, the ride around before the first session is worth getting down there early for. I try to do that every time, just to get to check out the track that day.

Bring water, even if it's going to be cool.

Haus · 07-07-2009, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

I forgot to ask everyone, is there anything recommended to bring with? Their site says bring some extra gas, tools and food because they don't break for lunch.

They don't break for lunch but there is food offered. They have the bbq cooking up hotdogs and water bottles available.

dwschultzy · 07-07-2009, 09:40 AM

*sigh*

out...i fortunately have this little thing called work that has to be performed.....dickhead boss wont give me the day off....what a prick!!!

Greg Awesome · 07-07-2009, 01:38 PM

Hey guys, I'm going to this and it will be my first track day. Does anyone have room on their truck or trailer for another bike? I live in capitol hill. I would def. buy you gas or dinner or something.

DatCat · 07-07-2009, 02:01 PM

Hiya tracksters!

Looks like I'm going to make this one if it's not raining in the morning. (Don't have full rain gear for over the leathers...and Drystar tex for the track, I think not...

)

Anyhoo....I'll be riding in. Would anyone mind if I park by your pit so I have a place to leave my backpack 'o tools, tape, powerbars and gatorade? I would be most greatful.

Greg Awsome....I'll be on the 5:20 Bainbridge ferry if it's not raining. If you don't find a ride I could meet ya and ride over to the track if you'd like.

cobra525 · 07-07-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by dwschultzy

*sigh*

out...i fortunately have this little thing called work that has to be performed.....dickhead boss wont give me the day off....what a prick!!!

Tell him to pack sand and come visit me

Originally Posted by DatCat

Hiya tracksters!

Looks like I'm going to make this one if it's not raining in the morning. (Don't have full rain gear for over the leathers...and Drystar tex for the track, I think not...

)

Anyhoo....I'll be riding in. Would anyone mind if I park by your pit so I have a place to leave my backpack 'o tools, tape, powerbars and gatorade? I would be most greatful.

Greg Awsome....I'll be on the 5:20 Bainbridge ferry if it's not raining. If you don't find a ride I could meet ya and ride over to the track if you'd like.

You can use my area if you need to. BIG blue Dodge itty bitty toy hauler. I wont be hard to miss either. I'll be wearing a 2-Fast hat and crutches

DatCat · 07-07-2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by cobra525

You can use my area if you need to. BIG blue Dodge itty bitty toy hauler. I wont be hard to miss either. I'll be wearing a 2-Fast hat and crutches

Thanks!!

I'll be the chick on a red Triumph.

Sorry you're on crutches during the prime riding time.

UHAUL · 07-07-2009, 08:31 PM

Out ...I have to work

stevieb · 07-07-2009, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by UHAUL

Out ...I have to work

There is a way around that.....I just came down with a really nasty cold/stomach flu.

UHAUL · 07-08-2009, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by stevieb

There is a way around that.....I just came down with a really nasty cold/stomach flu.

Yea I know...but that wouldn’t be such a good idea since im scheduled to save the world on wednesday.

Motophotog · 07-08-2009, 06:55 AM

Have fun today guys.

InvisibleMan · 07-08-2009, 06:50 PM

Ummmm, is there a methadone program available after this or am I going to die broke and addicted under a pile of worn out tires?

I'm thinking about cracking the piggy bank open for another fix this weekend at the NESBA thing now ($205 X 2 days = ouch). The 20 mins on the track was always over waaaay too soon and the 40 mins off the track after each session went by in a blink. By the time 4p rolled around, I was still ready for more. I mean, I brought extra gas?!?

stevieb · 07-08-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

Ummmm, is there a methadone program available after this or am I going to die broke and addicted under a pile of worn out tires?

hook....line....sinker. You're screwed now! Glad you had a good time.

BTW, don't forget about this: The 2009 Seattle 100 Needs You

It is still possible to raise the monies. If you thought today was fun...It's even more fun getting beat up around the track by AMA pros!

stevieb · 07-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by UHAUL

Yea I know...but that wouldn’t be such a good idea since im scheduled to save the world on wednesday.

I put that off till tomorrow. It was worth it.

InvisibleMan · 07-08-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by stevieb

hook....line....sinker. You're screwed now! Glad you had a good time.

BTW, don't forget about this: The 2009 Seattle 100 Needs You

It is still possible to raise the monies. If you thought today was fun...It's even more fun getting beat up around the track by AMA pros!

Well, my frnds are all waaay too cheap and unemployed to donate a collective $500 for anything and none of them like motorcycles at all either. I'd have better luck trying to cough up $500 out of my own pocket to do that event. It was my first track day ever and I got beat up by plenty of people today anyway. Even the girls were passing me around the outside (I'd never call any of them slow!). The thought of having AMA pros do it is enough to make me want to only come down to spectate for the S100.

As the day went on, I figured out that bleeding off tire pressure was the single biggest factor in getting enough grip to get confidence in all the corners that I was having trouble in. I didn't touch my suspension adjustments even once but, as soon as I got the tires psi down into the low 20's, I really started feeling better about leaning over on to the edges, carrying more corner speed and opening up the throttle earlier. Maybe that was down to the perfectly comfortable 65 degree temps but, my tires felt like grease until they got some heat into them with those low pressures. I just went with my own feel instead of any recommended pressures. They sure did get worn though. I got about 125 miles of track time in today and that scrubbed em down quite nicely.

Moses · 07-08-2009, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Awesome

Hey guys, I'm going to this and it will be my first track day. Does anyone have room on their truck or trailer for another bike? I live in capitol hill. I would def. buy you gas or dinner or something.

Nice meeting you (and others) today GA. As always, 2-fast runs a great event. I'm really looking forward to the S100 in a few weeks.

Big thanks to Monica (hope I got your name right) the instructor for the feedback in the first session. Very helpful.

InvisibleMan · 07-08-2009, 08:59 PM

Oooh, here's a picture of the gang that mugged me! Officer, I think they were a motorcycle gang! It was horrible....

jkester92 · 07-08-2009, 11:17 PM

Even talked to Jake Holden for about 10 min. and he signed the tail section of my 999S today . Fun day, but I wont go in 200 if they run the race class again, man what a f#*^kin fraight train., everytime you get a good lap going you run into the back of another group, and the last session being bumped to let them practice kinda sucked. Other than that it was a blast.

jkester92 · 07-08-2009, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

Oooh, here's a picture of the gang that mugged me! Officer, I think they were a motorcycle gang! It was horrible....

Looks like you were mugged by the red X gang to me

jkester92 · 07-08-2009, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by InvisibleMan

Well, my frnds are all waaay too cheap and unemployed to donate a collective $500 for anything and none of them like motorcycles at all either. I'd have better luck trying to cough up $500 out of my own pocket to do that event. It was my first track day ever and I got beat up by plenty of people today anyway. Even the girls were passing me around the outside (I'd never call any of them slow!). The thought of having AMA pros do it is enough to make me want to only come down to spectate for the S100.

As the day went on, I figured out that bleeding off tire pressure was the single biggest factor in getting enough grip to get confidence in all the corners that I was having trouble in. I didn't touch my suspension adjustments even once but, as soon as I got the tires psi down into the low 20's, I really started feeling better about leaning over on to the edges, carrying more corner speed and opening up the throttle earlier. Maybe that was down to the perfectly comfortable 65 degree temps but, my tires felt like grease until they got some heat into them with those low pressures. I just went with my own feel instead of any recommended pressures. They sure did get worn though. I got about 125 miles of track time in today and that scrubbed em down quite nicely.

Low 20's

, Man, go look at the boards and talk to the tire guys there, they will help you soooooooooooo much, and they know what they speak of, they work with all the racers and are so willing to help you. (FOR FREE)
When you get done there go see Berry at GP suspention, for about $40.00 he will keep you up on 2 wheels.


07-01-2009, 10:08 AM	#1
JCoulter Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Arlington, WA I Ride: 02 GSXR 750	Roll Call: 2Fast @ PR 7/8 Who is going to be at Pacific on Wednesday the 8th with 2Fast? I am Hope to see a few of you there as well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
Moses Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: SV1000(n)	I'm going. I'm going to re-take the class (this will be my 4th trackday). Registered for the 100 group, but I'm registered for the 200 group for the S100, so I better sack up! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#3
JCoulter Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: Arlington, WA I Ride: 02 GSXR 750	Sweet... you and me.... ..... and open track C'mon peeps, where are you all at? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Shaggy Endorsed Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2002 Yamaha R-1 Track Bike, 2008 Yamaha R6	I will be there too! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
dwschultzy Superbiker Joined: Nov 2007 From: auburn Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: CBR	Strong possibility.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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07-01-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
cobra525 Superbiker Joined: Mar 2006 From: Marysville, Wa I Ride: better than him^^some day	In!!!! Although not riding yet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 08:34 PM	#9
MadManx Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kirkland, People's Republic of Washington I Ride: for Team Kaka Racing	Maybe __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-01-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
Gobius Training Wheels Joined: May 2006 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: GSX-R600, KLX250S	In. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-02-2009, 02:37 PM	#14
Haus Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2007 From: Federal Way, WA Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: CBR1000RR	innnn __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#15
mavee Training Wheels Joined: Jan 2008 From: Pacific NW I Ride: '97 F3 (Track), '08 600RR (Street)	I will be there for my 2nd track day!!!! I am soooo stoked!!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-05-2009, 11:12 PM	#16
MoDub Training Wheels Joined: Aug 2008 From: Bellevue I Ride: GSXR 750 and R6	IN!!! And this time I am bringing my own leathers. Although Mark Degross is a svelte man, I still looked like dumbo in his leathers in Spokane!!! I looked ummm... curvy... to say the least. hahaha!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 10:29 AM	#17
Evad101 Endorsed Joined: Jan 2007 From: Moved to Auburn I Ride: CBR1000RR, CBR900RR, & Z50 Mini	All 265lbs of me is in! The weather is going to be perfect, not too hot, not too cold, just right! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 05:20 PM	#18
InvisibleMan Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2009 From: Seattle WA I Ride: 2004 ZX10R, 2001 GSXR 1000	I emailed them because the entry level was full and they opened up some more spots. So, I jumped in. PNW discount gets ya on the track for $179 (ten bucks off, coupon code is 'pnwriders'). Not a bad way to spend a day that I'd otherwise be workin? See everyone there. He said tech inspection starts at 645a ?!!??! Oy, I'm getting to bed early that night. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-06-2009, 05:30 PM	#19
InvisibleMan Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2009 From: Seattle WA I Ride: 2004 ZX10R, 2001 GSXR 1000	I forgot to ask everyone, is there anything recommended to bring with? Their site says bring some extra gas, tools and food because they don't break for lunch. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2009, 09:40 AM	#23
dwschultzy Superbiker Joined: Nov 2007 From: auburn Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: CBR	sigh out...i fortunately have this little thing called work that has to be performed.....dickhead boss wont give me the day off....what a prick!!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2009, 01:38 PM	#24
Greg Awesome Endorsed Joined: Mar 2008 From: Capitol Hill I Ride: 07 cbr600rr	Hey guys, I'm going to this and it will be my first track day. Does anyone have room on their truck or trailer for another bike? I live in capitol hill. I would def. buy you gas or dinner or something. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2009, 02:01 PM	#25
DatCat Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2008 From: Bainbridge Island I Ride: 2004 Triumph Daytona 600, 2001 Yamaha XT225	Hiya tracksters! Looks like I'm going to make this one if it's not raining in the morning. (Don't have full rain gear for over the leathers...and Drystar tex for the track, I think not...) Anyhoo....I'll be riding in. Would anyone mind if I park by your pit so I have a place to leave my backpack 'o tools, tape, powerbars and gatorade? I would be most greatful. Greg Awsome....I'll be on the 5:20 Bainbridge ferry if it's not raining. If you don't find a ride I could meet ya and ride over to the track if you'd like. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#28
UHAUL Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Bellevue I Ride: 06 R6 50th Anniversary 06 R6 Raven (track)	Out ...I have to work __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-08-2009, 06:55 AM	#31
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426 Supermoto, 74 Suzuki GT250 Hustler, Yamaha GT80	Have fun today guys. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-08-2009, 06:50 PM	#32
InvisibleMan Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2009 From: Seattle WA I Ride: 2004 ZX10R, 2001 GSXR 1000	Ummmm, is there a methadone program available after this or am I going to die broke and addicted under a pile of worn out tires? I'm thinking about cracking the piggy bank open for another fix this weekend at the NESBA thing now ($205 X 2 days = ouch). The 20 mins on the track was always over waaaay too soon and the 40 mins off the track after each session went by in a blink. By the time 4p rolled around, I was still ready for more. I mean, I brought extra gas?!? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#37
InvisibleMan Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2009 From: Seattle WA I Ride: 2004 ZX10R, 2001 GSXR 1000	Oooh, here's a picture of the gang that mugged me! Officer, I think they were a motorcycle gang! It was horrible.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#38
jkester92 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2007 From: WOODINVILLE I Ride: 08 1098R/ 06 999S/ 07 R1/ 04 ZRX1200	Even talked to Jake Holden for about 10 min. and he signed the tail section of my 999S today . Fun day, but I wont go in 200 if they run the race class again, man what a f#^kin fraight train., everytime you get a good lap going you run into the back of another group, and the last session being bumped to let them practice kinda sucked. Other than that it was a blast. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter* Last edited by jkester92; 07-08-2009 at 11:20 PM..

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