PNW Riders

fijiman · 10-21-2009, 03:32 PM

Just curious how my DRZ400SM would perform at ORM when mixed up with the 600s and liter bikes. I know a lot depends on the rider, and I don’t want to take the DRZ out to PIR because of that front straight…but what about ORP? Has anyone ran their DRZ or similar motards there? I do not want to kill the 400, but just have some fun….my DRZ is bone stock (except the tires) and maxes out at 85mph....

Comments?

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MMAGuy1970 · 10-21-2009, 03:39 PM

You'd have more fun on your SV...

dragracer1951 · 10-21-2009, 03:45 PM

I'm putting mine back together.
It should top about 105...108...
I'm going to go over there. should be a hoot.

fijiman · 10-21-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by MMAGuy1970

You'd have more fun on your SV...

Ha, need tires and set up for it...besides, I am trying to sell that...

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fijiman · 10-21-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

I'm putting mine back together.
It should top about 105...108...
I'm going to go over there. should be a hoot.

You going on Nov 7th? Would love to ride with ya out there....

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dragracer1951 · 10-21-2009, 04:11 PM

Unfortunately I'm done for the year.
My motor is apart getting a new stroker crank and a ton of top end work. Not going to be done till late Dec I think.
But I'll be over there in the spring for sure.

ducatichick · 10-21-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by fijiman

Just curious how my DRZ400SM would perform at ORM when mixed up with the 600s and liter bikes. I know a lot depends on the rider, and I don’t want to take the DRZ out to PIR because of that front straight…but what about ORP? Has anyone ran their DRZ or similar motards there? I do not want to kill the 400, but just have some fun….my DRZ is bone stock (except the tires) and maxes out at 85mph....

Comments?
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ORP is perfect for motards (or motard wannabees like my Hyper

). I can't imagine a better track for them.

There are very few straight/resting sections - very busy track. Have you seen some of the helmet/bike cam videos?

Deerhunter · 10-21-2009, 05:18 PM

As a total tarmac track in the PNW goes, it looks like okay if there's nothing else available that day. Some of the kart tracks are better. Just be aware that the sportbikes can be just as fast, and some MUCH faster, in a lot of the turns at ORP. It's pretty tight, but not everywhere.

greg canright · 10-21-2009, 05:21 PM

here's a good one from dammyneckhurts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXEnxujKP4

galenernest · 10-21-2009, 05:29 PM

^^^^^What kind of bike?

kong49 · 10-21-2009, 05:40 PM

I took my WR250X (same general performance as your DRZ) out there and had a complete blast. The "Strait" at ORP is TINY and even the 600s are only going to be going MAYBE 20 mph more than you.
Its an EXTREMELY tight and technical track and a TON of work on a 600.

While the full race built 450 Sumo's are more fun out there the smaller ones can get around plenty fast.

Trust me you will have a blast out there on the DRZ and you will NOT have to worry about being too slow.

theJrod · 10-21-2009, 07:09 PM

We had a group of 5-6 tards out there for the NESBA day earlier this year. Shot some video, but it turned out poorly, otherwise that would give you a good indication. It's not ideal for motards, but it's still a blast on them.

And for the love of god, at least do the 3x3 and a jet kit to your DRZ. It'll at least get into the low-90s.

fijiman · 10-21-2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by theJrod

And for the love of god, at least do the 3x3 and a jet kit to your DRZ. It'll at least get into the low-90s.

I know I know...
Yeah, I am just being lazy...gotta just go and do it one of these days...

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Debi · 10-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by dragracer1951

Unfortunately I'm done for the year.
My motor is apart getting a new stroker crank and a ton of top end work. Not going to be done till late Dec I think.
But I'll be over there in the spring for sure.

Is this where we are going on the tard trip???? oh and your rc51

Originally Posted by fijiman

I know I know...
Yeah, I am just being lazy...gotta just go and do it one of these days...

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Oh you should also try Pacific GP kart track...way fun on the Tards

fijiman · 10-21-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Debi

Oh you should also try Pacific GP kart track...way fun on the Tards

Cool, gotta do it next season for sure if the sumo is still around...

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Motophotog · 10-22-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by theJrod

We had a group of 5-6 tards out there for the NESBA day earlier this year. Shot some video, but it turned out poorly, otherwise that would give you a good indication. It's not ideal for motards, but it's still a blast on them.

And for the love of god, at least do the 3x3 and a jet kit to your DRZ. It'll at least get into the low-90s.

That was a FUNNNNNNNNNN day. Fav. for me all year.

Heres Jrod sliding into the second to last left hander, up over the blind corner.

And d_Rail

matt3719 · 10-22-2009, 10:10 AM

are those two pics drz 400s?

ronwest99 · 10-22-2009, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by fijiman

Just curious how my DRZ400SM would perform at ORM when mixed up with the 600s and liter bikes. I know a lot depends on the rider, and I don’t want to take the DRZ out to PIR because of that front straight…but what about ORP? Has anyone ran their DRZ or similar motards there? I do not want to kill the 400, but just have some fun….my DRZ is bone stock (except the tires) and maxes out at 85mph....

Comments?

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I ran my 450 XCF out there. Topped out about 110 (should have geared down another couple teeth!).

It was a blast. I would get killed going down the straight, then make it up by braking signfigantly AFTER the last brake marker. Down 1 gear into 1, back up to 5th, down 2 gears for 2, back up to 5th for run towards the farmhouse.

ORP Probably the best "big" track for an sm bike.

Lee650 · 10-22-2009, 10:32 AM

Hey Ro this guy was following me for awhile and I was on a 600. He was definitely faster in the corners, and was not holding anyone up. He did move over in the straights and was checking his "6" for faster bikes. You would have no problem with your bike and would really enjoy the track.

Motard Guy

dragracer1951 · 10-22-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by matt3719

are those two pics drz 400s?

Yes...

PeteN95 · 10-22-2009, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by ronwest99

I ran my 450 XCF out there. Topped out about 110 (should have geared down another couple teeth!).
It was a blast. I would get killed going down the straight, then make it up by braking signfigantly AFTER the last brake marker. Down 1 gear into 1, back up to 5th, down 2 gears for 2, back up to 5th for run towards the farmhouse.
ORP Probably the best "big" track for an sm bike.

That is one fast 450! I had a fun battle with a 450 Husky in my first few sessions, but once I learned the track, my SV1000 left him down the 3 short straights. But I never got out of 4th gear and don't think I ever got much over 115, if at all? It is by far the best big track for motards.

Mike Dana · 10-22-2009, 12:05 PM

I've never been but would love to go sometime between now and next spring. Would be really cool to figure out how to get a dirt section built out there to make it even more enticing for the SM's.

Debi · 10-22-2009, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by matt3719

are those two pics drz 400s?

SM's

fijiman · 10-22-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Debi

SM's

Nice! Wait.....I have one......

Need to do some mods to it though!

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fijiman · 10-22-2009, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lee650

Hey Ro this guy was following me for awhile and I was on a 600. He was definitely faster in the corners, and was not holding anyone up. He did move over in the straights and was checking his "6" for faster bikes. You would have no problem with your bike and would really enjoy the track.

Motard Guy

Thanks Lee, that vid sure was nice. Can't wait to check out ORP!

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raephell · 10-23-2009, 11:19 AM

man i loved ORP! I was on a 6 though and have never raced a motard so i can't really help the OP.

nuK · 10-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by fijiman

Nice! Wait.....I have one......

Need to do some mods to it though!

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Like fix that loose nut between the seat and the bars?

fijiman · 10-23-2009, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by nuK

Like fix that loose nut between the seat and the bars?

Yeah, really! I might get some screws loose in my leg due to the thumper vibration as it is still all fresh…Yeah, I get your pun though!

See you in the corners!

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10-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
fijiman Zone Head Joined: Apr 2008 From: Couve, WA I Ride: 06 Busa crashed, 04gsxr1k-sold, 06R6R-sold, DRZ400SM among others. Off the wheelchair & out & about! ;-)	ORP and motards? Just curious how my DRZ400SM would perform at ORM when mixed up with the 600s and liter bikes. I know a lot depends on the rider, and I don’t want to take the DRZ out to PIR because of that front straight…but what about ORP? Has anyone ran their DRZ or similar motards there? I do not want to kill the 400, but just have some fun….my DRZ is bone stock (except the tires) and maxes out at 85mph.... Comments? . __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
MMAGuy1970 Zone Head Joined: Apr 2007 From: Out of your mind I Ride: like it’s gonna rain tomorrow.	You'd have more fun on your SV... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	I'm putting mine back together. It should top about 105...108... I'm going to go over there. should be a hoot. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
dragracer1951 MotoGP Champion Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 03 Are See fiddy one, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	Unfortunately I'm done for the year. My motor is apart getting a new stroker crank and a ton of top end work. Not going to be done till late Dec I think. But I'll be over there in the spring for sure. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 05:18 PM	#8
Deerhunter Endorsed Joined: Oct 2007 From: Portland, OR I Ride: Motorbikes	As a total tarmac track in the PNW goes, it looks like okay if there's nothing else available that day. Some of the kart tracks are better. Just be aware that the sportbikes can be just as fast, and some MUCH faster, in a lot of the turns at ORP. It's pretty tight, but not everywhere. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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10-21-2009, 05:29 PM	#10
galenernest Superbiker Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: year 'round	^^^^^What kind of bike? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 05:40 PM	#11
kong49 Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2007 From: Bellevue, WA I Ride: CBR600RR, TRX450R, WR250X	I took my WR250X (same general performance as your DRZ) out there and had a complete blast. The "Strait" at ORP is TINY and even the 600s are only going to be going MAYBE 20 mph more than you. Its an EXTREMELY tight and technical track and a TON of work on a 600. While the full race built 450 Sumo's are more fun out there the smaller ones can get around plenty fast. Trust me you will have a blast out there on the DRZ and you will NOT have to worry about being too slow. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-21-2009, 07:09 PM	#12
theJrod Moderator Joined: Feb 2006 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: Scooty Puff Sr: The Doom-Bringer!	We had a group of 5-6 tards out there for the NESBA day earlier this year. Shot some video, but it turned out poorly, otherwise that would give you a good indication. It's not ideal for motards, but it's still a blast on them. And for the love of god, at least do the 3x3 and a jet kit to your DRZ. It'll at least get into the low-90s. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2009, 10:10 AM	#17
matt3719 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2009 From: joplin, MO to pdx I Ride: 03 R1	are those two pics drz 400s? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2009, 10:32 AM	#19
Lee650 Superbiker Joined: Apr 2007 From: Milwaukie, Oregon I Ride: K1200R Sport; 07 600RR	Hey Ro this guy was following me for awhile and I was on a 600. He was definitely faster in the corners, and was not holding anyone up. He did move over in the straights and was checking his "6" for faster bikes. You would have no problem with your bike and would really enjoy the track. Motard Guy __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-22-2009, 12:05 PM	#22
Mike Dana Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 From: WA	I've never been but would love to go sometime between now and next spring. Would be really cool to figure out how to get a dirt section built out there to make it even more enticing for the SM's. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-23-2009, 11:19 AM	#26
raephell Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2008 From: Seattle I Ride: Suzuki GSX-R600K7	man i loved ORP! I was on a 6 though and have never raced a motard so i can't really help the OP. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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