Track Day with the Ninja

flippn · August 10th, 2012, 11:57 AM

Here's a video of my buddy and I during our first track day with the Ninja. Track is Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. The video was taken during our second session. As you can see, our lines, brake, and shift points are off. We got a little better towards the end of the day but definitely need more track time in order to get faster. Enjoy...

Link to original page on YouTube.

Sorry, I failed at embedding the link. Maybe someone can do it for me?

csmith12 · August 10th, 2012, 12:37 PM

flippn · August 10th, 2012, 12:40 PM

Thanks Chris

Rexbo · August 11th, 2012, 08:13 AM

bad ass! did you guys have a ton of fun?

Now, check the other thread on here for trackdays and stuff like that. If you're really into it you should consider racing CVMA with us eventually! Its really no more/less expensive than doing trackdays but there's plastic trophies!

WAIT... is the ninja with the gsxr front end blong's (Brian) old bike from san diego with the chopped rear frame and RS125 tail?

flippn · August 13th, 2012, 11:39 AM

Right, that naked bike was previously owned by Brian.

Looks like you already saw my post in the other thread. I think you'll have a couple of my buddies coming out to CVMA this coming season.

We usually take our minigp's out to Kart tracks for practice sessions. We've taken the Ninja's out there a few times and it does ok. As you mentioned in the other thread, it an SV can do it so can the Ninja.

I'll post a separate thread to see if anyone wants to join us at Apex. We plan to get out there this Saturday. I'll bring my Ninja if anyone else cares to join in.

Rexbo · August 14th, 2012, 08:52 AM

Ooo that sounds like fun! Let me know

Nemesis · August 14th, 2012, 10:32 AM

Great vid, Neil!

For us, sucks you're moving to Texas. Was hoping to dice it up with you @ CVMA.

flippn · August 14th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Thanks Nem. Yeah, it's a bummer for me too (leaving Socal) for various reasons...one of which is the great tracks around us and the opportunity to dice it up with you and the rest of the crew. But I couldn't pass up a job opportunity.

Are you able to come out to Apex this Saturday?

Nemesis · August 14th, 2012, 11:06 AM

Riverside? I don't have a mini bike or motard. And I've never ridden that track. Ninja 250 sounds like it's too big for that track.

flippn · August 14th, 2012, 11:14 AM

It's in Perris. I have a separate thread for it here http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...highlight=apex

We've ridden the Ninja's out there a few times and it does fine. Only able to get up to third gear in the straights but the turns, as you know, is where all the fun is

Rexbo · August 14th, 2012, 12:16 PM

Its definitely not too small for the ninja. Last time I was there, I was dragging knee everywhere, spinning up the rear wheel and having so much fun! Just think of it as a big track without any straightaways hahah

flippn · August 14th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Glad this was mentioned. Everyone has a different take on things so I didn't want to set any expectations by giving my biased opinion.

turboderek · August 14th, 2012, 03:23 PM

not sure if you we're going fast but you looked good doing it.

flippn · August 14th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Welcome to the board Derek, although I'm a newb here myself.

You'll meet all the CVMA racers here, scout the enemy

Lot's of good info for mods and there's plenty of helpful folks to field questions.

You think your Ninja will be ready by Saturday?

turboderek · August 14th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flippn

Welcome to the board Derek, although I'm a newb here myself.

You'll meet all the CVMA racers here, scout the enemy

Lot's of good info for mods and there's plenty of helpful folks to field questions.

You think your Ninja will be ready by Saturday?

tires aren't in yet. I not sure is the stock 17" tires are better then the upgraded 16" tires.

Baddog · August 15th, 2012, 11:17 AM

Looks like a lotta fun.

flippn · August 21st, 2012, 12:43 AM

@ Kevin, yes we had a blast.

@ Derek, we missed you at Apex this past Saturday. From what I've read, the 17" wheels do help. Maybe you can post a query in this forum. I haven't done a search but it may have been covered already. May be worth checking.

August 10th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#1
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Track Day with the Ninja Here's a video of my buddy and I during our first track day with the Ninja. Track is Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. The video was taken during our second session. As you can see, our lines, brake, and shift points are off. We got a little better towards the end of the day but definitely need more track time in order to get faster. Enjoy... Link to original page on YouTube. Sorry, I failed at embedding the link. Maybe someone can do it for me?

August 10th, 2012, 12:37 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 14th, 2012, 10:32 AM	#7
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Great vid, Neil! For us, sucks you're moving to Texas. Was hoping to dice it up with you @ CVMA. __________________________________________________

August 14th, 2012, 11:06 AM	#9
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Riverside? I don't have a mini bike or motard. And I've never ridden that track. Ninja 250 sounds like it's too big for that track. __________________________________________________

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August 10th, 2012, 12:40 PM	#3
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Thanks Chris

August 11th, 2012, 08:13 AM	#4
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	bad ass! did you guys have a ton of fun? Now, check the other thread on here for trackdays and stuff like that. If you're really into it you should consider racing CVMA with us eventually! Its really no more/less expensive than doing trackdays but there's plastic trophies! WAIT... is the ninja with the gsxr front end blong's (Brian) old bike from san diego with the chopped rear frame and RS125 tail?

August 13th, 2012, 11:39 AM	#5
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Right, that naked bike was previously owned by Brian. Looks like you already saw my post in the other thread. I think you'll have a couple of my buddies coming out to CVMA this coming season. We usually take our minigp's out to Kart tracks for practice sessions. We've taken the Ninja's out there a few times and it does ok. As you mentioned in the other thread, it an SV can do it so can the Ninja. I'll post a separate thread to see if anyone wants to join us at Apex. We plan to get out there this Saturday. I'll bring my Ninja if anyone else cares to join in.

August 14th, 2012, 08:52 AM	#6
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	Ooo that sounds like fun! Let me know

August 14th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#8
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Thanks Nem. Yeah, it's a bummer for me too (leaving Socal) for various reasons...one of which is the great tracks around us and the opportunity to dice it up with you and the rest of the crew. But I couldn't pass up a job opportunity. Are you able to come out to Apex this Saturday?

August 14th, 2012, 11:14 AM	#10
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	It's in Perris. I have a separate thread for it here http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...highlight=apex We've ridden the Ninja's out there a few times and it does fine. Only able to get up to third gear in the straights but the turns, as you know, is where all the fun is

August 14th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#11
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	Its definitely not too small for the ninja. Last time I was there, I was dragging knee everywhere, spinning up the rear wheel and having so much fun! Just think of it as a big track without any straightaways hahah

August 14th, 2012, 12:34 PM	#12
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Glad this was mentioned. Everyone has a different take on things so I didn't want to set any expectations by giving my biased opinion.

August 14th, 2012, 03:23 PM	#13
turboderek ninjette.org newbie Name: Derek Location: long beach Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): rs85, triumph TBS Posts: 3	not sure if you we're going fast but you looked good doing it.

August 14th, 2012, 05:50 PM	#14
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Welcome to the board Derek, although I'm a newb here myself. You'll meet all the CVMA racers here, scout the enemy Lot's of good info for mods and there's plenty of helpful folks to field questions. You think your Ninja will be ready by Saturday?

August 15th, 2012, 11:17 AM	#16
Baddog ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: NE PA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 04 ZX 6R-636, 06 ZX 10 Posts: 203	Looks like a lotta fun.

August 21st, 2012, 12:43 AM	#17
flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	@ Kevin, yes we had a blast. @ Derek, we missed you at Apex this past Saturday. From what I've read, the 17" wheels do help. Maybe you can post a query in this forum. I haven't done a search but it may have been covered already. May be worth checking.