A humbling experience.

gogoKawi · May 26th, 2011, 09:28 PM

All I could do was smile after seeing this vid. Made me think about my first track day. Oh, and pay attention to the other bikes on the track.

Link to original page on YouTube.

kkim · May 26th, 2011, 09:33 PM

is that you on the 6 being passed by 250Rs?

gogoKawi · May 26th, 2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

is that you on the 6 being passed by 250Rs?

It would be an honor to be passed by 250s like that. But sadly, it wasn't me.

I wouldn't mind going to Cali and hitting Thunderhill. That track looks like loads of fun, especially for the 250.

Cazper · May 26th, 2011, 09:42 PM

Looks like some really good riders... I wouldn't be embarassed by that. Ride your ride and the better you get at it the faster you'll get. I could only hope to get out on a track. Not sure if I'm ready for that or not yet... looks like fun though

KazMan · May 28th, 2011, 07:19 AM

The person with the camera is a friend of mine, he is a track day rider and commutes with this R6 everyday. The riders in the video on the 250's are some of the front runners in the AFM.

CC Cowboy · May 28th, 2011, 08:20 AM

I noticed the bike still had it's mirrors on. I don't like this for a couple of reasons:

You get nervous when you notice other bikes coming up on you. This could make you move into their path, could make you slow down too much, or could make you lose a mirror (or two).

lux · May 28th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

The person with the camera is a friend of mine, he is a track day rider and commutes with this R6 everyday. The riders in the video on the 250's are some of the front runners in the AFM.

I smiled while watching this video too, and after reading the description and the comments. He's posted a video or two here, which led me to watching most of his other videos, and registering on BARF. Seems like a very nice and level-headed person. Please ask him to post more FNR videos.

gogoKawi · May 28th, 2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

The person with the camera is a friend of mine, he is a track day rider and commutes with this R6 everyday. The riders in the video on the 250's are some of the front runners in the AFM.

That's awesome! I figured someone on ninjette would know the video creator or was probably riding on the track that day.

Bueller999 · June 3rd, 2011, 07:00 AM

That is awesome lol. Our fastest guys could finish mid pack with the Novices on 600's on a 2.5 track with long straights. On open track days I pass some of the bigger (street) bikes and wonder if they know or if they even care that they got passed by a 250. I know a few have been surprised by it in the pits when they ask about the bike.

Alex · June 4th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazMan

The person with the camera is a friend of mine, he is a track day rider and commutes with this R6 everyday. The riders in the video on the 250's are some of the front runners in the AFM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

That's awesome! I figured someone on ninjette would know the video creator or was probably riding on the track that day.

This is Solomon, right? He's a ninjette.org member as well.

Nemesis · June 6th, 2011, 10:10 PM

That guy got swarmed by 250s. LOL

binlagin · June 12th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Great video! Those are some amazing 250 riders there... but it's still pretty good example why you should learn on smaller bikes before getting on an 600+

bob706 · June 12th, 2011, 11:24 AM

The guy passing at :47 - holy frickin hell!

Great video.

May 26th, 2011, 09:28 PM	#1
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	A humbling experience. All I could do was smile after seeing this vid. Made me think about my first track day. Oh, and pay attention to the other bikes on the track. Link to original page on YouTube.

May 26th, 2011, 09:42 PM	#4
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Looks like some really good riders... I wouldn't be embarassed by that. Ride your ride and the better you get at it the faster you'll get. I could only hope to get out on a track. Not sure if I'm ready for that or not yet... looks like fun though __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

May 28th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I noticed the bike still had it's mirrors on. I don't like this for a couple of reasons: You get nervous when you notice other bikes coming up on you. This could make you move into their path, could make you slow down too much, or could make you lose a mirror (or two). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 3rd, 2011, 07:00 AM	#9
Bueller999 Oldie but a goodie Name: David Location: Aurora, CO Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 650r, 06 SV 650 race, 08 250r race, 03 Buell XB9s, 01 KTM 300 EXC Posts: 131	That is awesome lol. Our fastest guys could finish mid pack with the Novices on 600's on a 2.5 track with long straights. On open track days I pass some of the bigger (street) bikes and wonder if they know or if they even care that they got passed by a 250. I know a few have been surprised by it in the pits when they ask about the bike. __________________________________________________ ABRacing

June 12th, 2011, 11:08 AM	#12
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	Great video! Those are some amazing 250 riders there... but it's still pretty good example why you should learn on smaller bikes before getting on an 600+ __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

May 26th, 2011, 09:33 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	is that you on the 6 being passed by 250Rs?

May 28th, 2011, 07:19 AM	#5
KazMan ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 228	The person with the camera is a friend of mine, he is a track day rider and commutes with this R6 everyday. The riders in the video on the 250's are some of the front runners in the AFM.

June 6th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#11
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	That guy got swarmed by 250s. LOL

June 12th, 2011, 11:24 AM	#13
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	The guy passing at :47 - holy frickin hell! Great video.

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