September 14th or 15th Shenandoah WV

Old Lemon · August 18th, 2013, 10:37 PM

Im trying to go to summit point WV on the 14th or 15th and hit up the shenandoah circuit. Just wanted to post here incase anyone else might be interested in going

csmith12 · August 19th, 2013, 12:55 PM

gogoKawi · August 19th, 2013, 09:27 PM

I'm there Labor Day weekend. I think that is the day that one of the local dealers will be there with TPM.

Old Lemon · August 20th, 2013, 11:56 PM

date is changed to september 1st seeing as my buddy who is giving me and my bike a ride wanted to go then. The first is a sunday and its with motorcycle xcitement. I looked at tpm and only saw that they were going on the 14th and 15th, idk

Old Lemon · August 21st, 2013, 10:45 AM

@csmith12 @gogoKawi i have a question.

My tires have a couple thousand miles on them, i have about an inch or so on each side of un touched chicken strips. My friend said my tires will be fine since im going to be on the side of them all day. I just want to get other insight because i dont want to get there and they tell me that i cant ride because my tires arent fresh enough

csmith12 · August 21st, 2013, 10:52 AM

My gut says your fine but a pic may help. Honestly, tech's inspection is visual and most likely very lenient as well... I personally go by the wear bars. If the bar is worn at all, and I mean in any way shape or form, I swap em.

As in my track day prep post in my sig., I am almost always prepped to visit the tire vendor while at the track, just in case of any unforeseen tech/flat issues.

gogoKawi · August 21st, 2013, 07:29 PM

Looks like I will see you there on the 1st! The green 250 in the avatar pic.

I'm with csmith12. Your tires sound fine, but a pic would help. If you have plenty of meat on the sides, you are good. Shenny is all turns. So I wouldn't worry about the middle unless you are at or close to the wear bars.

Old Lemon · August 22nd, 2013, 12:21 PM

ok how about these, sorry i still dont know how to embed images to make them bigger -_-

tnr4 · August 26th, 2013, 03:22 PM

DOOOOD, you're gonna' have so much fun! Try and catch a tow from Dre, if you can. He looked really good out there last month, and none of the CRs will have a 250. If you really pester one of 'em, they may stick with you, but every CR that tapped his head for me to follow left me on the straights when I couldn't keep up, so it's nice to see how a 250 runs it and how much speed he can carry, etc.

The pics are small but your tires look totally fine to me.

I was out at Main today, just for the morning, on an R1. JESUS that bike is ridulous.

Old Lemon · August 26th, 2013, 04:15 PM

so is Dre a control rider? im assuming by the slang use of tow. And the buddy im going with is bringing his R1. He really wants to ride my 250 there lol.
@gogoKawi im going on the 2nd now, monday labor day. Cant really argue with the guy giving me a ride

gogoKawi · August 26th, 2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Lemon

so is Dre a control rider? im assuming by the slang use of tow. And the buddy im going with is bringing his R1. He really wants to ride my 250 there lol.
@gogoKawi im going on the 2nd now, monday labor day. Cant really argue with the guy giving me a ride

I think tnr4 was referring to me, probably thinking that we could run around the track together. That would be fun! I'm not sure about Monday though. Maybe depending on how I feel. But if I did Monday, I would probably ride the 600.

Food for thought. Monday is probably going to be packed. Sunday is probably going to be packed too. Just be prepared to get there early to get your spot. If I'm there, I'll send you a message the night before. Regardless, you will have a blast!

Old Lemon · August 27th, 2013, 12:47 PM

oh i see lol. Well i hope to see you there. How early do you think we should get there? It opens at 7 so maybe like 6?

gogoKawi · August 27th, 2013, 06:36 PM

Between 6 and 7 is good. Holiday weekends are usually crazy.

Only other advice I can give is to take the first couple of sessions to learn the track and see how the others in your group ride. Learning the track takes time. Find a Control Rider (CR) and tail him so he can show you the lines. And knowing how the others ride in your group is one of those things that you will understand when you get out on the track. You will probably be in the beginner group. Some riders are a bit more confident than others. The level of experience is usually all over the place in that group. Watching how the other ride will let you know who you should avoid and who you can tag along with.

Regardless, you will have a good time. And that track was made for a 250. I can't wait to get out there!

csmith12 · August 28th, 2013, 05:26 AM

Tires are fine brah! Enjoy the track time, wish I could be there.

gogoKawi · September 1st, 2013, 08:48 PM

Today was a really good day at Shenandoah. No rain. The track was nice and sticky. And there wasn't too much track drama. Old Lemon, hopefully tomorrow will be the same. As far as numbers go, it was pretty sparse, which surprised everyone since the holiday weekend is usually packed. But no complaints here.

You will enjoy yourself!

Old Lemon · September 2nd, 2013, 05:03 PM

yep just got back, it wasnt very crowded at all and no rain either. will post up a report in a short while

burningscooter · September 7th, 2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnr4

DOOOOD, you're gonna' have so much fun! Try and catch a tow from Dre, if you can. He looked really good out there last month, and none of the CRs will have a 250. If you really pester one of 'em, they may stick with you, but every CR that tapped his head for me to follow left me on the straights when I couldn't keep up, so it's nice to see how a 250 runs it and how much speed he can carry, etc.

The pics are small but your tires look totally fine to me.

I was out at Main today, just for the morning, on an R1. JESUS that bike is ridulous.

I was wondering if you were there or not. Didnt see the 300.

tnr4 · September 7th, 2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burningscooter

I was wondering if you were there or not. Didnt see the 300.

Yup! Not with the 300, though. Sold her the week before. Rode my new GSXF to the track, and demo'd an R1 for the morning sessions.

sk1l1ne · September 10th, 2013, 05:25 PM

I'll be out at Shenandoah on Sat.
Can't wait to get out there.

August 18th, 2013, 10:37 PM	#1
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	September 14th or 15th Shenandoah WV Im trying to go to summit point WV on the 14th or 15th and hit up the shenandoah circuit. Just wanted to post here incase anyone else might be interested in going

August 19th, 2013, 12:55 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 21st, 2013, 10:52 AM	#6
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	My gut says your fine but a pic may help. Honestly, tech's inspection is visual and most likely very lenient as well... I personally go by the wear bars. If the bar is worn at all, and I mean in any way shape or form, I swap em. As in my track day prep post in my sig., I am almost always prepped to visit the tire vendor while at the track, just in case of any unforeseen tech/flat issues. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 28th, 2013, 05:26 AM	#14
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	Tires are fine brah! Enjoy the track time, wish I could be there. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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August 19th, 2013, 09:27 PM	#3
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	I'm there Labor Day weekend. I think that is the day that one of the local dealers will be there with TPM.

August 20th, 2013, 11:56 PM	#4
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	date is changed to september 1st seeing as my buddy who is giving me and my bike a ride wanted to go then. The first is a sunday and its with motorcycle xcitement. I looked at tpm and only saw that they were going on the 14th and 15th, idk

August 21st, 2013, 10:45 AM	#5
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	@csmith12 @gogoKawi i have a question. My tires have a couple thousand miles on them, i have about an inch or so on each side of un touched chicken strips. My friend said my tires will be fine since im going to be on the side of them all day. I just want to get other insight because i dont want to get there and they tell me that i cant ride because my tires arent fresh enough

August 21st, 2013, 07:29 PM	#7
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Looks like I will see you there on the 1st! The green 250 in the avatar pic. I'm with csmith12. Your tires sound fine, but a pic would help. If you have plenty of meat on the sides, you are good. Shenny is all turns. So I wouldn't worry about the middle unless you are at or close to the wear bars.

August 26th, 2013, 03:22 PM	#9
tnr4 ninjette.org sage Name: Travis Location: Washington, DC Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSX650F! Past: Kawasaki Ninja 300 (Sold); Triumph Street Triple (Sold); Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: 664	DOOOOD, you're gonna' have so much fun! Try and catch a tow from Dre, if you can. He looked really good out there last month, and none of the CRs will have a 250. If you really pester one of 'em, they may stick with you, but every CR that tapped his head for me to follow left me on the straights when I couldn't keep up, so it's nice to see how a 250 runs it and how much speed he can carry, etc. The pics are small but your tires look totally fine to me. I was out at Main today, just for the morning, on an R1. JESUS that bike is ridulous.

August 26th, 2013, 04:15 PM	#10
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	so is Dre a control rider? im assuming by the slang use of tow. And the buddy im going with is bringing his R1. He really wants to ride my 250 there lol. @gogoKawi im going on the 2nd now, monday labor day. Cant really argue with the guy giving me a ride

August 27th, 2013, 12:47 PM	#12
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	oh i see lol. Well i hope to see you there. How early do you think we should get there? It opens at 7 so maybe like 6?

August 27th, 2013, 06:36 PM	#13
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Between 6 and 7 is good. Holiday weekends are usually crazy. Only other advice I can give is to take the first couple of sessions to learn the track and see how the others in your group ride. Learning the track takes time. Find a Control Rider (CR) and tail him so he can show you the lines. And knowing how the others ride in your group is one of those things that you will understand when you get out on the track. You will probably be in the beginner group. Some riders are a bit more confident than others. The level of experience is usually all over the place in that group. Watching how the other ride will let you know who you should avoid and who you can tag along with. Regardless, you will have a good time. And that track was made for a 250. I can't wait to get out there!

September 1st, 2013, 08:48 PM	#15
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Today was a really good day at Shenandoah. No rain. The track was nice and sticky. And there wasn't too much track drama. Old Lemon, hopefully tomorrow will be the same. As far as numbers go, it was pretty sparse, which surprised everyone since the holiday weekend is usually packed. But no complaints here. You will enjoy yourself!

September 2nd, 2013, 05:03 PM	#16
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	yep just got back, it wasnt very crowded at all and no rain either. will post up a report in a short while

September 10th, 2013, 05:25 PM	#19
sk1l1ne ninjette.org member Name: sk1l1ne Location: loudoun va Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 2009 cbr600rr (rip) Posts: 31	I'll be out at Shenandoah on Sat. Can't wait to get out there.