Quick Flick Fun and Off Race Line on the R6

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Did a track day on the R6 last weekend. For a few laps, I tried to ride it like a 250 lol.... and quick flick it into the corners. I also was trying to get used to riding "off the race line". Wide corners and late entries. Also, the telemetry is off. Not sure, but my buddy bobby has the start finish line way off. But the red dot is pretty close to the track position.

FYI, I am the rider in front, blue R6, black leathers and red/white helmet. Enjoy the video.

Link to original page on YouTube.

choneofakind · April 29th, 2012, 12:46 PM

Looking good Chris!

Putnam looks like the sweepers would be approaching the high end of what's fun on the 250.

For comparison, how's the R6 stand up to the 250 in the back and forth flicky stuff? I know the R6 is going to be better composed than the 250 in fast sweepers, but is it more flick-able than the 250? The R6 also has a reputation of being the most flick-able 600. Just curious because that topic always comes up in other discussions.

Mocha Man · April 29th, 2012, 12:52 PM

Loved the video (and that song)

Nicely done!

April 29th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Cool stuff! I can't wait till I can take the ninjette to the track

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 12:59 PM

For flickability, NO, 250 wins hands down. By the end of a 25 minute session the chicane takes some real muscle to flick over. BUT.... there is a catch. If your OFF the gas on the R6 it feels nearly the same as the 250. When your ON the gas then no. The power will fight your flick.

choneofakind · April 29th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Good input. Thanks Chris.

I can't wait to get some input from you and the Mid-O instructors on my riding

EthioKnight · April 29th, 2012, 01:35 PM

Sweet vid man! The calling of the tracks is getting louder and louder as each day passes, can't wait!

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Oh!!! and.... for all you guys wanting to get a GSXR 600 or 750. The rider recording me is riding a 2011 GSXR 750 and you see what happens in the straight right.....

Xoulrath · April 29th, 2012, 02:06 PM

Great video man!

sharky nrk · April 29th, 2012, 03:52 PM

I REALLY wanted to get to Putnam for this past track day but the race bike is still in pieces. I need to get off my rear and get it back together

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I REALLY wanted to get to Putnam for this past track day but the race bike is still in pieces. I need to get off my rear and get it back together

You in for the next one? Go go go! I will be there again labor day weekend.

sharky nrk · April 29th, 2012, 05:03 PM

Well the bike is on stands and is a bare frame so it would be a mad dash to get it together. That and I assistant coach my daughters travel soccer team so my weekends have been REALLY full. Maybe I will take the ninjette if I don't have a game.

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 05:18 PM

lol... wtf was I looking at?

choneofakind · April 29th, 2012, 05:20 PM

switching back and forth between the line you wanted to take and the edge of the track so you could practice entering wide and apexing late??

I find myself kinda looking back and forth at times when i'm trying to late apex so I'm at the middle of the road as little as possible.

THE BIG SITT · April 29th, 2012, 05:26 PM

I've thought about taking my bike there one day… Is that the only place you know of in Indy for racing?

csmith12 · April 29th, 2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

switching back and forth between the line you wanted to take and the edge of the track so you could practice entering wide and apexing late??

I find myself kinda looking back and forth at times when i'm trying to late apex so I'm at the middle of the road as little as possible.

Plausible maybe, normally if my head is turned that far, I already have chosen a line and am ready to commit. There were a few people that went off track in front of me. I wonder if that is what has my attention.

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

I've thought about taking my bike there one day… Is that the only place you know of in Indy for racing?

No I don't, sorry. I am currently trying to dig up all the orgs and links to tracks. Not sure why this info is so hard to get!?!?!!

Try these;
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/25/2/1...ce-Tracks.aspx
http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/IN/

sharky nrk · April 29th, 2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

I've thought about taking my bike there one day… Is that the only place you know of in Indy for racing?

Plenty of tracks in the midwest - but Putnam is the only one I know if in IN. The rest of them require a few hours drive.

THE BIG SITT · April 30th, 2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Plenty of tracks in the midwest - but Putnam is the only one I know if in IN. The rest of them require a few hours drive.

What other places have you hit up?

csmith12 · April 30th, 2012, 01:51 PM

Sorry for the HUGE image... But a friend of mine made this and has this years dates on it.

choneofakind · April 30th, 2012, 06:55 PM

How's Nelson Ledges? That's where my buddy often rides because it's cheap and close.

csmith12 · April 30th, 2012, 07:21 PM

Never been there. A few of my friends tell me "WTF are you waiting for".

alex.s · May 3rd, 2012, 06:20 PM

**** yeah dude you're ripping. stay smooth

Hopmix · May 24th, 2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Oh!!! and.... for all you guys wanting to get a GSXR 600 or 750. The rider recording me is riding a 2011 GSXR 750 and you see what happens in the straight right.....

HAHA! Ive been seeing whats happening in Daytona Sport Bike
GIXXER

I do want a R6 though...

April 29th, 2012, 12:03 PM	#1
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	Quick Flick Fun and Off Race Line on the R6 Did a track day on the R6 last weekend. For a few laps, I tried to ride it like a 250 lol.... and quick flick it into the corners. I also was trying to get used to riding "off the race line". Wide corners and late entries. Also, the telemetry is off. Not sure, but my buddy bobby has the start finish line way off. But the red dot is pretty close to the track position. FYI, I am the rider in front, blue R6, black leathers and red/white helmet. Enjoy the video. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 29th, 2012, 12:59 PM	#5
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	For flickability, NO, 250 wins hands down. By the end of a 25 minute session the chicane takes some real muscle to flick over. BUT.... there is a catch. If your OFF the gas on the R6 it feels nearly the same as the 250. When your ON the gas then no. The power will fight your flick. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 29th, 2012, 01:49 PM	#8
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	Oh!!! and.... for all you guys wanting to get a GSXR 600 or 750. The rider recording me is riding a 2011 GSXR 750 and you see what happens in the straight right..... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 29th, 2012, 02:06 PM	#9
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Great video man! __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

April 29th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#13
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	lol... wtf was I looking at? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 29th, 2012, 12:46 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Looking good Chris! Putnam looks like the sweepers would be approaching the high end of what's fun on the 250. For comparison, how's the R6 stand up to the 250 in the back and forth flicky stuff? I know the R6 is going to be better composed than the 250 in fast sweepers, but is it more flick-able than the 250? The R6 also has a reputation of being the most flick-able 600. Just curious because that topic always comes up in other discussions.

April 29th, 2012, 12:52 PM	#3
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Loved the video (and that song) Nicely done!

April 29th, 2012, 12:53 PM	#4
codestp202 Guest Posts: n/a	Cool stuff! I can't wait till I can take the ninjette to the track

April 29th, 2012, 01:03 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Good input. Thanks Chris. I can't wait to get some input from you and the Mid-O instructors on my riding

April 29th, 2012, 01:35 PM	#7
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Sweet vid man! The calling of the tracks is getting louder and louder as each day passes, can't wait!

April 29th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#10
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	I REALLY wanted to get to Putnam for this past track day but the race bike is still in pieces. I need to get off my rear and get it back together

April 29th, 2012, 05:03 PM	#12
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Well the bike is on stands and is a bare frame so it would be a mad dash to get it together. That and I assistant coach my daughters travel soccer team so my weekends have been REALLY full. Maybe I will take the ninjette if I don't have a game.

April 29th, 2012, 05:20 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	switching back and forth between the line you wanted to take and the edge of the track so you could practice entering wide and apexing late?? I find myself kinda looking back and forth at times when i'm trying to late apex so I'm at the middle of the road as little as possible.

April 29th, 2012, 05:26 PM	#15
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	I've thought about taking my bike there one day… Is that the only place you know of in Indy for racing?

April 30th, 2012, 01:51 PM	#19
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	Sorry for the HUGE image... But a friend of mine made this and has this years dates on it. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 30th, 2012, 06:55 PM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	How's Nelson Ledges? That's where my buddy often rides because it's cheap and close.

April 30th, 2012, 07:21 PM	#21
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	Never been there. A few of my friends tell me "WTF are you waiting for". __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 3rd, 2012, 06:20 PM	#22
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	**** yeah dude you're ripping. stay smooth __________________________________________________

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