Vancouver BC - any 250 riders?

Racingredhead · January 26th, 2014, 02:00 PM

I'm from Vancouver BC. Wondering if there are any other 250 riders from around here :-)

risingsun · January 26th, 2014, 04:08 PM

I'm from Langley, I'm building a 250 track bike right now

Racingredhead · January 26th, 2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by risingsun

I'm from Langley, I'm building a 250 track bike right now

No way! I'm from Langley too! :-) Super cool! What year is your bike? Are you going to race it? Do you know about riding at Greg Moore?

risingsun · January 26th, 2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Racingredhead

No way! I'm from Langley too! :-) Super cool! What year is your bike? Are you going to race it? Do you know about riding at Greg Moore?

It's a 08. I want to race this year but I don't know how much time I'll have. I went to Greg Moore last year to check it out. Probably go there and Pitt Meadows, I don't know if I will make it to Mission or not.

AuroraMinx · January 26th, 2014, 10:49 PM

GMR is great fun!

risingsun · January 27th, 2014, 07:13 AM

I'm hoping to get out there this year. bike is in pieces right now...

Racingredhead · January 27th, 2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by risingsun

I'm hoping to get out there this year. bike is in pieces right now...

I'm not a big fan of Pitt Meadows. Its below sea level. The water seeps up through the pavement.

risingsun · January 27th, 2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Racingredhead

I'm not a big fan of Pitt Meadows. Its below sea level. The water seeps up through the pavement.

Never been there myself. Just got back into riding last year, just local stuff on my 600. I picked up the 250 as a track project for this year.

AuroraMinx · January 28th, 2014, 09:39 PM

I prefer GMR over Pitt Meadows as well. Its a real track vs a bunch of pylons set up in a course.

bkh2 · January 28th, 2014, 09:49 PM

Could anyone provide me with more information on this GMR? I thought our only option was Mission Raceways up here...

AuroraMinx · January 28th, 2014, 10:29 PM

http://www.miniracingbc.com/our-track/
You can track or race your 250 and below here.
$500 ish gets you a key to the track and access whenever there are no kart or bike races scheduled.

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AuroraMinx

http://www.miniracingbc.com/our-track/
You can track or race your 250 and below here.
$500 ish gets you a key to the track and access whenever there are no kart or bike races scheduled.

holy ****, I wish I could get that kind of deal near where I live. Is that $500/year or $500 for life?

bkh2 · January 28th, 2014, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AuroraMinx

http://www.miniracingbc.com/our-track/
You can track or race your 250 and below here.
$500 ish gets you a key to the track and access whenever there are no kart or bike races scheduled.

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely be looking into this more when I have some time.

AuroraMinx · January 29th, 2014, 12:44 AM

That's per year!

Sirref · January 29th, 2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AuroraMinx

That's per year!

I'd show up on a near daily basis if I got a deal like that

risingsun · January 29th, 2014, 07:08 AM

do you guys go to GMR on the open weekends or just for the events?

And if anyone wants to go for a ride that's local let me know.

AuroraMinx · January 31st, 2014, 12:38 AM

We race at the events and go there to practice as well.

risingsun · February 3rd, 2014, 07:01 AM

Did you guys build full race bikes, or did you keep them street legal?

Racingredhead · February 3rd, 2014, 01:30 PM

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Did you guys build full race bikes, or did you keep them street legal?

Full race. Note too if you want to ride or race at GMR you must have frame sliders. You can buy on line or I know a guy who manufactures/installs in Langley.

bkh2 · February 3rd, 2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Racingredhead

Full race. Note too if you want to ride or race at GMR you must have frame sliders. You can buy on line or I know a guy who manufactures/installs in Langley.

Out of curiosity, what is the price difference between quality/price of online solutions versus the ones made and installed by your contact?

Where can a complete nub like me get more information on what must be done to start riding at GMR? Do I just need to read through all three PDFs that are provided on the aforementioned website, and I should be good to go?

Racingredhead · February 3rd, 2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bkh2

Out of curiosity, what is the price difference between quality/price of online solutions versus the ones made and installed by your contact?

Where can a complete nub like me get more information on what must be done to start riding at GMR? Do I just need to read through all three PDFs that are provided on the aforementioned website, and I should be good to go?

I have no idea of costs. Marc is my 250 mechanic. Does all my stuff. Made me some awesome sliders. Don't remember what I paid. I talked to him and he said for you to call him. He can fill you in. His # is 778 809 4645.

There are some other rules like sound but you should be fine there with the 250. Otherwise no, you just fill out the forms, send them the $500, they'll give you a key and you're good to go. The other option is to pay by the day but it is quite a bit more expensive. I forget how much. $65 maybe?

If you are interested in any rider coaching there is a guy who teaches out there. His name is Scott Borthwick from http://www.insideracingschool.com/. He also organizes & runs the 250 Gold Cup series if you decide you want to give racing a try. His # is 604 799 1888.

When/if you call these guys just let them know you got their #'s from me (Marybeth).

bkh2 · February 3rd, 2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Racingredhead

I have no idea of costs. Marc is my 250 mechanic. Does all my stuff. Made me some awesome sliders. Don't remember what I paid. I talked to him and he said for you to call him. He can fill you in. His # is 778 809 4645.

There are some other rules like sound but you should be fine there with the 250. Otherwise no, you just fill out the forms, send them the $500, they'll give you a key and you're good to go. The other option is to pay by the day but it is quite a bit more expensive. I forget how much. $65 maybe?

If you are interested in any rider coaching there is a guy who teaches out there. His name is Scott Borthwick from http://www.insideracingschool.com/. He also organizes & runs the 250 Gold Cup series if you decide you want to give racing a try. His # is 604 799 1888.

When/if you call these guys just let them know you got their #'s from me (Marybeth).

Perfect. Thanks for all the info.

risingsun · February 5th, 2014, 06:55 AM

what class do you race in? did you leave your airbox in or did you go to pod filters?

January 26th, 2014, 02:00 PM	#1
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January 26th, 2014, 04:08 PM	#2
risingsun ninjette.org member Name: Elan Location: BC Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR600 and 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 11	I'm from Langley, I'm building a 250 track bike right now

January 26th, 2014, 10:49 PM	#5
AuroraMinx ninjette.org member Name: Aurora Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 10	GMR is great fun!

January 27th, 2014, 07:13 AM	#6
risingsun ninjette.org member Name: Elan Location: BC Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR600 and 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 11	I'm hoping to get out there this year. bike is in pieces right now...

January 28th, 2014, 09:39 PM	#9
AuroraMinx ninjette.org member Name: Aurora Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 10	I prefer GMR over Pitt Meadows as well. Its a real track vs a bunch of pylons set up in a course.

January 28th, 2014, 09:49 PM	#10
bkh2 ninjette.org guru Name: Ben Location: R'lyeh Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 GSXR 750; 1983 CB750SC Posts: 277	Could anyone provide me with more information on this GMR? I thought our only option was Mission Raceways up here...

January 28th, 2014, 10:29 PM	#11
AuroraMinx ninjette.org member Name: Aurora Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 10	http://www.miniracingbc.com/our-track/ You can track or race your 250 and below here. $500 ish gets you a key to the track and access whenever there are no kart or bike races scheduled.

January 29th, 2014, 12:44 AM	#14
AuroraMinx ninjette.org member Name: Aurora Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 10	That's per year!

January 29th, 2014, 07:08 AM	#16
risingsun ninjette.org member Name: Elan Location: BC Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR600 and 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 11	do you guys go to GMR on the open weekends or just for the events? And if anyone wants to go for a ride that's local let me know.

January 31st, 2014, 12:38 AM	#17
AuroraMinx ninjette.org member Name: Aurora Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 10	We race at the events and go there to practice as well.

February 3rd, 2014, 07:01 AM	#18
risingsun ninjette.org member Name: Elan Location: BC Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR600 and 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 11	Did you guys build full race bikes, or did you keep them street legal?

February 5th, 2014, 06:55 AM	#23
risingsun ninjette.org member Name: Elan Location: BC Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 09 GSXR600 and 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 11	what class do you race in? did you leave your airbox in or did you go to pod filters?