Post pics of your most recent track/racing BP (Body Positioning) - Page 23

higear223 · August 28th, 2015, 09:28 PM

My best glamour shot from Barber.

geeker · August 30th, 2015, 08:35 AM

My last track day at MSRC on 8/1.

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 08:32 PM

You can't see my body position but you can appreciate how far over the bike is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqH...ature=youtu.be

Sirref · September 1st, 2015, 08:52 PM

oh hey, my pit spot is featured at the start

not bad, smooth riding for the most part. Keep this up and you'll get bumped to red in due time as your pace picks up

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

oh hey, my pit spot is featured at the start

not bad, smooth riding for the most part. Keep this up and you'll get bumped to red in due time as your pace picks up

No way! You were pitted next to us? I was hanging with Sicilia and Michele. I had my 250 with me too.

Sirref · September 1st, 2015, 09:13 PM

yup, we chatted for a bit

you even let me take your 250 for a spin (seriously, get springs for those soft soft forks. you'll thank me)

csmith12 · September 1st, 2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike K

You can't see my body position but you can appreciate how far over the bike is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqH...ature=youtu.be

Love your patience... the riding aint bad either.

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 09:18 PM

Ben! I do want to stiffen up the little fighter. I had it dynoed last time there and it only makes 25.17 hp and runs real rich. I'll have to research what jets to try and what springs to get. One of the coaches saw me going out on it and told me to start doing the Ninja races. I'll do the certification next time I go out.

Sirref · September 1st, 2015, 09:21 PM

stiffen up the front end before you do the races, there are two confirmed races remaining this season (one at njmp thunderbolt on oct 11th and one at nccar on oct 3rd) with two more that are likely to be rescheduled due to issues with the days (motoamerica screwed over 9/10 t-bolt and dominion isn't open)

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Love your patience... the riding aint bad either.

A little too patient but I don't have tire warmers yet so I don't push it for the first two or three laps. I like the tires. It has old Metzler Rennsports on it. The rear let go twice in the same spot. I was running them 30.5 psi hot front and rear. The front felt ok. I'm going to have MarkBilt adjust the suspension to my weight next time out.

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

stiffen up the front end before you do the races, there are two confirmed races remaining this season (one at njmp thunderbolt on oct 11th and one at nccar on oct 3rd) with two more that are likely to be rescheduled due to issues with the days (motoamerica screwed over 9/10 t-bolt and dominion isn't open)

So that's why Sept 10 was cancelled. I was just about to change my schedule at work and register for it.

Sirref · September 1st, 2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike K

So that's why Sept 10 was cancelled. I was just about to change my schedule at work and register for it.

yeah, I was going to go and collect free points to guarantee that I finish 3rd in the ninja season

but now I guess I'll actually have to race it out

basically what happened was two things
1. they would have had to clear out at 2pm rather than 5pm (who wants to end their day at 2pm? nobody)
2. motoamerica racers cannot get extra practice immediately before an event (I don't know how far this goes back time wise) which means the ktm kids and the motoamerica superstock racers can't run the gp moto races as was originally intended when that day was selected

Mike K · September 1st, 2015, 09:32 PM

Sucks for us.

What springs should I get?

Sirref · September 1st, 2015, 09:38 PM

racetech is the way to go, not the best but it's the best bang for your buck and it gets the job done

no point getting top end suspension for these bikes unless you're actually fast enough to use it which very very few riders actually are

sharky nrk · September 2nd, 2015, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike K

No way! You were pitted next to us? I was hanging with Sicilia and Michele. I had my 250 with me too.

Old steel framed Honda 600s FTW

Mike K · September 2nd, 2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Old steel framed Honda 600s FTW

Huh?

sharky nrk · September 3rd, 2015, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike K

Huh?

The picture in post 885, is a Honda CBR600F3 race bike....... (or an old steel framed honda)

Mike K · September 3rd, 2015, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

The picture in post 885, is a Honda CBR600F3 race bike....... (or an old steel framed honda)

Right. I'm having a blast on it. It handles a lot like the Ninja but faster and I can feel the extra weight in turns. I have to roll on throttle much slower than the Ninja obviously. The tail stepped out on me a couple of times.

sharky nrk · September 3rd, 2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike K

Right. I'm having a blast on it. It handles a lot like the Ninja but faster and I can feel the extra weight in turns. I have to roll on throttle much slower than the Ninja obviously. The tail stepped out on me a couple of times.

I had a love/hate with mine. Tried pretty solidly to end me at TWS but also is fairly simple, robust, and generally decent bike.

Mike K · September 3rd, 2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

I had a love/hate with mine. Tried pretty solidly to end me at TWS but also is fairly simple, robust, and generally decent bike.

What happened at TWS?

sharky nrk · September 3rd, 2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike K

What happened at TWS?

Since I was knocked unconscious I don't exactly remember, short best guess story was, I goofed - high rear pressure and greasy tires and pushing hard = highside =

Mike K · September 3rd, 2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

Since I was knocked unconscious I don't exactly remember, short best guess story was, I goofed - high rear pressure and greasy tires and pushing hard = highside =

That's just plain ugly. Glad you're ok. How did the bike do?

sharky nrk · September 3rd, 2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike K

That's just plain ugly. Glad you're ok. How did the bike do?

actually has not been ridden since - so about a year

frame/engine/forks/wheels are all still pretty solid (scrapes and dings but intact) - everything else was trashed

most of the bike is back together in naked/stripped form and I need to get it out and ride it (need to find some cheap options for fairing stay and fairings)

Mike K · September 3rd, 2015, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharky nrk

actually has not been ridden since - so about a year

frame/engine/forks/wheels are all still pretty solid (scrapes and dings but intact) - everything else was trashed

most of the bike is back together in naked/stripped form and I need to get it out and ride it (need to find some cheap options for fairing stay and fairings)

Check out http://www.beasleycomposites.com/racebike_honda.htm . Supposed to be very good quality and I saw on fb that he's trying to unload his bike stuff. I want to get rid of the tail/seat on mine and get something with a lower hump. I keep hitting my foot on it getting in and out of the saddle. I'm short.

cbinker · September 3rd, 2015, 09:40 PM

I cannot wait till i can add to this thread! 2 more weeks!

Mike K · September 4th, 2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

I cannot wait till i can add to this thread! 2 more weeks!

This'll be you at the end of the day

Z1R rider · September 6th, 2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

I cannot wait till i can add to this thread! 2 more weeks!

You going to Hastings on the 26-27th? If so we'll see you there.

Mike K · September 6th, 2015, 04:29 PM

Getting there.

cbinker · September 6th, 2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1R rider

You going to Hastings on the 26-27th? If so we'll see you there.

I moved to Arizona, so I am going to Chuckwalla

Peanut_EOD · September 8th, 2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

^^ I still love Peanut's pictures.

Thank you.

rubber side down · September 17th, 2015, 05:15 PM

Last track day at Brainerd. Its not the ninja, but I didn't have room for the ninja to that track day.

AwDang · September 19th, 2015, 09:30 AM

green_bread · September 21st, 2015, 02:41 PM

Here is my latest:

Bonus video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_LLJb0-s8

Floki · September 22nd, 2015, 05:44 AM

Some photos from my first track weekend on my 250 track build. I was bumped from N to I on day one by STT, then I to A by the coaches. I had one helluva time and believe I was running somewhere around a 2:08 lap time

Sirref · September 22nd, 2015, 05:58 AM

A group bump on a 250? nice!

Floki · September 22nd, 2015, 07:10 AM

@Sirref check out the sick back patch on the first photo. My Dainese zipper broke so I had to rent a suit. The only one my size was that white and pink one

xXecuterXx2 · September 22nd, 2015, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by green_bread

Here is my latest:

Bonus video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_LLJb0-s8

Hot damn son. thats a pretty pic

csmith12 · September 23rd, 2015, 05:44 AM

@Floki.... dood!!! Nice work.

I had a good 3 day run at Mid-Ohio again, sore shoulder and all, but had some fun!

Sorry for the butt shots, I was flying solo since Jade is in school not shoot my free pics, and I don't buy pics very often any longer.

csmith12 · September 23rd, 2015, 05:45 AM

Oh! yea... I got a new suit after my crash last month. Love the white vs. the black.

choneofakind · September 23rd, 2015, 05:58 AM

^^ Love white suits

interesting light deflection pattern just below your left foot. I assume that's from the heat?

August 28th, 2015, 09:28 PM	#881
higear223 ninjette.org member Name: Greg Location: Somerville TN Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250, 09 650 V-Strom, 07 CRF230F Posts: 42	My best glamour shot from Barber.
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September 1st, 2015, 08:32 PM	#883
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	You can't see my body position but you can appreciate how far over the bike is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoqH...ature=youtu.be __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

September 1st, 2015, 08:52 PM	#884
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	oh hey, my pit spot is featured at the start not bad, smooth riding for the most part. Keep this up and you'll get bumped to red in due time as your pace picks up __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 1st, 2015, 09:13 PM	#886
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	yup, we chatted for a bit you even let me take your 250 for a spin (seriously, get springs for those soft soft forks. you'll thank me) __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 1st, 2015, 09:18 PM	#888
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	Ben! I do want to stiffen up the little fighter. I had it dynoed last time there and it only makes 25.17 hp and runs real rich. I'll have to research what jets to try and what springs to get. One of the coaches saw me going out on it and told me to start doing the Ninja races. I'll do the certification next time I go out. __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

September 1st, 2015, 09:21 PM	#889
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	stiffen up the front end before you do the races, there are two confirmed races remaining this season (one at njmp thunderbolt on oct 11th and one at nccar on oct 3rd) with two more that are likely to be rescheduled due to issues with the days (motoamerica screwed over 9/10 t-bolt and dominion isn't open) __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 1st, 2015, 09:32 PM	#893
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	Sucks for us. What springs should I get? __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

September 1st, 2015, 09:38 PM	#894
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	racetech is the way to go, not the best but it's the best bang for your buck and it gets the job done no point getting top end suspension for these bikes unless you're actually fast enough to use it which very very few riders actually are __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 3rd, 2015, 09:40 PM	#905
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	I cannot wait till i can add to this thread! 2 more weeks! __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

September 19th, 2015, 09:30 AM	#912
AwDang ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: SW VA Join Date: Feb 2015 Motorcycle(s): 286, 296, 599, 799 Posts: 436
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September 21st, 2015, 02:41 PM	#913
green_bread ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Columbia, MO Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R & CBR250R Posts: 105	Here is my latest: Bonus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV_LLJb0-s8

September 22nd, 2015, 05:44 AM	#914
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	Some photos from my first track weekend on my 250 track build. I was bumped from N to I on day one by STT, then I to A by the coaches. I had one helluva time and believe I was running somewhere around a 2:08 lap time
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

September 22nd, 2015, 05:58 AM	#915
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	A group bump on a 250? nice! __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 22nd, 2015, 07:10 AM	#916
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	@Sirref check out the sick back patch on the first photo. My Dainese zipper broke so I had to rent a suit. The only one my size was that white and pink one

September 23rd, 2015, 05:44 AM	#918
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	@Floki.... dood!!! Nice work. I had a good 3 day run at Mid-Ohio again, sore shoulder and all, but had some fun! Sorry for the butt shots, I was flying solo since Jade is in school not shoot my free pics, and I don't buy pics very often any longer. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 23rd, 2015, 05:45 AM	#919
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! yea... I got a new suit after my crash last month. Love the white vs. the black. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 23rd, 2015, 05:58 AM	#920
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	^^ Love white suits interesting light deflection pattern just below your left foot. I assume that's from the heat?

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