Ti2TT Track Day at Streets of Willow Saturday! (6/6/09)

Beast · June 4th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Joseph (Kurosaki) and I will be there

I just did some test footage with my new Go Pro Wide and it's awesome. Can't wait to use it Saturday! Ride report to follow.

**EDIT
Write-up coming today

Beast · June 15th, 2009, 01:31 PM

Well here is the write-up...

...a week later

I was procrastinating because I wanted to edit the footage from my GoPro Wide, but I didn't get around to it. I'm just going to upload the raw footage to Vimeo and leave it be.

6/6/09
The conditions were excellent! 72 degrees. Winds were a bit high, but the conditions were partly cloudly which evenly lit the the track. There was no fighting the sun for visibility in the afternoon. Originally, I was supposed to go to this Ti2TT day with Joseph (Kurosaki), however, because of his recent crash (he's okay

) he had to sit it out. Thankfully, members from the SocalMoto board were there to keep me company

Great bunch of folks by the way.

This was my first day riding with my Woodcraft clip-ons and I felt right at home. I agree with most of the reviews that they give you a slightly more aggressive stance without the sharp transition to full back breaking clip-ons on a supersport. The best of both worlds I guess

. In any case, I immediately felt more of the road through the front end. I also found that the transition to more aggressive body positioning was easier with the new angles the clip-ons provided. That part might be just me and the fact that I'm more comfortable on the track now, but I definitely felt a difference.

Because the track pavement wasn't boiling from the sun (it was quite "cold" actually), the life of my BT-090's were prolonged. When I went to the check my tires at the end of the day, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of substantial wear. I was running 27.5 psi all around.

Overall very few crashes for the day, but I did run into two consecutive close calls...both on turn 2. I'm not sure what was happening but I wasn't focusing and put on too much throttle while exiting the turn, ran wide, and did some off-roading

By the next session, I corrected my mistakes and it never happened again. You'll see those two moments (including my frustrated body language haha) when I upload the video today.

On turn 3 (right after the decline), I ended up dragging my kickstand on a few occasions, not really realizing it until I checked it when the session was over (a nice ground edge). I know this is a bad thing, but I never felt it on the track. I might need to take it easy on those left-handers unless I feel ready to cut it off

Here are some shots from the day:

Kurosaki and I are almost separated at birth (see 3rd image) Although I think I'm tucked lower hehe.

Kurosaki · June 15th, 2009, 01:46 PM

So you think you're fast now or somethin'?

You need to draw a madface on your bike like me. That will make you truly fast.

Look good out there, buddy! I regret cancelling my day. I figured I wouldn't be recovered by then...

Can't wait to hit the track with you again. 250 battling is fun!

Kurosaki · June 15th, 2009, 01:47 PM

P.S. I can tell those clipons help you get your upper body lower. I'd be eating my knuckles with my stock bars if I was that low.

00v_Lucky · June 15th, 2009, 04:40 PM

beautiful shots! and hopefully that kick stand doesn't raise any problems in the future =/

batukapur · June 15th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Nice shots & panning! I kinda like beast's color scheme.. a fast white.
How much it cost u guys for the track day?
And what was the temperature like?

p/s: the 'mad face' worth extra 1hp :P

Kurosaki · June 15th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batukapur

Nice shots & panning! I kinda like beast's color scheme.. a fast white.
How much it cost u guys for the track day?
And what was the temperature like?

p/s: the 'mad face' worth extra 1hp :P

Streets of willow springs is about 120-140 for a day. It's money well spent IMO. I can't think of any other event I paid about 150 dollars for that is as much fun as a trackday.

Well... Can't think of any other legal event...

totally kidding....

I think

batukapur · June 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM

150 bucks? Ouch.. The session last for the whole day or just half day?
Anyway, it seems like u guys enjoyed every bit of it

that's more important

Elfling · June 16th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Nice shots! I'm extremely jealous

Beast · June 19th, 2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

So you think you're fast now or somethin'? You need to draw a madface on your bike like me. That will make you truly fast.

Hehe, I will next time we roll out together. Only I'll bring a SHARPIE, no more trying to color a solid with a ball point pen haha :P

Quote:

150 bucks? Ouch.. The session last for the whole day or just half day?

That's for the entire day. 10am to 5pm pretty much. 20-30 minute sessions with three groups in three skill levels (A,B,C). Like Kuro said, its completely worth it

Quote:

And what was the temperature like?

73 degrees and cloudy with spots of sun.

Quote:

beautiful shots! and hopefully that kick stand doesn't raise any problems in the future =/

I'm hoping the same!

June 4th, 2009, 10:59 AM	#1
Beast Pure Imagination Name: Chris Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08' 250r, '07 Vespa LX150 (it counts right?) Posts: 183	Ti2TT Track Day at Streets of Willow Saturday! (6/6/09) Joseph (Kurosaki) and I will be there I just did some test footage with my new Go Pro Wide and it's awesome. Can't wait to use it Saturday! Ride report to follow. *EDIT Write-up coming today __________________________________________________ Yoshi CF Slip on, Galfer SS lines, Motul 5.1, HH brake pads, Dynojet Jet Kit, BT-090's, Pearl white paint + flat black accent, Gold wheels, A-Tech CF front fender, A-Tech tank pad, BEET rearsets* Last futzed with by Beast; June 8th, 2009 at 10:41 AM.

June 15th, 2009, 01:31 PM	#2
Beast Pure Imagination Name: Chris Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08' 250r, '07 Vespa LX150 (it counts right?) Posts: 183	Well here is the write-up... ...a week later I was procrastinating because I wanted to edit the footage from my GoPro Wide, but I didn't get around to it. I'm just going to upload the raw footage to Vimeo and leave it be. 6/6/09 The conditions were excellent! 72 degrees. Winds were a bit high, but the conditions were partly cloudly which evenly lit the the track. There was no fighting the sun for visibility in the afternoon. Originally, I was supposed to go to this Ti2TT day with Joseph (Kurosaki), however, because of his recent crash (he's okay ) he had to sit it out. Thankfully, members from the SocalMoto board were there to keep me company Great bunch of folks by the way. This was my first day riding with my Woodcraft clip-ons and I felt right at home. I agree with most of the reviews that they give you a slightly more aggressive stance without the sharp transition to full back breaking clip-ons on a supersport. The best of both worlds I guess . In any case, I immediately felt more of the road through the front end. I also found that the transition to more aggressive body positioning was easier with the new angles the clip-ons provided. That part might be just me and the fact that I'm more comfortable on the track now, but I definitely felt a difference. Because the track pavement wasn't boiling from the sun (it was quite "cold" actually), the life of my BT-090's were prolonged. When I went to the check my tires at the end of the day, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of substantial wear. I was running 27.5 psi all around. Overall very few crashes for the day, but I did run into two consecutive close calls...both on turn 2. I'm not sure what was happening but I wasn't focusing and put on too much throttle while exiting the turn, ran wide, and did some off-roading By the next session, I corrected my mistakes and it never happened again. You'll see those two moments (including my frustrated body language haha) when I upload the video today. On turn 3 (right after the decline), I ended up dragging my kickstand on a few occasions, not really realizing it until I checked it when the session was over (a nice ground edge). I know this is a bad thing, but I never felt it on the track. I might need to take it easy on those left-handers unless I feel ready to cut it off Here are some shots from the day: Kurosaki and I are almost separated at birth (see 3rd image) Although I think I'm tucked lower hehe. __________________________________________________ Yoshi CF Slip on, Galfer SS lines, Motul 5.1, HH brake pads, Dynojet Jet Kit, BT-090's, Pearl white paint + flat black accent, Gold wheels, A-Tech CF front fender, A-Tech tank pad, BEET rearsets Last futzed with by Beast; June 16th, 2009 at 09:50 AM.

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June 15th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#3
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	So you think you're fast now or somethin'? You need to draw a madface on your bike like me. That will make you truly fast. Look good out there, buddy! I regret cancelling my day. I figured I wouldn't be recovered by then... Can't wait to hit the track with you again. 250 battling is fun!

June 15th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#4
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	P.S. I can tell those clipons help you get your upper body lower. I'd be eating my knuckles with my stock bars if I was that low.

June 15th, 2009, 04:40 PM	#5
00v_Lucky ninjette.org sage Name: Howard Location: Cypress, So. Cal. Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Candy Thunder Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 618	beautiful shots! and hopefully that kick stand doesn't raise any problems in the future =/

June 15th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#6
batukapur ninjette.org member Name: Batu Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): ZXR250 C6 Posts: 17	Nice shots & panning! I kinda like beast's color scheme.. a fast white. How much it cost u guys for the track day? And what was the temperature like? p/s: the 'mad face' worth extra 1hp :P

June 15th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#8
batukapur ninjette.org member Name: Batu Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): ZXR250 C6 Posts: 17	150 bucks? Ouch.. The session last for the whole day or just half day? Anyway, it seems like u guys enjoyed every bit of it that's more important

June 16th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#9
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	Nice shots! I'm extremely jealous