me on my 250 at the track

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 03:33 PM

Just finished editing and uploading this video.

First time playing with any editing software but I think it came out alright.

I ran intermediate (B) group this time instead of novice (C) group. I did OK I think for my 4th trackday.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · January 3rd, 2009, 03:50 PM

Looking good out there! Looks like you're having fun as well. I edited the post so the vid was embedded, let me know if you preferred it to just be a link.

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 03:51 PM

embedded is even better!

thanks!

kkim · January 3rd, 2009, 04:33 PM

kuro,

what track and date was that? looks like fun!

BlueTyke · January 3rd, 2009, 04:48 PM

Wow! Looks fun! I like the song too!

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

kuro,

what track and date was that? looks like fun!

Streets of Willow Springs (like it says at the beginning

) This was on the 5th of December.

It's a good track for our bikes. I don't even get out of 5th on the front straight.

kkim · January 3rd, 2009, 06:55 PM

And this is a different track than Willow Springs?

Broom · January 3rd, 2009, 07:11 PM

video came out nice... can't stand that music though

i think i might try duct taping my crap video camera to my gas tank when i get out to the track in feb

Alex · January 3rd, 2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

And this is a different track than Willow Springs?

There are a couple separate racetracks on that same piece of land. The 3 that I know of are:

- "The Big Track", also referred to as just Willow Springs, or alternatively "The fastest track in the West"

- The Streets of Willow, which is a smaller, tighter track where light good-handling bikes have more of a chance

- The Horsethief Mile, which is a reasonably new short track (1 mile), but is supposed to be quite fun.

More info here.

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

And this is a different track than Willow Springs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

There are a couple separate racetracks on that same piece of land. The 3 that I know of are:

- "The Big Track", also referred to as just Willow Springs, or alternatively "The fastest track in the West"

- The Streets of Willow, which is a smaller, tighter track where light good-handling bikes have more of a chance

- The Horsethief Mile, which is a reasonably new short track (1 mile), but is supposed to be quite fun.

More info here.

Yeah. Big Willow is the 2.5 mile track with 9 turns. Streets is 1.7 with more turns! The last turn before the front straight is also a skid pad. It's really bumpy and strange. That's the turn where I almost high sided.

They have a go kart course too, I think.

The big track is much less 250 friendly

You can see after you come onto the back straight, it's pretty much all power until turn 1. When I rode there, I'm basically topping out the bike for half the time. I liked streets so much more but big track is where they do the 250 cup races.

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broom

video came out nice... can't stand that music though

i think i might try duct taping my crap video camera to my gas tank when i get out to the track in feb

Please do! I'd love to see 250 videos from other tracks.

kkim · January 3rd, 2009, 08:08 PM

what did you use for a camera mount? vid came out nice and steady. I like that the speedo is in the field of vision.

camera used?

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 08:13 PM

It's one of those gopro bike/car cameras. I actually borrowed it from my friend I was at the track with. I just used it for a session. It's mounted with a suction cup. right in front of the gas tank. Just good enough to see the gauges without taking too much space for tuck and body movement.

kkim · January 3rd, 2009, 08:19 PM

Was that the normal or wide angle lens one? I've been looking at them, but they seem to have battery issues.

Kurosaki · January 3rd, 2009, 08:23 PM

I think it's the normal lens? I don't think I would buy one myself unless they were substantially cheaper.

stroked59 · January 4th, 2009, 08:35 PM

the horse is great for setting up for some drift, autocross. been out there a few times with buds from BDL industries and Eibac. i need to get more experience and maybe go ride out, that looks realy fun

minizoom · January 5th, 2009, 09:31 PM

Great vid! Can't wait to go there this spring.

Bill N · January 22nd, 2009, 02:52 PM

Enjoyed the video...Thanks for posting.
Bill

Strider · January 23rd, 2009, 05:56 PM

<--- Envious ... I wanna hit the track myself !!!!

aloh · January 25th, 2009, 02:41 AM

cool vid! Looks like lots of fun.

January 3rd, 2009, 03:33 PM	#1
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	me on my 250 at the track Just finished editing and uploading this video. First time playing with any editing software but I think it came out alright. I ran intermediate (B) group this time instead of novice (C) group. I did OK I think for my 4th trackday. Link to original page on YouTube.

January 3rd, 2009, 03:50 PM	#2
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January 3rd, 2009, 04:48 PM	#5
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January 3rd, 2009, 07:11 PM	#8
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	video came out nice... can't stand that music though i think i might try duct taping my crap video camera to my gas tank when i get out to the track in feb __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

January 25th, 2009, 02:41 AM	#20
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January 3rd, 2009, 03:51 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	embedded is even better! thanks!

January 3rd, 2009, 04:33 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	kuro, what track and date was that? looks like fun!

January 3rd, 2009, 06:55 PM	#7
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	And this is a different track than Willow Springs?

January 3rd, 2009, 08:08 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what did you use for a camera mount? vid came out nice and steady. I like that the speedo is in the field of vision. camera used?

January 3rd, 2009, 08:13 PM	#13
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	It's one of those gopro bike/car cameras. I actually borrowed it from my friend I was at the track with. I just used it for a session. It's mounted with a suction cup. right in front of the gas tank. Just good enough to see the gauges without taking too much space for tuck and body movement.

January 3rd, 2009, 08:19 PM	#14
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Was that the normal or wide angle lens one? I've been looking at them, but they seem to have battery issues.

January 3rd, 2009, 08:23 PM	#15
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	I think it's the normal lens? I don't think I would buy one myself unless they were substantially cheaper.

January 4th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#16
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	the horse is great for setting up for some drift, autocross. been out there a few times with buds from BDL industries and Eibac. i need to get more experience and maybe go ride out, that looks realy fun

January 5th, 2009, 09:31 PM	#17
minizoom ninjette.org member Name: Alvin Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133	Great vid! Can't wait to go there this spring.

January 22nd, 2009, 02:52 PM	#18
Bill N ninjette.org member Name: Bill Location: Tampa Fl Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 180	Enjoyed the video...Thanks for posting. Bill

January 23rd, 2009, 05:56 PM	#19
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	<--- Envious ... I wanna hit the track myself !!!!