OFFICIAL So. Cal Noobie Track Day - November 9th - Page 5

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 09:32 PM

that was purposely confusing ;p. but basically it just means you pay $250 once and $20 each day you rent a trailer, instead of $200 EACH DAY with a truck rental.

and Gurk: I added that silly 5-6 bucks insurance cost, and it is STILL a bargain at 20 bucks a day.

and back to the camera thing: don't expect your dad can take http://www.caliphotography.com/ type pics.... not because of skill or equipment, it's just because he simply cannot get close enough.

Gurk · October 30th, 2012, 09:33 PM

just get a damn hitch. you'll be hooked on track and go at least 5-6 times per year (if not more) anyway. and it'll be worth it.

Hell Nov 9th will be my 13th of the year and 14th ever

EDIT: oh right, andy. i forgot about that. i never get it hehe.

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 09:33 PM

if my 1.6L Civic and Sentra can get me up grapevine to Buttonwillow, your 3.5L V6 can definitely get you places.

Gurk · October 30th, 2012, 09:35 PM

Dad&Camera : In all honesty chuckwalla is probably the worst track for viewing from the side. He'll take a lot of photos in the front straight. That's about it.

Gurk · October 30th, 2012, 09:36 PM

Oh and yeah... 2.0 VW Tiguan here. NO problem hauling a trailer whatsoever

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

just get a damn hitch. you'll be hooked on track and go at least 5-6 times per year (if not more) anyway. and it'll be worth it.

Hell Nov 9th will be my 13th of the year and 14th ever

EDIT: oh right, andy. i forgot about that. i never get it hehe.

Yea that's also kinda what I was thinking....

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylawcc

if my 1.6L Civic and Sentra can get me up grapevine to Buttonwillow, your 3.5L V6 can definitely get you places.

Could you link me to the one you have or the hitches you are talking about?

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

Dad&Camera : In all honesty chuckwalla is probably the worst track for viewing from the side. He'll take a lot of photos in the front straight. That's about it.

Lame sauce

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 09:37 PM

http://www.hitchfinder.com/hitchsear...#result-anchor

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylawcc

http://www.hitchfinder.com/hitchsear...#result-anchor

Well that is just goddamn awesome and it looks easy as **** to install too. I'm very seriously considering this

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 09:44 PM

this is another one from ebay, just in case you want options.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-Class-2...9c3510&vxp=mtr

but it looks like the HitchFinder.com one is cheaper.

Now, not to confuse you anymore - the one from Hitchfinder is a Class One, meaning it can tow up to 2000lb (realistically, that's more than enough for a bike + trailer). The one from ebay is a Class Two, which is up to 3500lb. I don't know if a passenger car should tow anything that high. but the choice is yours. I will just stick with Class One and be done with.

Lastly, you will then need to install one electrical component:
http://www.hitchfinder.com/products/...onverter,51-57
you can do this yourself too.

and yes, you can certainly install the hitch yourself. one word of advice: don't tighten all bolts UNTIL both left and right sides are in place. If the hitch is just slightly bend (due to shipping or manufacturing defect), you will have a nightmare aligning the hole together.

Trailerboy531 · October 30th, 2012, 09:52 PM

I want to lie and say yes so that he helps you out.. But he could probably only get pics of the front straight and pit area. There are no raised places for him to stand on and see more of the track. So he could get people coming out of the last turn and on to the front straight as well as on to the first turn off the front straight.

That having been said I was at a track day in March in group C where a pretty fantastic crash happened 10 ft in front of me on the front straight. Your dad would have gotten great shots of that! And you can get some cool pictures of guys wheeling coming on to the front straight during the races on saturday and sunday if you choose to stay. Make it a bonding experience!

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

And you can get some cool pictures of guys wheeling coming on to the front straight during the races on saturday and sunday if you choose to stay

250 wheeling? surely you jest.

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylawcc

this is another one from ebay, just in case you want options.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-Class-2...9c3510&vxp=mtr

but it looks like the HitchFinder.com one is cheaper.

Now, not to confuse you anymore - the one from Hitchfinder is a Class One, meaning it can tow up to 2000lb (realistically, that's more than enough for a bike + trailer). The one from ebay is a Class Two, which is up to 3500lb. I don't know if a passenger car should tow anything that high. but the choice is yours. I will just stick with Class One and be done with.

Lastly, you will then need to install one electrical component:
http://www.hitchfinder.com/products/...onverter,51-57
you can do this yourself too.

and yes, you can certainly install the hitch yourself. one word of advice: don't tighten all bolts UNTIL both left and right sides are in place. If the hitch is just slightly bend (due to shipping or manufacturing defect), you will have a nightmare aligning the hole together.

Alright.... Ordered!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

I want to lie and say yes so that he helps you out.. But he could probably only get pics of the front straight and pit area. There are no raised places for him to stand on and see more of the track. So he could get people coming out of the last turn and on to the front straight as well as on to the first turn off the front straight.

That having been said I was at a track day in March in group C where a pretty fantastic crash happened 10 ft in front of me on the front straight. Your dad would have gotten great shots of that! And you can get some cool pictures of guys wheeling coming on to the front straight during the races on saturday and sunday if you choose to stay. Make it a bonding experience!

Well I'm gna just install a trailer hitch on my car, seems like a pretty sensible option. He would have had to take 2 days off work as well and I'm not sure he'd even really have fun if he couldn't get some good shots

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylawcc

250 wheeling? surely you jest.

It's not all 250s right?

Also, bringing the 1k

andylawcc · October 30th, 2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

It's not all 250s right?

Also, bringing the 1k

/just sayin ;p

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 10:03 PM

Well **** now I have a lot more to do in < 2 weeks that I was planning on. Balls.

Gurk · October 30th, 2012, 10:04 PM

I know I don't have a 250.. lol

hanibal · October 30th, 2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynicalkit

sold

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynicalkit

Switching to B

What?!!!

I'll still ride with the noobs for a bit and see about bumping up mid day.

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 10:20 PM

n00bs are fun!

Wish the stupid gopro 3 was out by now

Trailerboy531 · October 30th, 2012, 10:55 PM

**** the 1k bring the 250!!!

Jiggles · October 30th, 2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

**** the 1k bring the 250!!!

Cmon, you think I was cereal?

Trailerboy531 · October 30th, 2012, 11:30 PM

Fast bikes are fun..so....maybe!

Jiggles · October 31st, 2012, 12:19 AM

I can't lean it for diddlypoop tho

jenndiggity · October 31st, 2012, 06:49 PM

How long will we stay til?

krolinked · October 31st, 2012, 06:56 PM

Also, what time are we supposed to be at the track by?

andylawcc · October 31st, 2012, 06:58 PM

~~you should arrive by 800am, to unload and attend the rider's meeting.~~

and ppl will start leaving around 430-6pm. it should gets dark soon.

Nemesis · October 31st, 2012, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylawcc

you should arrive by 800am, to unload and attend the rider's meeting.

and ppl will start leaving around 430-6pm. it should gets dark soon.

Actually try your VERY best to arrive there no later than 7am. 6-7am is highly recommended because it takes time to unload, register, tech your bike, and get situated. Getting there at 8am, you'll feel rushed to do the above. That's the last thing you need. Your brain/body also needs time to absorb all the information given to you. Also, you may have questions before your first ride out so get there early.

You can also arrive there Thursday night which most of us do so we don't have to feel rushed and take our time sleeping in. Also, getting there Thursday makes the weekend seem longer.

Jiggles · October 31st, 2012, 08:20 PM

Do u guys camp out with like tents n **** or just in your cars

Nemesis · October 31st, 2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Do u guys camp out with like tents n **** or just in your cars

Tents, trailers, toyhaulers, cars, trucks, truck bed...whatever works for you.

Trailerboy531 · October 31st, 2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenndiggity

How long will we stay til?

The track day ends at 5PM. I encourage all of you, if you can, to stay over night at least through Saturday (Sunday would be awesome) to watch some of the races on Saturday. The 250 grid is getting really big out there and it'd be great to watch how fast these bikes can go; the bigger bikes are also a blast to watch. So if you can, stay the night and watch some racing on Saturday!

Quote:

Originally Posted by krolinked

Also, what time are we supposed to be at the track by?

Andy said be to the track by 8. Don't do that. Do what Nemesis said and be there by 6-7. You need time for yourself and your bike before the riders meeting and what not. I will be there to help anyone with last minute prep. Like he said, and I highly recommend this, getting there Thursday night is also an option (it's what I'll be doing) that way you haven't been up since the buttcrack of night and you have some recent rest before heading out there. It's also fun to pal around in the pits and maybe even walk the track before you ride it. It's $10/person to get in for the track day (track fee, even if you have paid for the track day). $15/person if you stay for some of the races. DO THIS. IT'S SO FUN. You will love the sound of liter bikes and 600s blowing by at 100+ MPH on the front straight. So fun to watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Do u guys camp out with like tents n **** or just in your cars

Whatever you want man. Don't sleep on the ground... Bugs. Bugs everywhere. I'll be sleeping in my car!

andylawcc · October 31st, 2012, 09:32 PM

well, you heard what the man (men) said. i will go back to my corner.

Trailerboy531 · October 31st, 2012, 09:40 PM

<3 you

andylawcc · October 31st, 2012, 09:41 PM

You can't <3 me cuz i am in the corner! You see this invisible wall of shame?

dino74 · October 31st, 2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Actually try your VERY best to arrive there no later than 7am.

I'd say if you got decent amount of track experience, then its okay to get there before the rider's meeting and miss the first session. If you're new to track then you absolutely don't want to miss your first session (usually at 9:40am). The first C group session of the day has a sighting lap (Two laps). Its a lot easier on a new track having done two slow laps before going hot (Full speed). Also, it no problem to ask one of experienced 250 riders to give you a tow at a speed your comfortable with.

Trailerboy531 · October 31st, 2012, 09:47 PM

Nothing can stop my love.

Trailerboy531 · October 31st, 2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

. Also, it no problem to ask one of experienced 250 riders to give you a tow at a speed your comfortable with.

That's what the noobie day is for!!

Jiggles · October 31st, 2012, 09:50 PM

So what else do I need to bring, food? Or is there some place nearby to eat at?

Gurk · October 31st, 2012, 10:07 PM

You can get some overpriced sandwiches on track but the nearest food/gas besides that is 20 miles away from track. So yeah... Bring food.

Water is very important obviously but make sure you bring some food with good source of sodium too. Not enough water & sodium = cramps. I found out the hard way.

PS: Breakfast sandwich is fairly cheap. People love that sandwich for some reason but I thought it tasted like SH!T to be honest, lol.

dino74 · October 31st, 2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

People love that sandwich for some reason but I thought it tasted like SH!T to be honest, lol.

That sandwich was awesome!!! Mostly cause all that meaty grease did wonders for my hangover...

Jiggles · October 31st, 2012, 10:45 PM

How much booze to bring?

October 30th, 2012, 10:03 PM	#176
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Well **** now I have a lot more to do in < 2 weeks that I was planning on. Balls. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 30th, 2012, 10:20 PM	#179
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	n00bs are fun! Wish the stupid gopro 3 was out by now __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 31st, 2012, 12:19 AM	#183
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can't lean it for diddlypoop tho __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 31st, 2012, 06:56 PM	#185
krolinked Nerd Name: Chris Location: Tujunga Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ducati Hyperstrada Posts: 672	Also, what time are we supposed to be at the track by? __________________________________________________ It doesn't LOOK that steep. But you can go first...

October 31st, 2012, 06:58 PM	#186
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	~~you should arrive by 800am, to unload and attend the rider's meeting.~~ and ppl will start leaving around 430-6pm. it should gets dark soon. Last futzed with by andylawcc; October 31st, 2012 at 09:28 PM.

October 30th, 2012, 09:32 PM	#161
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	that was purposely confusing ;p. but basically it just means you pay $250 once and $20 each day you rent a trailer, instead of $200 EACH DAY with a truck rental. and Gurk: I added that silly 5-6 bucks insurance cost, and it is STILL a bargain at 20 bucks a day. and back to the camera thing: don't expect your dad can take http://www.caliphotography.com/ type pics.... not because of skill or equipment, it's just because he simply cannot get close enough.

October 30th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#162
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	just get a damn hitch. you'll be hooked on track and go at least 5-6 times per year (if not more) anyway. and it'll be worth it. Hell Nov 9th will be my 13th of the year and 14th ever EDIT: oh right, andy. i forgot about that. i never get it hehe.

October 30th, 2012, 09:33 PM	#163
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	if my 1.6L Civic and Sentra can get me up grapevine to Buttonwillow, your 3.5L V6 can definitely get you places.

October 30th, 2012, 09:35 PM	#164
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Dad&Camera : In all honesty chuckwalla is probably the worst track for viewing from the side. He'll take a lot of photos in the front straight. That's about it.

October 30th, 2012, 09:36 PM	#165
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Oh and yeah... 2.0 VW Tiguan here. NO problem hauling a trailer whatsoever

October 30th, 2012, 09:37 PM	#168
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	http://www.hitchfinder.com/hitchsear...#result-anchor

October 30th, 2012, 09:44 PM	#170
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	this is another one from ebay, just in case you want options. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curt-Class-2...9c3510&vxp=mtr but it looks like the HitchFinder.com one is cheaper. Now, not to confuse you anymore - the one from Hitchfinder is a Class One, meaning it can tow up to 2000lb (realistically, that's more than enough for a bike + trailer). The one from ebay is a Class Two, which is up to 3500lb. I don't know if a passenger car should tow anything that high. but the choice is yours. I will just stick with Class One and be done with. Lastly, you will then need to install one electrical component: http://www.hitchfinder.com/products/...onverter,51-57 you can do this yourself too. and yes, you can certainly install the hitch yourself. one word of advice: don't tighten all bolts UNTIL both left and right sides are in place. If the hitch is just slightly bend (due to shipping or manufacturing defect), you will have a nightmare aligning the hole together.

October 30th, 2012, 09:52 PM	#171
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	I want to lie and say yes so that he helps you out.. But he could probably only get pics of the front straight and pit area. There are no raised places for him to stand on and see more of the track. So he could get people coming out of the last turn and on to the front straight as well as on to the first turn off the front straight. That having been said I was at a track day in March in group C where a pretty fantastic crash happened 10 ft in front of me on the front straight. Your dad would have gotten great shots of that! And you can get some cool pictures of guys wheeling coming on to the front straight during the races on saturday and sunday if you choose to stay. Make it a bonding experience!

October 30th, 2012, 10:04 PM	#177
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I know I don't have a 250.. lol

October 30th, 2012, 10:55 PM	#180
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	**** the 1k bring the 250!!!

October 30th, 2012, 11:30 PM	#182
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Fast bikes are fun..so....maybe!

October 31st, 2012, 06:49 PM	#184
jenndiggity ninjette.org member Name: Jennifer Location: Rancho Cucamonga Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 56 Blog Entries: 1	How long will we stay til?

October 31st, 2012, 08:20 PM	#188
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Do u guys camp out with like tents n **** or just in your cars __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 31st, 2012, 09:32 PM	#191
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	well, you heard what the man (men) said. i will go back to my corner.

October 31st, 2012, 09:40 PM	#192
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	<3 you

October 31st, 2012, 09:41 PM	#193
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	You can't <3 me cuz i am in the corner! You see this invisible wall of shame?

October 31st, 2012, 09:47 PM	#195
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Nothing can stop my love.

October 31st, 2012, 09:50 PM	#197
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	So what else do I need to bring, food? Or is there some place nearby to eat at? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

October 31st, 2012, 10:07 PM	#198
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	You can get some overpriced sandwiches on track but the nearest food/gas besides that is 20 miles away from track. So yeah... Bring food. Water is very important obviously but make sure you bring some food with good source of sodium too. Not enough water & sodium = cramps. I found out the hard way. PS: Breakfast sandwich is fairly cheap. People love that sandwich for some reason but I thought it tasted like SH!T to be honest, lol.

October 31st, 2012, 10:45 PM	#200
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	How much booze to bring? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

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