WOW the 250 race was bad " " last weeken

Feel Like A Pro · June 14th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Kirk, CJ and I were having a blast last weekend at ThunderHill Raceway. Although i was beaten by them both, We all had fun and went real fast. Two weeks ago Kirk and I did some testing there and we were in the 2:10 laptimes. This last weekend Cj was able to do a low 2"10 to my best of a 2:11.3. A second faster he was. We had all the 250 rented for the weekend and have bike rented for next Mondays trackday at Thunderhill. We still have one bike left if anyone is interested in the trackday with PTT. They are also having a NRS if someone wants to get there licence. You can contact me at bbartlowrace@aol.com or go to www.feellikeapro.com the website is not finished, but still there.

Alex · June 14th, 2010, 03:57 PM

Any 250 racing vids from this past weekend?

2:10 at Thill on a 250 is almost incomprehensible.

2WheelGuy · June 14th, 2010, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Any 250 racing vids from this past weekend?

Ryan had cameras on the front and back of his motorcycle. As long as his batteries didn't die this time he should have some good closeup shots of me. He said he would post them later this week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

2:10 at Thill on a 250 is almost incomprehensible.

That it is!!! There are a lot of people racing big bikes are not going that fast, and Thunderhill is a horsepower track! I've got some work ahead of me just to keep up with those guys.

That being said our "best-of-the-rest" group had about 5 bikes in it trading positions (and paint) from flag-to-flag. Fun stuff!

Feel Like A Pro · June 14th, 2010, 05:59 PM

thats so cool, I love the 250s. I dont think I want to go back to the 650s. Plus the rumor is Dave Raff and Will Fox will be there next year. WOW, that will be crazy racing

ztrack157 · June 14th, 2010, 10:22 PM

CJ has the advantage on the rest of the group weighing 130 pounds. I'm scared to put him on a further prepped bike with an ignition setup. Brian we need to head down to see gregg and get that fresh motor in your bike.

ithaca00 · June 15th, 2010, 01:25 AM

I had a GREAT weekend. I was able to keep sight of you guys up front (Kirk, CJ, Brian, Mark, Wesley) for the first two corners so that made me happy. The second pack was full of action for both races and I'm working on editing the videos together now.

craig682 · June 15th, 2010, 05:08 PM

Going back thru the archives, the previous 250P track record was set by Yoav Damti with 2:10:498, the next best was Michael Corbino with 2:11.637. Both were shattered by Kirk (2:09.997) and CJ,(2:10.417) with Brian (2:11.326) right there as well. Congrats to all!

ithaca00 · June 15th, 2010, 06:08 PM

And that was with big motors, right?

craig682 · June 16th, 2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

And that was with big motors, right?

Yep, they guys are riding the crap out of those bikes.

Craig

2WheelGuy · June 20th, 2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

The second pack was full of action for both races and I'm working on editing the videos together now.

Where are those videos Ryan?

ithaca00 · June 20th, 2010, 02:38 PM

I'm working on it. I just started using Sony Vegas and it's a bit daunting to learn. Then I'm undecided on how exactly I want to edit the views together (straight split screen or back and forth). I might just throw up a poor split screen just to get the video up...

ithaca00 · June 21st, 2010, 11:25 AM

Superbike Race:

Part 1

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part 2

Link to original page on YouTube.

I'll try to get the Production race up today. Let me know what you think could be improved in the editing.

Alex · June 21st, 2010, 11:34 AM

Great videos!

austexjg · June 21st, 2010, 11:39 AM

Man those first bikes were gone after a few turns - guessing engine work makes the difference.

ithaca00 · June 21st, 2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

Man those first bikes were gone after a few turns - guessing engine work makes the difference.

Not really. The biggest advantage that those bikes have over the rest is an open throttle. One of the front runners, CJ Weaver, is on a completely stock rental bike. So they're just carrying more corner speed than I'm comfortable with... What I heard was that, through turn 2, CJ wasn't dragging elbow he was dragging FOREARM.

Weaver · June 21st, 2010, 01:36 PM

Hello all this is CJ's dad. FYI we have the video from the 250 prod race, and we will post it when CJ is better. He crashed and has a concusion from the Supermoto Pro qualifying race in Reno on Saturday. I do not know how to use the movie maker software, so when he is up to it I will have him post it.

Alex · June 21st, 2010, 01:39 PM

Ouch! Hope he heals up quickly...

ithaca00 · June 21st, 2010, 04:23 PM

250 Production Race:

Part 1

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part 2

Link to original page on YouTube.

Why is the middle pack of 250 riders catching up to a bike in 450 SB??

TrueFader · June 21st, 2010, 04:38 PM

what tires do those rentable 250s have? and do they have any suspension work done?

ithaca00 · June 21st, 2010, 04:44 PM

Pirelli Diablos in a 150 and no suspension changes as far as I know

Weaver · June 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM

That is correct on both accounts. Pirelli tires and absolutly no suspension work, nor do they have rear sets and have the stock bars. I believe the only thing done is the pipe and fairings.

ztrack157 · June 21st, 2010, 11:20 PM

Yup pipe and a jet kit is about it. Racers who wish to upgrade to certain parts can do so. So they can customize and add rearsets and clipons if they want to for pretty cheap. The pirellis are an expensive ass tire to $340+ a set.

craig682 · June 22nd, 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

I'm working on it. I just started using Sony Vegas and it's a bit daunting to learn. Then I'm undecided on how exactly I want to edit the views together (straight split screen or back and forth). I might just throw up a poor split screen just to get the video up...

Nice videos. What camera are you using. Like the split view.

Craig

ithaca00 · June 22nd, 2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig682

Nice videos. What camera are you using. Like the split view.

Craig

I used a GoPro HD in 720p. I had one camera mounted on the gauges and one mounted on the tail.

2WheelGuy · June 24th, 2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

Superbike Race:

Part 1

Link to original page on YouTube.

Part 2

Link to original page on YouTube.

Great Videos! I'm saving those.

craig682 · June 24th, 2010, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithaca00

I used a GoPro HD in 720p. I had one camera mounted on the gauges and one mounted on the tail.

Is that the "Wide" angle version?

ztrack157 · June 24th, 2010, 01:09 PM

^no

TrueFader · June 24th, 2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

Yup pipe and a jet kit is about it. Racers who wish to upgrade to certain parts can do so. So they can customize and add rearsets and clipons if they want to for pretty cheap. The pirellis are an expensive ass tire to $340 a set.

really that expensive? i believe i payed 160 for my sport demons 110 front, but only a 130 rear. cant imagine another $180 for the extra width on the rear...

2WheelGuy · June 24th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrueFader

really that expensive? i believe i payed 160 for my sport demons 110 front, but only a 130 rear. cant imagine another $180 for the extra width on the rear...

The difference in tires is night and day. The Sport Demon is a 1990's vintage bias-ply sport touring tire. The Diablo Supercorsa is a 2010 model radial race tire available in your choice of compounds. These are the tires that the World Superbikes race on.

TrueFader · June 24th, 2010, 04:56 PM

i see i have mixed up diablo and demon... silly me. but more shame on pirelli for making their tire names so similar. think my demons would do ok at the track? looking to go in july or august.

ztrack157 · June 24th, 2010, 05:23 PM

The demons will hold up ok on the track.

ithaca00 · July 8th, 2010, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig682

Is that the "Wide" angle version?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ztrack157

^no

Yes, it is a wide angle camera. :P As far as I know, they don't offer a non-wide angle lens in the HD cameras.

ztrack157 · July 8th, 2010, 03:49 PM

Is your mom coming this weekend? I have a hankering for some cupcakes.

2WheelGuy · July 8th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Bring lots of cupcakes!!!!

ztrack157 · July 8th, 2010, 04:00 PM

Stealing a line from Thor. Yummy Yummy!

2WheelGuy · July 8th, 2010, 04:07 PM

If I eat enough cupcakes perhaps I can get amped up like Brian before the race.

ztrack157 · July 8th, 2010, 04:12 PM

The amount of sugar required would send you into a coma.

paterick4o8 · July 8th, 2010, 05:06 PM

nice vids.. would be even more awesome if we could see how fast you hit those corners like in turn 1 & 2. and wow 2:10 @ t-hill?! I hope I can get there someday

ztrack157 · July 8th, 2010, 05:55 PM

105+ wide open for Brian, CJ, and Kirk. Everyone else like Craig (his words) is a weenie and lets off the gas. He did say he'll try it with the new tires though.

Weaver · July 9th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Hey, Here are some of the 250 prod race from last time. I don't remember if I posted them or not.

Link to original page on YouTube.

June 14th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#1
Feel Like A Pro Head of the Flappers Name: Fly'n Brian Location: At the Track Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki 250 Ninjas and lots of them Posts: 70	WOW the 250 race was bad " " last weeken Kirk, CJ and I were having a blast last weekend at ThunderHill Raceway. Although i was beaten by them both, We all had fun and went real fast. Two weeks ago Kirk and I did some testing there and we were in the 2:10 laptimes. This last weekend Cj was able to do a low 2"10 to my best of a 2:11.3. A second faster he was. We had all the 250 rented for the weekend and have bike rented for next Mondays trackday at Thunderhill. We still have one bike left if anyone is interested in the trackday with PTT. They are also having a NRS if someone wants to get there licence. You can contact me at bbartlowrace@aol.com or go to www.feellikeapro.com the website is not finished, but still there. __________________________________________________ Come Feel Like A Pro.

June 14th, 2010, 03:57 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Any 250 racing vids from this past weekend? 2:10 at Thill on a 250 is almost incomprehensible. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 14th, 2010, 10:22 PM	#5
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	CJ has the advantage on the rest of the group weighing 130 pounds. I'm scared to put him on a further prepped bike with an ignition setup. Brian we need to head down to see gregg and get that fresh motor in your bike. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

June 15th, 2010, 05:08 PM	#7
craig682 ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: Fremont, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Not enough Posts: 11	New 250P track record Going back thru the archives, the previous 250P track record was set by Yoav Damti with 2:10:498, the next best was Michael Corbino with 2:11.637. Both were shattered by Kirk (2:09.997) and CJ,(2:10.417) with Brian (2:11.326) right there as well. Congrats to all!

June 21st, 2010, 11:34 AM	#13
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Great videos! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 15th, 2010, 01:25 AM	#6
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	I had a GREAT weekend. I was able to keep sight of you guys up front (Kirk, CJ, Brian, Mark, Wesley) for the first two corners so that made me happy. The second pack was full of action for both races and I'm working on editing the videos together now.

June 15th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#8
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	And that was with big motors, right?

June 20th, 2010, 02:38 PM	#11
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	I'm working on it. I just started using Sony Vegas and it's a bit daunting to learn. Then I'm undecided on how exactly I want to edit the views together (straight split screen or back and forth). I might just throw up a poor split screen just to get the video up...

June 21st, 2010, 11:25 AM	#12
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	Superbike Race: Part 1 Link to original page on YouTube. Part 2 Link to original page on YouTube. I'll try to get the Production race up today. Let me know what you think could be improved in the editing.

June 21st, 2010, 11:39 AM	#14
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Man those first bikes were gone after a few turns - guessing engine work makes the difference.

June 21st, 2010, 01:36 PM	#16
Weaver ninjette.org member Name: Cj Location: Grass Valley, Ca Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda Crf 250r, Ninja 250 (renting) Posts: 11	Hello all this is CJ's dad. FYI we have the video from the 250 prod race, and we will post it when CJ is better. He crashed and has a concusion from the Supermoto Pro qualifying race in Reno on Saturday. I do not know how to use the movie maker software, so when he is up to it I will have him post it.

June 21st, 2010, 01:39 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Ouch! Hope he heals up quickly... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 21st, 2010, 04:23 PM	#18
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	250 Production Race: Part 1 Link to original page on YouTube. Part 2 Link to original page on YouTube. Why is the middle pack of 250 riders catching up to a bike in 450 SB??

June 21st, 2010, 04:38 PM	#19
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	what tires do those rentable 250s have? and do they have any suspension work done?

June 21st, 2010, 04:44 PM	#20
ithaca00 ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 (street), 1994 EX250 (Race), 2008 250R (Race), 2000 250 (project), 1991 EL250 (a cruiser!) Posts: 287	Pirelli Diablos in a 150 and no suspension changes as far as I know

June 21st, 2010, 06:47 PM	#21
Weaver ninjette.org member Name: Cj Location: Grass Valley, Ca Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda Crf 250r, Ninja 250 (renting) Posts: 11	That is correct on both accounts. Pirelli tires and absolutly no suspension work, nor do they have rear sets and have the stock bars. I believe the only thing done is the pipe and fairings.

June 21st, 2010, 11:20 PM	#22
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Yup pipe and a jet kit is about it. Racers who wish to upgrade to certain parts can do so. So they can customize and add rearsets and clipons if they want to for pretty cheap. The pirellis are an expensive ass tire to $340+ a set. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born. Last futzed with by ztrack157; June 24th, 2010 at 05:24 PM.

June 24th, 2010, 01:09 PM	#27
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	^no __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

June 24th, 2010, 04:56 PM	#30
TrueFader ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: California Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: 129	i see i have mixed up diablo and demon... silly me. but more shame on pirelli for making their tire names so similar. think my demons would do ok at the track? looking to go in july or august.

June 24th, 2010, 05:23 PM	#31
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	The demons will hold up ok on the track. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 8th, 2010, 03:49 PM	#33
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Is your mom coming this weekend? I have a hankering for some cupcakes. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 8th, 2010, 03:51 PM	#34
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	Bring lots of cupcakes!!!! __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

July 8th, 2010, 04:00 PM	#35
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Stealing a line from Thor. Yummy Yummy! __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 8th, 2010, 04:07 PM	#36
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	If I eat enough cupcakes perhaps I can get amped up like Brian before the race. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

July 8th, 2010, 04:12 PM	#37
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	The amount of sugar required would send you into a coma. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 8th, 2010, 05:06 PM	#38
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	nice vids.. would be even more awesome if we could see how fast you hit those corners like in turn 1 & 2. and wow 2:10 @ t-hill?! I hope I can get there someday

July 8th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#39
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	105+ wide open for Brian, CJ, and Kirk. Everyone else like Craig (his words) is a weenie and lets off the gas. He did say he'll try it with the new tires though. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 9th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#40
Weaver ninjette.org member Name: Cj Location: Grass Valley, Ca Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Honda Crf 250r, Ninja 250 (renting) Posts: 11	Hey, Here are some of the 250 prod race from last time. I don't remember if I posted them or not. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube.

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