May 22nd, 2021, 06:04 AM | #1 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
Join Date: May 2021 Motorcycle(s): 83' KZ750L3, 84' FJ1100, 94' VT600C, 07' K1200S, 09' EX250J Posts: 35
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My track journey...
I got the opportunity yesterday, to shakedown the 250 and ride for the 1st time on a track. Wow, it's a lot of work and thank God I had a buddy coaching me! I (like many first timers) thought track riding would be a cake walk... I was wrong. I have SO much to work on, but nonetheless, I had a BLAST!
Pardon the shaky video... I forgot to turn on the stabilizer setting on the GoPro. It's mounted on my buddies bike. First 3 laps, he's showing me the lines and then he let's me go, but then he reels me in and has to show me the lines again, every so often. Like I said, this is my first time on a track. I also bought second-hand leathers off CL that are WAY too big for me, so I was in my head thinking I didn't want to touch the ground because I didn't know if I was going to rub my pucks, or leather. Regardless, it was a really fun day! Track was wet in some spots too, as you'll see in the video. |
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May 22nd, 2021, 07:35 AM | #2 |
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Great video! Looks like you worked your but off but had fun doing it.
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May 22nd, 2021, 07:52 AM | #3 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
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May 24th, 2021, 07:06 PM | #4 | |
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May 24th, 2021, 09:19 PM | #5 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
Join Date: May 2021 Motorcycle(s): 83' KZ750L3, 84' FJ1100, 94' VT600C, 07' K1200S, 09' EX250J Posts: 35
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August 1st, 2021, 09:31 PM | #6 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
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My buddy and I went back to the same kart track and tried to beat the heat... boy was it a scorcher out there today! Last 5 minutes is my buddy on his supermoto, rippin' it!
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August 2nd, 2021, 07:46 AM | #7 |
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I just did my first kart track about a month ago and it was fantastic, it looks very similar to your videos. What a great way to practice and work on those skills! Hitting the apex, working on lines, experimenting with lean angles, and braking, it's all good. It looks like you guys are having a great time.
I rode a drz400 with slicks but it was such a good experience it inspired me to set up my Dad's first gen Ninjette for the kart track. I'm probably 15 minutes from a suitable track, or a half-hour from the one I tried last month. Keep having fun, it sure looks like a blast
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August 2nd, 2021, 09:43 AM | #8 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
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Yesterday was my 1st time using my knee as a "feeler"... I gotta admit, it was nice knowing how much space I had before touching hard parts. I felt my foot touch a few times, but I picked up a little when that happened and escaped dragging anything else. I'm super excited to experience more instructions from my mentor and getting more seat time. Kart tracks are so awesome!
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August 10th, 2021, 08:56 AM | #9 | |
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August 10th, 2021, 09:02 AM | #10 |
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I feel the same way. Once my knee is on the pavement I feel more relaxed and in control. I'm not saying I don't feel in control before that, but it adds a level of confidence.
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August 10th, 2021, 06:44 PM | #11 | |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
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I would love to eventually get to your level. I only have one official track day under my belt, followed by 2 private track days at a small go-kart track. My 1st track day was a full immersion experience, but I felt it was a bit premature, because I wasn't even familiar with my bike, or comfortable on it yet... not to mention, the suspension really needs tuning because it is SUPER stiff with little to no rebound in it. The two times I've been to the go-kart track, I made huge improvements with getting familiar with my bike (mainly the GP shifting) and gaining confidence in the tires. My next big goal, is to learn the lines! I plan on slowing it way down and focusing on following the lines exactly and working on my body positioning. I will definitely work on making less movements. I really think that once I get the lines down, I will save a lot of energy by not having to perform extra work to get the bike where it needs to be. |
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August 10th, 2021, 06:48 PM | #12 |
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Name: Ioben
Location: Dayton, Texas
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I had so much anxiety about dragging knee before. I really didn't know how much friction to expect and it really mind **** me. After I finally experienced the full drag, I felt a huge weight of stress leave me... it truly did inspire more confidence in my opinion.
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August 10th, 2021, 06:51 PM | #13 | |
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August 12th, 2021, 04:35 AM | #14 |
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You'll go very quickly in to NOT trying to put knee down. They wear quickly and cost money.
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