http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ Info and discussion on Track Days. Track discussions, Racing discussions. Closed course discussion only! en Sat, 25 May 2013 10:11:19 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/ http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171910-Laps4cause-ii&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 16:55:43 GMT Gates open for registration at 7:30 pm tonight at the FORMULA KARTWAYS Brampton! Up to 70 of grandprix style racing with a chance to win a trophy!... Gates open for registration at 7:30 pm tonight at the FORMULA KARTWAYS Brampton! Up to 70 of grandprix style racing with a chance to win a trophy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJPjMnDh35s ]]> Track Days / Track Riding vfreak750 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171910-Laps4cause-ii http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171905-Help-me-diagnose-this-scary-chatter-at-TMP-Turn-2&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 15:04:45 GMT Fact 1: springs are way too light for my weight, based on zip-tie they get completely bottomed. Fact 2: preload all in. Fact 3: a bit more... Fact 1: springs are way too light for my weight, based on zip-tie they get completely bottomed.

Fact 2: preload all in.

Fact 3: a bit more compression damping in the front, but still bottoming.

Here is the 20 second video of Turn 2 at TMP, this chatter made me run off a couple of times. Happens only on Turn 2, right when I downshift (slipper clutch, no blipping on that day). Btw, the slipper works fine on Turn 1.

What could be the problem?

]]> Track Days / Track Riding Corsara http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171905-Help-me-diagnose-this-scary-chatter-at-TMP-Turn-2 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171897-Shanny-mon&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 13:03:17 GMT Anyone here going to shanny this mon? Anyone here going to shanny this mon? ]]> Track Days / Track Riding TLDeano http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171897-Shanny-mon http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171878-TMP-may-20-2013-track-day-pictures&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 23:12:05 GMT Does anyone have any pictures of anybody from may 20th at TMP, I seen some guy with a really expensive lens taking some pictures, anyone know who... Does anyone have any pictures of anybody from may 20th at TMP, I seen some guy with a really expensive lens taking some pictures, anyone know who this might be.

im looking for pictures of the all blue gsxr in the beginner group.

thanks ]]> Track Days / Track Riding 94redklzese http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171878-TMP-may-20-2013-track-day-pictures http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171747-Reamaining-Gp-Bikes-Track-days&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:04 GMT Well we started off the season great with perfect weather and a great group of riders. I thank everyone for making the day a great success. We... Well we started off the season great with perfect weather and a great group of riders.
I thank everyone for making the day a great success.
We still have 2 dates remaining this year
July 1st Canada day at the Mosport rider training track (rdt)
Sept 2nd labor day at the Mosport rider training track (rdt)
As for remaining spots we are running out of room please book early to avoid dissapointment I dont want to have to turn any one away
there is also a charity BBQ at the track both days
hope to see you there ]]> Track Days / Track Riding Gpbikes http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171747-Reamaining-Gp-Bikes-Track-days http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171741-June-22-TMP-intro-to-track-School-who-wants-to-go&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:14 GMT Looks like i'm doing this on my own. I was wondering if anybody is going. I'll be renting a trailer with my father's pathfinder. If anyone wants to come along PM me. We can share trailer cost and gas. I'll be leaving from brampton Saturday afternoon. ]]> Track Days / Track Riding daisoman http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171741-June-22-TMP-intro-to-track-School-who-wants-to-go http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171700-Slick-tires-in-damp-conditions&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 05:17:39 GMT I run slicks with warmers, but upcoming trackday might get some rain. Obviously, going on slicks with puddles on the track is suicidal, but how... I run slicks with warmers, but upcoming trackday might get some rain. Obviously, going on slicks with puddles on the track is suicidal, but how about if it's just damp? ]]> Track Days / Track Riding Corsara http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171700-Slick-tires-in-damp-conditions http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171690-Televised-Bike-Racing-Europe&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 02:11:25 GMT It was awhile back. We were visiting some friends whose son was fascinated by Nascar. When it was over, we were about to turn off the tv when this... It was awhile back. We were visiting some friends whose son was fascinated by Nascar. When it was over, we were about to turn off the tv when this european motorcycle racing coverage came on.(mid to late summer we think)

We have never seen anything like it: high speed motorcycle racing at speeds that were simply unbelievable.

Is there a season for this type of racing? Does it exist here in Canada or is it an american/euro phenomenon? (One assumes that if we have the Molson Indy.....)

Just having trouble tracking down more information on this particular sport. Any links to sites, etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx in advance ]]> Track Days / Track Riding NiceNikki http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171690-Televised-Bike-Racing-Europe http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171650-Motorcycle-Racing-Track-Days-Part-2&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 06:55:46 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyNPjEcNc18 Several motorcycle racing clips from race tracks around Ontario. Canadian Tire Motorsport Park... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyNPjEcNc18

Several motorcycle racing clips from race tracks around Ontario.

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Mosport Race Track
Shannonville Race Track
Grand Bend Race Track
Cayuga Race Track

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Go Pro HD Hero ]]> Track Days / Track Riding silverblur http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171650-Motorcycle-Racing-Track-Days-Part-2 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171517-CSBK-Mosport&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 09:07:46 GMT Who is in, and what class are you entering? Who is in, and what class are you entering? ]]> Track Days / Track Riding ninjaturtle636 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171517-CSBK-Mosport http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171483-Air-Compressor-or-Bicycle-Pump-for-track-days&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 18:48:23 GMT What do you guys use at track days for air? I lug an air compressor with me and was wondering if a simple bicycle hand pump would do the job. I... What do you guys use at track days for air? I lug an air compressor with me and was wondering if a simple bicycle hand pump would do the job. I only need to increase pressure by a few pounds at most (if it's warranted) because I set them at the right pressures prior to going to the track. Would like to save some weight and space on my trailer. It's not a big compressor but I'd still like to leave it at home.

Thanks
T ]]> Track Days / Track Riding Todd929 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171483-Air-Compressor-or-Bicycle-Pump-for-track-days http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171480-Suspension-moaning&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:24 GMT What's clear is clear---190lb with no gear is way too heavy for the two OEM weaklinks in the forks of my bike. While having the forks completely serviced and parts replaced sometime in the summer is definitely in the plans, I want to salvage any opportunity to have a somewhat good time at the track between now and then.

At my last track day the forks were completely bottoming out under braking, so the plan for the next track day is to dial in more compression and increase the preload. So I had my wife help with measuring the sag, only to find out the front is completely out of whack, it was apparently standing at 39mm sag at the last track day. With preload all in, sag is 32 mm.

So, as it stands now---front sag is 32 mm, rear is 28 mm. I've read somewhere it's good the front preload to be between 25-30 mm, which is impossible to achieve without changing the springs in my case. But I wonder if there are negative consequences of using all available preload? It's probably give-or-take, so I need to decide if bottoming is worse than ____ (please fill in the blank). Just to clarify, rising the front in my case is not a problem, because it had to go up anyway due to the taller rear race tire to restore the geometry. ]]> Track Days / Track Riding Corsara http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171480-Suspension-moaning http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171436-May-18th-Track-Day-(Cayuga)&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 00:18:55 GMT Who's gonna be there? ]]> Track Days / Track Riding OnAnySunday http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171436-May-18th-Track-Day-(Cayuga) http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171420-tmp-may18-20&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 19:34:01 GMT So who's going? ]]> Track Days / Track Riding TomC http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171420-tmp-may18-20 http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171372-track-bike-wanted&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:12 GMT can anyone put me onto a nice little track bike -600cc will be mostly riding tmp mrixon@cogeco.ca can anyone put me onto a nice little track bike -600cc
will be mostly riding tmp


mrixon@cogeco.ca ]]> Track Days / Track Riding miker http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?171372-track-bike-wanted