Recent content by tgold

If you've got a racebike without plates on a trailer it's no problem. I've never been asked for any documentation or proof of ownership for any vehicle that I've crossed the border with.

It's great if you like them and have won on them. It's great if you like how they handle. Of course they can be optimized and made to handle better. But they are not like 250's no matter how much you want them to be. An RC51 in very good race trim would be tough to get below 400lb compared to...

You're kidding yourself if you think an RC51 is like a 250 in any way.

Me too. Fun bike to race and the seller is a good guy.

Well, if you want to keep it "cheaper" then don't allow an aftermarket shock either. The cost of one crash due to crappy stock suspension isn't going to be cheaper than a set of emulators anyway. But even if I decided to race in the production class with the "no emulators" rule in place, you can...

Not getting the aversion to allowing emulators when an aftermarket shock would be allowed. $150.00 for emulators isn't much when you're looking at $600.00 for a decent shock. At least there'd be some decent suspension on both ends. (and it's not expensive if you're good at hunting down used parts)

Clearly you were offended by the pass as the title of the video says it all. To be honest, there was nothing unususal that I saw. It takes time to get used to closer passes and even though I've been doing this racing and trackday thing for many moons I still get surprised now and then. Remember...

Owen, Glad to hear you're going to be at Grand Bend this weekend. We already have our team set, but you're welcome to pit next to us during the race and we'll give you all the help we can. I"ll also put the word out to some other Buffalo area racers that may be able to come up and ride for you...

Been doing this stuff for 30+ years. You aren't going to get in the game much cheaper than buying an already prepped 250 Ninja track bike. IMO, the CBR250 is too underpowered even compared to the 250 Ninja to bother with. Stock bodywork is insanely expensive if you do fall down, but if you are...

OP, you tried the brakes before changing the seals and putting in fresh fluid. Then you put in new seals and fresh fluid. Then you had a problem and you bled the brakes again. After you still got brake performance that you didn't like, you then bled the brakes again you honed the disc, put in...

From that group of tires I would go with the Pirellis for a couple of reasons: From your info on what you are looking to do on the track I would say that you are the type of rider that Pirelli designed this tire for.The Superbike Pro's are a very long lasting tire and heat cycles don't affect...

Cool. Thanks!

Any chance there are pics of the endurance? Thanks, Timm

Hey Owen! It was good to meet you on Saturday. Too bad you didn't get to ride, but thanks for the pics!

I actually signed up for intermediate because of the big speed differential with the fast guys on big bikes. I almost signed up for the beginner group, but there's no passing in the corners for them, so that would be pointless on a 250 Ninja. Weather says scattered thunderstorms so I'm bringing...