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For sure, and just to be clear it is the inside housing that is either Teflon, nylon, or polyethelene coated. So you have steel sliding on synthetic, which is why it is so effective. I'm not saying lubing cables is wrong, just that it is a preference. Like cooking your eggs in butter on your...

I know that this was true for non-Teflon coated cables, but isn't the whole reason for Teflon coating to protect this from happening? Definitely if strands start bending back, you'll need a new cable anyway. I can see a rationale for cleaning out debris via contact cleaner... lubing may also...

Has anyone actually felt that their cables *needed* lubing, or is this just assumed? I thought all cables were Teflon coated, so didn't require additional lubrication? Never done it on mine, and if you start to feel your cable stick/grab, you'll likely need to replace the whole thing anyway.

LOL! Now that's funny, I don't care who you are!:lmao:

For anyone that has an ability to learn, FAST Phase 1 provides the necessary tools for riders even up to Advanced level at any trackday. They also have been around the longest, and have the most credible instructors of any school. And they only need one day to do it.

The information I found was only for lost income as a result of an inability to go back to work, not other costs like rehab, and it was also capped around $4K/month for a maximum of 4 years. Can't speak to your point on whether it is a money losing business other than having spoken to Recip's...

Nah, I still win. At said track day (2 days after our wedding) she encouraged me to buy my friend's newer track bike so I have both a 600 and a 750. So I did. That's in addition to the street ride we have.

Better to ask for that in writing... Maybe there is consideration for instructed educational courses... but I'm finding they are largely very uninformed and you'll get an answer based on your choice of words in describing what it is. I'm currently looking for next track season and so far my...

Hey everyone, For the benefit of anyone looking into this topic - just spoke with the guy Recip mentioned and that insurance program is no longer available to new applicants. However, people who have held the policy prior to some deadline were grandfathered and allowed to continue with...

Mine came with me to 2 trackdays at Mosport 2 days after our wedding! :D:D

Discussion between a rider and my wife when we were at a Mosport trackday in August. After meeting me he asks her "so how long you been married?" "Two days", she replies. Completely shocked, he says, "you're the coolest wife, ever!" Lol. We went to Killarney for a the rest of the week after...

Yeah... no you won't. Anyone can hammer open the throttle when the bike is straight upright, you don't need to be on a track any highway will do... But - if you are only doing your first track school, you likely won't get your knee down regardless of what you are riding. BUT you will notice...

The problem is that a lot of HP early in your track experience causes you to charge into corners and basically brake through the apex; accelerate late (after you are already through the corner); not even think about appropriate corner speed, and; not even think about braking points. When you...

At lower rpm's they can be nicely civilized since there is enough torque available. Guess that's teddy bear territory... lol. But don't let that be your idea of the bike as a whole! Just think what limits you could reach... Go to the track on the 1000. You know you want to... :)

It'll be more noticeable higher in the rev range, not likely to get there on the road. I'd think your experience will change if you get it onto the track... Oh, and let us know if it is still a "teddy bear of a bike" above 10K rpm... lol.

How high on the tach were you when you did this?

If you track the VFR, you may want to upgrade soon as your skill develops. Finding a buyer for the VFR after its been on the track may be difficult, only because of the assumption that it's been abused, or at least you may need to drop the selling price. I'd suggest you get a track dedicated...

Not to mention that newer riders still may not be getting to the limits of the traction even despite the colder weather. When some buddies and I did the SMP trackday (long track) at the beginning of the month, in single digit weather for part of the day, we were still cranking out 2 minute...

Unlikely that you'll find the same gear at a better price anywhere else... Although GP Bikes carries Dainese now, they can't beat RC on pricing. Other shops carry less expensive gear, but you will be looking at completely different brands.

Well oh well... to those who missed it: OPEN TRACK DAY!!! The AM was a bit chilly but just wore a thin turtle neck sweater under the suit and all was well. Sun came out for a few of our afternoon sessions. Boat loads of track time, and no red flags! Had a blast dicing it with friends and was...