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First track day on the R done, and the shiny bits are still shiny.
- Thread starter V4Al
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1. Yep.
2. Wasn’t in the way.
He’s quick even with a pillion. One of the instructors said he went for a pillion ride, looked at the data after and saw 59° of lean.
Joined May 2022
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Chicago, IL
Signed up for the last day of the season at Blackhawk. They've got a suspension vendor on-site so I might swing by and see what's up if anything on my settings. PO said that it was setup to his weight with gear by Dave Moss, and we're the same weight so I'd hope it's a good starting point.
I'm going to try and concentrate on really learning the line a corner at a time this time though, and try not to care too much about body position. The photog at every corner makes it hard not to be self conscious tough
I'm going to try and concentrate on really learning the line a corner at a time this time though, and try not to care too much about body position. The photog at every corner makes it hard not to be self conscious tough
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Heeey I'm in Chicago and ride at BHF, RA, and ACC too. I would consider taking the 101 class from Motovid next summer. I start every season with the 301 class. V4 is such a nice bike to ride on track! As you pick up paced you'll def want your suspension sorted. It's helped me feel more comfortable on the bike which has helped me be smooth and pick up pace. We should coordinate some days.
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@panibadboy I'm late to the conversation, but congratulations on doing your first track day, it is a big step.
Not sure if anyone else expressed this sentiment, but your V4R will be a much better weapon on Road America than Blackhawk. I ride a Panigale V2 and thought it was more than needed (or even useful) on Blackhawk. Enjoy!!
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I'm in! Yeah the 101 class sounds like a good idea. Don't see 2025 schedule up yet though.
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I was told this a few times at the track but with the common understanding that the limiting factor in enjoyment was the rider and not the length of the track!
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Not gonna lie, some of the Laguna lap times I see posted here are seconds off of what we were doing on stock 2016 S1Ks with a chicane setup between 5 and 6. CSS was very helpful, as I'd imagine most competent schools are. Not saying it's the best, but calling it useless is pretty ridiculous.
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Second track day done aaaaaaaaaand I'm shopping for a lower displacement bike. The R is staying and may get it's mirrors and registration back, but I don't feel like I'm learning any good track riding habits on it. At best, it's a 200hp supercomputing crutch that allows me to not look like a complete knob on track. It's fun but scary fun. Thinking that I can do some real learning on the smaller bike and then apply some of that to the R on a separate track day.
Wish Ducati made 400's
Wish Ducati made 400's
Second track day done aaaaaaaaaand I'm shopping for a lower displacement bike. The R is staying and may get it's mirrors and registration back, but I don't feel like I'm learning any good track riding habits on it. At best, it's a 200hp supercomputing crutch that allows me to not look like a complete knob on track. It's fun but scary fun. Thinking that I can do some real learning on the smaller bike and then apply some of that to the R on a separate track day.
Wish Ducati made 400's
Any liter bike at Blackhawk is a lot. Very difficult to get ahead of the bike. The 1000 and 600 fast laps are pretty close and a fast lightweight isn’t that far behind.
You going to Road America on Monday? That may give you a different view. Not that riding something you feel comfortably in control of isn’t a good idea.
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Chicago, IL
Still debating between YCRS and CSS for an "off-season" day, but yeah I like how I have the choice of smaller bikes with Yamaha's school.
Nope no RA for me. I like how you put it, getting ahead of the bike. I always felt like my brain was a step or two behind what the bike was doing: I was always reaching turn-in points faster and slowing down more quickly than I had time to prepare for the next step.
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