Spent the day (06 Oct '14) on the track at Chuckwalla. Weighed the "R with a full tank of fuel before the track day and it came in at 410lbs in street trim before prepping it for the track. I was very pleased with the way everything turned out. It was my first track day on a bike and I really...
Hey Guys!
Going to the track tomorrow... Looking for a new set of tires because the Q3 rear ( specially ) stared to spin a lot.
What kind the tires you recommend? I'm running in advance.
They have a Michelin truck to set the tires at the track and I was thinking to try it out. I don't have...
Im in level 2 at ridesmart on my buddies 848..... 1199 is @ home sitting in the garage waiting to go back to the dealer.
COTA Track Day - YouTube
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Just traded my 1199 in for a 2014 hypermotard Sp. Gonna miss the thing but i am not gonna miss paying 2200 a year for insurance! If anyone is on here looking at a 1199 get one! Its a experience you will never forget and gives you a feeling that i will surely miss! However i love my new hyper and...
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I took my bike to the track last weekend and also Monday too and I had one of the best days of my life! Also I have a guy from ohlins suspension to set my bike for the track. What a difference!
I stared as Novice and the instructor told me that I can go to the Intermediate next...
An oil change always warrants a ride. So this a.m. did my usual loop up to N.GA. (Blood Mtn, Richard Russell Pkwy, etc.). Nice day. Cloudy, cool (about 75f).
Pic is north side/end of Blood Mtn. Sunrise Country Store sells E-free 93 octane so always a stop.
Unfortunately the local constables...
As we enter this long meaningful weekend I ask that everyone pause to reflect on the true reason why most of us will enjoy Monday off from school or work. Memorial Day is just that my friends. It is paying tribute to ALL of those men and women who took an oath at some point in their lives, an...
g,day all,
i'm cropduster (paul) and i have a carbon fibre/titanium/ horsepower problem......
i'm a member of the other place but it's not what it used to be, i see some familiar names here so i hope the regulars don't mind an influx of "foreigners" because i'm hoping more will follow over...
I've searched the forums and must be missing the obvious. Can anyone point me to the thread(s) detailing prepping the 1199 for a track day (e.g., mirror and license plate holder removal, disabling headlight, etc.). Thanks.
Had a pretty good weekend at Jennings GP with my crew. Consistently in the 27/28s, but I dipped into the 26s on Saturday. The bike felt great and planted. Here are some shots from this weekend. I also met some members from the board. Enjoy....
I had an awesome day at Barber this past weekend. My father, who has never seen me on the track, decided to fly in from DC and make it a father and son trip. This was my first time back to Barber since 2004. It was my first track day back then and I left with a mangled bike and a broken arm...
Buddy has his new gsxr, so I don't pull him anymore.
Despite some sand and gravel and a few rocks Mosquito ridge here in northern Ca was a blast!
More pics coming
Hey Guys,
This past Sunday I did the "Florida Track Days" at the Palm Beach International Raceway.
I was on my 13' 1199 Tricolore
Had a great safe time, weather was perfect.
I was in Novice class and riding with friends that had RSV4's, MV F4 & F3, GSXr's etc.
This was the first time I...
I pick up a new 2014 1199 after sell my 2006 749s.....yippi!!!!
The plan: to transform a base into a S/R.
New Ohlins from Dan Kyle
Front; FGRT203 forks
Rear; DU930 TTX
Wheels; OZ aluminum
Rear set; Lightech
and a few other bits and pieces.
I will document the process here as $$s...