My third race week-end - Page 2

Hammer · 07-28-2008, 06:40 PM

Nice pic V and congrats on the great finish E.

nhfirefighter13 · 07-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Heard there's going to be some fast guys up there on these:

YouTube - Goldwing @ TonysTrackDays.com

That's NHIS (or NHMS now) btw.... and there was a Kawasaki Voyager and a whole bunch of atypical trackbikes up there today.

Congrats E!

Jetbdude · 07-30-2008, 01:11 PM

Here's the race. I cut the 3rd lap out so that the vid would be under 10 minutes for youtube. Check out at 9:15, close call......

YouTube - Novice 600 race Shanonville round #5

ONEvcs · 07-30-2008, 01:35 PM

Nice riding.

Jetbdude · 07-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONEvcs

Nice riding.

thanks, but not really, my lines are not good. I'll try to post a short clip of me during the Friday practice. That was nice riding then. I need to work on my stress level. It will come. I need a few more race.

ONEvcs · 07-30-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

thanks, but not really, my lines are not good. I'll try to post a short clip of me during the Friday practice. That was nice riding then. I need to work on my stress level. It will come. I need a few more race.

You didn't drag the bike on the asphalt = nice riding

If you win all your races from the start you'll be bored in no time and you'll pick up an Italian accent.

Jetbdude · 07-30-2008, 02:49 PM

I'm not the type of guy who need to win to be happy. I'd be happy with my fifth place if I had ridden the way I know I'm able to. I was really happy with my 9th and 7th places in the 2 previous race.

ONEvcs · 07-30-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I'm not the type of guy who need to win to be happy. I'd be happy with my fifth place if I had ridden the way I know I'm able to. I was really happy with my 9th and 7th places in the 2 previous race.

Good attitude.

Jetbdude · 07-30-2008, 03:13 PM

I was happy to share a garage with you at Grattan. That shows how low my standards are no?

ONEvcs · 07-30-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I was happy to share a garage with you at Grattan. That shows how low my standards are no?

Since we shared a garage last year too, I'd say it shows you like to see me take my leathers off, biatch!!!

Jetbdude · 07-30-2008, 03:41 PM

There's a little bit of that too.

TornadoB8 · 07-31-2008, 12:46 PM

Don't be too hard on yourself. Top 5 finish is damn good. And I'm sure as you reflect on the race you'll be able to pick up some valuable lessons from the experience. I still replay moments from mistakes and think of how to avoid them in the future. The next time you face a similar situation you'll be better prepared.

It's better to finish in any position than to get a DNF.

Firestorm · 08-01-2008, 01:13 AM

Congrats on 5th place! Have you played with the suspension at all? I have an 07 600RR and the factory settings are crap. The rebound is so soft the bikes is like a pogo stick. With the suspension dialed in (best the factory stuff can be anyway) the bike is much more planted. If you haven't done so already it would be worth your while to get someone in the know to help you dial it in. Will help to build your confidence and improve your lap times.

RedRider · 08-01-2008, 06:50 AM

Nice racing JB!

Congrats on getting 5th. Remember you have to first finish before you can finish first!

Jetbdude · 08-01-2008, 07:58 AM

Thanks everyone!

Firestorm, I played with the suspension quite a bit over the week-end, well, mostly on Friday's practice. I'll get my notes out and let you know where I'm at right now. Whatever I did helped..... I'm hoping there's still room for improvement though.

07-28-2008, 06:40 PM	#31
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,286 Images: 12	Nice pic V and congrats on the great finish E. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

07-30-2008, 02:49 PM	#37
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,629	I'm not the type of guy who need to win to be happy. I'd be happy with my fifth place if I had ridden the way I know I'm able to. I was really happy with my 9th and 7th places in the 2 previous race. __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

07-30-2008, 03:13 PM	#39
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,629	I was happy to share a garage with you at Grattan. That shows how low my standards are no? __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

07-30-2008, 03:41 PM	#41
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,629	There's a little bit of that too. __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

07-31-2008, 12:46 PM	#42
TornadoB8 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: KC Age: 45 Bike(s): 2005 600RR Posts: 996	Don't be too hard on yourself. Top 5 finish is damn good. And I'm sure as you reflect on the race you'll be able to pick up some valuable lessons from the experience. I still replay moments from mistakes and think of how to avoid them in the future. The next time you face a similar situation you'll be better prepared. It's better to finish in any position than to get a DNF. __________________ CCS#27 Dunlop, Vortex, Vesrah, Silkolene

07-30-2008, 01:35 PM	#34
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,642 Images: 99	Nice riding.

08-01-2008, 01:13 AM	#43
Firestorm Track Junkie Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Age: 29 Bike(s): 07 CBR600RR Posts: 21	Congrats on 5th place! Have you played with the suspension at all? I have an 07 600RR and the factory settings are crap. The rebound is so soft the bikes is like a pogo stick. With the suspension dialed in (best the factory stuff can be anyway) the bike is much more planted. If you haven't done so already it would be worth your while to get someone in the know to help you dial it in. Will help to build your confidence and improve your lap times.

08-01-2008, 06:50 AM	#44
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,601	Nice racing JB! Congrats on getting 5th. Remember you have to first finish before you can finish first!

08-01-2008, 07:58 AM	#45
Jetbdude #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,629	Thanks everyone! Firestorm, I played with the suspension quite a bit over the week-end, well, mostly on Friday's practice. I'll get my notes out and let you know where I'm at right now. Whatever I did helped..... I'm hoping there's still room for improvement though. __________________ The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best everything that they have.

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