Starke Track Day - July 1st

[Fizzer]

I'm fairly new to the SM scene, if the weather agrees I'll be out there. Hope to meet some of you guys there!:thumbup:

[dhbiker517]

welcome to the site mike....hope you get that CR running right, I think I might try to make it up for this one!

[thetastelingers]

CRAP!!!!!
I will be in Chattanooga visiting my relatives....:headshake

[jrodgers1]

I'm trying to make it for my first time on the track with my bike. Any special requirments to run out there? Other than safty gear of course.

[dhbiker517]

change out the anti-freeze to distilled water + water wetter, safety wire oil drain plugs and oil fill, tape up lights and I like to remove the turn signals, I remove the kickstand....have the most fun ever

[daddysmut]

change out the anti-freeze to distilled water + water wetter, safety wire oil drain plugs and oil fill, tape up lights and I like to remove the turn signals, I remove the kickstand....have the most fun ever
is all of that really required for just a Track day? i can understand all of that applying to a Race day but in the past for any track day i've done you didn't need to change the anti-freeze nor safety wire. it's been a couple of years since my last track day....maybe they've gotten a little more strick :headscrat


Bike Tech:
1- All bikes will be inspected and must pass tech, if you fail you have the opportunity to correct the issue. If you can not a refund will not be provided.

2- Tires and brakes must be in good condition with tires having at least 75% of tread. Tires with wear indicators showing will not be permitted on the track. Slicks are permitted as long as they are 90% condition.

3- All glass, headlight, turn signals, and plastic lenses must be taped over. Duct tape works greats for this; also brake lights must be turned off. Mirrors must be removed.

4- Wheel weights must be well-secured with duct tape.

5- License plates must be removed completely.

6- Advance group riders must use coolant that is none glycol based, products like Engine Ice, water wetter or plain water are acceptable.

Gear Requirements:
1- Damage free DOT or SNELL full-face helmet with face shield

2- Riding boots that fully cover the ankle

3- Gauntlet style gloves with full wrist coverage

4- One or two piece leathers. Two piece leather suits must zip together.

5- A hard back protector is recommended for the Intermediate and Advanced groups but not required.

[dhbiker517]

6- Advance group riders must use coolant that is none glycol based, products like Engine Ice, water wetter or plain water are acceptable.


In the past they have been very strict on this one thing because if someone springs a leak antifreeze is super slippery. Its just a good idea anyway to change over to water wetter, it actually runs cooler than antifreeze. It only takes 5 minutes and its safeer for the track.

[dhbiker517]

are you going to come out there daddysmut? Im hoping to make it up there to visit some friends in gville and do the track day

[Fizzer]

2- Tires and brakes must be in good condition with tires having at least 75% of tread. Tires with wear indicators showing will not be permitted on the track. Slicks are permitted as long as they are 90% condition.


Does this apply for Starke as well? For some reason I thought that was for major tracks like Jennings. I definately don't have 75% left.
:hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:
Thinking of which bank to rob before the 1st...:arsenal

[daddysmut]

Does this apply for Starke as well? For some reason I thought that was for major tracks like Jennings. I definately don't have 75% left.
:hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:
Thinking of which bank to rob before the 1st...:arsenalTHIS IS FOR JENNINGS....i just copied and pasted it for an FYI ;)

dh, i'm going to try and make it. i gotta check the fundage :hmmm: what's the fee for practice? :headscrat

[Fizzer]

THIS IS FOR JENNINGS....i just copied and pasted it for an FYI ;)

dh, i'm going to try and make it. i gotta check the fundage :hmmm: what's the fee for practice? :headscrat
$35
www.gorally.com
Check the calendar page on the top right.

[daddysmut]

does anyone have confirmation from the track that we need catch cans and safety wiring?

[jrodgers1]

I called and talk to gorally afew weeks ago, you do need catch cans, didnt ask about the safety wire

[huracane]

what about leathers are they a must have or ?

[jrodgers1]

I left a message there today I'll try to get all info that i can and post it on here.

[dhbiker517]

I dont think you need a catch can. I have run there 4 times before and have not needed one

[Fizzer]

"Red Bull gives you wings.";)
Guess I'll bring a can and some zip-ties just in case.

[daddysmut]

I left a message there today I'll try to get all info that i can and post it on here.
COOL :thumbup:

[ccsracer15]

Hoping to go first timer can someone give me a gearing setup for 05 YZ450.

Thanks:hmmm:

[Jekyll]

Its a tight track, so you wont need anything to tall. I ran a 15-49 on my crf450 and used second thru 4th gears.

[PROJECT-X]

I am planning on being there on my 625 SMC, But having been ther before I know this beast is more than a handfull for such a tight track( I also had brake failure so my day was shot either way).
I'm wondering if ther is anyone who I could rent a mini motard, as it would be much better suited to that track, and I'd like to try the mini thing?. :headscrat .
BTW, I am a mature rider, with 30+ yrs experience on motorcycles, shifter karts, RRR, JGP, and over 20 trips to Deal's Gap(my favorite thing). I've highsided once( Honda VTR 1000-RRR) and lowsided once(625 SMC-JGP).

[dhbiker517]

It looks like I'm not going to be able to make it up there. Mike (fizzer) have an awesome time on that new bike! I will be up in Gvill in mid august so I will be at starke and ocala whenver there is an event.

[bmxr]

X, what kind of brake failure did you have? Almost ALL the miles I put on both my SMC's was on a kart track, and I never had any trouble until I put in the worthless glaze-prone EBC pads...

[PROJECT-X]

bmxr, Hi yuri, I was formerly "rbhart",(see today's intro). It started the day before @ JGP, after relpacing the m/c with a radial off a 525smc from Chip, and new ducati pads from the guy you got your replacement m/c from (can't remember name) and many efforts bleeding it wsa cured. I practically rebuilt and/ or replaced everything. What I learned is that you can't let the pads wear down as much as the manual says, cause when the pads get thinner the pistons are further out, eventually I believe that one of them gets a little cocked and doesn't retract, so when you pull the lever the next time it comes almost all the way back without any braking.

So, I think it's best to keep pretty new pads on it. I talked w/ a guy who had a Duke and a SMC at Deal's Gap a couple weeks ago who had the same problem/solution. I'm about to put the 3nd set on mine now. BTW, I did end up with a full AKRA by getting the headers from Munn and getting a used titanium muffler off e-bay fro $220 (Total around $750). :clap: It is the same 60mm tubing and was used on the first 3 generations of R1's/FZRT. its the same muffler just the end of it is sportbike style, maybe a couple inches longer,nd the sticker is on the inside.
That along with the KTM box on back adds to the "sleeper image".:thumbup:

[Fizzer]

COOL :thumbup:
I know this is a little late in the game, but I spoke to them today. They told me they weren't going to be very strict at tech, that they weren't expecting many to show up.

[dhbiker517]

have fun mike!! wish I could be there

[Fizzer]

Did anyone from here show up?
I was there. Had a blast!

[daddysmut]

pics plz!!!

[Fizzer]

There were was a guy taking pictures at the last turn before the straight-away, but I have no idea who he is. I'll try to come across them.