Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008

Ming · 08-05-2008, 09:30 AM

mmmm... MMP. This will be my 1st time riding the full course also!

Totally lookin' forward to this!
I know a couple people wanna go for sure.
Can we get a head count?

p.s. prolly doin' a maintaince day @ my place to prep for this tract day towards the end of August.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-05-2008, 11:13 AM

PICK ME PICK ME!!!! I'll go!

Cider · 08-05-2008, 11:33 AM

Do you use a trailer or do you put your bike in the back of a pickup?

stubby · 08-05-2008, 11:54 AM

I will be doing the October track day, but wouldn't mind making this one too seems how it is on a 3 day weekend.

psycon · 08-05-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cider

Do you use a trailer or do you put your bike in the back of a pickup?

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-05-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cider

Do you use a trailer or do you put your bike in the back of a pickup?

Trailer.

Ming · 08-05-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

PICK ME PICK ME!!!! I'll go!

my 1st pick is ryan!
haha, it's like a dodgeball game.

do you kno if sara and matt are goin' for sure?
i'm plannin on purchacing the track day before i blow my money on something else.
i just wanna make sure we got people goin so i don't end up riding my bike down there...

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-05-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ming

my 1st pick is ryan!
haha, it's like a dodgeball game.

do you kno if sara and matt are goin' for sure?
i'm plannin on purchacing the track day before i blow my money on something else.
i just wanna make sure we got people goin so i don't end up riding my bike down there...

They keep saying they are going. I plan on going...

Ming · 08-05-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

They keep saying they are going. I plan on going...

2 is definitely better than 1.
when are you plannin on buyin your track day?

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-05-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ming

2 is definitely better than 1.
when are you plannin on buyin your track day?

Already done my friend.

Ming · 08-06-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IdahoSportBikes

Already done my friend.

I just purchased mine also!

anyone else

stubby · 08-06-2008, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ming

anyone else

Sure, I will let you purchase mine too.

Ming · 08-06-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

Sure, I will let you purchase mine too.

i'll purchase your track day. you give me your 600.

you should come with though! fo sho!

Linker33 · 08-06-2008, 06:55 PM

Just curious, where is this Sept 1st track day that you speak of?
http://www.millermotorsportspark.com...ype=open_track

psycon · 08-06-2008, 07:38 PM

I'm assuming
http://www.apextrackdays.com/schedule/

or specifically
http://www.apextrackdays.com/schedule/index.php?id=60

Linker33 · 08-06-2008, 09:20 PM

Ahhh... not to

, but why is the trackday thru Apex $289, but on MMP website it lists full trackday for bikes as $190? Do you have to sign up via someone such as Apex, or do you get something extra by going thru them? Or what am I missing? I'm interested in doing a trackday sometime in the future, so just curious how it works.

boltupright · 08-06-2008, 09:38 PM

If you are experienced and know whats up about about a track the MMP open trackdays are great. I use them prior to race w-ends as additional tune ups.

Apex provides control riders, riding tips, track etiquette and has tire and suspension guys there to help you with your needs. If you are new to the track I highly recommend the Apex days. Otherwise. you are flogging about on your own and your learning curve will be much steeper.

B

Linker33 · 08-06-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boltupright

If you are experienced and know whats up about about a track the MMP open trackdays are great. I use them prior to race w-ends as additional tune ups.

Apex provides control riders, riding tips, track etiquette and has tire and suspension guys there to help you with your needs. If you are new to the track I highly recommend the Apex days. Otherwise. you are flogging about on your own and your learning curve will be much steeper.

B

Thats what I was thinking. Considering the whole cost of a trackday trip, that would definatly be worth the extra $100 to me.

One last question, and then I'm done with the threadjack. What does a trackday trip run for most of you guys? About a grand?
I'm thinking...
Tires - $300
Trackday - $289
Hotel (2 nights) - $90
Gas/ truck (600 miles @ 20mph @ $4/Gal) - $120
Gas / Bike (4 tanks @ $15 each) - $60
Total - $859

Hozhead · 08-06-2008, 10:50 PM

I usually burn through two tanks of fuel on my bike so cut that $60 in half.
I've never stayed two nights when doing a track day. I go down the night before and then drive home after the track day so that cuts down on food and lodging costs.
Unless you have track experience and expect to be pushing some real speed, there's no need to spend $300 on a set of race tires. A set of good street tires (Michelin's Pilot Power, Metzler's M3, Pirelli's Super Corsa III, etc) in decent condition is all you need. If you do buy race tires, they're good for 3 or 4 track days so its certainly not $300 every track day.

Ming · 08-06-2008, 10:57 PM

Track days are priceless cuz you get to do this...

Linker33 · 08-06-2008, 11:33 PM

Awsome photo's

CBR King · 08-06-2008, 11:36 PM

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Awsome photo's

agreed

Ming · 08-07-2008, 12:31 AM

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Awsome photo's

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Originally Posted by Degenerate

agreed

I can wait to go back! And riding the full course...

stubby · 08-07-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ming

i'll purchase your track day. you give me your 600.

you should come with though! fo sho!

No stick of gum? I just got plastics ordered - stock cat shouldn't hurt it for one weekend according the the rep. Might be going, just depends on the finances...

*Wyld Angel* · 08-07-2008, 08:14 AM

yes i do believe we are going. But i can only speak for myself, not the hoser playing on the beach in oregon

I made sure i have the day off work.. no clue how to purchase.... either send me something so that I can or I'll just see if I can bribe ryry to do it for me

hehe. But affrimative doctor, Wyld Angel is down with the sickness!!!!

Ming · 08-07-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by *Wyld Angel*

yes i do believe we are going. But i can only speak for myself, not the hoser playing on the beach in oregon

I made sure i have the day off work.. no clue how to purchase.... either send me something so that I can or I'll just see if I can bribe ryry to do it for me

hehe. But affrimative doctor, Wyld Angel is down with the sickness!!!!

click on the link for apex track days from the left of the BRN page.
then you need to register with apex. i'll send you a pm to get the discount.

Cider · 08-07-2008, 08:24 AM

I need a track bike. And a trailer. And a truck.

LazyJ · 08-07-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cider

I need a track bike. And a trailer. And a truck.

you could say i am slowly building one........i could lease it to ya for $15k a

Cider · 08-07-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LazyJ

you could say i am slowly building one........i could lease it to ya for $15k a

Oh, tempting.

Does anybody have experience with Red Trailers (http://www.redtrailers.com/Trailers.asp)? Their motorcycle trailer with 12" tires is only a few hundred pounds--I could probably pull that behind my car.

08-07-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cider

Oh, tempting.

Does anybody have experience with Red Trailers (http://www.redtrailers.com/Trailers.asp)? Their motorcycle trailer with 12" tires is only a few hundred pounds--I could probably pull that behind my car.

Not sure if ours is the same brand, but it looks just like that. It's made about a jillion trips to Miller and no issues whatsoever. My husband LOVES this little trailer! We've pulled it with an R6 on it, a Bandit 1200, a Bandit 600, a Kawi 750, a Ninja 636 (not all at the same time of course) and not ever had a problem with it.

Ming · 08-11-2008, 10:37 PM

anyone else goin' down?

psycon · 08-11-2008, 11:05 PM

Cost of books keeping me out of this round of MMP.

I'm looking forward to next year though.

stubby · 08-11-2008, 11:17 PM

90% positive that I will be there. will know by middle of next week for sure though.

Hozhead · 08-12-2008, 08:22 AM

Everyone sucks!
I thought about just saying to hell with it and putting the track day on a credit card but its on a Monday so that makes it a bit more difficult.

stubby · 08-12-2008, 08:40 AM

That Monday is a holiday, so it shouldn't matter.

LazyJ · 08-12-2008, 08:44 AM

im looking forward to next year also. wouldnt mind trying to get a LARGE group of us going to obviously help with the cost of fuel seeing as how it will probably be $6/gal. by then.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-12-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stubby

90% positive that I will be there. will know by middle of next week for sure though.

Better hurry, you don't want the track day to fill up!

You're planning on going with Ming, Sara, and I right?

stubby · 08-12-2008, 09:31 AM

If there is room still, that would be cool. Is Matt's bike going to be done in time for this track day?

Hozhead · 08-12-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by stubby

That Monday is a holiday, so it shouldn't matter.

Oh, in that case....
I'M GOING!!! I'll make a weekend trip out of it and take the wife & kids to the in-laws and then meet you guys at the track on Monday morning.

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 08-12-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

If there is room still, that would be cool. Is Matt's bike going to be done in time for this track day?

Nope. He's not going....

08-05-2008, 09:30 AM	#1
Ming Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,574 I Ride: a 2008 KLR705	Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 mmmm... MMP. This will be my 1st time riding the full course also! Totally lookin' forward to this! I know a couple people wanna go for sure. Can we get a head count? p.s. prolly doin' a maintaince day @ my place to prep for this tract day towards the end of August.

08-05-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,025 I Ride: R6	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 PICK ME PICK ME!!!! I'll go!

08-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#3
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Do you use a trailer or do you put your bike in the back of a pickup?

08-05-2008, 11:54 AM	#4
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 I will be doing the October track day, but wouldn't mind making this one too seems how it is on a 3 day weekend.

08-06-2008, 06:55 PM	#14
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,428 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Just curious, where is this Sept 1st track day that you speak of? http://www.millermotorsportspark.com...ype=open_track

08-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#15
psycon Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Nampa Posts: 1,192 I Ride: '07 Yamaha R6	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 I'm assuming http://www.apextrackdays.com/schedule/ or specifically http://www.apextrackdays.com/schedule/index.php?id=60

08-06-2008, 09:20 PM	#16
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,428 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Ahhh... not to , but why is the trackday thru Apex $289, but on MMP website it lists full trackday for bikes as $190? Do you have to sign up via someone such as Apex, or do you get something extra by going thru them? Or what am I missing? I'm interested in doing a trackday sometime in the future, so just curious how it works.

08-06-2008, 09:38 PM	#17
boltupright Member Joined: Feb 2008 From: boise Posts: 33	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 If you are experienced and know whats up about about a track the MMP open trackdays are great. I use them prior to race w-ends as additional tune ups. Apex provides control riders, riding tips, track etiquette and has tire and suspension guys there to help you with your needs. If you are new to the track I highly recommend the Apex days. Otherwise. you are flogging about on your own and your learning curve will be much steeper. B

08-06-2008, 10:50 PM	#19
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 I usually burn through two tanks of fuel on my bike so cut that $60 in half. I've never stayed two nights when doing a track day. I go down the night before and then drive home after the track day so that cuts down on food and lodging costs. Unless you have track experience and expect to be pushing some real speed, there's no need to spend $300 on a set of race tires. A set of good street tires (Michelin's Pilot Power, Metzler's M3, Pirelli's Super Corsa III, etc) in decent condition is all you need. If you do buy race tires, they're good for 3 or 4 track days so its certainly not $300 every track day.

08-06-2008, 10:57 PM	#20
Ming Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,574 I Ride: a 2008 KLR705	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Track days are priceless cuz you get to do this...

08-06-2008, 11:33 PM	#21
Linker33 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise, ID Posts: 1,428 I Ride: '02 GSXR 600	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Awsome photo's

08-07-2008, 08:14 AM	#25
Wyld Angel Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Boisah Posts: 511 I Ride: 99 R6 & 06 R6	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 yes i do believe we are going. But i can only speak for myself, not the hoser playing on the beach in oregon I made sure i have the day off work.. no clue how to purchase.... either send me something so that I can or I'll just see if I can bribe ryry to do it for me hehe. But affrimative doctor, Wyld Angel is down with the sickness!!!!

08-07-2008, 08:24 AM	#27
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 I need a track bike. And a trailer. And a truck.

08-11-2008, 10:37 PM	#31
Ming Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,574 I Ride: a 2008 KLR705	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 anyone else goin' down?

08-11-2008, 11:05 PM	#32
psycon Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 From: Nampa Posts: 1,192 I Ride: '07 Yamaha R6	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Cost of books keeping me out of this round of MMP. I'm looking forward to next year though.

08-11-2008, 11:17 PM	#33
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 90% positive that I will be there. will know by middle of next week for sure though.

08-12-2008, 08:22 AM	#34
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 Everyone sucks! I thought about just saying to hell with it and putting the track day on a credit card but its on a Monday so that makes it a bit more difficult.

08-12-2008, 08:40 AM	#35
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 That Monday is a holiday, so it shouldn't matter.

08-12-2008, 08:44 AM	#36
LazyJ Senior Member Joined: May 2007 From: FUQ Posts: 8,069	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 im looking forward to next year also. wouldnt mind trying to get a LARGE group of us going to obviously help with the cost of fuel seeing as how it will probably be $6/gal. by then.

08-12-2008, 09:31 AM	#38
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,860 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Re: Apex track day @ MMP Date: September 01st, 2008 If there is room still, that would be cool. Is Matt's bike going to be done in time for this track day?

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