So I know it's a little late to ask, but....

m5james · 10-06-2009, 11:41 AM

I'd like to get more info about getting some track time in. With the 10+yrs of riding i've been doing, i've never touched a track once...on my bike. The car, sure, but I'd imagine the adrenaline rush is 10x better on the bike. It's colder than tits out lately, so i'm assuming that no one is riding there anymore, but if they are, when and where do I go to come watch?

Thanks.

whitedevil · 10-06-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by m5james

I'd like to get more info about getting some track time in. With the 10+yrs of riding i've been doing, i've never touched a track once...on my bike. The car, sure, but I'd imagine the adrenaline rush is 10x better on the bike. It's colder than tits out lately, so i'm assuming that no one is riding there anymore, but if they are, when and where do I go to come watch?

Thanks.

Why watch when you can participate? Track events are still scheduled. Check with Stubby or Lazy - www.idahosportbikes.com

m5james · 10-06-2009, 11:51 AM

I just signed up on ISB but haven't received the confirmation email so I can introduce myself and start posting.

EDIT - I followed a link to the forums. I'm reading their main page now about requirements, etc. Thanks.

whitedevil · 10-06-2009, 11:55 AM

Check your spam or junk, sometimes it goes there.

EDIT - OK lol

m5james · 10-06-2009, 12:00 PM

Yeah, so I don't have leather pants and I need new rear brakes anyways....spectator it is.

Cider · 10-06-2009, 12:05 PM

Utah Sportbike Rentals rents leathers, helmet, boots, etc., and they are located at the track. I don't know what the prices are, but Chris is very helpful if you call or email.

Cider · 10-06-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

when and where do I go to come watch?

This Saturday (10/10) in Tooele, Utah. It's about a 5.5 hour drive.

m5james · 10-06-2009, 12:09 PM

It's in SLC?! Looks like my ass will be waiting till next season after all. That'll give me time to buy leathers, do the rear brakes, sync my TB's finally, etc. I don't feel like driving 6hrs just to watch. Sorry for the waste of a thread guys.

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

I'd like to get more info about getting some track time in. With the 10+yrs of riding i've been doing, i've never touched a track once...on my bike. The car, sure, but I'd imagine the adrenaline rush is 10x better on the bike. It's colder than tits out lately, so i'm assuming that no one is riding there anymore, but if they are, when and where do I go to come watch?

Thanks.

google

whitedevil · 10-06-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

It's in SLC?! Looks like my ass will be waiting till next season after all. That'll give me time to buy leathers, do the rear brakes, sync my TB's finally, etc. I don't feel like driving 6hrs just to watch. Sorry for the waste of a thread guys.

I don't think you will be seeing anything much closer than that. Don't know of any closer tracks.

Well, check between the sites, I am sure you will find something.

Cider · 10-06-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

I don't think you will be seeing anything much closer than that. Don't know of any closer tracks.

Well, check between the sites, I am sure you will find something.

. Not only is it the closest, but it is also happens to be one of the best tracks in the country. It sounds like a long drive, but if you decided to watch, I think you'd get very excited about riding on the track.

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cider

. Not only is it the closest, but it is also happens to be one of the best tracks in the country. It sounds like a long drive, but if you decided to watch, I think you'd get very excited about riding on the track.

watching is a bad habbit.....it usually leads to doing....so just do it

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 12:21 PM

Its not a far drive, and pretty exhausting just watching....I can make it in 4 hours w/ Lazy's old civic...and now...since I have a civic - I wonder how soon I can make it home.....

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

Its not a far drive, and pretty exhausting just watching....I can make it in 4 hours w/ Lazy's old civic...and now...since I have a civic - I wonder how soon I can make it home.....

just dont tint the windows....the utah state troopes love tinted windows...lol

your civic could do it in about 3.4 hrs. if you had the guts......or is it stupidity....hell you pick...

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 12:25 PM

Already done.....illegal tint too....

do I have the guts.....hmmmmm

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

Already done.....illegal tint too....

do I have the guts.....hmmmmm

smart move those civics are a real sauna in the summer....

anyways....just do the TD this weekend James....you might learn a few things.

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 12:48 PM

ha ha S.A.

Hoard · 10-06-2009, 12:57 PM

That and if you catch a ride with someone that is already going... really it's not bad at all

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

ha ha S.A.

im no mexican gangsta!

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:23 PM

So is anyone going this weekend then? I didn't realize that was the only track in the area along w/ being the closest, so I guess I shouldn't bitch. I thought there was something in town, but then again i've never even been to Firebird, so I had no clue.

I wouldn't be able to ride anyways...I didn't realize how un-track ready my bike is anyways. My front tire isn't bad, but it's probably due for a replacement. I don't think i'd be able to get the rear brake parts ordered and installed before the 10th. Even if I goto the stealership, I doubt they have much in the way of TL parts as is. I just went there yesterday for a rear master cylinder gasket (don't know how it and the cover disappeared) and it's a week out. Some of the links are broken on the ISB site, but i've been able to do lots of reading so at least I know what to buy now.

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

Its not a far drive, and pretty exhausting just watching....I can make it in 4 hours w/ Lazy's old civic...and now...since I have a civic - I wonder how soon I can make it home.....

Civic? No Titan anymore? Isn't that the same thing you went to where you got all those car pics?

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cider

. Not only is it the closest, but it is also happens to be one of the best tracks in the country. It sounds like a long drive, but if you decided to watch, I think you'd get very excited about riding on the track.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoard

That and if you catch a ride with someone that is already going... really it's not bad at all

I'm a road trip whore...just finished driving from Boise, Reno, San Diego, Anaheim, Reno back to Boise...just to goto Seattle and back to Boise again the following weekend...all in 3 weeks. I've only got 1 rig that has a trailer hitch(POS), and i'd absolutely FREEZE my ass of riding down there this time of year.

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

So is anyone going this weekend then? I didn't realize that was the only track in the area along w/ being the closest, so I guess I shouldn't ####h. I thought there was something in town, but then again i've never even been to Firebird, so I had no clue.

I wouldn't be able to ride anyways...I didn't realize how un-track ready my bike is anyways. My front tire isn't bad, but it's probably due for a replacement. I don't think i'd be able to get the rear brake parts ordered and installed before the 10th. Even if I goto the stealership, I doubt they have much in the way of TL parts as is. I just went there yesterday for a rear master cylinder gasket (don't know how it and the cover disappeared) and it's a week out. Some of the links are broken on the ISB site, but i've been able to do lots of reading so at least I know what to buy now.

I would do more asking questions on ISB. The website is under major reconstruction. Definatly atleast try to ride along or just go out there if you can swing it....you can actually learn alot about track days just by attending one and spectating if you want to....learning how a typical pit in and pit out goes, what flags mean what, what to expect from a tech inspection etc....you can also look at tires already on bikes to see what kind of tread life they are letting pass tech.....although i reccomend a fresh set with atleast 60% life at the least, but thats just my preference....anyhow...rideing or not its still worth being in the environment before actually doing one...either way you look at it.....

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:35 PM

LOL...oh yeah, my front is far from 60% of anything. It's definately scrubbed in, but probably still due for a replacement. My rear is practically new.

I just finally got the email from the ISB site, but it still says it's waiting for a mod to approve me before I can post. I've taken my M5 to the track, but that was like 5yrs ago, so getting a brush up would always be good. I did read the sites info about flagging, tech inspection, etc. but it'd definately be better to see it in person again. I'm down for driving there http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave.../weekend/SLC:9 since it's not much different than here, but I can't tow anything so i'd be going alone...gay. Do people just go for the day or spend the whole weekend down there?

stubby · 10-06-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

LOL...oh yeah, my front is far from 60% of anything. My rear is practically new.

I just finally got the email from the ISB site, but it still says it's waiting for a mod to approve me before I can post. I've taken my M5 to the track, but that was like 5yrs ago, so getting a brush up would always be good. I did read the sites info about flagging, tech inspection, etc. but it'd definately be better to see it in person again. I'm down for driving there http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave.../weekend/SLC:9 since it's not much different than here, but I can't tow anything so i'd be going alone...gay. Do people just go for the day or spend the whole weekend down there?

You were approved a long time ago

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:45 PM

I know, but when I tried to post into the introduce myself boards, it says that I didn't have permission.

whitedevil · 10-06-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

I know, but when I tried to post into the introduce myself boards, it says that I didn't have permission.

u need mo powa! LMAO

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whitedevil

u need mo powa! LMAO

maybe the three honkey's that run that site will get off their arses...lol

JK stubby

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

You were approved a long time ago

I just tried again

m5james · 10-06-2009, 01:57 PM

Seeing that I live across the street from a golf course, maybe I can finally put this pic to use

stubby · 10-06-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

I just tried again

You have the privys. but if you want help close out your browser, reopen it, log in or send me a pm over there. I'm not going to clutter up BRN with ISB issues.

m5james · 10-06-2009, 02:01 PM

Gracias. So I assume a bunch of SLC people already go...who from here is going?

whitedevil · 10-06-2009, 02:03 PM

m5James - you are not logged on to ISB - that is your problem, it may seem like it but it does not show you online. try logging back in again.

Hubbs · 10-06-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stubby

You have the privys. but if you want help close out your browser, reopen it, log in or send me a pm over there. I'm not going to clutter up BRN with ISB issues.

Awwww C'MON! Ya know you wanna!

m5james · 10-06-2009, 03:00 PM

Found this 6 page thread http://www.idahosportbikes.com/forum...p?t=197&page=2, now I just need to figure out if it's worth it, how much it costs to watch, and who's really going....

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Civic? No Titan anymore? Isn't that the same thing you went to where you got all those car pics?

huh? car pics?

LazyJ · 10-06-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Found this 6 page thread http://www.idahosportbikes.com/forum...p?t=197&page=2, now I just need to figure out if it's worth it, how much it costs to watch, and who's really going....

the cost to watch is gas to get there food to eat and expense of a place to sleep

m5james · 10-06-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisXAppleSauce

huh? car pics?

Yeah, I remember you going on a roadtrip some weekend w/ Lazy and you got random car pics you put on MySpace

Am I not thinking of the same place?

m5james · 10-06-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LazyJ

the cost to watch is gas to get there food to eat and expense of a place to sleep

Gas - 17mpg
Food - I'm fat, so that could be a lot

Sleep - I don't know why I keep thinking i'll just go for the day, but that's probably not gonna happen. At this rate, i'm just going to wait till next season, get the bike up to snuff and hopefully find some trailer room or take my own down there.

ChrisXAppleSauce · 10-06-2009, 03:25 PM

Yes, same place.

10-06-2009, 11:41 AM	#1
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	So I know it's a little late to ask, but.... I'd like to get more info about getting some track time in. With the 10+yrs of riding i've been doing, i've never touched a track once...on my bike. The car, sure, but I'd imagine the adrenaline rush is 10x better on the bike. It's colder than tits out lately, so i'm assuming that no one is riding there anymore, but if they are, when and where do I go to come watch? Thanks.

10-06-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	I just signed up on ISB but haven't received the confirmation email so I can introduce myself and start posting. EDIT - I followed a link to the forums. I'm reading their main page now about requirements, etc. Thanks. Last edited by m5james; 10-06-2009 at 12:00 PM.

10-06-2009, 12:09 PM	#8
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	It's in SLC?! Looks like my ass will be waiting till next season after all. That'll give me time to buy leathers, do the rear brakes, sync my TB's finally, etc. I don't feel like driving 6hrs just to watch. Sorry for the waste of a thread guys. Last edited by m5james; 10-06-2009 at 12:12 PM.

10-06-2009, 12:48 PM	#17
ChrisXAppleSauce Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise, ID Posts: 476 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R6	ha ha S.A. Last edited by ChrisXAppleSauce; 10-06-2009 at 12:50 PM.

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10-06-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 5,876 I Ride: F4i CBR600	Check your spam or junk, sometimes it goes there. EDIT - OK lol

10-06-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Yeah, so I don't have leather pants and I need new rear brakes anyways....spectator it is.

10-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
Cider Senior Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 2,349	Utah Sportbike Rentals rents leathers, helmet, boots, etc., and they are located at the track. I don't know what the prices are, but Chris is very helpful if you call or email.

10-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#13
ChrisXAppleSauce Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise, ID Posts: 476 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R6	Its not a far drive, and pretty exhausting just watching....I can make it in 4 hours w/ Lazy's old civic...and now...since I have a civic - I wonder how soon I can make it home.....

10-06-2009, 12:25 PM	#15
ChrisXAppleSauce Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise, ID Posts: 476 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R6	Already done.....illegal tint too.... do I have the guts.....hmmmmm

10-06-2009, 12:57 PM	#18
Hoard Senior Member Joined: Sep 2006 From: Meridian Posts: 1,152 I Ride: 2007 CBR1000RR	That and if you catch a ride with someone that is already going... really it's not bad at all

10-06-2009, 01:23 PM	#20
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	So is anyone going this weekend then? I didn't realize that was the only track in the area along w/ being the closest, so I guess I shouldn't bitch. I thought there was something in town, but then again i've never even been to Firebird, so I had no clue. I wouldn't be able to ride anyways...I didn't realize how un-track ready my bike is anyways. My front tire isn't bad, but it's probably due for a replacement. I don't think i'd be able to get the rear brake parts ordered and installed before the 10th. Even if I goto the stealership, I doubt they have much in the way of TL parts as is. I just went there yesterday for a rear master cylinder gasket (don't know how it and the cover disappeared) and it's a week out. Some of the links are broken on the ISB site, but i've been able to do lots of reading so at least I know what to buy now.

10-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#26
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	I know, but when I tried to post into the introduce myself boards, it says that I didn't have permission.

10-06-2009, 02:01 PM	#32
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Gracias. So I assume a bunch of SLC people already go...who from here is going?

10-06-2009, 02:03 PM	#33
whitedevil Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Que Nah Posts: 5,876 I Ride: F4i CBR600	m5James - you are not logged on to ISB - that is your problem, it may seem like it but it does not show you online. try logging back in again.

10-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#35
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Found this 6 page thread http://www.idahosportbikes.com/forum...p?t=197&page=2, now I just need to figure out if it's worth it, how much it costs to watch, and who's really going....

10-06-2009, 03:25 PM	#40
ChrisXAppleSauce Senior Member Joined: Apr 2009 From: Boise, ID Posts: 476 I Ride: 2009 Yamaha R6	Yes, same place.