Free Miller trackday for Yammies?

GoSuzGo · 10-20-2009, 03:28 PM

Any Yamaha owners headed to this?

2009 YAMAHA APPRECIATION DAYS

Yamaha would like to invite you and your Trackday customers to the inaugural 2009 Yamaha Appreciation Days. In cooperation with Miller Motorsports Park, Yamaha Dealers and their Trackday customers will have the opportunity to ride the World Superbike Perimeter Course at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele Utah.

WHEN:
• October 24 & 25, 2009
WHO:
• West and Northwest Region Yamaha Dealers and their Trackday Customers. You must sign-up at your local Yamaha Dealer. If you are not on the dealer list, you won’t be able to ride.
• You must have Trackday experience or be accomplished on the street since there will be no instructor led sessions
WHAT:
• It is a Yamaha Trackday so you must ride a Yamaha Sportbike with the following modifications
o Mirrors taped or (preferably) removed
o Head lights, brake lights, tail lights and turn signals unplugged or fuses removed or taped.
o Tires must be in good condition with plenty of tread. Only DOT street or roadracing tires
o Wheel weights taped and valve stems on
o No glycol-based coolants. If your coolant is green it has to be replaced with Water
• Must have a full set of one or two piece leathers, DOT Approved undamaged Helmet, Riding Boots and Gloves
• Must show proof of comprehensive medical insurance

WHERE:
• Miller Motorsports Park: go to Miller Motorsports Park | MMP Home for Directions and hotel information
• Go to America's Most Diverse - Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Home to locate Yamaha Dealers

Hozhead · 10-20-2009, 11:42 PM

Crap - I suppose my Yamaha dirt bike doesn't count since it's no longer a supermoto. :-(

hellfire24 · 10-21-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hozhead

Crap - I suppose my Yamaha dirt bike doesn't count since it's no longer a supermoto. :-(

So if i put supermoto tires on my dirtbike do i qualify

STUBBY LETS GO!!!!

Matt · 10-21-2009, 01:51 PM

Crap! If Sara's bike didn't need a thermostat I'd throw her track plastics on and head out

stubby · 10-21-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellfire24

So if i put supermoto tires on my dirtbike do i qualify

STUBBY LETS GO!!!!

Sure. Already headed to SLC on Saturday so put your bike in my truck and we shall go

r1bran · 10-21-2009, 06:42 PM

DUDE!!! Does anyone have a suit or pants and jacket I could use for the weekend

Sh!t id pay to rent it from you (if you wanna be a dick) LOL. For that matter anyone know where I can rent a suit?

Mikey · 10-21-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

DUDE!!! Does anyone have a suit or pants and jacket I could use for the weekend

Sh!t id pay to rent it from you (if you wanna be a dick) LOL. For that matter anyone know where I can rent a suit?

Ditto for me as well, R1brans convinced me to take the wifes FZ to at least give a track day a try.

Problem is I need pants and boots. I have the leather jacket needed.

I wear a size 32 waist pants and wear a 9 1/2 boot.

Cider · 10-21-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

DUDE!!! Does anyone have a suit or pants and jacket I could use for the weekend

Sh!t id pay to rent it from you (if you wanna be a dick) LOL. For that matter anyone know where I can rent a suit?

Utah sportbike rentals rents gear, and they are located at the track.

Mikey · 10-21-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cider

Utah sportbike rentals rents gear, and they are located at the track.

What is the cost?? just a ballpark, wife says I can go but the budget is still real tight right now so if I go I can't spend a bunch.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 10-21-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

Ditto for me as well, R1brans convinced me to take the wifes FZ to at least give a track day a try.

Problem is I need pants and boots. I have the leather jacket needed.

I wear a size 32 waist pants and wear a 9 1/2 boot.

my pants and boots should fit you.

Mikey · 10-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLIZANTHIMUM

my pants and boots should fit you.

What you mean your not going to this on your R6?? If your cool with it and your not going can I swing by maybe tomorrow and borrow them??

BLIZANTHIMUM · 10-21-2009, 08:48 PM

un fucking fortunately i cant go cause i have drill all weekend. so ya swing by before 5 if you can

Mikey · 10-21-2009, 08:55 PM

Dude your awesome, I take back all the bad things I ever said about you

I'll give you a call before heading over tomorrow.

Thanks again.

Mikey · 10-21-2009, 09:04 PM

OK so a stupid question from a track newbie.

Is water wetter required? or can I run just straight water? Is it ok to run the motor hard on just water?

I need to get rid of the antifreeze in the FZ for the trackday but want to replace it with fresh antifreeze afterwards since it will be stored in my non-heated garage over the winter.

stubby · 10-21-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

OK so a stupid question from a track newbie.

Is water wetter required? or can I run just straight water? Is it ok to run the motor hard on just water?

I need to get rid of the antifreeze in the FZ for the trackday but want to replace it with fresh antifreeze afterwards since it will be stored in my non-heated garage over the winter.

You can run straight distilled water if you want, but the water wetter will also lubricate your pump. Personally I would use it, but for one day you should be fine.

whitedevil · 10-21-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

Dude your awesome, I take back all the bad things I ever said about you

All? Even that thing we talked about? hmmm OK.

hellfire24 · 10-22-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

Sure. Already headed to SLC on Saturday so put your bike in my truck and we shall go

Oh shit that means i got to get new tires!!!!!!!

theduckllr · 10-22-2009, 08:08 AM

I wonder if I can just slap some Yamaha stickers on my duc. Would they notice? Yammy riders aren't the brightest, you know.

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 10:06 AM

Just called snake river and they have no clue what I'm talking about. There gonna look into it and call me back. Any further contact info. There has to be an email or number for the event..

Cider · 10-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey

What is the cost?? just a ballpark, wife says I can go but the budget is still real tight right now so if I go I can't spend a bunch.

I see you have other arrangements already, but I thought I'd be useless and say "I don't know." Chris at the rental place is easy to contact, though.

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

I wonder if I can just slap some Yamaha stickers on my duc. Would they notice? Yammy riders aren't the brightest, you know.

Hmmm. I always heard duc riders were arrogant.. I just don't see it. Bet you can't wait till your free ducati trackday huh. Maybe I could get some duc stickers and act like I'm cooler than everyone..

Matt · 10-22-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

Hmmm. I always heard duc riders were arrogant.. I just don't see it. Bet you can't wait till your free ducati trackday huh. Maybe I could get some duc stickers and act like I'm cooler than everyone..

stubby · 10-22-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

Maybe I could get some duc stickers and act like I'm cooler than everyone..

Would there be a rolling burnout demonstration?

You ride the short bus along with WD and others, we can never be cool

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

Would there be a rolling burnout demonstration?

You ride the short bus along with WD and others, we can never be cool

###t I still take pain pills for the ac seperation from the first demonstration. Ill probably just sit around wiggling my toes

stubby · 10-22-2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

###t I still take pain pills for the ac seperation from the first demonstration. Ill probably just sit around wiggling my toes

must be nice to be able to do that.

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

must be nice to be able to do that.

Danm stubbs. Wasn't expecting that. Now I feel bad. Lol

stubby · 10-22-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

Danm stubbs. Wasn't expecting that. Now I feel bad. Lol

Its all good man. Have fun this weekend at the track.

theduckllr · 10-22-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

Hmmm. I always heard duc riders were arrogant.. I just don't see it. Bet you can't wait till your free ducati trackday huh. Maybe I could get some duc stickers and act like I'm cooler than everyone..

Is this not a good time to tell you about World Ducati Weekend events that offer free track time to Ducati onwers?

Besides, I'm not arrogant, I just have an "overdeveloped sense of entitlement".

whitedevil · 10-22-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

Is this not a good time to tell you about World Ducati Weekend events that offer free track time to Ducati onwers?

Besides, I'm not arrogant, I just have an "overdeveloped sense of entitlement".

uhm no, you are pretty arrogant! LMAO thats why Lazy loves you sooo much.

HAHHA

theduckllr · 10-22-2009, 02:59 PM

No, you confused the word "arrogant" with the word "pungent" (Its the Sex Panther, they've done studies you know!)

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

No, you confused the word "arrogant" with the word "pungent" (Its the Sex Panther, they've done studies you know!)

60% of the time, it works every time.

Smells like bigfoots d**k!

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

No, you confused the word "arrogant" with the word "pungent" (Its the Sex Panther, they've done studies you know!)

60% of the time, it works every time.

Smells like bigfoots d**k!

r1bran · 10-22-2009, 09:32 PM

This ended up not working out. i cant get the champions school guy to return my calls or emails. Thank you for posting this tho. Would have been awesome it there would have been enough time to prepare. thanks paul and bailey for offering to lend me and mikey gear. Maybe next year.

r1bran · 10-23-2009, 09:58 AM

Change in plans. Miller got back to me this morning. Its a go. Mikey and I are on the list. All we have to do is swap out the coolant and pray tydd will still let me use his pants and jacket. Nudge nudge. If anyone else wants to go hit me up and ill get ya on the list. Room for one more bike and 5 more people. Leaving earlt tomorrow morning and coming back same day/night.

Hubbs · 10-23-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

60% of the time, it works every time.

90% of statistics can be twisted to say whatever you want them to...

...50% of the time

Ming · 10-23-2009, 11:35 AM

If I put yamaha stickers on my dirty, you think I can sneak in?

Cider · 10-23-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1bran

Leaving earlt tomorrow morning and coming back same day/night.

Woah, hardcore. Have a safe trip, guys.

Mikey · 10-25-2009, 12:34 AM

Was an awesome day!!!! WAY to much driving for one day but what the hell it was still freaking fun. Chris at Utah Sportbike Rental hooked me up with some new gloves and was super cool to just sit back and chat with.

For those that didn't go, you missed an awesome oportunity, there was a total of about 23 maybe 24 total riders. the B group that I ran in had like 8-10 riders, so the A group came back out...lol It was cool though because there was mass room at there so no one was really crowding anyone out. There was even a guy out on a full on race setup 09 R1 that was amazing to watch. His bike was super hard to hear until he shot past you and would back it into the corner, almost scared the crap outa me a couple times when he'd go by.

Thanks to this I'm not nearly as leary about a trackday as I was.

And I can definetly see me at a couple of these next season, as funds permit.

BLIZANTHIMUM · 10-25-2009, 01:05 AM

That's awesome buddy. Glad you could finally pop your cherry, and on the cheap too.

Hozhead · 10-25-2009, 09:09 AM

Glad you had fun. That's definitely not a lot of riders out there. I can't believe more people didn't take advantage of a free track day.

10-20-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
GoSuzGo Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Meridian, ID/Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 166 I Ride: 2007 GSXR600 blu/blk	Free Miller trackday for Yammies? Any Yamaha owners headed to this? 2009 YAMAHA APPRECIATION DAYS Yamaha would like to invite you and your Trackday customers to the inaugural 2009 Yamaha Appreciation Days. In cooperation with Miller Motorsports Park, Yamaha Dealers and their Trackday customers will have the opportunity to ride the World Superbike Perimeter Course at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele Utah. WHEN: • October 24 & 25, 2009 WHO: • West and Northwest Region Yamaha Dealers and their Trackday Customers. You must sign-up at your local Yamaha Dealer. If you are not on the dealer list, you won’t be able to ride. • You must have Trackday experience or be accomplished on the street since there will be no instructor led sessions WHAT: • It is a Yamaha Trackday so you must ride a Yamaha Sportbike with the following modifications o Mirrors taped or (preferably) removed o Head lights, brake lights, tail lights and turn signals unplugged or fuses removed or taped. o Tires must be in good condition with plenty of tread. Only DOT street or roadracing tires o Wheel weights taped and valve stems on o No glycol-based coolants. If your coolant is green it has to be replaced with Water • Must have a full set of one or two piece leathers, DOT Approved undamaged Helmet, Riding Boots and Gloves • Must show proof of comprehensive medical insurance WHERE: • Miller Motorsports Park: go to Miller Motorsports Park \| MMP Home for Directions and hotel information • Go to America's Most Diverse - Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, Home to locate Yamaha Dealers

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10-20-2009, 11:42 PM	#2
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	Crap - I suppose my Yamaha dirt bike doesn't count since it's no longer a supermoto. :-(

10-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,895 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	Crap! If Sara's bike didn't need a thermostat I'd throw her track plastics on and head out

10-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	DUDE!!! Does anyone have a suit or pants and jacket I could use for the weekend Sh!t id pay to rent it from you (if you wanna be a dick) LOL. For that matter anyone know where I can rent a suit?

10-21-2009, 08:48 PM	#12
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,357 I Ride: YURMOM	un fucking fortunately i cant go cause i have drill all weekend. so ya swing by before 5 if you can

10-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,246 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	Dude your awesome, I take back all the bad things I ever said about you I'll give you a call before heading over tomorrow. Thanks again.

10-21-2009, 09:04 PM	#14
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,246 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	OK so a stupid question from a track newbie. Is water wetter required? or can I run just straight water? Is it ok to run the motor hard on just water? I need to get rid of the antifreeze in the FZ for the trackday but want to replace it with fresh antifreeze afterwards since it will be stored in my non-heated garage over the winter.

10-22-2009, 08:08 AM	#18
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,205 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	I wonder if I can just slap some Yamaha stickers on my duc. Would they notice? Yammy riders aren't the brightest, you know.

10-22-2009, 10:06 AM	#19
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	Just called snake river and they have no clue what I'm talking about. There gonna look into it and call me back. Any further contact info. There has to be an email or number for the event..

10-22-2009, 02:59 PM	#30
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,205 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	No, you confused the word "arrogant" with the word "pungent" (Its the Sex Panther, they've done studies you know!)

10-22-2009, 09:32 PM	#33
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	This ended up not working out. i cant get the champions school guy to return my calls or emails. Thank you for posting this tho. Would have been awesome it there would have been enough time to prepare. thanks paul and bailey for offering to lend me and mikey gear. Maybe next year.

10-23-2009, 09:58 AM	#34
r1bran Joined: May 2009 From: NAMPA Posts: 1,686 I Ride: 2007 YZFR1	Change in plans. Miller got back to me this morning. Its a go. Mikey and I are on the list. All we have to do is swap out the coolant and pray tydd will still let me use his pants and jacket. Nudge nudge. If anyone else wants to go hit me up and ill get ya on the list. Room for one more bike and 5 more people. Leaving earlt tomorrow morning and coming back same day/night.

10-23-2009, 11:35 AM	#36
Ming Senior Member Joined: May 2008 From: Boise Posts: 1,574 I Ride: a 2008 KLR705	If I put yamaha stickers on my dirty, you think I can sneak in?

10-25-2009, 12:34 AM	#38
Mikey Senior Member Joined: Mar 2009 From: Kuna Posts: 2,246 I Ride: on sidewalks if needed.	Was an awesome day!!!! WAY to much driving for one day but what the hell it was still freaking fun. Chris at Utah Sportbike Rental hooked me up with some new gloves and was super cool to just sit back and chat with. For those that didn't go, you missed an awesome oportunity, there was a total of about 23 maybe 24 total riders. the B group that I ran in had like 8-10 riders, so the A group came back out...lol It was cool though because there was mass room at there so no one was really crowding anyone out. There was even a guy out on a full on race setup 09 R1 that was amazing to watch. His bike was super hard to hear until he shot past you and would back it into the corner, almost scared the crap outa me a couple times when he'd go by. Thanks to this I'm not nearly as leary about a trackday as I was. And I can definetly see me at a couple of these next season, as funds permit.

10-25-2009, 01:05 AM	#39
BLIZANTHIMUM Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007 From: K-town yo! Posts: 3,357 I Ride: YURMOM	That's awesome buddy. Glad you could finally pop your cherry, and on the cheap too.

10-25-2009, 09:09 AM	#40
Hozhead Joined: Feb 2006 From: Price, UT Posts: 6,810 I Ride: Husqvarna SM610	Glad you had fun. That's definitely not a lot of riders out there. I can't believe more people didn't take advantage of a free track day.