AZTrackday @ Firebird

1ce · 11-27-2009, 07:49 PM

So I finally got my new/used tires. Lil more than 80% tread left on them, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa. All for the price of...FREE

And I was telling the guys down here, once I get new tires I'm hitting the track. So December 13th, I'm hitting the West Track at Firebird. Gettin a group of guys to go from down here, except they've never been to a track day before so it'll be fun. I'm actually going to see if I can start in the beginners group. This will refresh my memory of all the flags and also allow me to get the track memorized and see the lines easier.

So you track junkies n Idaho, what advice do you have for us? I've been to the track once at MMP with Hozhead. Which he taught me A LOT, or should I say all I know lol. Honestly Dave did teach me the majority of my cornering. I would always follow him and mimic his form and lines. But I put Engine Ice as my coolant...im pretty sure its not track approved, right? So what do u recommend instead? I believed I used Water Wetter before.

Thanks for the input

stubby · 11-27-2009, 08:35 PM

Correct on the Engine Ice, it isn't approved for most tracks as it is glycol based. Just mix some distilled water with the 8 caps full of water wetter and you should be good to go.

Best advice, ride at 70-80% of your ability. If there are control riders, ask one to follow you around and help with lines. They will also point out anything they see that you are doing incorrectly.

When braking come up from a tuck and sit straight up to let others know you are braking. So many newer riders don't do this and it can make for some interesting corners.

Have fun. If you start to get a head ache, take a salt tablet and drink more water. If you start to cramp up, eat a banana or take a potassium tablet.

svbmudssa · 11-28-2009, 01:25 AM

Don't F up early...save it for later in the day

Matt · 11-29-2009, 11:47 AM

I'm pretty sure MMP is one of the only tracks that prohibits Engine Ice, but you could call them or check their website to be sure... That's freakin rad man, i'm totally jealous

1ce · 11-29-2009, 03:37 PM

Lol thanks svbmudssa.

Thats a good point stubby. Knowing me, I'd probly push myself and end up losing her in a corner...

I know I was yesterday on the ride we did, got do drag some knee too. Im LOVING this tires!

Stubby, by startin off in the beg group, they will take us around the track and give us the option to hv someone follow us which will be good. So im sure we'll be using that to get us started.

As for the engine ice, google says its not track approved but i will call to see.

stubby · 11-29-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I'm pretty sure MMP is one of the only tracks that prohibits Engine Ice, but you could call them or check their website to be sure... That's freakin rad man, i'm totally jealous

Actually most of the tracks don't allow it. It creates a slick spot, and its a pain in the ass to clean up - hence why they say no glycol. There are a few tracks that will allow it though. And normally they don't check, but you don't want to be the guy that ruins somebody elses day

Have fun Kevin, I'm jealous that you get to ride in December.

One other good piece of advice, get plenty of sleep the night before

Exitwounds · 11-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stubby

Correct on the Engine Ice, it isn't approved for most tracks as it is glycol based. Just mix some distilled water with the 8 caps full of water wetter and you should be good to go.

Best advice, ride at 70-80% of your ability. If there are control riders, ask one to follow you around and help with lines. They will also point out anything they see that you are doing incorrectly.

When braking come up from a tuck and sit straight up to let others know you are braking. So many newer riders don't do this and it can make for some interesting corners.

Have fun. If you start to get a head ache, take a salt tablet and drink more water. If you start to cramp up, eat a banana or take a midol tablet.

That Stubby guy...I dunno bout him.

jamess26 · 04-06-2010, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ce

So I finally got my new/used tires. Lil more than 80% tread left on them, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa. All for the price of...FREE

And I was telling the guys down here, once I get new tires I'm hitting the track. So December 13th, I'm hitting the West Track at Firebird. Gettin a group of guys to go from down here, except they've never been to a track day before so it'll be fun. I'm actually going to see if I can start in the beginners group. This will refresh my memory of all the flags and also allow me to get the track memorized and see the lines easier.

So you track junkies n Idaho, what advice do you have for us? I've been to the track once at MMP with Hozhead. Which he taught me A LOT, or should I say all I know lol. Honestly Dave did teach me the majority of my cornering. I would always follow him and mimic his form and lines. But I put Engine Ice as my coolant...im pretty sure its not track approved, right? So what do u recommend instead? I believed I used Water Wetter before.

Thanks for the input

hello,
well i am also using old tires and now i wana to buy new tires and i am searching for a tire. can you please tell me.

micko24 · 04-06-2010, 08:43 AM

dude check this out. this is the new dunlops. price is pretty sweet i think.
http://www.jcmotors.com/csearch.aspx?Search=dunlop+q2

BLIZANTHIMUM · 04-06-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by micko24

dude check this out. this is the new dunlops. price is pretty sweet i think.
http://www.jcmotors.com/csearch.aspx?Search=dunlop+q2

thats a SICK!!!!!!!!!!! price for those, $185 for the set.
damn you jhed! now i gotta go raid the couch cushions

micko24 · 04-06-2010, 02:36 PM

i know man, that is way cheap. let me know if you have extra mula from your couch cushions, cuz i looked through mine and couldnt find enough :0

11-27-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
1ce Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,526	AZTrackday @ Firebird So I finally got my new/used tires. Lil more than 80% tread left on them, Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa. All for the price of...FREE And I was telling the guys down here, once I get new tires I'm hitting the track. So December 13th, I'm hitting the West Track at Firebird. Gettin a group of guys to go from down here, except they've never been to a track day before so it'll be fun. I'm actually going to see if I can start in the beginners group. This will refresh my memory of all the flags and also allow me to get the track memorized and see the lines easier. So you track junkies n Idaho, what advice do you have for us? I've been to the track once at MMP with Hozhead. Which he taught me A LOT, or should I say all I know lol. Honestly Dave did teach me the majority of my cornering. I would always follow him and mimic his form and lines. But I put Engine Ice as my coolant...im pretty sure its not track approved, right? So what do u recommend instead? I believed I used Water Wetter before. Thanks for the input

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11-27-2009, 08:35 PM	#2
stubby Senior Member Joined: Mar 2008 From: A boring place without any tracks Posts: 4,843 I Ride: 08 GSXR1000 street 08 GSXR600 race bike 99 TZ125 Smoker 07 KTM 250xcw dirt xr50 pit bike 49cc Pocket bike	Correct on the Engine Ice, it isn't approved for most tracks as it is glycol based. Just mix some distilled water with the 8 caps full of water wetter and you should be good to go. Best advice, ride at 70-80% of your ability. If there are control riders, ask one to follow you around and help with lines. They will also point out anything they see that you are doing incorrectly. When braking come up from a tuck and sit straight up to let others know you are braking. So many newer riders don't do this and it can make for some interesting corners. Have fun. If you start to get a head ache, take a salt tablet and drink more water. If you start to cramp up, eat a banana or take a potassium tablet.

11-28-2009, 01:25 AM	#3
svbmudssa Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Boise Posts: 1,230 I Ride: 02' SVS 88' GSXR 750 Slingshot	Don't F up early...save it for later in the day

11-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#4
Matt Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 From: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,889 I Ride: 2006 Ninja GSXR 636	I'm pretty sure MMP is one of the only tracks that prohibits Engine Ice, but you could call them or check their website to be sure... That's freakin rad man, i'm totally jealous

11-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
1ce Senior Member Joined: Mar 2006 From: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,526	Lol thanks svbmudssa. Thats a good point stubby. Knowing me, I'd probly push myself and end up losing her in a corner... I know I was yesterday on the ride we did, got do drag some knee too. Im LOVING this tires! Stubby, by startin off in the beg group, they will take us around the track and give us the option to hv someone follow us which will be good. So im sure we'll be using that to get us started. As for the engine ice, google says its not track approved but i will call to see.

04-06-2010, 08:43 AM	#9
micko24 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007 From: boise Posts: 1,570	dude check this out. this is the new dunlops. price is pretty sweet i think. http://www.jcmotors.com/csearch.aspx?Search=dunlop+q2

04-06-2010, 02:36 PM	#11
micko24 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2007 From: boise Posts: 1,570	i know man, that is way cheap. let me know if you have extra mula from your couch cushions, cuz i looked through mine and couldnt find enough :0