Author Topic: Got a track toy (Read 2076 times)

The Sad · « **on:** February 20, 2011, 01:26:30 pm »

I bought a 2001 CBR F4i to take out to Miller this year. Something I won't care too much about if I lay it down

Here is how it looked when I bought it:

The Sad · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2011, 01:28:48 pm »

And here it is after I started tinkering with it

So far I have removed 7 lbs of stuff that I won't need on it in race trim.

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2011, 01:41:14 pm »

Sorry your going to need some wheels, so they don't count towards your weight reduction LOL. JK

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2011, 01:42:10 pm »

LOOKIN' GREAT ! when do I get to take it up Redwood road

I've always been a sucker for CBR's (even though I'm a YAMAHA man) ... pretty much since this bike:

I know I'm old

~Hop

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2011, 10:59:51 pm »

that's awsome man. I still need to find me a bike!!

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:38:35 am »

Nice. I really wish I could afford the Ducati 999R

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:34:06 am »

Quote from: GeoffWhite on February 20, 2011, 10:59:51 pm

that's awsome man. I still need to find me a bike!!

YES ! YES ! you do

Quote from: Sweet_SS on February 21, 2011, 10:38:35 am

Nice. I really wish I could afford the Ducati 999R

FO' Sho makes my top 10 list ...

BUT I really think one of these might be next (prob dreaming):

~DaVe

herbz28 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:44:13 am »

man this makes me wish i never got rid of my bike but hopefully a bike will be in my new future. i used to have a 94 vfr750 and it was a fun bike and i love the v4 motors so that will probably be my next purchase is another vfr

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:50:22 am »

Oh and since I'm muddying up this thread already LOL !!!

herbz28 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2011, 11:51:37 am »

Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on February 21, 2011, 11:50:22 am

Oh and since I'm muddying up this thread already LOL !!!

very very nice gives the whole new meaning to riding a bike

Sweet_SS · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:54:54 pm »

Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on February 21, 2011, 11:50:22 am

Oh and since I'm muddying up this thread already LOL !!!

The last one must be the best ride then...can I assume? LOL

NVMYZ28 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2011, 03:48:51 pm »

So why not the R1? just dont wanna bugger it up or?

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:39:04 pm »

Quote from: NVMYZ28 on February 21, 2011, 03:48:51 pm

So why not the R1? just dont wanna bugger it up or?

I think TOO hard to see this sliding in gravel :'( ... gotta use a HONDA

The Sad · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:52:36 pm »

Quote from: BumpaD_Z28 on February 21, 2011, 05:39:04 pm

Quote from: NVMYZ28 on February 21, 2011, 03:48:51 pm
So why not the R1? just dont wanna bugger it up or?

I think TOO hard to see this sliding in gravel :'( ... gotta use a HONDA

Exactly. I don't want to risk the R1 and be too scared of wrecking it to actually ride.

The Sad · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2011, 07:07:16 pm »

Ran into some issues

The rebound adjuster is broken and the forks are bent

NVMYZ28 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 26, 2011, 07:44:27 pm »

Oh lame

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2011, 05:32:50 am »

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2011, 07:39:13 pm »

I'll let SAD tell the story

~Hop

NVMYZ28 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2011, 08:36:31 pm »

I see a go pro. Story must include video

The Sad · « **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2011, 07:23:37 am »

It was a pretty fun day.

I rode 5 20 min sessions. I definitely got better as the day went on

(to the point where I actually passed a few people

)

A lot to learn still. From looking at my pics my body positioning is way off. Also, the suit was too stiff (I could hardly hang off the bike at all).

I found out the brakes on the CBR are not as good as I'm used to on the R1. I couldn't drive too hard into a corner (had to slow down pretty early sometimes) because the brakes weren't there to slow me down enough. Gotta work on that.

(I'll work on posting the vids)

The Sad · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2011, 11:57:02 am »

Here is a vid - my 4th session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVhoTqLVXpE

The first lap or two I was taking it easier for the tires.

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2011, 03:15:40 pm »

NICE ! I made the link clickable for ya

NVMYZ28 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:21:59 pm »

Nice vid! I'm sure you'd smoke me around that track, I have *0* nuts when it comes to getting the bike down low. I found this video on the related page of your vid, and had to check it out as well due to the R1

Probably the best perspective I've seen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPLhM6KYNpk

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2011, 04:34:33 pm »

This is where SAD get all his training:

http://www.youtube.com/user/asadler101#p/u/11/GhxYlR-2fvQ

~Hop

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:31:52 pm »

Don't worry Jeff. I too have no desire to drag a knee. Went out to a track day once. I didn't get the adrenaline rush like I get from drag racing, so it isn't for me.

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Author Topic: Got a track toy (Read 2076 times)