5/24 Thunderhill

[outthere]

Very enjoyable if not a bit rusty. Really like the Pirelli tires.

 

[34nineteen]

Cooter, take note: leaning AND a knee down.

 

[njloco]

Oh, that's just mean !

 

[Cooter]

Way to go outthere. Looking good! I know what you mean about rusty, after these last 3 months it takes a calm first session to shake it off and git on down wit da git down:eagerness: Which Pirellis? The new TD? I just put a brand new Q3+ on the front of the EBR tonight so Willow springs next weekend will be super fun.

I'm just so happy with the Dunlops I really don't feel the need to go softer Q4 or slicks and have to buy tires more often, lol.

Cooter, take note: leaning AND a knee down.

I'm sure outthere is faster than me, many good riders are.









But you're not, muahahahahaha.
:applause:
I need to take care of these, they are rock hard (like me) but my last set

 

[outthere]

Tires are Pirellis latest SC's. Its a good street tire not track specific. I get 4 good days on a rear and the front should last through 2 rears. First time on the bike since November but it was like putting on an old shoe. Bike still amazes me how easy it is to ride. Keep in mind this is the newest bike I've ever ridden. The next newest was a 87' GSXR. I'm not A fast as I'm not in good enough shape to keep speed for an entire session. The biggest issue I face in B group is folks who apply brakes way to soon.

 

[34nineteen]

I'm sure outthere is faster than me, many good riders are.


But you're not, muahahahahaha.
:applause:

You are not wrong. Look up "Squid" and my picture is front and center. My chicken strips are as wide as the day is long.

But I am strong with the heckle.

 

[Cooter]

A lot of my buddies use that SC and swear by it, on the street too. I'll probably try them out, once my front/rear replacement gets back in sync We aren't nearly done for this year and it's gonna be HOT in the desert.

I with ya, outthere. I feel I'm a solid mid-B pack guy. I can be consistently passing guys on corners, or get blown away by KTM 390's when it's a race weekend, haha. No trophies for track days!

 

[Cooter]

But I am strong with the heckle.

Well appreciated good sir, I always get a good laugh from you:eagerness:

 

[outthere]

It was in the high 90's Sunday. I retrospect I should have drank more water. The next tire I may try is the Bridgestone

 

[Cooter]

Thats the hardest line to balance on, haha. It was 99* at Chuckwalla. Drink just enough water to hydrate (more than you think), but NOT enough to have to piss every hour and have to find the bathroom in your sweaty full leathers

 

[outthere]

I've ruled out R 11 Bridgestones. Tire warmers needed for good life expectancy. Not going there. For the same reason I don't need more power. i can't count the number of times I apply full throttle. Not many.

 

[Cooter]

Smooth is fast, lol. I'll leave WFO to the guys on the new Panis, that start braking 1/2 way down the straight:mad-new:

 

[outthere]

track day tomorrow thunder Hill. Forecast high is 106°. Hydrating now.

 

[Cooter]

Planning on bringing Bubbles and I to Thunderhill this year, but missing Buttonwillow on August 1st in prep for our PCH trip to moms house in Portland Oregon from Los Angeles. 14-ish days with a stop in BigSur for her B-day.

 

[outthere]

That will be a great trip. Enjoy and don't speed.

 

[outthere]

This rear tire has 300 miles on it and I'm going to give it one more chance. I will bring a spare. I also need to loose a few pounds as I'm out of preload on the front springs.

 

[outthere]

Infineon tomorrow. Bringing Q4's as spare rubber.

 

[Cooter]

I hear Q4's are super sticky. Ride fast, take chances!:angel:

 

[outthere]

Very sticky but feedback is minimal compared to the Pirelli's. Anyway, I didn't need to use them as those amazing super Corsa V3 lasted the entire day. That's 4 full days on the rear tire and I may be able to eek out another but I won't chance it. I had slippage issues in places I've never had before. May be tires but may be I'm using more throttle as I get more comfortable on the bike.

It as very hot. Broke temp records, upwards of 108°. I rode all 8 sessions. Got home @ 7:30 and my wife made me 3 Vodka tonics. Had a great day. Bikes awesome.

 

[Cooter]

Sounds like a perfect day:eagerness: