Go Back   Sportbike Addicts | Two Wheels... Our Drug of Choice > Search Forums
FAQ Members List Member Gallery Calendar Today's Posts Donate
Showing results 1 to 25 of 132
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Bster13
Forum: Track Days 05-14-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
video is set to private. :(

video is set to private. :(
Forum: Bikes 4 Sale 05-11-2007, 11:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,373
Posted By Bster13
1997 Honda St1100 4 Sale $4500, Norwalk, CT

1997 ST1100 (non ABS) “Bright Red”

73,000+ miles

Works Pro-Racer Piggyback resevoir Shock (4k+ on it)
w/ Compression/Rebound damping

Rick Mayers custom saddle leather

+4” Rifle...
Forum: Track Days 05-10-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
I agree with u EvilSteve...I started on an SV650...

I agree with u EvilSteve...I started on an SV650 and absolutely loved it, especially on smaller tracks like PIR. I still miss it to this day and am getting used to the R6's power. *thumbsup*
Forum: Track Days 05-10-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
Or u could grab a used YZF600r or something...

Or u could grab a used YZF600r or something similar for the street for <$3k and keep the beast for the track. :o GL!
Forum: Track Days 05-09-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,269
Posted By Bster13
Ok, I'll be there with my former Shadow Video...

Ok, I'll be there with my former Shadow Video Bike. (#523, Jason S.'s 2001 Orange R6) *cheers*
Forum: Track Days 05-09-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,269
Posted By Bster13
Yup...that went over my head. Didn't have my...

Yup...that went over my head. Didn't have my wheaties this morning. :p
Forum: Track Days 05-09-2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,269
Posted By Bster13
Beaver Run with STT on Memorail Day Wknd.

I'm going with some Ducati riding friends. Anyone else? I'll be there Sat & Sun returning home on Monday.

Bryce
Forum: Track Days 05-08-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
It's all relative, when I was in blue I...

It's all relative, when I was in blue I distinctly remember coach TJ Foti and a red Ducati 998 (I think?) pass me like I was standing still at one point. :p The track humbles u as well as would the...
Forum: Track Days 05-08-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
I was riding in Red on my new (to me) 2001 R6...

I was riding in Red on my new (to me) 2001 R6 getting a feel for it. After a geometry change (pulled the forks up 3mm, was handling like a truck) and suspension change (added 2 clicks of rebound...
Forum: Track Days 05-08-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
I think the blue vests were a good idea...

I think the blue vests were a good idea actually...probably helped the instructors and ART Basic participants find each other in the sea of riders/drivers running three seperate trackdays events. :o...
Forum: Track Days 05-08-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,954
Posted By Bster13
EvilSteve- were you pitted with a bunch of...

EvilSteve- were you pitted with a bunch of Blue-Bibbed ART riders? Close to the track fence with a HUGE trailer meant for cars? I wanna say u could fit 6 bikes on that trailer. :o) If so, I was...
Forum: Track Days 03-14-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,970
Posted By Bster13
well if its not as easy to adjust back and forth...

well if its not as easy to adjust back and forth SPL, then perhaps I'll give it a shot during the season, just not this first trackday on a new bike and first time back on the track since my...
Forum: Track Days 03-14-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,970
Posted By Bster13
Both of u are right..left & right. When on a...

Both of u are right..left & right. When on a Right hand turn, if u have short legs it may be diffucult to reach under the shifter to grab an upshift. And when you are on a left hand turn, it may be...
Forum: Track Days 03-14-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,970
Posted By Bster13
It'd be nice if dealer's offered an option (free...

It'd be nice if dealer's offered an option (free or perhaps $20 extra for the linkage) of standard or GP shift (kinda like automatic or standard in your car?) when u purchased a bike off the...
Forum: Track Days 03-14-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,970
Posted By Bster13
Just because it's been like that for years...

Just because it's been like that for years doesn't really justify why it is still like that. We used Bias ply tires for millions of years, but eventually manufacturers decided radials were better...
Forum: Track Days 03-14-2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,970
Posted By Bster13
Why don't streetbikes come with GP Shift?

If it's best for the track, then why don't they just use GP shift on street bikes as well?
Forum: Track Days 03-13-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 39,347
Posted By Bster13
I'll be there on 5/6 on PIR East with the...

I'll be there on 5/6 on PIR East with the Hooligang contingent. See everyone there! :)
Forum: Track Days 03-12-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,482
Posted By Bster13
Suspension Video

Click the Suspension tab here:

http://www.onthethrottle.com/v2/

Reviewed here:

http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1498081#post1498081

Thoughts? N E one heard of this b4?...
Forum: Track Days 03-12-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,422
Posted By Bster13
I am at 16/51, so similar to 15/47 & 48. I'm not...

I am at 16/51, so similar to 15/47 & 48. I'm not going to mess with it at this point.

I rode in Blue group with the SV, but have dropped to Red group on the R6 as it's new to me and my first time...
Forum: Track Days 03-11-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,422
Posted By Bster13
"I'm -1 on the sv and just about see the shift...

"I'm -1 on the sv and just about see the shift light come on in 6th at the end of the back strait of Mosport(longer than vir I think,) so you shouldn't run out of gear. Hope this helps." <- ok...
Forum: Track Days 03-11-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,422
Posted By Bster13
OK, I realize that, but I guess what I'm getting...

OK, I realize that, but I guess what I'm getting at is I don't know what -1 or +3 ~feels~ like. Is it a minor difference or a new beast? All my bikes have always had stock gearing and I've never...
Forum: Track Days 03-11-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,422
Posted By Bster13
Learn/Gearing on 2001 R6

This year I'll be riding a 2001 R6. The previous owner installed a +3 rear sprocket.

I am running VIR Patriot & VIR North next wknd and while I realize these are two totally diff. tracks, if you...
Forum: Track Days 01-31-2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,150
Posted By Bster13
I agree, to each his own, u'll never know for...

I agree, to each his own, u'll never know for sure until you try, just trying to make an educated deicison on what days to sign up for. thanks.
Forum: Track Days 01-31-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,150
Posted By Bster13
I'll let you guys mull the two tracks over....I'm...

I'll let you guys mull the two tracks over....I'm willing to give Summit a try, NHIS...not so much. I don't preach no one else should go there, just tell them my story and they seen to understand...
Forum: Track Days 01-31-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 35,139
Posted By Bster13
Not really any worse than VIR March 18th & 19th...

Not really any worse than VIR March 18th & 19th that I already signed up for...hrmm:

Mar. 18th Avg. High->62°F Avg. Low->35°F Mean->49°F
Mar. 19th Avg. High->62°F Avg. Low->36°F Mean->49°F
Showing results 1 to 25 of 132

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:31 PM.
 

vBulletin skin developed by: eXtremepixels
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.