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Old 09-15-2009, 07:42 AM
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Thanks to Galaxieman, who sent me a replacement right front rotor from AZ to WI, I was able to complete my trackday at Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit WI last Saturday. There were at least 5 VTRs and one RVT at this track day. My first track day ever was at Road America in July on a Buell XB9SX. This VTR is W A Y faster than the Buell. I rode in the Novice group and I'm definitely in the slower 50% of this group--not the bike fault because my riding partner, on his own '98 VTR, was one of the fastest of the novice group. You'll probably notice that I don't "hang off." Well, I have an artificial leg and I can't (I'm also 63 y/o) but I can still have one heck of a good time. I'm looking forward to four or five track days during summer '10: Road America, Autobahn, Blackhawk Farms, Mid-Ohio and Barber. I may, depending upon the weather, trailer down to Carolina Motorsports Park, in late November and ride there with my son, who rides a SV1000--we're V-Twin guys.

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Old 09-15-2009, 08:17 AM
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congrates ! speed & dragging parts 'can' all be part of the experience but by no means is it required. trackdays can just be a fun place to ride and work on your skill set in a controlled environment. most trackday organizations provide instruction that can be invaluable. i've heard many people say that they've learned more in just a couple days at the track than years riding on the street.

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Old 09-15-2009, 11:31 AM
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Blackhawk is sweet. I've watched races there but haven't gotten on track myself yet. Autobahn North is awsome. just had my trackday there over laborday weekend. I doubt you'll see many hawks there. I sure haven't. anyway I brought a vidcam with me this year. here's the high;ights if you're interested.

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Old 09-15-2009, 09:29 PM
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That is seriously awesome man. Glad I could help. A note for the 'not hanging off' thing: You can still rotate your torso and move your head toward your inside hand w/o moving your butt around on the seat. It's not as effective as sliding over and trying to sit on the inside heel, but it does move a good chunk of weight to the inside, and should give you a couple of degrees of lean angle back at a given speed.
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