Home Marketplace Articles FAQ Gallery Arcade
Join FireBlades.org! Unanswered Posts New Posts Today's Posts Search Mark Forums Read
Go Back   Honda Motorcycles - FireBlades.org Forums > Events > Track Days / Riding Schools
Chain's going to the track!

Chain's going to the track!


Track Days / Riding Schools: Discussion of Track Days, Riding Schools, etc.
Forgot your User Name or Password?
Not a member? Join today!





Chain's going to the track!

Reply
Page 2 of 3 < 1 2 3 >
 
Thread Tools
Old 04-13-2004, 9:05 PM
  #31
 
RRWANTR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-25-2002
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Bike(s): 04 600RR, 03 XR50, 05 TC250
Age: 65
Posts: 4,668
Rep: RRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to behold (727)
Rep Power: 18
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
being ridden by a guy on his first track outing, but as Tigerblade suggested, at least I won't have to worry about traction or whatnot.

So I'm one step closer to being ready for the track come Thursday. Bike is running like a scalded ape with pipe and jet kit; new boingers have really improved things in the handling department; and now I've got some premium rubber to go along with it...
Although Tiger was probably talking about not needing the 208gp or 208gpa....
RRWANTR is offline  
View RRWANTR's Profile View RRWANTR's Gallery Find More Posts by RRWANTR
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-13-2004, 9:11 PM
  #32
 
nomad's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-27-2002
Location: Toronto
Bike(s): CBR929rr blue/white/red
Age: 31
Posts: 2,463
Rep: nomad is on a distinguished road (10)
Rep Power: 9
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Chain... the bike looks good but where are the plastics? It won't be fast enough on the track without the plastics...
nomad is offline  
View nomad's Profile View nomad's Gallery Visit nomad's homepage! Find More Posts by nomad
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-13-2004, 9:41 PM
  #33
 
HondaGal's Avatar
 
Join Date: 05-29-2001
Location: New Jersey
Bike(s): '99 VFR, '06 Warrior
Age: 46
Posts: 1,384
Rep: HondaGal will become famous soon enough (75)
Rep Power: 9
Send a message via AIM to HondaGal
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Chain, I broke in a set of 208's at this past year's .org days in FL and they were fine. Tested 'em out in the rain too. They'll do you just fine.
HondaGal is offline  
View HondaGal's Profile View HondaGal's Gallery Find More Posts by HondaGal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-13-2004, 10:28 PM
  #34
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by nomad
Chain... the bike looks good but where are the plastics? It won't be fast enough on the track without the plastics...
No plastics necessary! Get naked, nomad! Less to replace if you fall, easier to work on the bike without 'em, and you get to enjoy the eye candy of the 'mechanicalness' of the thing - it's a machine, after all!
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-13-2004, 10:29 PM
  #35
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by HondaGal
Chain, I broke in a set of 208's at this past year's .org days in FL and they were fine. Tested 'em out in the rain too. They'll do you just fine.
Eeeexcellent!
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 10:15 AM
  #36
 
tigerblade's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-14-2001
Location: Here
Bike(s): SV650S
Posts: 5,710
Rep: tigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to behold (894)
Rep Power: 21
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by RRWANTR
Although Tiger was probably talking about not needing the 208gp or 208gpa....
Yep; I probably should have specified. 208ZR would be great for him but 208GP probably unnecessary.
__________________
Is a paradigm worth 20 cents?
tigerblade is offline  
View tigerblade's Profile View tigerblade's Gallery Find More Posts by tigerblade
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 10:18 AM
  #37
 
ND4SPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-07-2002
Location: US
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30
Age: 5
Posts: 16,528
Rep: ND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud of (1277)
Rep Power: 35
Re: Chain's going to the track!
My last tire I had on my 929 was a 207RR, I was very happy with that.
ND4SPD is offline  
View ND4SPD's Profile View ND4SPD's Gallery Visit ND4SPD's homepage! Find More Posts by ND4SPD
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 10:26 AM
  #38
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Thanks Tiger and ND. This just leads me to further believe I did the right thing in purchasing the Dunlops.

One more day to go!
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 10:49 AM
  #39
 
ccwilli3's Avatar
 
Join Date: 06-13-2001
Location: Raleigh, NC
Bike(s): 2003 BabyRR
Age: 30
Posts: 3,986
Rep: ccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura about (235)
Rep Power: 13
Send a message via AIM to ccwilli3 Send a message via Yahoo to ccwilli3
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
Thanks Tiger and ND. This just leads me to further believe I did the right thing in purchasing the Dunlops.

One more day to go!
Dude, you are gonna be sooo hooked! And I will gladly slap you with a "I told you so" when you get back!
ccwilli3 is offline  
View ccwilli3's Profile View ccwilli3's Gallery Find More Posts by ccwilli3
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 10:53 AM
  #40
 
HondaGal's Avatar
 
Join Date: 05-29-2001
Location: New Jersey
Bike(s): '99 VFR, '06 Warrior
Age: 46
Posts: 1,384
Rep: HondaGal will become famous soon enough (75)
Rep Power: 9
Send a message via AIM to HondaGal
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
Thanks Tiger and ND. This just leads me to further believe I did the right thing in purchasing the Dunlops.

One more day to go!

Ahem......
HondaGal is offline  
View HondaGal's Profile View HondaGal's Gallery Find More Posts by HondaGal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:00 AM
  #41
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by HondaGal
Chain, I broke in a set of 208's at this past year's .org days in FL and they were fine. Tested 'em out in the rain too. They'll do you just fine.
THANK YOU for the input 'gal, it's very much appreciated!

Have I told you how beautiful you are lately?
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:00 AM
  #42
 
ccwilli3's Avatar
 
Join Date: 06-13-2001
Location: Raleigh, NC
Bike(s): 2003 BabyRR
Age: 30
Posts: 3,986
Rep: ccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura aboutccwilli3 has a spectacular aura about (235)
Rep Power: 13
Send a message via AIM to ccwilli3 Send a message via Yahoo to ccwilli3
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by HondaGal
Ahem......
Thanks HondaGal...

Good job Chain!
ccwilli3 is offline  
View ccwilli3's Profile View ccwilli3's Gallery Find More Posts by ccwilli3
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:11 AM
  #43
 
ND4SPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-07-2002
Location: US
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30
Age: 5
Posts: 16,528
Rep: ND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud of (1277)
Rep Power: 35
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by HondaGal
Ahem......
Do I see a second wrestling match coming on at Grattan?
ND4SPD is offline  
View ND4SPD's Profile View ND4SPD's Gallery Visit ND4SPD's homepage! Find More Posts by ND4SPD
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:13 AM
  #44
 
HondaGal's Avatar
 
Join Date: 05-29-2001
Location: New Jersey
Bike(s): '99 VFR, '06 Warrior
Age: 46
Posts: 1,384
Rep: HondaGal will become famous soon enough (75)
Rep Power: 9
Send a message via AIM to HondaGal
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
THANK YOU for the input 'gal, it's very much appreciated!

Have I told you how beautiful you are lately?
Thank you sweetie!
HondaGal is offline  
View HondaGal's Profile View HondaGal's Gallery Find More Posts by HondaGal
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:40 AM
  #45
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 11:47 AM
  #46
 
ND4SPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-07-2002
Location: US
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30
Age: 5
Posts: 16,528
Rep: ND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud of (1277)
Rep Power: 35
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain






Last edited by ND4SPD : 04-14-2004 at 11:47 AM.
ND4SPD is offline  
View ND4SPD's Profile View ND4SPD's Gallery Visit ND4SPD's homepage! Find More Posts by ND4SPD
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 12:26 PM
  #47
 
tigerblade's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-14-2001
Location: Here
Bike(s): SV650S
Posts: 5,710
Rep: tigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to behold (894)
Rep Power: 21
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Wish I could come up to MAM and chase you around tomorrow Chain. Just get out there, relax and have fun.
__________________
Is a paradigm worth 20 cents?
tigerblade is offline  
View tigerblade's Profile View tigerblade's Gallery Find More Posts by tigerblade
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 5:28 PM
  #48
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Anyone want to tell me what tire pressure to run in these 208s? I put 34 up front, 38 in the rear when I scrubbed 'em in today with a semi-spirited street ride.
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 5:30 PM
  #49
 
ND4SPD's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-07-2002
Location: US
Bike(s): '84 Magna V30
Age: 5
Posts: 16,528
Rep: ND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud ofND4SPD has much to be proud of (1277)
Rep Power: 35
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Sounds a bit much....I think most people run 32/33
ND4SPD is offline  
View ND4SPD's Profile View ND4SPD's Gallery Visit ND4SPD's homepage! Find More Posts by ND4SPD
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 6:21 PM
  #50
 
RRWANTR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-25-2002
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Bike(s): 04 600RR, 03 XR50, 05 TC250
Age: 65
Posts: 4,668
Rep: RRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to behold (727)
Rep Power: 18
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Not sure on those Dunslops...but on the supercorsas I usually run 31/29 as recommended by the Pirelli guy, couple pounds higher for the Diablo corsas.
RRWANTR is offline  
View RRWANTR's Profile View RRWANTR's Gallery Find More Posts by RRWANTR
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 6:51 PM
  #51
 
tigerblade's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-14-2001
Location: Here
Bike(s): SV650S
Posts: 5,710
Rep: tigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to beholdtigerblade is a splendid one to behold (894)
Rep Power: 21
Re: Chain's going to the track!
In the Michelins I run 30 front, 28 rear but the one time I used 208GP's last year I remember them recommending a little higher pressure. I'd guess around 32-33 front, 30 rear would be a good baseline. Ask Milroy.
__________________
Is a paradigm worth 20 cents?
tigerblade is offline  
View tigerblade's Profile View tigerblade's Gallery Find More Posts by tigerblade
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 8:26 PM
  #52
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Thanks guys.

Um, Tiger - I thought you put more pressure out back than up front. What gives?
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 8:27 PM
  #53
 
RRWANTR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-25-2002
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Bike(s): 04 600RR, 03 XR50, 05 TC250
Age: 65
Posts: 4,668
Rep: RRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to behold (727)
Rep Power: 18
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
Thanks guys.

Um, Tiger - I thought you put more pressure out back than up front. What gives?

Ummm...nope you have it backward Chain...more in the front than the back
RRWANTR is offline  
View RRWANTR's Profile View RRWANTR's Gallery Find More Posts by RRWANTR
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 8:30 PM
  #54
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really niceChain is just really nice (359)
Rep Power: 17
Re: Chain's going to the track!
No shite?! Color me surprised. I could have sworn my OE on both the 954 and my FZ1 talk about 42 pounds rear, 36 pounds front (admittedly for street tires, street riding).

Confused,

Chain
Chain is offline  
View Chain's Profile View Chain's Gallery Find More Posts by Chain
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 9:01 PM
  #55
 
RRWANTR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 07-25-2002
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Bike(s): 04 600RR, 03 XR50, 05 TC250
Age: 65
Posts: 4,668
Rep: RRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to beholdRRWANTR is a splendid one to behold (727)
Rep Power: 18
Re: Chain's going to the track!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chain
No shite?! Color me surprised. I could have sworn my OE on both the 954 and my FZ1 talk about 42 pounds rear, 36 pounds front (admittedly for street tires, street riding).

Confused,

Chain
OEM pressure are recommended that way. I would guess to account for the loads that could be applied when 2up riding????? On the track I know that the tire guys say more in the front than the rear though. It was explained to me why at one point but I forgot.
RRWANTR is offline  
View RRWANTR's Profile View RRWANTR's Gallery Find More Posts by RRWANTR
Reply With Quote Go To Top
Old 04-14-2004, 9:07 PM
  #56
 
Join Date: 05-08-2003
Location: Flyover Country
Bike(s): Bikeless
Posts: 8,830
Rep: Chain is just really nice