Finally, back on track
Dude, it’s been way to long since we spent some quality time together… Oh, and it’s hot. Hot… HOT!
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October surprise!
Juicy is ready to ride!
Can’t wait to get back out on the track. Where did the summer go? Didn’t get much riding time on either street or track this year. I really need to change that.
Since the last track day, I have replaced the bad radiator, switched out to an HRC overflow bottle, HRC rear brake reservoir kit, and a Core Moto braided rear brake line.
Well damn… this sucks!
I had to replace the front tire after finding it flat this morning and now it looks like my radiator took a hit and sprung a leak. My weekend is officially done.
Had a great weekend though, the bike was feeling really good and I absolutely love this track.
Can’t wait to get back here and run some more laps. It may be a long drive to get here, but I’d definitely do it again.
Until next time…
Who’s riding this weekend?
Looking forward to trying out a new track!
Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies
Can’t forget the most important part of my track day weekend.
Here we go again
I’ll primed and ready for this weekend’s festivities with Socal Trackdays at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Can’t wait to get back out on the track, spending two days at this open track day.
New track for me, zero sessions, ride as much as I want.
Let’s do this boys!
Trick bits for Juicy
Getting ready for my first track day of the year with Socal Trackdays at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway.
Juicy needed an oil filler and oil drain bolt that I can easily wire up and these items from Moto-D Racing should do the trick.
Can’t wait to get out there again and start the year off right.
Who’s number one?
Lost some paint on Juicy’s front end when I pulled the class tag after the last track day. I needed something to cover it up rather than repaint. I Found this gem in my big box of stickers.
Thought it was fitting to add Nicky’s number on the Suzuki as he was riding a gixxer when I saw him win his first AMA race at Laguna Seca. Miss you champ. It’s been a tough year without you.
That’s it, I’m out!
Well, at least for this year. Another great day at the track, the temperature was perfect and for the first time in recent years I was able to enjoy the day without rain, cold or blistering hot temps.
I was so happy to see Dave Moss there as I’ve been wanted to get his hands on Juicy to work out the kinks I’ve had since the git go. “Best 40 bucks you’ll spend on your bike”, so true. Dave is a genius at setting up bikes and after the first few session, he had the bike feeling so much better and I enjoyed the rest of the day working on the cornering tips he provided.
I’m quickly realizing that I need to work harder to get in better shape as these days really take their toll by the mid afternoon sessions. Over winter I’m going to increasing my cardio program so next year I’ll have more endurance throughout the day.
Although I’m not planning any more track days for 2017, I can’t wait to get back out there. I feel my progress has been slowed a bit as I adjust to the new bike, but with each new ride I feel more and more confident. Looking forward to working harder in 2018 and maybe finally getting that knee on the ground.
Cali Photography was there to capture my moves, and Let’s Ride Trackdays put on another great event. We agreed as a group that we need to check out Chuckwalla Valley Raceway next year, and I’m hoping we can all work it out to ride together.
This will finish out the track pictures for the year. I need to get some street action going before the rain starts.
Are we there yet?
Didn’t get much sleep last night. These days make me feel like a kid on Christmas morning, waiting for my mom and dad to wake up so we can open presents.
First trip hauling the gixxer
All packed up for another great day at Buttonwillow Raceway Park with Let’s Ride Trackdays.
My buddy with the motovan decided to take a snooze so I had to get my bike to the track on my own.
No problem, with a long ramp, a tight grip on the bars, and a whole lot of prayers I got it up in the beast without breaking a sweat.
Now that I know I can do this on my own, I see more track days in my future. Here we go again, see you there.
Tight fit
Due to threat of fire, I had to evacuate the bikes to a buddy’s house.
Here’s to good friends who are always there when you need ’em!
Some photos from an awesome day at the track
Thanks to Cali Photography for doing their absolute best to make me look fast.
Thanks to my buddy Alan for following me on occasion and letting me know what changes I could make to better my cornering. It was so helpful to get advice from a friend I truly trust and rider who continues to amaze me.
It was good to get back on the track and try to put to rest the demons I found here the last time. I was finally able to get some laps on the new bike and become more accustom to its grace and precision. This thing is truly built for the track and dissimilar to the street bike I previously brought to the track. I felt stronger and stronger every time I went out and I could feel my heart pounding with excitement after each session.
My new Janman Leathers were awesome. It was so nice riding for the first time in leathers that were made just for me. They matched the bike perfecting and I may have been the best looking slow guy out there.
Oh, but did I mention the heat? It was hot, but that wasn’t going to stop our fun. Although at track speeds the heat was fine, the time in between sessions is when I really felt the sheer force of the blazing temperature. We rode well into the afternoon but decided to call it quits when it was just too hot to enjoy the rest of the day.
Thanks to Let’s Ride Trackdays for putting on another great event at Buttonwillow Raceway. Always a pleasure to ride with this group and I look forward to many more days to come.
Last session video
Ready for another great day
Here we go!
It’s going to be hot, hot, HOT but I’m ready!
New suit for the track
All loaded up and ready for Buttonwillow Raceway with Let’s Ride Trackdays on Sunday. Just got my suit from Janman Leathers and it’s awesome.
Can’t wait to hit the track in a suit that was custom made just for me.
I’m gonna try my best to keep Juicy out of the dirt and get back to a full day at the track.
Getting back on the horse
All cleaned up, a few minor repairs, and Juicy is ready to get back on the track.
It was great to finally get the Gixxer out on the track
Unfortunately during the second session I missed a corner and dumped it in the dirt. The bike has a few scratches but nothing broken.
I did bump my head so they wouldn’t let me back out on the track, but I understand. I was really starting to enjoy the bike and look forward to getting back out there a soon as I can.
Thanks to Let’s Ride Trackdays for putting on another great day. I’m sorry for the delay I caused the other riders.
I’ve found that after riding Buttonwillow a few times now the counter clockwise off ramp a-section just did not jive with me. I think I’ll stick to clockwise for a while until I’m a little more familiar with the new bike.
Our home away from home
Our sleep set up for next weekend’s Father’s Day track day.
I’m surprised that we actually fit comfortably in the short bed thanks to the tent utilizing the tailgate area.
Ali will be sleeping in the cab, with her new air mattress designed for the truck. We’ll have to wait and see if she makes it the entire night in there all by herself.