Would it be a crime to take the PS out to a trackday ??? I have considered doing one of Reg Pridmore's trackdays with it. Nothing hardcore or squeezing the snot out of her, just something to get the blood going and use those beautiful shocks that she came with. Maybe hangout in the B group while jr ran around with the really fast guys.
I am hoping to get mine, if it ever gets here, out to Motosports Ranch as often as I can. I feel a whole less likely to throw it down on a track than on public roads.
Yes! It would be a crime! What if something happens to her? (or in my case, him). It would be so sad However, it would be fun! You will never catch Paul and Me out on the track!
Yes! It would be a crime! What if something happens to her? (or in my case, him). It would be so sad However, it would be fun! You will never catch Paul and Me out on the track!
I guess I don't understand the logic here. I know that on a track there are only other riders going the same direction and there is nothing to run into if you run off except grass. I am so relaxed on a track that I can just ride at maybe 75% of my ability. Where I ride on tracks there is no racing and to pass you must always respect the line of the rider you pass. That is why it is OK to remove the mirrors on track day.
I trust other riders more than I trust the idiots on the road in cars. You don't have to be concerned about road conditions either sneaking up.
I was just kidding around. Go for it! I'm still not going to though! I've only done one track day, so I guess I just don't trust myself enough out there yet. I will probably bring my SS on the track, but not Paul.
... I feel a whole less likely to throw it down on a track than on public roads.
Too right! I don't know how logical this is, but this is the first bike I've owned where, when I spy that cage thinking about taking a left turn in front of me, I think of the bike first and me second.
On a track, at least the bike would be going down with some dignity instead of being wiped out by a Toyota Corolla.
It's a dilemma, this track day vs. street riding thing. Certainly, conditions are much more in your favor on the track. However, it's precisely because of that fact that you tend to push your limits much harder on the track.
So are your odds of crashing higher or lower on the track?
I believe they are higher. No matter how "safe" the track is, you're bound to go down every once in a while (unless you really are riding at a street pace, and hey, that's okay. I guess.)
So if you have a "couple" of different bikes at home - a dedicated, expendable track bike and a really nice, limited edition beauty that you'd hate to see get scratched - I think you can be excused for not wanting to take your pride and joy onto the race track.
I tend to take more chances on the street than I do on the track. Riding a well known blacktop at any speed is taking more of a chance to me than a relaxed pace on a track. On the street, I feel nervous about something like gravel in the curve or an animal or a car in my lane etc so I am not as relaxed.
On the track, once I have 2 laps to warm the tires and decide on my lines, I can relax and ride at a faster than street pace and still be well within my comfort zone.
I will also say that I have never raced on a track nor ever intend to do so. I only get on a track when it is very clear to everyone the rules.
The reason I would take the PS to the track instead of the SS1000 is because I will be putting a lot more miles on the SS as a more every day bike, and the PS for more of a perfect Sunday afternoon play bike So I'm thinking what more defines the perfect Sunday afternoon than getting to put a few miles on the PS in a controlled, relaxing environment where there are no radar shooting Police to worry about.
Ok, I stopped hiding out long enough to read the responses and I think the coast is clear..... RUN !!!!!!! I have never owned a bike like this and at 40 plus it sometimes makes me feel like dare I say it... A "squid" (remember I said it makes me feel like one not ride like one). My point was that with that fancy suspension she is an absolute dream to ride and I kinda would like to see how the fancy suspension works at speed, at the same time I love to just sit and look at her sitting in garage with a cold beer....
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bajabob, you ain't gotta worry about feelin or lookin like a squid on that bike, there aint a squid out there be caught dead on some 'ol grey funky lookin 2 cyl air cooled old man's bike!
That guy is my new hero !!!! That bike looks sweet at speed and he most certainly looks like he is having the time of his life. I cant wait to get her to a track to stretch the legs alittle.
Well its done, she is no longer a virgin !!!! Last monday we spent the day at The Streets of Willow !! What a blast While the bike was not the fastest nor the slowest, I am pretty sure the grin factor was the highest. She was extremly stable and smooth and handled everything easly this rookie could throw at her. If you get the chance to do a track day I recommend it. Pictures to follow as soon as I get them.
One minor thing I was curious about and wondered if anyone here had experience with. There seems to be a little bit of play in the throttle. This is my first duc and I wondered if this play was normal or if it can be adjusted out ???
(one more thing, cheap tiedowns should be outlawed, dont ask why)
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Way to go, Bajabob! Can't wait to see the pictures.
On you throttle free play, yes, it's very common for the cables to loosen up on a new bike after the first few rides. You can adjust this down where the cables meet the throttle bodies on the right side of the engine. On the Sport, they are visible and accessible easily. On your PS, you may have to remove the fairing, but take a look at it first.
There's a little adjuster wheel at the end of the cable where it attaches to the pulley. The upper one is the opening cable, the lower is the closing cable. You'll probably only need to adjust the opener.
I won't ask about the tie-down situation, but my heart goes out to you...
Could I get arrested ???
However, it would be fun! You will never catch Paul and Me out on the track!
While the bike was not the fastest nor the slowest, I am pretty sure the grin factor was the highest. She was extremly stable and smooth and handled everything easly this rookie could throw at her. If you get the chance to do a track day I recommend it. Pictures to follow as soon as I get them.
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