IMI 11/12

[Bueller]

Possibly semi good day coming up Saturday. Would consider Friday if there is any interest in taking Veterans Day off.

[spideyrdr]

I might try to make it out for my inaugural run on the pit bike. What time do you usually get out there on a Saturday?

I'm just getting my feet wet, so pardon the noob questions. Is Saturday a bike-only day or is it carts and bikes? Also, do they run open days at Bandimere / Action Karting / whatever it's called?

[MilkMan]

Bueller, do you think that the track will be warm enough to have a liter bike out there? I worry with the dropping temps that tire adhesion will be an issue. I've meant to make it out there a few times this year but had other things come up at the last moment every time damnit... Would love to get out there if the weather holds up. I'm not worried about the cold for myself so much as the track surface temps. Wouldnt want to lay the bitch down..
-Mick-

[MisterDeadman]

I'd be up for a Friday run. Never been to a track before so IMI sounds like a good setting to learn on the 250.

[Bueller]

Probably get there around 10ish, there is no bike only days unless the track is rented for racing. Karts are not very populous this time of year but the renters do come out on the nicer days. We do not run with the karts. Once in a while we run with a private kart on the track but never with rentals. I don't know about Bandi.
50 deg. is about as low as I like to ride with race tires, street tires will do better with the cooler temps. If the sun is out the asphalt will heat up nicely, otherwise you just need to do a few laps at an easier pace to warm the tires a bit. I generally start out about 26 psi cold on my Bridgestones.
I am still not sure which bike I want to ride, but I will likely have the 250 with me one way or the other if anyone want's to take a look at it.

[FZRguy]

Also, do they run open days at Bandimere / Action Karting / whatever it's called?

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43043

[MisterDeadman]

Checked in with the fam and I can handle an early Saturday.

I'm pretty new. Would anyone going be willing to give some tips on track etiquitte? I've read a bit on the net, but reading and doing aren't the same...

[Mother Goose]

Might be able to come out and take some pictures.

[spideyrdr]

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43043


Gracias! I'm in Centennial so that place is much closer to me.

[Zach929rr]

There is a reason that sumo's don't run at Bandimere.

Just sayin.

[Mother Goose]

There is a reason that sumo's don't run at Bandimere.

Just sayin.
Is it like running a 1000 at IMI?

[Bueller]

There is a reason that sumo's don't run at Bandimere.

Just sayin.

I believe he is on a mini

[Zach929rr]

I believe he is on a mini

oh.

Well, then just dont take a dirt nap at bandi like brad did.

[spideyrdr]

oh.

Well, then just dont take a dirt nap at bandi like brad did.

If you meant me, yeah, I am on a pit bike. duelist13's old SSR. Haven't been to IMI or Bandimere ever so either will be a new experience, but since Bandi is 1/2 the distance from me, I figure I'll check it out.

[Zach929rr]

Don't feel bad the first time you ride with Hammer, Ara, or Brad. They are all stupid fast on minis.

[Bueller]

If you meant me, yeah, I am on a pit bike. duelist13's old SSR. Haven't been to IMI or Bandimere ever so either will be a new experience, but since Bandi is 1/2 the distance from me, I figure I'll check it out.

1/2 the distance and half the track. Unless you got other mini's heading out you will probably be riding alone.

[spideyrdr]

1/2 the distance and half the track. Unless you got other mini's heading out you will probably be riding alone.

Shoulda written my response better. I plan to check out IMI this weekend schedule and weather permitting, and Bandimere at SOME point when others are going.

[Bueller]

Shoulda written my response better. I plan to check out IMI this weekend schedule and weather permitting, and Bandimere at SOME point when others are going.
O eye sea. Forecast is looking better at 56 and mostly sunny.


I'm pretty new. Would anyone going be willing to give some tips on track etiquitte?
Find me, I can work with you.
#999 white & black ninja 250 or red & black SV650 w/white number plates, no numbers yet.

[MisterDeadman]

O eye sea. Forecast is looking better at 56 and mostly sunny.

Find me, I can work with you.
#999 white & black ninja 250 or red & black SV650 w/white number plates, no numbers yet.


Thank you for the offer; I will definately be on the lookout. I'll be on a green '08 Ninja 250.

[MisterDeadman]

Shoulda written my response better. I plan to check out IMI this weekend schedule and weather permitting, and Bandimere at SOME point when others are going.

If they allow 250s at Bandimere, I'll check it out with you sometime. I live right by SW Plaza mall so it's like 1/20th the distance to IMI for me.

[Bueller]

I don't believe they allow full size bikes but I doubt you would like it much as it is about as big as a parking lot. IMI is a perfect track for the 250. Infact I am geared +4 in the rear for it because of it's small tight nature.

57* for Sat. :)

[sloridr]

Fags! You know who you are..... Have fun out there and don't pull any Justin's...

[Bueller]

You still have a DRZ don't you? Fag by assoc. Even on the boat, it kinda sticks to ya!

[FZRguy]

I don't believe they allow full size bikes but I doubt you would like it much as it is about as big as a parking lot. IMI is a perfect track for the 250. Infact I am geared +4 in the rear for it because of it's small tight nature. 57* for Sat. :)

It's bigger than you think, Dave (1/4 mile end to end). A 250 sumo would be fine IMO.

[Bueller]

He is on a ninjette 250

[FZRguy]

Not so fun on that.

[MisterDeadman]

i followed the link regarding bandimere that was posted earlier. It seems to be the general consensus that my bike wont be so fun out there... Sucks cause it's so close!

Also, I just scheduled a cortisone shot on Friday (gotta get it in before my deductible resets next year) and it's in my foot, so I think I'm out for Saturday. SUCKS! Definately up for any IMI days after ~5 weeks, if there are any nice spots in the weather.

[Bueller]

Forecast is now calling for 60*

[FZRguy]

Dang you get up early.

[grim]

Forecast is now calling for 60*

Hey bueller make the weather do this again next wknd so I can go then!!!

[Cornfed]

Have fun guys. Wish I could come with.:yay:

[Bueller]

Dang you get up early.I was already up for 45 min. when that was posted ;)


Hey bueller make the weather do this again next wknd so I can go then!!!

Gotta get 'em when the getting is good, winter doesn't always cooperate.

[Bueller]

Nobody else wants to do some knee draggin' where it's never frowned on :lol:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/rmsupermoto999/Riding/864fd674.jpg

[grim]

Nobody else wants to do some knee draggin' where it's never frowned on :lol:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/rmsupermoto999/Riding/864fd674.jpg

I want to but the ninja s in pieces right now

[Bueller]

So you ride it when the weather sucks and then take it apart when the weather is great, lemme know if I am reading this right. :)

[spideyrdr]

Planning to be out there tomorrow ~10ish on the mini. I'll be getting my bearings on that thing and will hopefully have my GoPro mounted up. So either look our for #880 or watch out for #880, whichever is your preference!

Jamie

[Bueller]

Weather is looking to be great, getting ready to go get loaded up.
Got the gearing change done and some jetting adjustments, we'll see if I did it right :lol:

[grim]

So you ride it when the weather sucks and then take it apart when the weather is great, lemme know if I am reading this right. :)

Absolutely i don't want my baby sitting naked in bad weather thats just cruel! :lol:

[FZRguy]

Weather is looking to be great....

'Cept for the wind. Pretty bad in town so I know it's bad out there.

[Radek]

good times , nice to meet you Bueller , if the weather holds Ill be there again ;)
after long time this was my first experience on the track in Colorado and it wasnt that bad ,next time should be blast

[Bueller]

'Cept for the wind. Pretty bad in town so I know it's bad out there.
Just like High Plains there is always a good chance of wind there. Today was interesting. It wasn't a constant wind, it was nice most of the time but when it was gusting while we were on the track made it a bit more challenging. The cooling effect of the wind kept tires from holding the heat. I was running pretty low pressures and I pushed the front a couple of good times.

good times , nice to meet you Bueller , if the weather holds Ill be there again ;)
after long time this was my first experience on the track in Colorado and it wasnt that bad ,next time should be blast
Glad to meet you too. We had an awesome winter last year with few real snow makers so I was riding all winter, hopefully this year is as kind.

[spideyrdr]

Wish I could have stayed longer, but the carb on the mini was just not happy. I will work on getting it ready for next season. It was good to meet a few of you!