Their web page says first time track riders especially welcome.
That looks good, but I can't figure out where that track actually is.
Across the state, outside of Savannah.
camthepyro wrote: Plus, it says a one or two piece leather suit is required, and I don't have one of those...
I think that's a pretty universal requirement for track riding. Just an investment you're going to have to make if you want to get into this seriously.
I couldn't make this ride with the chapter I belong to, but heard it was alot of fun. The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles. See the video of some of the ride at www.metalscrib.com
If like curves, you will love this area. I really want to get down there someday to see it. I just haven't had the time to do it. While your on my site, please take time to join the Open Road map. Would be great to see more motorcycle folk and bike pictures on it.
Ivan
Star Touring Chapter 325
Dayton, Ohio
It's not the destination
It's the journey
Their web page says first time track riders especially welcome.
That looks good, but I can't figure out where that track actually is.
Across the state, outside of Savannah.
camthepyro wrote: Plus, it says a one or two piece leather suit is required, and I don't have one of those...
I think that's a pretty universal requirement for track riding. Just an investment you're going to have to make if you want to get into this seriously.
Many tracks allow you to use a full textile suit (e.g.: Roadcrafter). Rather silly to use it there, but some allow it.
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camthepyro wrote:So, I was riding with a friend of mine friday around Red Top Mountain, going through the twisties, and we were going at a fairly brisk pace, trying to get rid of those chicken strips.
The problem is that while I've ridden on those roads before, I don't know them like the back of my hand, so I wasn't comfortable taking them too fast (for fear that the turn would get really sharp at the end or something).
So, what would guys recommend for roads like that? Just take it slow until you know the roads really well? Or is there some hidden secret I don't know about for correcting your speed (slowing down) in a turn, while leaned way over, without crashing and sliding off the side of a mountain into the lake below?
How about just taking all twistys slow and enjoy the ride? If you get in a habit of speeding through turns, some day there will be something in the road that shouldn't be there, either alive, dead or just trash. It won't matter how well you know the road.
Rideing a motorcycle is like fine wine. You sip it slowly and enjoy the experience.
Bubbas_brother wrote:How about just taking all twistys slow and enjoy the ride? If you get in a habit of speeding through turns, some day there will be something in the road that shouldn't be there, either alive, dead or just trash. It won't matter how well you know the road.
Rideing a motorcycle is like fine wine. You sip it slowly and enjoy the experience.
Not all of us ride like old pharts driving Buicks. I was going to say "old pharts on cruisers" .... but that's unfair to guys like dr_bar who push a 700lb bike, towing a trailer no less, through curves at a very respectable clip.
Bubbas_brother wrote:How about just taking all twistys slow and enjoy the ride? If you get in a habit of speeding through turns, some day there will be something in the road that shouldn't be there, either alive, dead or just trash. It won't matter how well you know the road.
Rideing a motorcycle is like fine wine. You sip it slowly and enjoy the experience.
Not all of us ride like old pharts driving Buicks. I was going to say "old pharts on cruisers" .... but that's unfair to guys like dr_bar who push a 700lb bike, towing a trailer no less, through curves at a very respectable clip.
Your post implies that it's not respectable (and, indeed, cause for scorn) to drive one's motorcycle through curves at a safe speed that allows one to correct for unexpected obstructions.
Bubbas_brother wrote:How about just taking all twistys slow and enjoy the ride? If you get in a habit of speeding through turns, some day there will be something in the road that shouldn't be there, either alive, dead or just trash. It won't matter how well you know the road.
Rideing a motorcycle is like fine wine. You sip it slowly and enjoy the experience.
Not all of us ride like old pharts driving Buicks. I was going to say "old pharts on cruisers" .... but that's unfair to guys like dr_bar who push a 700lb bike, towing a trailer no less, through curves at a very respectable clip.
Your post implies that it's not respectable (and, indeed, cause for scorn) to drive one's motorcycle through curves at a safe speed that allows one to correct for unexpected obstructions.
You can read whatever you like into my post. The poster (who I strongly suspect "resigned" from this site in huff a few weeks back and is now creeping back in.....) recommended that all curves be taken slowly and "savored." I have an opposing point of view.
You are, of course, welcome to drive your Buick at any speed you like!!
ms325 wrote:I couldn't make this ride with the chapter I belong to, but heard it was alot of fun. The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles. See the video of some of the ride at www.metalscrib.com
If like curves, you will love this area. I really want to get down there someday to see it. I just haven't had the time to do it. While your on my site, please take time to join the Open Road map. Would be great to see more motorcycle folk and bike pictures on it.
Nice Video.... The part where the RV was making it around the corner at the same time the group was, was a little freaky for them i'm sure!...lol
I'll be down in that area for the July4th weeked.
