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So after 5 years of running a front slick that constantly threw debris up into the radiator and oil cooler, I ended up with a slight coolant leak and a bunch of smashed fins. Here's what my old stuff looks like: So my "new" ebay radiator and oil cooler will now have some protection from a...

For a couple of years now I've been thinking about hosting a "last minute" trackday at Thunderhill. We do occasionally have nice, sunny days in late January or early February when T-Hill has days available; and this year, possibly for the first time in years, there are even a few weekend days...

I guess those of us that run 1 or 2 trackdays a year will have a tougher time getting the word out now. If I understand the policy change correctly, guys running an open trackday will no longer be able to start an announcement thread about their event. Anyone else not happy about that? It's...

This post is coming a little late, but I just realized tonight that I might still be able to help out a fellow rider. This message is directed at this rider http://gotbluemilk.com/web100703/k/imagepages/image25.html of a new, blue Kawasaki that was at the July 3rd PTT day. If you know him...

Now that Thunderhill has my deposit, it's official! The 6th Annual backwards trackday at Thunderhill will be Tuesday, Sept. 7th, 2010. That's the day after Labor Day. PTT will be at T-Hill on Labor Day for those that want to ride one day forward and one day backwards. If you've never...

So my buddy Rob was telling me the other day about how the Keigwin VIP season pass holders were all selling their Feb. 8th days for dirt. I just went to the classified section to check it out, and he's not kidding. Dirt cheap for a Laguna day. Rain or shine it will be a fun event. I've...

I rode practice at the Hangtown track today (the national track not the OHV track) and I was one of the slowest riders out there. Now let me say, I don't suck. I've taken motocross very seriously for the last 15 years and have the trophies and scars to prove it. I consider motocross to be my...

I know many trackday riders change their tires as often as they change their underware. Any fellow GsxR riders notice unusual wear on their rear wheel spacer? The spacer between the sprocket carrier and the swingarm is poorly designed. It just doesn't have enough surface area where is touches...

Here is a check list: 1. Why? Why would you want to go slow at the track? Only you can answer that question. Some riders just have zero desire to ever be "fast". Having fun is important to them, going fast is not. To some riders, being "fast" does not equal fun; they are perfectly content...

For the 5th year in a row I'm hosting another backwards trackday at Thunderhill. The date this year is May 12th. We will once again be riding on a Tuesday after a "regular" trackday on Monday that is hosted by PTT. So if anyone wants to ride 2 days in a row, once forward and once backwards...

Nice job guys. Three PTT riders went 1,2,3 in their clubman middleweight race. I guess it goes to show that riding with fast guys is the best way to get fast. Kevin ran some low 46's to win the race... not too shabby. We'll see how they do on Sunday. I'm proud of you guys.

Anyone ever run the new 10 pin front brake rotors on an 05/06 Gixxer 1k? One of my rotors has become so loose that it rattles. I can see that the carrier is getting chewed up. So I was thinking that if I'm going to replace, I might as well upgrade. The new (07/08) Gixxer 10 pin rotors have a...

I see that Ernie is going to the PTT school at Thunderhill to learn "The Fast Way Around". I'll be there as well. I'm really looking forward to it. It will be my first school. I hope they can teach this old dog some new tricks. Who else is in? It's next Tuesday, May 6th.

I was hoping to host another backwards trackday this year, but I've been having trouble getting a day. Yesterday I was informed that May 13th is available. This would have been a perfect day if I had known about it 2 months ago. The weather should be perfect, I just wish I could give...

Anyone else racing the Hangover marathon? I know a couple of KFGs will be there getting dirty. If you want info, go to www.sandhillracing.com It's a fun race, and if you're a trail rider at heart they will have a very technical endurocross section with big rocks and logs to throw your bike...

We all know he can ride a street bike, but can he ride motoX? I've often wondered if some of the fast roadrace guys have the chops on a motocross track. I guess I'll find out tomorrow at Sandhill in the +30 class. If you read this before tomorrow Dave, don't drink too much tonight and try to...

I love Barf... but the Dirty Barfing forum is pretty much worthless. You know how I can tell? I don't see one thread about the Des Nations. How can you be a dirt bike rider and not know/care about the Motocross of Nations coming to America for the first time in 20 years? Anywho, I'll come to...

I've owned this super clean Bandit 400 for a couple years now, and am ready to bid it farewell. It's got a clean title, 16k on the odometer, and rides nice and true. The problem is: the carbs suck. They haven't worked right since the day I bought it. I've tried stock needles, aftermarket...

It's time for another open (no sessions) trackday at Thunderhill. For the third year in a row we will be running the track "backwards". If you want to get a good feeling for what this trackday will be like, read this thread from last year's day...

Anyone ever been to the LAP forum. They had a trackday at Thunderhill today, all 15 of them. I tried to get an invite, but they are a tight-knit bunch and wouldn't allow any riders to join them unless they had ridden with them (which was tough since they go on group rides about 5 times a...