Dying of cancer, but I have a dream (18 tracks, 13 countries) - RIP, Jonathan Ko
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RightCoastBias
F8TRED
I feel like this is something to reach out to moto publications/companies about. I figure they could exploit you a bit and you can get some free trips and live your dream. For me, it would be a win win. But I can understand how you, or anyone, could find it objectionable. It seems with all the BARF connections, someone could help facilitate this and get the ball rolling.
Best of luck with your quest!
Best of luck with your quest!
FXCLM5
bombaclaud
i hope you get through all the tracks, then come home for your homecoming and meet with your dr that says
wow since the last time ive seen you, your just so much more enthusiastic at life, what changed? "i rode the tracks on my bucket list" and a week later the results are in - your cancer free
wow since the last time ive seen you, your just so much more enthusiastic at life, what changed? "i rode the tracks on my bucket list" and a week later the results are in - your cancer free
Marlene996
Always Going
I'm not on BARF a lot but I've been riding for years out of Davis, CA.
If you decide to do Assen, I will be in Holland most of June/early August. We've got a spare room after the 23rd you can stay in and I can help you find a bike to ride there if you come. I live there part of the year and the Dutch speak VERY good English so I don't think you would have a problem.
PM me if you need contact info etc., and good luck on your dream, everyone should have one. :ride
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DefyInertia
Original Saratogian
Just reading this for the first time. Take it easy, brotha. Enjoy it.
PI Bike and Gear Hire
Bike rentals at PI are $365. Just beware, they charge full retail for repairs. My minor lowside cost ~$1500 in bodywork. Even so, they run a good trackday and I highly recommend them. Just keep the rubber side down. :ride
https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird_whatelse/bike-and-gear-hire
Bike rentals at PI are $365. Just beware, they charge full retail for repairs. My minor lowside cost ~$1500 in bodywork. Even so, they run a good trackday and I highly recommend them. Just keep the rubber side down. :ride
https://www.phillipislandridedays.com.au/pird_whatelse/bike-and-gear-hire
jonko
Well-known member
getting dirty
Hi all,
Just wanted to give you all an update. I was able to make it out to the dirt bike school at supermotoschools.com. It is located in Prairie City dirt track near Sacramento.
There were only a few of us this time out. We had a group of kids and another for adults. Out of the 5 of us, I was the only one with no dirt biking experience at all. That didn't last long though as we hopped on the bikes (150ccs i think) and started learning to turn on the oval. Coming from a road biking background, it was very difficult to unlearn my riding habits. It was hard for me to remember to push the bike under me, stick a leg out, use the rear brake, and *not* use the front.
After lunch, we changed things up and rode on the "TT" course with 4 left runs and one right. We were all picking up the pace, and getting more comfortable on our bikes. And for me, it was all going so well...
Swung the rear out a bit far on entry, locked the rear tire, and panicked. Instead of letting go, I stayed on the brake resulting in a high side. Smacked my head pretty good, but my elbow pad bore the brunt of the impact. I learned the price of allowing fear to take over. A painful lesson, but one I can apply to other parts of my life as well.
It was important for me to get back on the bike. After a break, we did some jumps and some follow the leader. For the last session, I requested that we do the TT course again. I took it easy, but the important part is that I did it.
Brok, the owner/instructor runs a great school. A laid back, relaxed learning style. The facilities and equipment are well maintained and clean. I definitely recommend this to other riders that want to improve their confidence in low traction situations.
I met a couple of guys from Singapore. They were on a two week motorcycle vacation. I think hit up at least two trackdays and a track school before this. They had another supermoto school in Socal the next day. Pretty neat. Even cooler is that their home track is Sepang. I got some connections now when I ride there!
Overall, it felt great to be on the track and riding. I gives me some pride to say that at last, I am starting on this journey.
Hi all,
Just wanted to give you all an update. I was able to make it out to the dirt bike school at supermotoschools.com. It is located in Prairie City dirt track near Sacramento.
There were only a few of us this time out. We had a group of kids and another for adults. Out of the 5 of us, I was the only one with no dirt biking experience at all. That didn't last long though as we hopped on the bikes (150ccs i think) and started learning to turn on the oval. Coming from a road biking background, it was very difficult to unlearn my riding habits. It was hard for me to remember to push the bike under me, stick a leg out, use the rear brake, and *not* use the front.
After lunch, we changed things up and rode on the "TT" course with 4 left runs and one right. We were all picking up the pace, and getting more comfortable on our bikes. And for me, it was all going so well...
Swung the rear out a bit far on entry, locked the rear tire, and panicked. Instead of letting go, I stayed on the brake resulting in a high side. Smacked my head pretty good, but my elbow pad bore the brunt of the impact. I learned the price of allowing fear to take over. A painful lesson, but one I can apply to other parts of my life as well.
It was important for me to get back on the bike. After a break, we did some jumps and some follow the leader. For the last session, I requested that we do the TT course again. I took it easy, but the important part is that I did it.
Brok, the owner/instructor runs a great school. A laid back, relaxed learning style. The facilities and equipment are well maintained and clean. I definitely recommend this to other riders that want to improve their confidence in low traction situations.
I met a couple of guys from Singapore. They were on a two week motorcycle vacation. I think hit up at least two trackdays and a track school before this. They had another supermoto school in Socal the next day. Pretty neat. Even cooler is that their home track is Sepang. I got some connections now when I ride there!
Overall, it felt great to be on the track and riding. I gives me some pride to say that at last, I am starting on this journey.
kmaggy
Well-known member
Any trackdays for Sonoma or Thill in 2014?
jonko
Well-known member
No plans for any other California trackdays unfortunately. I am trying to concentrate my energies on these motogp tracks. I may do some local trackdays in washington though.
jonko
Well-known member
need a trackbike for laguna may 25th.
Hi,
I am wondering if anyone can help. I am looking for a trackbike for Laguna Seca on May 25th. I am signed up, and was hoping to rent a bike. Unfortunately, the schedules did not line up. I am looking for something a safe and reliable (both you and the bike). A smaller bike is actually preferred, but I have no problems with 600 supersports either. I am willing to pay a fair price for the day, and will sign waivers and accept responsibility for any damage.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks!
Hi,
I am wondering if anyone can help. I am looking for a trackbike for Laguna Seca on May 25th. I am signed up, and was hoping to rent a bike. Unfortunately, the schedules did not line up. I am looking for something a safe and reliable (both you and the bike). A smaller bike is actually preferred, but I have no problems with 600 supersports either. I am willing to pay a fair price for the day, and will sign waivers and accept responsibility for any damage.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks!
