AMA Superpole show

We are launching a new concept for web programming with OnTheThrottle: a "superpole" show.

This really is a prototype of a concept so we are looking for some feedback:

1. Is this a valid program - are people interested in the Superpole part of the event?

2. What information would you like to see in this programing segment?

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/147/30/

CRST suspension school June 16th at Thunderhill Raceway

Yes, almost time for the second suspension school at the wonderful Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, CA.

Spots are steadily being taken up, so don't delay. It is a unique experience that you won't find anywhere else in the country!

http://www.trackside-signmeup.com/drupal/?q=node/1

Have an 09 R6 & need to track prep it?

On The Throttle once again provides top quality programing with their Performance Upgrades series that I host.

Want to know how to track prep an 09 Yamaha R6?

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/153/40/

Enjoy!

new OTT programming

Just released programing and interviews by OnTheThrottle.com. Have some refreshments and a comfy chair handy!

2009 R6 track prep:

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/153/40/

 

AMA’s Chris Fillmore interview:

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/164/1/

 

AMA’s Taylor Knapp

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/164/1/

 

KWS/Chaz Davies

http://www.onthethrottle.com/content/view/156/30/

 

do you need to feel comfortable on your bike?

Hello Dave,

I just wanted to drop you a line and say THANK YOU!!!! Your help on Friday the 22nd at Infineon was, as always, priceless. You snuck away from the track before I could formally get over and thank you. 

You've helped me so much at Thunderhill and now at Infineon there are no words for the comfort you've brought to the motorcycle at speed. It is getting more and more fun to get faster, and your advice and input on setup is top notch.

So THANK YOU, once again and I will see you at Thunderhill for my first race!!

Todd G.

more success with the ladies :)

Dave,

I am going through my photos from yesterday at the trackday and I have to send you at least this one.

http://gotbluemilk.com/web090513/493/imagepages/image30.html

I was just happy that he got a shot with my knee so close to the ground. I think I told you I dragged my right knee for the first time ever yesterday! In Turn 7. I was happy about that. I am dragging my left a lot more now too, which is becoming fun.

I brought my times down again, I didn’t have a laptimer through the middle of the day, of course, because that’s when I would have had the best times, LoL, but even in the first two sessions I was consistently only 3 seconds off my race times from the last race and the second session out I hit 1:59s which is only one second off my fastest there so far. It is nice for me to see improvement! I got quicker through the day too, took it a little easy at the last session, but was happy to see my times were still a bit faster than the morning.

Thank you so much for doing such a great job with my suspension!

And thanks for doing my friend Joe’s bike too. He came out to my house today and was just raving about how it DID feel like a whole new bike J LoL. We have another friend who is determined to bring his bike to you now too.

Anyway, I know you are busy, I just wanted to let you know how the day went.

Shelina #493

CRST Suspension School May 6th

It has been a long time coming and at last the first school was held at Thunderhill. With only a handful of riders present including Ken Hutchinson from Motorcycle USA and the OnTheThrottle film crew, everything went well.

Having riders set up in the hot pit was a great idea. It helped speed up suspension changes to thereby ensure adequate track time to evaluate changes. 

By providing suspension components in hand, it gave attendees the ability to see how the adjusters worked and why they have the effects that they do when they run from full soft to full stiff. 

The most appreciated part of the class was the debriefing session where people shared their experiences. Between an 09 ZX6, 1098R and an 06 CBR1000RR there was a lot of difference in suspension equipment therefore very varied feedback, and in revisiting the suspension components in hand, that closed the loop as to why their experiences were what they were for them individually.

After a full day of riding culminating in each rider putting their "ideal" settings into the bike from each on track session, all the riders made one change of their own to truly evaluate their own accuracy/feedback. After all, the school is hands on so why not get started now!

Look for a Blog note on the video portion of the School from OTT and MotorcycleUSA being released!

Next school is June 16th and there are only 30 attendees per school. Sign up now and don't be disappointed !

Tuning for the UK race series via the internet

 -----Original message-----
From: Lloyd

To: dave dave@crstuning.com
Subject: Re: From Lloyd - Need suspension advice
 
 
Hey Dave,
 
Heading out next weekend for Mallory again. Doing a 3 hour endurance race, which means 1.5 hours on track total. Weather looks to be around 55-60 degrees (same as last time), and I am adding 1 click of rebound and lowering the psi by 1 to 2.
 
I don't know if you have ever ridden Mallory before, but it's all right handers. The right hand side of the tyre gets completely destroyed especially after the first turn, which is similar to T2 at Willow Springs. Almost identical in fact. 
 
Any additional advice you can give me? Lap times at Mallory are sub 1 minute and I will get around 90 laps total. I'm not sure if I can expect the rear tyre to last that long. I'm running a 190/55 Pirelli Pro Supercorsa SC2 rear and an SC2 front as well. Front isn't an issue. Completely stable there and excellent wear. I would run a harder compound on the rear, but with the cold weather, don't think that would be wise.

Hi Lloyd,

 

There's no tuners? That's a bit of a shocker....
 
I would run the hard tyre - an SC 4 . You will get the grip out of it but it will take a couple more laps to warm up. With a 2 you won't last the 3 hours. This all comes from racing at Portland in their 4 hour races and the Northwest is a cold place until June.....
 
Best of luck!
 
dave

-----Original message-----
From: Lloyd 
To: dave 
Subject: Re: From Lloyd - Need suspension advice

Uh oh... already ordered the tyres and the arrive today or tomorrow. No time to order more. I will have two complete sets of tyres though and intend to change them out after the first or second 30 minute session.
  
This is a tag team style race. I run for 30 minutes (Le Mans style start), then my teammate runs for 30 minutes, and so on for the full 3 hours. So basically, I will have 1.5 hours and about 90 laps to race. I think I should be okay with 2 sets fo SC2's? For the next race at Snetterton, I'll look into the SC4.
  
And yeah, I can't find any tuners around my area. There are dyno tuners and shops around, but no one specializing in suspension!
  
Thanks for the input Dave. You da man.   
Lloyd

Lloyd,

Be consistent in throttle application to "save" the tire (correct spelling :) or manage it and make sure your team mate does the same. Running a psi or two higher on hot temps (30 instead of 28 may help) but there's no time for testing right? Hope you know how to bump start a bike.......  

Dave

Dave,

 

Just wanted to tell you that your advice on the rebound and psi of the tire was spot on! I mean perfect!!!! Tire wear was amazing compared to the last trackday. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

 

Lloyd