Flat Track Racing

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anyone ever do any flat track racing?

Our MC is putting on a race this weekend with an open knobbies fun class. Think I'm gonna give it a try...even though I won't win on a 1 2 and 5(anohter guy is running a 500) I'd like to make a showing. So any tips? Other then brake sliding and clutching.

 

[Gainster]

Watch this video of my brother in-laws cousin Jay Springsteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEWtiaVN3Fc

Oh yeah Go fast & turn right

 

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Watch this video of my brother in-laws cousin Jay Springsteen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEWtiaVN3Fc

Oh yeah Go fast & turn right

almost looks like some counter steering at points there.

 

[woodzy]

take your brake off... wouldn't want to accidently hit that!!!

 

[xrated]

take your brake off... wouldn't want to accidently hit that!!!

front brake is shot anyways.

 

[maluchm]

I don't have any experience to help but I wouldn't hesitate to try it. Go for it X! Sounds like a great time, a lot of fun and I wish I had the chance myself.

 

[woodzy]

front brake is shot anyways.

if it wasn't shot, you would have already taken it off....

 

[spring snow hero]

sink the fork in the clamps to lower the front end. wrap a 1/4" cable around your swingarm and the other end to the subframe.....to lower the rear. soften the rear shock as much as you can and dump the preload. gearing will depend on the size of track, as does the amount you may want to pinch the pipe.......throttle is your friend!

 

[spring snow hero]

ps, don't be scared of a 500, your size is your friend. joe kopp used t bea the pants off of everyone on his 80's.......in a bunch of classes. the big 500 can be a handfull if it hits wrong in a corner, you onthe other hand should be able to stay tapped.

 

[xrated]

FUN never had so much fun running last!

 

[yammadog]

Sleep at a holiday in the night before and you'll know exactly what to do the next day!!

No brake, all gas!!

 

[greenskeeper]

just great fun, started flat track in the early 50's, (yes we did have bikes than), ran thru the early 60's most fun were the 1 mile ovals, started in Spokane wash and than went back east, picked up a full factory ride with the Indian factory (they were really royal enfields with Indian logos) spent 4 years there, than back to Spokane are. dirt track was really the best , did road racing but did not enjoy it, Still get the chills when I watch the Springfield mile......lots different now.................

 

[xrated]

just great fun, started flat track in the early 50's, (yes we did have bikes than), ran thru the early 60's most fun were the 1 mile ovals, started in Spokane wash and than went back east, picked up a full factory ride with the Indian factory (they were really royal enfields with Indian logos) spent 4 years there, than back to Spokane are. dirt track was really the best , did road racing but did not enjoy it, Still get the chills when I watch the Springfield mile......lots different now.................

We had one guy running who was 73!!! and he was fast!!

Here are a couple shots...should be getting better ones emailed soon.

 

[greenskeeper]

dont know why the mind says you can do it, just remember how you use to ride? but than the body turns into reality and says who me...........just turned 73 myself..................

 

[Weekday Warrior]

just great fun, started flat track in the early 50's, (yes we did have bikes than), ran thru the early 60's most fun were the 1 mile ovals, started in Spokane wash and than went back east, picked up a full factory ride with the Indian factory (they were really royal enfields with Indian logos) spent 4 years there, than back to Spokane are. dirt track was really the best , did road racing but did not enjoy it, Still get the chills when I watch the Springfield mile......lots different now.................

You prolly know Dale Greabow? not sure the spelling but he has a chit ton of trophies from flat tracking around that era.

 

[spring snow hero]

just great fun, started flat track in the early 50's, (yes we did have bikes than), ran thru the early 60's most fun were the 1 mile ovals, started in Spokane wash and than went back east, picked up a full factory ride with the Indian factory (they were really royal enfields with Indian logos) spent 4 years there, than back to Spokane are. dirt track was really the best , did road racing but did not enjoy it, Still get the chills when I watch the Springfield mile......lots different now.................

so names like triber, kopp, yamamoto, yonemura, ascoll........prolly ring a bell,huh?

 

[Dam Dave]

take your brake off... wouldn't want to accidently hit that!!!

I guess you haven't ridden many motorcycles