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Sean Hofmeister
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Track day at Buttonwillow Raceway | GSX - S750 | On Track | Pacific Track Time
A recap of my track weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway with Pacific Track Time.
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SUZUKI GSX-S750 | Foxen Canyon Rd
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Take a ride with me down Foxen Canyon Rd. Located in the Los Olivos area, just north of Santa Barbara, CA. Definitely worth riding if you're in the area.
2019 SUZUKI GSX S750 Raw Engine Sound|Fast ride w/close call
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Watch me take a ride up HWY 33 just outside of Ojai, CA. I take my Suzuki GSX-S750 100 mph and rail some turns on my way up to Pine Mt. Summit. Hope you enjoy! (New external mic coming in future vids for less wind noise)
how is it like tracking this bike ? am given an option between this or a cbr1000rr . would love to hear your thoughts about it seeing the weight is a little bit more hefty
For being on a 750, you did pretty good it's all about fun!
Did you have traction control off when the front end popped up?
what year is your bike? and did you do any modifications to your bike to ride on the track?
Greetings from Denmark ! Got the same bike couple of months ago - my very first motorcycle! And gotta say this looks like a lot of freaking fun! Gotta go do the same some day next summer!!! :)
Nice footage, I’ll be there for the first time with PTT on 9/10/22 to 9/11/22 🤙🏽
Nice riding man! Looking to buy the GSX 750 for the next season so I am just going through all sorts of videos with this bike :)
Awesome video. I just got my first bike ever a 2022 gsxs 750Z. I am breaking it in now can't get over 5000 rpm yet. But it's already therapeutic.. It's quick and fun so far but I read it really opens up after 6000rpm I can't imagine lol. I can't wait to ride a track
8000+ is when its a real beast.
do naked bikes and faired bikes both handle the same on track in terms of how hard you can lean the bike through corners ect?
You need to be in the super slow class
Funny you say that, because after the first session of the day I was bumped up to group B. I'm not the fastest by any means, and I never claimed to be, but I can keep on my line and not ride unpredictably like most riders in group C. Any constructive criticism is welcome, but if you don't have any specific tips or insights then please keep useless comments like this to yourself. It's really about getting out there and having fun on track. Stay safe out there!
@@djesjay08 that's good news now you can run in the b-class with me with my GSXR 750
Looks like a lot of fun 🤩. Is your bike stock? I’m looking at a 2022 GSX S750 they are so reasonably priced.
Is this bike too much for the road or its aight?
The GSX-S 750 is a perfect bike for street riding. Very comfortable to ride with balanced handling, good brakes, and a good amount of torque and power for passing.
I struggle with turn 25 of 318 in 11.6 miles. At the Tail of the Dragon public track. 10+ year flawless victory, n i know way more technical roads than that
Is the Suzuki GSX-S750 available in California? I mean is there a dealership of Suzuki in any part of California or you had to import it from somewhere else? Please tell me
As far as I know, they’re sold in CA. I purchased mine from Cal Coast Motorsports in Ventura, CA. They sell Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, and Kawasaki.
Very nice. I did my first track day this summer. I could not believe how bad my first few sessions were. Picking up the pace little by little. How hard do you counter steer in fast corners? Sometimes I feel like I don't push enough and I'm running out of lean angle. Jesus does it even make sense? Nice video
Pretty much I’m never thinking about how much I’m counter steering. It’s more important to develop solid markers for braking, corner apex, and corner exit. Use your vision and look where you want to go. Lean angle and body position come with practice. Fundamentals are the most important focus when starting to ride on track. Hope that helps!
@@djesjay08 Thanks!
Amazing vid and a great commentary! Good camera.. kept tilting my head and body with the screen lol. Haven't done a track day yet but soon!!!
Any mods on the bike?
Just tires, otherwise the bike is stock.
This bike is so good in the bends
Love the content you should keep making more b
Torn between the gsxr and the s really loving the new white and yellow color scheme , can I get an honest opinion on how you like the bike
If your primary goal is to ride on track, go with the gsxr. I have a gsxr 600 for track and it is a much better tool for the job. Now, for the street and the occasional track day, I would 100% go with the s750. It’s so much more comfortable to ride and it doesn’t mind going slow, whereas the 600 doesn’t come alive/isn’t fun till 70-80mph + which is just stupid on the street. Hope that helps!
Great video. Loved the commentary. If I can I would really like to get this bike. Thanks man!
It does not come with slipper clutch.does it hinders you in any way?
No, I didn’t mind not having a slipper clutch. It honestly teaches you better bike control and allows you to slow the rear tire down more or less based on how you let out the clutch lever while downshifting.
its nice with your comments!
Thank you!
Great bike. Nice riding.
I commute daily happens to me at least once every couple of weeks here in Louisville , KY. You did a good job avoiding the truck but its only half his fault when traveling at such an aggressive pace. * So How's the bike's throttle at low speeds choppy smoothe I do a lot of in town driving during the week My Sv650 is arguably the best bike ever for commuting but I just love the Roar of you're GSX-s! Peace Brother!
Good oint. This road is just so sparsely populated, it caught me off guard. That’s why we have to always be ready. The throttle isn’t as bad as some others like the gsxs 1000, but it’s not as smooth as my gsxr 600. That being said it’s something you can get used to no problem.
I have watched 3 seconds but...Track day on a GSXS750 has to get an instant like, right?
I think so!
Eu tenho uma gsxs1000 eu nunca vi ninguém andar assim a 750 anda muito imagina a 1000
I love the look of the bike but that cheap swingarm ruins it for me. If it had the GSXR 750 swingarm it would be perfect.
Hey dude, love the 750, What tires are you running at the track and do you run the same on the street?
For this track day I was on Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2’s or 3’s, can’t remember. I highly recommend them if you plan on riding on the street with them. Now I run Pirelli Supercorsa SP v2’s way more consistent and predictable on track due to the compound.
Great video. Can you comment on how the brakes held up?
For this track weekend they were fine. No fade at all. Braided steel lines would have been nice for better feel, but the stock brakes are more than adequate for a full day of track riding for a novice rider.
I've never done a track day but it sure seemed like you were doing very well with this bike. Really enjoyed this. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m suprised you got your bike to power wheelie, I’ve never been able to on my 750z
It surprised me too! 😅
This was so much fun to watch! I am, hopefully, picking up a GSX-S 750 on Tuesday, so stocked to ride it this summer! <3
what was the wind like at those high speeds? sometimes on the highway the turbulence is nasty so i imagine it was tough going over 100. Did you lay on the gas tank on the straights?
The wind is pretty powerful at track speeds. Any time I was going 100 + I was laying on the tank and holding on with my upper and lower body. However, I did get used the wind resistance by the end of the 1st day and it was a non issue the 2nd day.
There are plenty of aftermarket windscreens
Badass dude. Recently picked up a gsxs750 and wanted to see how beginners do with them at the track. Lookslike a blast!
Thanks! The gsx-s750 is a great street bike that is fun on track. I picked up a gsx-r600 for this years track season!
I put a quick shifter on mine and love it! Nice riding man!
Right on!
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Wondering if you did anything special for your track setup or is it stock?
All stock except for tires. I’m running Pirelli Rosso Coras II’s. The OE Bridgestone Battlax S21’s were okay for the street, but I prefer the Pirelli’s for the front end feel and they are last longer too despite feeling like a softer tire with more grip.
Great video. Loved the commentary and the insight. I plan to get an s750 and do track days also. Sydney Motorsport Park is my local.
I am going to get a taste of my first track day at the next season. I can't wait but I have a 2016 Fz 07 suspension is terrible... I want to upgrade to ohlins but at the same time its expensive
Nice! Once you ride on track, you’ll be hooked. I feel the same about the suspension on my Gsx-s750. Do I upgrade the suspension or just get a bike that has adjustable suspension? Can’t decide
@@djesjay08 for me I think my bike has enough speed and cornering ability, I can catch any 600 on the turns but they simply out run me on the straights I think that if I upgrade my suspension to ohlins it will help the Fz has no damper or any adjustments
check out YSS they make good suspensions that priced really well I hear.
About time you posted a new video. Your bike appeared fairly settled as far as the suspension goes and a smooth line helps with that. Tire pressure can make a huge difference with basically un-adjustable suspension, so that is something free that can be fiddled with at the track, but you no doubt know that. I assume that you were not running the stock tires as I did not see you sliding around when they got hot and greasy. It also was hard to hear the engine of your bike, and I would have had to fix that if it were mine (can you say hacksaw?) but, I like louder than stock exhaust on everything, and, I personally think that it is safer on the street as well. I also have never understood those that obstruct a faster vehicle, on the street, or at a track as it is called common courtesy to let faster vehicles by. But, all track days have those who will hold you up, and, if you ride a slow bike on the street, you can have difficulty passing as well when people punch it after parking in the corners. At least yourr Suzuki did not seem to mind lap after lap of hard riding. Not bad value for the money, as it is sort of an entry level street bike, although, clearly, you could have used the 1000cc version at times, as, cubes is cubes.
I was running Pirelli Rosso Corsa II’s. A much better tire than the Battlax S21’s that came stock. I was running 32/28 psi front/rear and they felt amazing. Plenty of grip and held up to >110° track temp without getting sketchy. I have realized the limits of the S750 on track with stock suspension. It tends to wallow in long sweepers and doesn’t have enough weigh on the front to really push hard on turn-in. If I pursue track riding further, then a true supersport or superbike is I order. Or something with fully adjusted suspension, at least. All considered it was a great experience and I’m already signed up for another weekend, this time at Thunderhill, later this month.
Got the same bike and I love it! Installed Translogic quickshifter on it and had ECU flashed, mid-range is much more powerful. 750 is such a playful bike and above 10K RPM it becomes that true Suzuki beast! Wish I was living in California where I could ride all year around... Here in Norway the winter is just around the corner and 6 months without riding will be a damn long wait!
Thanks for the comment. I love the S750 as well, such a capable bike for the money! I'm toying with the idea of modifying it or picking up the R750 instead and making it a dedicated track bike. I could really use a quick shifter, though. Does the Translogic do up and down shifts?
@@djesjay08 I ride GSX-S750 on the road (sometimes on the track) but I also have a dedicated track bike (R6 2009) which I can push without being afraid if I go down. GSX-S750 is not ride by wire so Translogic will only work on upshifts (not both ways). If you get the R6 from 2008 and upwards you can install QS with the blipper (it will shift both ways) ua-cam.com/video/8zewgRagYw8/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SimoneKielbassa
I subscribed. You may need more content, since a search of your channel brings up a long list of channels and you have to scroll way down the list to find it. If a person did not know that your channel existed, they might never find it. Also, from what I could see, your motorcycle appears to go faster in 2nd gear than anything that I have will go at max top speed. Amazing how fast, and smoothly, a 750cc naked style motorcycle is these days. I had no idea, as. in my day, Velocettes were very fast, and, I am still living in the past.
Thanks for subscribing. I'm working on getting more content. I've finally picked up lapel mic so that I can record audio from inside my helmet which will pick up much less wind noise and I can start doing some vlogging as well. The GSX-S750 is a fast bike. Much faster than my Duke 390 was, but so much more capable and stable at high speed.
OK, you two handle the fast, flowing sweepers just fine. Now lets see some Technical stuff, where you actually have to work the brakes and really load that thing up with some G's in the corners. How about SierraNoArrestMe Rd out near Cuyama, or come back from I-5 towards the 33 via Lockwood Valley and then blasting the top of the 33 where it leaves the straight valley up at The Place, down towards Ojai. The middle 1/3 is smooth and fast, but the top and bottom portions in either direction are much more challenging, even if the mph numbers are not as 'impressive', but the experience is much more demanding and intense. BTW, Why wave at the Harley couple, but not the KTM Duke GT at 2:42 or the Honda ST1300 at 4:15 ? - Yes, we are paying attention.
Thanks for the feedback. Footage of those sections are coming! Still trying to perfect my GoPro setup. I Need an external mic run into my helmet to cut the wind noise. Come out to see Christine and I, it would be great to see you and we could get some riding in!
@@djesjay08 That would be awesome! We could invite Tetge along and try to keep up with him on his 690. Last time I was there, (as usual) he left me and the KTM Super Duke 1290 R like it was broken. Terribly embarrassing to say the least.
In the interests of truth, the BS about the 1290R and the 690 has to be snipped in the bud. This is an old ploy that the great Brakelate successfully used in the past, when I still rode, to lull people to sleep. I'd refer to video evidence, but, he always disappeared away into the distance and I was instantly dropped so far behind that I got no video of his real speed. But, be aware that all the blurbs about the 1290R are not lies and it is wicked, wicked, wicked, fast, as is Brakelate.
Sounds like we need to get the 2 KTM's and the Suzuki on the road together to see how it all plays out. Would make for a great video!
That is a really sweet sounding bike. Velvety smooth I-4 with that nice airbox moan that can be heard before a pipe is added. Plus the Transmission is soo sweet. Too bad it doesn't have an 'Auto-Blipper' Up/Down Shift Assist. But that would take away what is a good portion of the mechanical / human interaction with the machine. Plus, you are doing a good job anyway - nice, sharp, clean rev-matching downshifts, and efficient upshifting. All Suzuki's (GSX based 1000cc and smaller , specifically) are all so sweet and revvy in that regard. With the Busa bringing more torque and a more robust feeling transmission. Speaking of which, away from those farm homes, that would be a GREAT Busa road! - and despite what you hear, they really can handle quite well.
Take it to the Track!!!
You’re right about that. I’m headed to Buttonwillow September 18-19!
Not really track suited but It can be done!
Wow!