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Yes, this is intermediate. Weather Sunday was perfect!

@OldDudesNewBikes Nice! It started off chilly but turned into perfect weather as the sun came out. Way more enjoyable than those July, August days I've done in the past.

Pretty quick for a 600

For sure, I'm posting video from October 20th that's all rear-racing camera soon.

You should make the trip sometime, it's a great track and well suited to that engine size!

Not at all, clean pass!

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback, particularly on the line choice compared to entry speed. You were definitely faster into and out of the turn, I've spent time reviewing the footage but the feedback about line selection based on speeds is super helpful. I have "a line" in my vision and if I fixate on anything it's trying to keep that line smooth. Looking back at the video now, I'm wide on 1, 2, 4, 6, and 10 compared to the riders in front of me that are faster around the track. This was my first time in intermediate, so I appreciate the comments and input. Planning to do RideSmart in August if it isn't 105F and work on line selection and entry/exit speeds since I feel like I'm coasting into corners and getting on the throttle late exiting from the apex. Appreciate your input!

@@OldDudesNewBikes Yes I think that you can build on this experience. I like to hug tight to the inside of the corner entry and as I brake later and later I can widen my line a little bit because my corner entry speed increases and I carry more speed. Also a person is more predictable and easier to get around following the rules. Remember we're not supposed to pass on the inside but if that's the only place you can pass somebody that's just how it's going to go. One more thing that I noticed that you did that could be potentially a problem was on track entry. In turn one I saw you bow out to your wide line on turn one. That's not a good habit to get started with because if there was a rider going at pace that you didn't know about you would be crossing over into their line And we've had many people make that mistake and end up with busted bikes and serious injuries. Even though you know no one's coming act like there could be someone coming when you're going on to the track and hug the inside line until you get up to pace in the following turns. You will get it. It looks like you are patient and won't try to get it all at once That's where people start to have problems.

@@DRZWhisperer Great point on track entry, I'll definitely keep that in mind. I even head check when I know I'm the only one on the track (first session that day), but staying inside until up to pace is smart. I'm happy with incremental improvement, I know I won't get fast overnight and trying to fix everything in a day is a lot to ask of the brain, eyes, arms, legs, etc. I know the bike is way more capable than me. Thanks again!

I think I recall chatting with you at lunch, btw.

@@OldDudesNewBikes yeah there was one guy at the end of lunch time his GoPro or action camera flew off of his bike and I sent him on my Grom once the track was clear to turn one.

Why is that?

@@OldDudesNewBikes you're riding around 1/4 throttle, you'd have more fun full throttle on a smaller bike 6:45 dude a 400 fly's by you

@@everss02 Fair point, my first time in intermediate and I worried too much about holding up faster riders so when I heard them behind me I eased out of the corners to let them pass on the inside. I'll get there, just trying not to do everything at one. Appreciate the feedback!

This is my 5th track day at Hallett, and my first time riding with intermediate ride group. I'm quite familiar with the track, and the bike, but I'm fairly conservative when it comes to gripping and ripping. The first lap I take it easy to warm up the tires, after that I feed it more throttle. Yes, there is a lot of time out there (advanced riders are in the low 1:20's, and my best is 1:37), but I'm still working on it. Incremental improvement each session is enough to keep me coming back!

GoPro built-in GPS, using GoPro Quik app with sticker for GPS overlay.

Which issues? The only real problem I had was the quick shifter, which is likely a mix of rear set adjustment and clutch adjustment.

Hah, no, that's another guy with an M1000RR track bike.

His videos from March: ua-cam.com/video/N5jVzQLXJmI/v-deo.html

The instructors were super helpful, allowed me to focus on the right things vs. going full gas in the straights and slow in the corners.

@@OldDudesNewBikes you going back there on June 1-2?

@@radrock6249 most likely

I haven't installed the Akra full system yet, only the slip-on at this point. Waiting to get the bike tuned at the same time.

@@OldDudesNewBikes good on you, BMw limits these bikes pretty hard from factory

@@LilBoulevard Agreed, the sluggishness in 2nd and 3rd was obvious, another reason I didn't bother pushing it too hard in the straights.

Awesome, which days? I'm 50/50 if I'll make it this weekend.

@@OldDudesNewBikes I signed up for Saturday only, novice class. Never been on a track before. I expect a good time and learn a lot.

You'll have a blast, it's a super fun track, great venue, and I've heard great things about RideSmart. If I can get the new track bike sorted by the weekend, I'll be there Saturday if the weather holds up.

@@OldDudesNewBikes the weather looks good, right now, but, we'll see how it goes. I'm looking forward to it. Watch, learn and do. It'll be an experience, that's for sure.

@@radrock6249 How'd it go? I went today, and posted the videos of it already.

Yes, RideSmart is May 30 I believe!

Fatigue, and an unintentional downshift into 1st instead of 2nd unsettled the bike so I just stood it up. Once clear, re-entered the track as I was barely off and didn't go down. I had a couple of other mistakes half way through session 5 (why I ended early on that one) and knew I was wearing down from the day.

I really worked on body position, foot position, and using both two steer the bike into the corners vs counter-steering alone. That, and looking with my head instead of my eyes makes a huge difference on corner entry speeds and helps increase lean angle. Basically, all the things you learn and just need practice to apply!

@OldDudesNewBikes So when I ride any bike with an aggressive seating position, high pegs, low bars etc. I naturally move around on the bike, and body position is much easier. Even when I am going so slow I don't need to. When I ride upright bikes, like most naked and such, I have a lot harder time moving around and catch myself just sitting there. Lazy or comfortable, not sure. Just something to think about.

@@LiterPlus I understand what you're saying. The Moto 2 is kind of in the middle, lower/forward clip ons, but the pegs are at a naked bike height. Compared to my S1000RR, which has higher pegs and narrower clip ons. I haven't ridden the S1K since Sunday, but I'm curious to see how my experience in these sessions applies to the more aggressive position, and how well I can steer using body position and foot peg pressure on that bike. Unsurprisingly, both bikes ride very different.

Was a fun day!