The New Kink at RA

[Thingy]

I slid my front out there last year, and thank GOD that it caught back up.  

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I will definitely miss the kink because it was so fun.  However, I also think it is time to get rid of it.

JeF4y, try sliding both tires through there... . :o scared the crap out of me and it was total luck that I saved it.

Soopah Dave, yeah I know, it was my suspension. ;D

[SMI]

The kink is not gone,  it is still there and from what I heard it will be up to the organization holding a race there that will deciede wether or not to use it or use the chicane.  From what I heard the AMA is using the kink and I would have hoped that if CCS was going to be there in Aug that we'd use the kink. And if CCS was going to let it up to the racers, I'd vote YES use the kink.

I think the biggest mistake CCS racers make is they dont use the entire track going thru there so many guys keep it so tight exiting thru there and put so much pressure on the side of the tire considering the speed your carrying. Stand the bike up as soon as possible and keep on the gas. Haveing been the first guys on the track this yr it was a bit dirty. For the AMA round it should be alot cleaner.

[Super Dave]

I think the biggest mistake CCS racers make is they dont use the entire track going thru there so many guys keep it so tight exiting thru there and put so much pressure on the side of the tire considering the speed your carrying. Stand the bike up as soon as possible and keep on the gas. Haveing been the first guys on the track this yr it was a bit dirty. For the AMA round it should be alot cleaner.

Grip is related to the ground temp at RA often.  Depending upon how long winter lasts here, it could be better or worse.  Tonight, we have freeze warnings.

As for picking it up...

Really...

So, as the lean angle of the bike decreases, the bike is picked up, the radius that the bike follows increases.  If you approach the kink at a certain speed, lay it over quickly to follow a tighter radius just to actually remain on the track...how are you going to pick it up and not run right off the track?

[Super_KC124]

Kevin you need to come to C-BIR!   Brainerd calls to you! ;D

Aint gonna happen. I like the tight twisty tracks. If I want to just go fast, I'll hit I-70...... ;D