Trackdays can be a *****....

Well, wanted to let all you reprobates know that I truly enjoyed the day at the track with Andiamo last Sunday. Up and until what amounted to be the last session for me (and the second last of the day for my group, Fast Street 1). To much tire pressure, cold day with coolish tires, and a handful of throttle exiting turn one saw me sliding on my arse. Twisted gear selector precluded finishing the day like I wanted to. Rash to the ENTIRE left side, and I may want to replace the L passenger hanger. Looking at paint as well. I need a wind cheater for the left side radiator as well. Going to go to Pazzo's for levers and maybe Gilles or Satos for rear sets later this winter. What is the opinion on the Woodcraft rear sets?? Anyone got parts that they want to , umm, part with? Did I mention the little ding in the rear swing arm from the pipe?? THAT really pissed me off. Sourced a shifter arm to borrow for next Saturday. Need to get the bum of my leathers sewn up. Looking forward to another day of fun, thist time the weather is supposed to be better than +14C, and I'll have the tires at 30 psi instead of 40... Any tips, hints, or revelations would be appreciated and yes, I am walking a little funny due to upper thigh, bummage, and big toe owies to the L side.

Just spent a half hr trying to upload a pic, but ****** if I can figger it out.

I was pretty gutted too. The lo-side was just me trying to get a tad faster out of turn one. Not even racing... and the thing that pissed me off the most was that the previous lap had been just a coaster lap having fun in the corners and not worrying to much about lines... What kind of rear sets are we talking here weeksy?

Oh, and thanks for the tip on the IMG thangie... I actually look kinda like I know what I'm doing there. Not bad as that is my FIRST set of sliders that I have ever broken in.

Very nineties, doncha think, nobby dearest? And not bad for a $100. They did the job, but I have to get the *** sewn up now. I've got a shot at some green leathers for two bills. I think that I may have to grab them. Style is everything.

Looking at that pic makes me realize how small the bike is. Or maybe how big I am. I've seen other pics of people riding a Tuono and it didn't look like they were riding a too fiddy. Seen the little fuckers stretched out over the tank to reach the bars and it looks like I'm just leaning back on a pleasure cruise. Weeksy, feel free to give some tips on style and form. I can use all the help I can get. Going out again Saturday to prove something!!! Just dropped off the leathers to get the bum sewed up. Still waiting to hear type and price on the rear sets weeksy!!

Working on getting over the tank and "kissing the mirror". I found that weighting the inside peg helps and I am almost just toes on the peg as with my big dogs, if I have the ball fo the foot on, then I am hitting my boot in the corners. I think Troy may have it with the lowside cause. As mentined, tires were cold and I wasn't getting off the bike as much as I was in previous laps, ergo, riding the edge of the tire. The good news is that I get to go back on Saturday to practice a little.
Weeksy, I am going to cut your nards off. I was counting on those rearsets. Feck. Well, if the deal falls through, let me know.

*addendum*
**** **** **** fuckity **** ****. I just looked at the Arrow rearsets and they are the dawgs bollocks. Let me know if they return to up for grabs status.

Oh, and I am NOT so ******* good on the track that I can't use helpful tips and hints. Keep 'em coming gents. I need all I can get! Thanks troy and grin!