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02-02-2011, 12:16 AM | #1 |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
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1100 miles @ 15 mpg = 73 gal of fuel. 73 x $3.35/gal = $244.55.
So I'm at $370 and haven't put anything toward the bike yet, not counting the time it takes to get me there... I think your "far" may be relative... |
02-02-2011, 12:31 AM | #2 | |
token jewboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man
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I figure that the other costs in a track day are usually around $100, gas, food hotel, plus track days that cost between $200 and $250 per day, I already saved an average of $100 just by doing that school, plus if there is a second day offered at a package
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02-02-2011, 11:04 PM | #3 | |
125GP Champion
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Worthington, OH
Moto: Empty Garage
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If it were going to be used as my main track bike, I was told to NOT waste the money on slicks until I am on a non-vintage bike. This coming from the series owner....
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02-03-2011, 12:58 PM | #4 |
White Trash Hero
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition
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FYI, to get the most out of slicks you really need your suspension set up for them. The added grip that comes from swapping on a set compared to a DOT will cause handling issues that possibly will result in slower times.
and of course the other consideration of the full race slick only having one, maybe two heat cycles in them before traction falls off dramatically, where as a DOT may have 5 or 6, a street/Track tire 8 or ten...
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