Lakeside Trackday Pics

stua1959 · December 11, 2013, 05:17:06 AM

Just a few pics of my day at the track last month. Had a great time, learnt a few things and the FJ went better than expected

Which way does the track go and what is the lap record ?

Warm up laps

They call me the Doctor

Nicely cooked rubber after about 20 laps

The best part was blasting past the trackday specials down the straight sitting upright tourer style, while they were crouched down behind their screens. Even more surprising was out braking them and keeping up in the corners. Mind you, it was the beginners group

ken65 · December 11, 2013, 06:11:49 AM

wow, thanks for the piccy's and the story, fantastic,,, now i need to find some leathers so i can do it aswell, how often did you scrape the foot pegs?

stua1959 · December 11, 2013, 06:31:02 AM

Hi Ken
It was the best fun i have had with my clothes on for years. Everyone should do it at least once. I touched the pegs a couple of times but nothing too dramatic. The bike was great. No slides or wobbles. Maybe i wasnt going fast enough

1tinindian · December 11, 2013, 07:01:43 AM

I love the action shots!
Is that the stock 16" rear wheel?

Leon

The General · December 11, 2013, 11:36:29 AM

Good stuff Dr Stu! The only thing that`s been holding me back has been not owning 1 piece leathers....Will probly have a go after Jindabyne. (ummm...got a birthday in late March too!)

ken65 · December 11, 2013, 03:36:12 PM

Stu, did you have to prep your bike in any way? did the scrutineers check it out for leaks etc? ken

stua1959 · December 11, 2013, 07:57:30 PM

Leon, stock rear wheel with Avon azzaro. Dropped the pressure to 35 rear 30 front. Could have gone down a little more but seemed to work okay

Doug u can hire leathers boots and gloves or use a 2 piece that zips together. . No excuse now eh

Ken they checked for brakes, oil leaks helmet compliance etc. The usual stuff. I had a slight fork seal leak but just gave it a wipe over before being checked. Supposed to take off any racks but I noticed one of the other guys still had his on. Also because of noise restrictions exhaust systems are meant to be road legal. Many of them were definitely not but we're still able to run.
Check out the website. All the info is there

Bones · December 12, 2013, 01:35:05 AM

Great pics Stu, I bet you gave a few a shock when you passed them,

old bloke on an old bike, what tha......

. Wouldn't mind trying it myself one day, somewhere where you can cut loose without having to worry about getting caught.

What was your lap time.

Tony.

X-Ray · December 12, 2013, 02:56:18 AM

I love Lakeside, but have never taken a bike around there, would be a lot of fun by the looks of it. Ok, we currently have our Manshed Days, always popular.

Howzabout we have an FJ Track Day, would be great. Although I would probably do this after March,

The General · December 12, 2013, 04:11:56 AM

Quote from: X-Ray on December 12, 2013, 02:56:18 AM
I love Lakeside, but have never taken a bike around there, would be a lot of fun by the looks of it. Ok, we currently have our Manshed Days, always popular.

Howzabout we have an FJ Track Day, would be great. Although I would probably do this after March,

Count me in.

Bones · December 12, 2013, 04:43:36 AM

Actually Ray that's not a bad idea, Seeing as how you can hire leathers etc there .... for the day, and if the price is right..... might be something to think about.

What are the prices like Stu.

Tony.

oz.fj · December 12, 2013, 02:36:41 PM

Track Day

Now were talking

Found this with dates and price...http://www.adrenalin.com.au/motorcycle-track-day/qld-brisbane/driving-experiences/15352?gclid=CKDN2eDCq7sCFcEnpQod6iIAgg
How's say... Saturday 26 April. That would give us some time to save our pennies.

Darran

racerrad8 · December 12, 2013, 04:16:17 PM

Damn, I wish I would have know about this sooner, I would've worked my schedule around the March 28 date, but it is too late for that now.

Maybe next time, Randy - RPM

Harvy · December 12, 2013, 04:33:27 PM

Quote from: racerrad8 on December 12, 2013, 04:16:17 PM
Damn, I wish I would have know about this sooner, I would've worked my schedule around the March 28 date, but it is too late for that now.

Maybe next time, Randy - RPM

What dates are you in Qld Randy?
There is a track day at Queensland Raceway on Sunday 16th March that may be suitable.

Harvy

ken65 · December 12, 2013, 04:39:16 PM

sure is something to think about, i see tomorrow (SAT 14th) is the last track day of the year, as its only 20 minutes away from me i might go and have a look, ken

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