Featured 765 Track Day!

Discussion in 'Street Triple' started by Dark Rider, May 30, 2022.

  1. Dark Rider

    Dark Rider Senior Member

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    #1 Dark Rider, May 30, 2022
    Had an interesting time out on the track this time.

    While making improvements on my times, now just 0.8s off my best time on my 1000cc bikes, I kept coming up agaisnt more powerful bikes but slower in the corners. Makes for some fun over takes.

    Note: This is the A group / Fast group...


    Enjoy :)

     
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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Elite Member

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    #2 Eldon, May 31, 2022
    Enjoyed that, nice one
     
  3. Dougie D

    Dougie D Crème de la Crème

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    #3 Dougie D, May 31, 2022
    i wonder if the race track is named after Killarney in ireland?
     
  4. Dark Rider

    Dark Rider Senior Member

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    #4 Dark Rider, May 31, 2022
    I'm not sure where the name came from to be honest. It is not mentioned in any of the history write ups about the circuit.
     
  5. ChessNibbler

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    #5 ChessNibbler, Jun 1, 2022
    @Dark Rider
    That's a great video! I put it on full screen mode and held the computer up to my face....felt nauseous a few times and found myself leaning over. Absolutely thrilling riding.
    I am new to Triumph motorcycles and am surprised to see the Street Triple can go....is that MPH???....over 200? If so, I had no idea it was possible.
    Really cool video. Thanks for sharing it.
     
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  6. Dark Rider

    Dark Rider Senior Member

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    #6 Dark Rider, Jun 1, 2022
    Haha thanks very much!

    No that is KPH. Over 200 it gets pretty tough to hold on :p
     
  7. ChessNibbler

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    #7 ChessNibbler, Jun 1, 2022
    I want to get on a street triple. :)

    Coincidentally - yesterday I looked for motorcycle friendly race tracks near me. I found only one in upstate New York. They charge $99 membership plus $220 per day. Is that reasonable? I think so maybe.
    Anyway, I'd love to see what my 2022 T120 can do without pissing off everyone in my town.
     
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  8. Markus

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    #8 Markus, Jun 3, 2022
    @Dark Rider:
    Your video was great as always! I suppose you "smoked" another set of tires, right?
     
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  9. Dark Rider

    Dark Rider Senior Member

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    #9 Dark Rider, Jun 3, 2022

    I must say these Pirelli Rosso Corsa 2 are lasting pretty long with the amount of abuse I subject them to.

    Currently have about 7000kms on this set with multiple track days and weekend riding etc.

    I don't do much commuting at all so 7000kms of track and canyon carving is quite impressive!

    They are probably close to 80% complete now. Will post a pic after next weekends track day. They are getting close to the markers now..

    Thinking of trying the Rosso Corsa 4 next, or the M9RR.
     
  10. Dark Rider

    Dark Rider Senior Member

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    #10 Dark Rider, Jun 3, 2022
    coming from a South African point of view that's quite expensive, but locally for you I'm sure that's about normal?

    I actually gave a cost break down for my local track day on Reddit but ill paste it here to give you an idea of what a day out costs me.

    Here in Cape Town prices are as follows:

    Entry fee: $44
    Full tank of fuel: $21
    Food and drink: $7 or so.

    Total: $72

    4 X 20min sessions.

    Tyres and brake pads etc I don't really include since they are road tyres that last multiple track days etc.
     
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  11. ChessNibbler

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    #11 ChessNibbler, Jun 3, 2022
    @Dark Rider
    Thanks for that information, I was really curious. It sounds like a whole lot of money to me especially being that I don't want to race seriously I just want to see how fast this T120 can go in a safe environment. For the most part I want to cruise casually and this machine is the perfect ride for that. So I'll probably never do it at that price so I was wondering if everyone is paying fees like that. If I could get on a track for under $100, like you, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

    Be well! thanks for replying to my question.
     
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  12. ChessNibbler

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    #12 ChessNibbler, Jun 3, 2022
    @Dark Rider
    Thanks for that information, I was really curious. It sounds like a whole lot of money to me especially being that I don't want to race seriously I just want to see how fast this T120 can go in a safe environment. For the most part I want to cruise casually and this machine is the perfect ride for that. So I'll probably never do it at that price so I was wondering if everyone is paying fees like that. If I could get on a track for under $100, like you, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

    Be well! thanks for replying to my question.
     
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