Kat at the Track

tmk7c9 · 06-30-2009, 07:33 AM

I finally, after 3 years, talked my wife into going to the track with me. It was a beautiful day, about 90 degrees was a little on the warm side, but with the breeze and an E-Z up, it was very nice.

I was worried about her in the morning, she went dirtbiking 3 times, all in the same corner and wasn't having much fun. After lunch she got some pointers from the control riders, and started loving it. She's addicted now, and can't wait to go back.

Out of all the 180 mph race bikes, guess which one (i think) got talked about the most? Thats right, the humble pink Katana. It's definately a conversation piece.

Her '95 katana 600, and my '06 ZX10R in the background.

The whole fleet my buddy and I brought

She toasted her chicken strips. Still has maybe an 1/8" to go. Not bad for a first timer.

Just takin it easy

Control rider in tow.

A good day was had by all, and nobody crashed.

Slofuze · 06-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Thanks for sharing! You're a lucky man indeed!

Enjay386 · 06-30-2009, 08:54 AM

Sounds like lots of fun! Jealous of the pink Kat though...

tmk7c9 · 06-30-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Slofuze

Thanks for sharing! You're a lucky man indeed!

Very lucky! She's been giving me hell for years about how I'll "die out there!" because the track is so "dangerous". Now I think she's seen the light.

The Kat didn't start off pink, I had to paint it myself. It turned out pretty good though for a do-it-yourself garage paintjob.

I think most people were impressed at how well the Kat did for being an "old heavy bike". Ya, it gave up quite a bit in outright horsepower, and got passed by pretty much everything on the straights. But during corners, it seemd to do just fine. Suspension is a little squishy, but it's got plenty of corning clearance and it's a pretty easy bike to ride. All in all, it's a pretty good beginner track bike. It should last her at least a few more days before she outgrows it and wants something sportier.

rydethis · 06-30-2009, 09:46 AM

NICE!!! Congrats on the wifey...I would love to be able to share that with someone special!! She dirtbikes also? What track is that? I've been to Talladega (sp?) grand prix.

I would love to hear her take on her first track experience!!!

600Kat4EB · 06-30-2009, 09:50 AM

Nice!!! I hope to get the misses to go with me when i get out there. I think it would be a blast!

Tokalosh · 06-30-2009, 10:14 AM

Way cool, looking forward to doing my first track day. Wish my better half could ride.

Tok

tmk7c9 · 06-30-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rydethis

NICE!!! Congrats on the wifey...I would love to be able to share that with someone special!! She dirtbikes also? What track is that? I've been to Talladega (sp?) grand prix.

I would love to hear her take on her first track experience!!!

Sorry, that dirtbiking was just an expression. I meant she ran off the track into the grass

. Did a little landscaping, off roading, dirtbiking, track lingo for screwed up and put it in the ditch.

she has gone *actual dirtbiking before, didn't really think too much of it. Just not really her thing I guess. I'm really glad she tried it though. Part of it was probably my fault....All I have is a RM250, which is too much bike for me. it's WAY too much for her.

She ended up having a great time at the track, and won't stop talking about it. We were at Heartland Park, Topeka KS. I've been going there for several years, with all the renovations they've done, it really is a top rate track now. Nice facilities, nice track, and nice people.

cybrnathan · 06-30-2009, 11:01 AM

That's awesome. Sounds like a great day at the track.

racedraper · 06-30-2009, 11:04 AM

hey I was just going to post pics of you .lol I have more on my wed site . www.dustindraperphotography.com

06-30-2009, 07:33 AM	#1
tmk7c9 Tank Slapper Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 422 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Kat at the Track I finally, after 3 years, talked my wife into going to the track with me. It was a beautiful day, about 90 degrees was a little on the warm side, but with the breeze and an E-Z up, it was very nice. I was worried about her in the morning, she went dirtbiking 3 times, all in the same corner and wasn't having much fun. After lunch she got some pointers from the control riders, and started loving it. She's addicted now, and can't wait to go back. Out of all the 180 mph race bikes, guess which one (i think) got talked about the most? Thats right, the humble pink Katana. It's definately a conversation piece. Her '95 katana 600, and my '06 ZX10R in the background. The whole fleet my buddy and I brought She toasted her chicken strips. Still has maybe an 1/8" to go. Not bad for a first timer. Just takin it easy Control rider in tow. A good day was had by all, and nobody crashed.

06-30-2009, 08:18 AM	#2
Slofuze Kat King Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wallaceburg, Ontario Posts: 11,124 iTrader: (1) My Garage	Thanks for sharing! You're a lucky man indeed! __________________ Life throws you curves......enjoy the ones you get when riding. ------------------------------------------ 89 GSX750F(sold....sob) 96 YZF 1000R

06-30-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
rydethis KR's Official Dirty Girl ;) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 2,150 iTrader: (0) My Garage Tournaments Won: 1	NICE!!! Congrats on the wifey...I would love to be able to share that with someone special!! She dirtbikes also? What track is that? I've been to Talladega (sp?) grand prix. I would love to hear her take on her first track experience!!! __________________ With a hip hop the hippie to the hippie The hip hip a hop a you don't stop the rockin To the bang bang boogie Say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat

06-30-2009, 09:50 AM	#6
600Kat4EB Kat Champion Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 2,471 iTrader: (1) My Garage	Nice!!! I hope to get the misses to go with me when i get out there. I think it would be a blast! __________________ Godspeed CSBA #1167 Renew your mind with God's Word and His Spirit today! Let others see you walking and living by faith! Let yesterday go! God Bless! www.Facebook.com - Moore Ebon

06-30-2009, 10:14 AM	#7
Tokalosh Kat Daddy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, Forest Hill. Posts: 1,165 iTrader: (1) My Garage eBay ID: T0kal0sh June 2005, January 2010	Way cool, looking forward to doing my first track day. Wish my better half could ride. Tok __________________ ..ROSSI + DUCATI = CHAMPION..

06-30-2009, 08:54 AM	#3
Enjay386 That's Ms.Kat to you! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,807 iTrader: (3) My Garage eBay ID: Enjay386	Sounds like lots of fun! Jealous of the pink Kat though...

06-30-2009, 11:01 AM	#9
cybrnathan Kat Daddy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 1,057 iTrader: (1) My Garage	That's awesome. Sounds like a great day at the track. __________________ Sex Panther cologne -- 60% of the time, it works every time

06-30-2009, 11:04 AM	#10
racedraper Poser Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 87 iTrader: (0) My Garage	hey I was just going to post pics of you .lol I have more on my wed site . www.dustindraperphotography.com Last edited by racedraper; 06-30-2009 at 11:09 AM..

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