Coldest Track Day?

Discussion in 'Riding FAQ' started by runninn, Jan 11, 2016.

  1. bassoonrawk

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    I like riding when it's wet, but cold is just icky. That's one reason I'm a little scared to start putting warmers on...I'm afraid I'll get spoiled and forget what cold tires are like. :D
     
  2. gkotlin

    gkotlin What's an apex?
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    And if it's 45 degrees. Please don't bring out the tire warmers. Run a street compound instead. High end tires, tire warmers and VERY cold days are a recipe for a crash.
     
  3. gkotlin

    gkotlin What's an apex?
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    LOL I remember telling myself it was time to come in when the brake marker I was using, was a pile of wet clumped together leaves at the top of the hill entering turn 5. I said to myself "Self, this probably isn't the smartest thing. Since NO ONE else is on track, you might take a hint." I couldn't see because the visor was so fogged up. So when I felt the thud of the leaf pile, I flipped my visor up to see where to turn in. Since the speed was bleeding off and it would stay up. Then it would stay up till I left the bend and the wind would close it again. Rinse and repeat.
     

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