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Fontana roll call!!

Discussion in 'General' started by track wagon, Feb 3, 2019.

  1. track wagon

    track wagon MCAS MIRAMAR

    I went and told evelyn that I was going to go home because of the rain and just told WERA to keep the money. But then the guys were shooting for contingency so Aussie Dave gave me a set of rains and away I went. First time ever in the wet. Did a 2:02 my first race couldnt see anything visor fogged up. Came back in the pits and drilled holes in my visor and that changed everything did a 1:46.. then the next lap crashed.
     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2019
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  2. ChemGuy

    ChemGuy Harden The F%@# Up!

    So sounds like Aussie Dave needs to buy you a air bag suit....lol
     
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  3. track wagon

    track wagon MCAS MIRAMAR

    Hahaha I may need one. But glad he gave me rains it was a blast riding in the rain glad I did.
     
  4. Pneumatico Delle Vittorie

    Pneumatico Delle Vittorie Retired "Tire" Guy

    I love Cali peeps they live in their own no rain world. Come to the GNF and ride in real world weather conditions this year.
     
  5. noles19

    noles19 Well-Known Member

    The gnf will be 60 degrees and sunny all week thank you very much!
     
  6. Pneumatico Delle Vittorie

    Pneumatico Delle Vittorie Retired "Tire" Guy

    I want to drink and smoke what you have!
     
  7. noles19

    noles19 Well-Known Member

    It was actually like that 2 years ago it was amazing...
     
  8. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    I saw that from my pit garage. Glad you are ok. Looked like you were going to get the bike and get back on it then realized you were in pain and thought twice about it. Hope to see you in Vegas.
     
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  9. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    Fogged visor ruined my first race also, I put zip ties around the bottom of helmet and that kept it open and worked. Dropped 8 seconds my next race and took 1st place. Us Cali people never get to race in this weather! Was super fun though! Turned a 1:42:0 in the wet.
     
  10. track wagon

    track wagon MCAS MIRAMAR

    Ran back to shut it off hahaha!!!
     
  11. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I knew I should have given Tommy a list of rain hints for the riders meeting :D Duct tape over your nose/mouth works for fogging too without ruining a shield. If it starts to dry even a little keep it in the wet spots on full rains. :D
     
  12. SundaySocial

    SundaySocial Blue & Gold

    Another way.
    Use Duct tape to hold the visor open about 1/8" (measured at the bottom). The turbulent airflow keeps the shield clear.
    Tape along the entire top edge, which will prevent water entry into the inside of the shield, from the top.
    Experiment with clear safety glasses if you wear contacts.
     
    Last edited: Feb 13, 2019
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