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Offline fvance

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COLORADO MILE
« on: August 27, 2015, 11:38:00 AM »
Here we go, the first ever Colorado Mile. Who is going? Use this to post speeds and comments. It will be interesting to see how my NA bike runs at that altitude.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2015, 11:56:13 AM »
Interesting is one way to put it... SLOW is another way  :mrgreen:

Why would you go to Colorado, when Loring is the same weekend? With tons more shutdown? And cooler temps? And sea-level air?

I'm just busting your balls Fred, I'm sure it's an easier drive from Texas, but I was hoping you'd be in Maine so I could buy you a beer, and see your badass bike. Good luck up there.

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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2015, 12:25:21 PM »
I was planning on Loring but the very long drive is hard on my OLD butt. Also it will be cool to go to the inaugerel(sp) meet. Everything you say about Loring is right, plus great people there. I hope to make all the meets at Loring next year. I was looking forward to having a beer and seeing your fast ass bike. Still have my fingers crossed on WOS.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2015, 12:35:04 AM »
Well you will be 1000 miles closer to Bonneville in Denver than Texas and 2100 miles closer than if you went to Maine.
See you there Fred.... Depends on what they say on the first if I bring the bike.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2015, 11:06:24 PM »
Fred you decided to go, cool. I'll see you there.
Should be interesting with the attitude on us N/A guys.
I haven't found where the D/A is listed for Watkins, anybody have an idea what it is?
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2015, 08:23:14 AM »
Front Range Airport elevation 5512
Density Altitude is the altitude relative to the standard atmosphere conditions (ISA).... altitude, air temp, altimeter setting and relative humidity.

So DA can vary considerably there, just like Bonneville.
Luckily it is an airport and all that info as well as DA should be readily available.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2015, 02:53:37 PM »
Guessing it will be around 8000-8500 looking at the weather forecast and assuming 20% humidity.  Those are mid-day estimates, early should be better of course.

Also, the number for the automated weather station is: (303) 261–9104
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2015, 03:01:09 PM »
Anyone know if the track will be set up to run to the North?  Or to the South?  Might get a little tail wind help early Sat and Sun if it's run to the North. 
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2015, 07:00:40 PM »
 :tu: :tu: :tu:


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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2015, 10:31:36 AM »
Three or four hits on a doobie and I might get out there.....................as a spectator....... :lol:
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2015, 11:35:29 AM »
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2015, 11:39:39 AM »
Aw Hell, Jeff, you can ride my shit.  :tu:
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2015, 01:32:38 PM »
Put yer head down,twist the throttle,and hang on. :thumb:
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2015, 02:39:46 PM »
Hi all I'll be there with my two bikes.

I had to take an extra week off work to make it and it it only a 15 hour drive for me while Texas and Wilmington are both just over 30.

Loring would be closer to 50 hours.

Depending on Bonneville this may be the only event that I will go to as my butt doesn't like the longer drives neither lol

I'll be leaving tomorrow as I like a day of rest before I scare the crap out of myself :)
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2015, 08:45:38 PM »
I'm sure some of you have heard by now that Fred Vance went down in Colorado today. He wanted me to let everyone know he's doing ok and is in good spirits. He is going to be kept overnight for observation but released in the morning. He has a broken collar bone, some minor road rash, and lots of bumps and bruises but no life threatening injuries. Fred himself told me to go ahead and post this so everyone knew he was ok.

I'll post more info if I get it.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2015, 09:01:45 PM »
Thanks Ryan. My "cheap" HJC helmet saved my life. It is really trashed and my head is good, well as good as it ever was. Heading home tomorrow. Have fun.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2015, 09:29:36 PM »
Man O' Man..........Glad you're "okay" Fred.

Now take it easy, do what the doctor says & get well soon!

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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2015, 11:11:23 PM »
Get well Fred, I was lined up ready to go after you and my stomach just sunk when you went down.
Heal quick and it was good to meet you again.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #18 on: September 05, 2015, 05:16:48 AM »
I'm thankful you're mostly ok Fred, hope the recovery is swift and complete. Dean
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #19 on: September 05, 2015, 09:24:51 AM »
Dang Fred.... You know that's against the RULES!!! Hope your really ok!!  heal up!
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #20 on: September 05, 2015, 10:17:35 AM »
Sorry to hear that, glad you're okay Fred.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #21 on: September 05, 2015, 11:15:38 AM »
Fred:

Sorry to hear than you went down,
but so very glad that you are OK !

Perhaps later you can post some of
the points about the accident.

You are one of the safest riders in
pavement LSR, so how it happened
will be good to hear !

BTW:  I street ride with an HLC DOT
rated helmet, and it seems
better than a Snell !
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #22 on: September 05, 2015, 12:03:25 PM »
Seems yesterday day a lot  of guys missed the mile marker or did not know how crucial the shut down is with it only being 1/2 mile. Some over braked cousing the front to skid.

I managed so far 202, 208, 205 on my 750 it not liking more than 20 lbs boost. It may be out on the map as I only dynoed it to 18lbs and I have no dataloger on it to know which way its out. Also I tuned it With VP inport and the closest I could get here was C-16.

My 1000 is working well and with 2 runs and 185 in the 1/2 mile both times I've had to shut it down just after as the cross wind made it get off track.

I think the fastest at this point could be in the 211 range for a bike here
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2015, 12:21:34 PM »
I sould add that this is a great track equal to the Goliad track. If the wind changes or slows down we should see some fast speeds. No issues with shut down if you prepare for it. There is also a safe run off area where you could go a ways and still be safe.
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Re: COLORADO MILE
« Reply #24 on: September 05, 2015, 09:45:23 PM »
Sorry to hear Fred, very happy your ok, I just heard !!
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