Are you tempted by trackdays, but it's a bit daunting?

[Clivoris]

Hi all.
I just want to let novice bikers here know that the Victoria Motorcycle Club is running a track day at Manfeild on Sunday 20th of February. If you are tempted to get onto the track in a controlled and safe way, this is your opportunity. I am running the day and am committed to ensuring that those in the Novice group are given an especially positive experience. The Novice group will be led at a maximum speed of 120kmh. Riders are able to go faster than this of course by hanging back and making their way through the group by passing safely on the straights. There will be no passing on the inside of corners (reducing the risk of losing the front during heroic braking manuevours, damn spelling). We are planning to have some experienced club members there to provide support and coaching but we can't be sure how many as Paeroa is on the same day, and many will be there racing. My 14 year old daughter will be out there on her second track day and I am confident that she will be safe. As always, we have the ambulance there to ensure that nobody will fall over.
The cost is $25 for members $60 for non-members. Please ask any questions you may have.

[ttmadness]

that's a price you can't refuse.

[ducatilover]

that's a price you can't refuse.

Sounds like an awesome idea. :rockon:
Hopefully I will have that weekend free, what are the regulations regarding bikes and gear?

[superman]

Worth the ride down from the big smoke? Quite tempted :yes:

[sinfull]

So long as there are no hoons in the novice group you might have me keen to come along and give it a go !

[cowboyz]

first in first served or taking bookings?

[Paul in NZ]

A speed limit of 120kph? Cor - Might have to tweak the AC50..... Unfortunately - looks like bad timing for me but thats a great deal

[Quasi]

Well done you guys - I am in Paeroa that weekend otherwise i would be there with bells on:yes:
Definitely need to get another track day under my belt and yours is incredibly well priced. Good on yah Vic!

[Paul in NZ]

Clive - check you PM's - I've got an idea..

[Clivoris]

Great to see the interest people. I will get around to answering the PMs later. With regard to safety gear. The tradition is for there to be some flexibility in the novice group.....but the minimum is road legal helmet, motorcycle gloves, solid boots/foot protection, kevlar lined jeans and a textile motorcycle jacket. I'm really ambivalent about the kevlar jeans but we let it slide in the novice group due to the light pace and the generally good behaviour. All will sign an indemnity form as well that reinforces that the risks are yours. It's your skin after all.
From the medium group up I will need to see motorcycle specific clothing providing full coverage. The textile stuff is not what you want to be crashing in when there is the possibility of sliding for some distance, so my preference is to see leather. The odds of crashing are very low at this kind of track day, but it can happen.
Bikes need to be of a safe standard. WOF standard for road machinery. Glass taped up or removed. VMCC tend not to have a formal scrutineering process but I am trying to get some volunteers organised who will be able to do this. Especially as I am keen to have novices take advantage of this, and they may not be as aware of things like chain tension and other safety issues.
Prebookings? My understanding is that we can do this, but there will be no refunds. I may stand to be corrected on this. We will be limiting numbers to around 120, depending on which groups are most popular at sign on.

[DEATH_INC.]

Worth the ride down from the big smoke? Quite tempted :yes:
Yes, Manfeild is lotsa fun, and has good long corners to get some practice on.

[MSTRS]

Worth the ride down from the big smoke? Quite tempted :yes:

Absolutely worth it. IF you can handle close to 700kms. Each way.

[Milts]

Will most definitely be coming along, although maybe not in the novice group. Was at the last MotoTT day in the slow group (will go again on the 11th) and that was good, but I really want to build my confidence and improve my corner entry speed - I'm far too cautious and nowhere near the limits of the bike.

Trouble is, I loves my bike and don't want to risk damaging it. Catch 22 eh.

Looking forward to it.

[Clivoris]

Will most definitely be coming along, although maybe not in the novice group. Was at the last MotoTT day in the slow group (will go again on the 11th) and that was good, but I really want to build my confidence and improve my corner entry speed - I'm far too cautious and nowhere near the limits of the bike.

Trouble is, I loves my bike and don't want to risk damaging it. Catch 22 eh.

Looking forward to it.

More than welcome mate. I remember my first trackday on an FZR 750 Genesis. I was lucky that there was coaching available to help me fel comfortable. I still use the advice: "Look where you want to go and don't forget to smile". I was nervous as hell but discovered that I was cautious like you and that helped keep me within my limits.

[Ocean1]

Hi all.
I just want to let novice bikers here know that the Victoria Motorcycle Club is running a track day at Manfeild on Sunday 20th of February.

Nice. P'raps next time.


Well done you guys - I am in Paeroa that weekend otherwise i would be there with bells on:yes:
Definitely need to get another track day under my belt and yours is incredibly well priced. Good on yah Vic!

Me also. What day are you traveling?

[Gubb]

Oooh Err.

Very tempting. Any ideas if Kiwibike Insurance will cover it? I may ring and check tomorrow.

[Quasi]

Nice. P'raps next time.



Me also. What day are you traveling?

go up on Friday (not all the way) and part way back on sunday. What about you

[Clivoris]

Oooh Err.

Very tempting. Any ideas if Kiwibike Insurance will cover it? I may ring and check tomorrow.

Some insurers have in the past when I have discussed the nature of the day with them. I need to give Dave a call and find out for myself as I am hoping to take my Tuono for a fang. If Dave has any questions tell him to get in touch with Clive at the Vic Club.

[Quasi]

dave has told me previously that covered for track days as long as he has been advised prior to the event

[TOTO]

sounds great. How does the ambulance ensures that noone will fall over ? Clearly the ambulance officers at sin city have been holding out on us with that essential information.

DO TELL !

[Ocean1]

go up on Friday (not all the way) and part way back on sunday. What about you

Last I heard we leave Fri AM, traditionally go via paraparas and points west.

Home via east cape Sun/Mon.

[HEMA]

Can cruiser riders join in?

[Clivoris]

sounds great. How does the ambulance ensures that noone will fall over ? Clearly the ambulance officers at sin city have been holding out on us with that essential information.

DO TELL !
Good question young person. It works on the same principal as buying spare rims with wets. Thereby ensuring that it doesn't rain at the next race meeting. I believe it's the ying to yang of Murphies Law.

Can cruiser riders join in?

Hell yeah. As long as you don't pass me. I have had the honor of being passed by a Harley (while on my Tuono) through the Manfeild infield. He still thinks it was funny.:violin:

[sinfull]

Will most definitely be coming along, although maybe not in the novice group. Was at the last MotoTT day in the slow group (will go again on the 11th) and that was good, but I really want to build my confidence and improve my corner entry speed - I'm far too cautious and nowhere near the limits of the bike.

Trouble is, I loves my bike and don't want to risk damaging it. Catch 22 eh.

Looking forward to it. Am gonna do my very best to be there on my speed triple MR , so if yr into it, come search me out and we'll go have a chit chat to the clivoris (or whomever is in charge of group therapy on the day) and see if we can't get put in the same group for a couple of sessions, will show ya a couple of lines and brake points without putting our machines at risk if ya like !
I aint hard to spot ! Short, fat, more hair than clive and lots more style !


Some insurers have in the past when I have discussed the nature of the day with them. I need to give Dave a call and find out for myself as I am hoping to take my Tuono for a fang. If Dave has any questions tell him to get in touch with Clive at the Vic Club.

Look forward to hearing the result of the call (can i bring a harley too hehe)

[Gubb]

Very tempting. Any ideas if Kiwibike Insurance will cover it? I may ring and check tomorrow.


Some insurers have in the past when I have discussed the nature of the day with them. I need to give Dave a call and find out for myself as I am hoping to take my Tuono for a fang. If Dave has any questions tell him to get in touch with Clive at the Vic Club.
I called today. It sounds like it will be covered, but you'll need to send them through an e-mail with the Track, Date, and who is organising so they can confirm back to you.

[Robbie_]

Hi, I'm new to KB. I am really keen to give this a go. I've just got a few questions. I've tried to send you a pm but I'm not allowed as I don't have enough site involvement. What is the best way to contact you? Am Very keen. Contact number is 0273543098.:yes:

[Milts]

Am gonna do my very best to be there on my speed triple MR , so if yr into it, come search me out and we'll go have a chit chat to the clivoris (or whomever is in charge of group therapy on the day) and see if we can't get put in the same group for a couple of sessions, will show ya a couple of lines and brake points without putting our machines at risk if ya like !
I aint hard to spot ! Short, fat, more hair than clive and lots more style !

That would be awesome. I should be easy to spot too - short skinny and on what looks like a much smaller speed triple.

Also, I've emailed Kiwibike insurance and they do provide cover just let them know who it's run by and the date.

[Clivoris]

Hi, I'm new to KB. I am really keen to give this a go. I've just got a few questions. I've tried to send you a pm but I'm not allowed as I don't have enough site involvement. What is the best way to contact you? Am Very keen. Contact number is 0273543098.:yes:

Hi Robbie. PM sent. Have a think about asking your questions here as there may be others who are wondering the same things. Glad to see that you're keen, but be careful. There are people here who will have you bucket racing that FXR before you know it:woohoo:. It's the start of a life of addiction to lean angles and motorcycle fettling.

[Owl]

Oooooh this could be tempting. About time I got out and did a track day!

[paulmac]

Might have to get the piglet out of the shed !! ( see pic below !! ) Although Sound of thunder is the next weekend and a bunch of are heading down

[Gubb]

Anyone coming up from Wellington and wanna split Gas costs?

I've got a decent sized Wagon with a tow bar, and will be hiring a Trailer (unless I can beg, borrow or steal one from some lovely person in Welly) to cart my bike up.

Psychos need not apply.

[Ocean1]

Psychos need not apply.

What, we get automatic entry?

[Gubb]

What, we get automatic entry?
It'd be like having two positive magnets in the car seats next to each other. All they do is repel. You need one positive, and one negative to make a road trip work.

[Milts]

For the slowest + second slow groups, what's the gear requirement? Eg is a good two-piece leather set with no waist zip acceptable, or codura gear which does have a zip?

Also, any info on costs for booking a garage? And would anyone be keen to split the costs with myself and 2 others for a garage?

[jrandom]

Put on a ragged sweatshirt
I'll take you anywhere you want me to

First gear, it's all right?

[Clivoris]

I hope those that attended enjoyed the day. It went fairly smoothly from our end all things considered. Any feedback about the novice rider experience would be greatly appreciated.

[yungatart]

What a great day! So well run, Clive. Please give all your team a big pat on the back!

I did enjoy my wee sojourn out on to the track, felt very safe, not intimidating in the least!

And, yes, I might even attempt it again!

[Clivoris]

What a great day! So well run, Clive. Please give all your team a big pat on the back!

I did enjoy my wee sojourn out on to the track, felt very safe, not intimidating in the least!

And, yes, I might even attempt it again!

Thanks Tart. It's a shame you missed Bistards training session. He is good at covering some basic skills that make riding safer, and he has some good tips about getting around Manfeild. Next time.

[White trash]

Thanks Tart. It's a shame you missed Bistards training session. He is good at covering some basic skills that make riding safer, and he has some good tips about getting around Manfeild. Next time.

What the hell would that ol' Baldy know.................

[The Pastor]

First gear, it's all right?

second gear, I lean right

[Clivoris]

What the hell would that ol' Baldy know.................

:laugh:I bet he knows how to piss in someone's coffee:shifty:

[driftn]

Fantasic day, well done Vic club thank you very much. Any body know who was taking photos inside turn one in the morning? would love to see some.

[bistard]

What the hell would that ol' Baldy know.................

last time I looked, I had more hair than you "Ya Cheeky Prick"

[cowboyz]

good day! had a young girl from germany who was very keen to get on the back of the bike. She loved it. I was doing the fast group as well so sooo much tracktime. I think i was in cruise mode and forgot what group I was in a couple of times. I was trying to play nice but aplogies for any I might have got too close to. I didnt mean to. Mint day though but didnt get any photos so be keen to see if anyone has any. Esp of 2 up.

[Milts]

I agree, it was an awesome day. I have to say I learned a lot, still sooo much more to learn but I'm getting more and more confident on my new street triple. It's a seriously fast track compared to Taupo...

[yungatart]

Thanks Tart. It's a shame you missed Bistards training session. He is good at covering some basic skills that make riding safer, and he has some good tips about getting around Manfeild. Next time.

I woulda been there but somebody sent me out to point 7!:innocent:
As you say, next time....

[R-Soul]

Any chance of a nice cheap trackday closer to Orcland?

Puke or Hampton?

:yes:

[Clivoris]

Any chance of a nice cheap trackday closer to Orcland?

Puke or Hampton?

:yes:

Haha. That's a bit close to admitting Wellington/Manawatu is awesome. Any further North than Taupo is unlikely for the VMCC due to the logistics and added expense. The VMCC track days are able to run without being focussed on making money, as they are seen as a way of giving something back to members and those that volunteer during the Winter Series. Hence we can make it cheap.

[R-Soul]

Haha. That's a bit close to admitting Wellington/Manawatu is awesome. Any further North than Taupo is unlikely for the VMCC due to the logistics and added expense. The VMCC track days are able to run without being focussed on making money, as they are seen as a way of giving something back to members and those that volunteer during the Winter Series. Hence we can make it cheap.

At the prices you talked about, I would be much more amenable to going often. But at $150/$200 a pop, I wont stay married for long if I go often.

[R-Soul]

Haha. That's a bit close to admitting Wellington/Manawatu is awesome.

I wont admit they are awesome, but I will say that Puke and HD are damn expensive.