Track Days for Complete Noobs

**ckai** · 14th December 2009, 17:41

Originally Posted by The Stranger

So, just for the sake of clarification, how many different trackdays have you attended?
What did you think of the AMCC run ART day at Puke?

not enough to compare advanced training

i've looked at the AMCC one(s) and i haven't heard much about them to be honest. On face value and the very little I've heard it's for the upper end riders. I could be completely wrong.

Just thinking of the little GN and the best way to learn and get track day action for it. Hell, if the OP wants to do some really advanced training Calfornia Superbike School would be where I'd go first and definitely hire a GSXR (based on limited experience of course

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**YAMASAKI** · 14th December 2009, 17:46

Track days are by far the safest way to learn the limits of your bike (or you

) Central districts are running one on the 9th Jan, http://www.cdmtc.org.nz/track.htm. They normally run three or four speed groups, you will be absolutely fine riding a GN in the slow/novice group. You will probably slow a few riders down but people are pretty well behaved and give you plenty of room.
...and its a shit load of fun for $50

**The Stranger:Me** · 14th December 2009, 17:48

Originally Posted by ckai

not enough to compare advanced training

i've looked at the AMCC one(s) and i haven't heard much about them to be honest. On face value and the very little I've heard it's for the upper end riders. I could be completely wrong.

Just thinking of the little GN and the best way to learn and get track day action for it. Hell, if the OP wants to do some really advanced training Calfornia Superbike School would be where I'd go first and definitely hire a GSXR (based on limited experience of course

)

That's the story if you can't dazzle with brilliance attempt to baffle with bullshit.
raj has taught you well.

**Rob Taylor** · 14th December 2009, 17:53

This is the guy you need to be talking to.http://blog.dobsyracing.com/ .One hell of a nice guy ,specialises in training......

**jellywrestler** · 14th December 2009, 17:54

Originally Posted by huff3r

Some track-days do allow you to hire bikes, so you could get on something more designed for a track...

Personally i'm not inclined to ever take my GN on a track, it seems a rather pointless excercise... but the next bike will see some track time

firstly don't hire a bike, if you're new you're doing the right thing to get on your bike and learn it better.
pointless on a GN, my partner took hers around and as nothing changes lap after lap in terms of the road layout etc like on the real road she learn't a lot about trying differnt things to see how they felt.
Get into it, they have slow classes and don't be scared to wear a dayglo vest, even better make sure you wear one then people on the track will be extra aware and off the track they're more likely to come up and chat about it

**magicmonkey** · 15th December 2009, 08:25

Originally Posted by YAMASAKI

Track days are by far the safest way to learn the limits of your bike (or you

) Central districts are running one on the 9th Jan, http://www.cdmtc.org.nz/track.htm. They normally run three or four speed groups, you will be absolutely fine riding a GN in the slow/novice group. You will probably slow a few riders down but people are pretty well behaved and give you plenty of room.
...and its a shit load of fun for $50

That looks awesome, and for $50 I can't go wrong

**Devil** · 15th December 2009, 08:29

Just to dispell any myths here. You'd also be fine at the California Superbike School at Hampton Downs, and yes, you'd be fine doing it on the GN too.

**magicmonkey** · 15th December 2009, 08:32

Originally Posted by Devil

Just to dispell any myths here. You'd also be fine at the California Superbike School at Hampton Downs, and yes, you'd be fine doing it on the GN too.

lol, that's almost be worth it for the chuckle factor! And I'd love a go on the 'no-bullshit' bike

**DarkLord** · 15th December 2009, 08:38

Just watch the slowbies group out at Taupo. You often see n00bs on Ninja 250s and even Hyosungs out there. They just kinda wobble along, do their own thing, don't really bother anyone.

I'm sure you'd be fine.

**MaxCannon** · 15th December 2009, 08:58

A friend did a Track day on a CBR125 - top speed 120kph
she had a good time , didn't get in the way.

I'd suggest using your own bike as learning a new bike (especially something with 5 times the power) on a track is just going to confuse you.

Pukekohe would be pretty boring on a GN250, Hampton Downs or Taupo would be better options.

Last time I was at Taupo there were dudes on Scooters going around the track.

**FROSTY:Me** · 15th December 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by magicmonkey

Basically, I want to do a track day; I think I'd learn a lot. The problem is that I'm a complete noob on a GN!

It seems that a lot of experienced riders believe that track days are a good thing; and I'm inclined to think they're probably right, however, is it possible to turn up at a track day on a GN and have a fun and educational day without getting in everyone's way and generally making a tit of yourself?

Short version dude --JUST DO IT

Long version. when I started running trackdays YOU were my target audience.
Quite frankly if you are getting in someones way then either THEY are in the wrong speed group or THEY are being impatient.
You go ride you GN.. When ya aint riding Hydrate and ask lots of questions. Theres No dumb bike related questions
You'll find that moto TT etc run their trackdays same as I did.

**crazyhorse** · 15th December 2009, 09:30

Just get out there and do it. You will have lots of fun and thoroughly enjoy yourself.

Do not worry about anyone else, just concentrate on what you are doing. Everyone else will be doing the same. Have fun

**magicmonkey** · 15th December 2009, 09:36

well, I suppose this all leads on to the next question, is there a particular track day that would be better suited for a noob or should I just grab the first thing I can afford?