Track Days for Complete Noobs

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

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?

AMCC's ART days are aimed at riders just like you. Check out the AMCC web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/ and see if its the sort of training you are after. The next day is the 17th Jan. I would suggest group 1 would be for you. Any questions I'll be happy to try and answer.

[jetboy]

Yeah man like what everyone else has said...just do it! I did my first trackday with MotoTT after having my CBR for about a month and I thoroughly enjoyed it, learning heaps along the way.

Just sign up to a slow group, go out and have some fun!

Oh, and insurance can be organised - flick me a PM if you want more info.

[White trash]

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?

I'm guessing the answer is 'no' as I'm bound to be going around at half speed and pissing off people who came there to avoid traffic (a perfectly understandable annoyance in my book!) So, what exists for today's common or garden noob wanting to stretch his legs a bit whilst not wasting a track day for a large number of people?

Excellent idea. There is no better place to practice them wheelies than at a track.

In seriousness, The Poeples Hero (Johann Bruns) started his track career on a GN250. I still remember him hooning 'round the outside of a CBR750 Hurricane in the sweeper at Manfeild on a GN. Fucken funniest thing I've ever seen coz old Jo' certainly aint the smallest chap.

[magicmonkey]

In seriousness, The Poeples Hero (Johann Bruns) started his track career on a GN250. I still remember him hooning 'round the outside of a CBR750 Hurricane in the sweeper at Manfeild on a GN. Fucken funniest thing I've ever seen coz old Jo' certainly aint the smallest chap.

Awesome, now I even have a goal for the day to help focus my attention!

[Scotty595]

AMCC's ART days are aimed at riders just like you. Check out the AMCC web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/ and see if its the sort of training you are after. The next day is the 17th Jan. I would suggest group 1 would be for you. Any questions I'll be happy to try and answer.

Looks good, What kind of training happens at the ART?

Might head along.

Question though, do you need a road license to get on the track? Have a mate who might be keen (knows how to ride) but doesn't have a road license atm.

[marine0089]

Looks good, What kind of training happens at the ART?

Might head along.

Question though, do you need a road license to get on the track? Have a mate who might be keen (knows how to ride) but doesn't have a road license atm.

Or even what type if license? Do you need full or is learners/restricted enough?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Looks good, What kind of training happens at the ART?

Might head along.

Question though, do you need a road license to get on the track? Have a mate who might be keen (knows how to ride) but doesn't have a road license atm.

Or even what type if license? Do you need full or is learners/restricted enough?

You need a full license for the motorcycle you are riding.

The training is both practical and theory based. In the frst two groups the theory content has a higher president (carried out between sessions) which is put into practise on the circuit. As you develop, indervidual theory and subsequent practise is the focus. The type and amount is determind by the indervidual, although you start off being instructed as a small group everybody learns at a different rate and the aim is to allow every one to develop at a pace comfortable to them.

[jasonzc]

hahah i was planning to do a track day one day on a Suzy VL250. Maybe we could go and look like fools together :P

[jeffs]

AMCC's ART days are aimed at riders just like you. Check out the AMCC web site http://www.amcc.org.nz/ and see if its the sort of training you are after. The next day is the 17th Jan. I would suggest group 1 would be for you. Any questions I'll be happy to try and answer.

Hi Where in the link does it show what the advanced training covers ?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

The syllabus is carried by the instructors, on booking you get a pack of information regarding personel and motorcycle preperation, information on the circuit and timings etc. The day is individualised as much as possible, you will be assessed, your requirments considered and you will be given theory and practical instruction based on those points raised. Everybody is different, not only in their current standard of riding but there potential to learn and we am to maximise that potential. further information on the day can be seen on the Wiki - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/AMCC...Rider_Training

[Flip]

You will be fine on your GN. You wont hold anybody up.

I have done track days on many bikes from a Tiger100, to a Harley Road King.

Do it and get some track time. Have fun.