Getting into it all - Advice from the racers needed

**wharfy** · 29th July 2010, 13:14

Originally Posted by Ivan

Ok bhest advice get into it

But dont buy a cheap helmet its theonyl thing stopping you being a veggie

And dont buy cheap leathers get somethign with a decent name I can tell you from experience I started racing and used a set of old leathers a guy had in his barn first crash they blew to pieces lucky it was only doing 50ks but I got a gash in the knee.

You dont want to injure yourself and sometimes cheap just isnt good spend a little extra but know when your sliding down the tarmac that itl be safer

What he said ....

A decent helmet THAT FITS and the best leathers you can afford.
Do a couple of track days, it will probably get you hooked

**Duke girl** · 29th July 2010, 16:03

When it comes to bike gear eg: Leathers, Helmet, Boots and Gloves ask yourself 1 thing, How important and valuable is my life while out riding?. This will help you with making the correct decision in buying the best gear you can. Having the correct gear is your only protection and hopefully the best protection from saving yourself from serious injury if your were to come off your machine.
When it comes to getting into Racing for the very 1st time and with limited money you really cant go past Streestsocks 150. Its fairly cheap, heaps of fun and a Great Class to start your Racing from. This class is of good size and usually consist of very close racing, and the bikes are stock standard which keeps the spending down.
As you get more and more experience and your money can eventually go a little further then there is nothing stopping you from moving up to other classes such as Post Classic Jnr or Formula 3 and even further down the track maybe into Formula 2.
Goodluck with whatever decision you make as its always good to see another Racer out there whatever the class they chooce to race in. Enjoy.

**lukemillar** · 29th July 2010, 16:21

Originally Posted by wharfy

What he said ....

A decent helmet THAT FITS and the best leathers you can afford.
Do a couple of track days, it will probably get you hooked

Haha - at first glance, I thought you said

"...and the best hookers you can afford"

**Ivan** · 29th July 2010, 16:52

sorry about spelling quickly rushed that out to get back to work but thought it was something worth posting to a newbie good luck what ever class you decide to do.

**Racey Rider** · 29th July 2010, 17:03

If you've already got a Hyosung GT250r - Chuck some race fairings on it and race it in Pro-light's.
Good fun in with the 150cc two strokes.

**kittytamer** · 29th July 2010, 22:46

All good advise with regards to gear. Don't cut corners here get the best you can afford (I have a set of Joe Rocket leathers that I no longer use - PM me for details if interested)

Definetely get on track ASAP by doing a few trackdays - riding on track is completely different from riding on the road (well, it should be!). When you are at the track talk to as many people as possible and also get in touch with your local club who organise race meetings.

Have fun and good luck!

**Grasshopperus** · 30th July 2010, 00:08

I'm keen to get into it too mate. I've taken a look at the entry forms for AMCC events at Pukekohe and asked around in the trackdays forum here on KB and they're all about full-license and leathers that zip together.

You can probably spend as much as you want on leathers but I found that Quasimoto was able to do a good deal for me, send Quasievil a PM with your measurements and he'll be able to give you a price. You should be able to have your full license before summer which is when heaps of trackdays and racing happens.

See you there!

**sl8er4lyf** · 30th July 2010, 01:42

all my money till now has been on good gear, just looking for leathers before i race, I own A pair of Alpinestars SMXR boots, Berlik Gloves, Shoei XR-1000 & cordura jacket. I spared no expense for my safety gear and i made sure all fits perfectly. I have been looking around at track days etc and a 150 2 stroke looks good to me - An RG150 to be precise, just curious whether maintenance is a thing i can do on my own?

**CHOPPA** · 30th July 2010, 08:37

Originally Posted by sl8er4lyf

all my money till now has been on good gear, just looking for leathers before i race, I own A pair of Alpinestars SMXR boots, Berlik Gloves, Shoei XR-1000 & cordura jacket. I spared no expense for my safety gear and i made sure all fits perfectly. I have been looking around at track days etc and a 150 2 stroke looks good to me - An RG150 to be precise, just curious whether maintenance is a thing i can do on my own?

Yeah its piss easy, I can help you go over the whole bike so its ready to race + do a piston and ring for good measure!

**rachprice** · 30th July 2010, 09:12

Originally Posted by sl8er4lyf

all my money till now has been on good gear, just looking for leathers before i race, I own A pair of Alpinestars SMXR boots, Berlik Gloves, Shoei XR-1000 & cordura jacket. I spared no expense for my safety gear and i made sure all fits perfectly. I have been looking around at track days etc and a 150 2 stroke looks good to me - An RG150 to be precise, just curious whether maintenance is a thing i can do on my own?

Yeah they are relatively basic things, plus plenty of people around who know them inside out!

**sl8er4lyf** · 30th July 2010, 11:54

Found a MOTO TT trackday up and coming on the 14th August and considering a go, most likely will not have the RG by then so may take the hyosung for a go out on the tracks, would be riding in group 4 - so the novices, just that way to get a feel for what its all about and be ready for when the Track days become more frequent.

Most likely that i will find a RG forum and do all maintenance myself - i find that tinkering is alot of fun

**sl8er4lyf** · 9th September 2010, 14:33

Just an update for all those interested, hopefully gonna do an ART day in october, getting together a race license and plan on racing a hyosung gt250r in the auckland series