I want to corner faster but how?

**eldog** · 8th February 2015, 13:23

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Some track days have more offs than race days.
I once took my new bike on a track day. The risks people on cheap bikes took put me off taking a good road bike back to a track day.
Instead I bought a pre89 and went racing. Took that 2 a track day and had fun.

My bike insurance doesn't cover my bikes on the track.
might take up your suggestion about a track day only bike 1000RR?

, won't need rego or wof but be track worthy which I guess will be more strict.... Something to think about once I get a bit more practise and confidence

coming soon to a track near you.

Will have to buy some proper gear aye boys..... BMW RACE GEAR ANY GOOD?

thanks to DamianW as well for the info

**DamianW** · 8th February 2015, 13:31

To give you an idea here's a quick vid taken in the novice group last year:

http://youtu.be/2_F1g5Td6Ho

* Go pro touching down ended the footage

**thehovel** · 10th February 2015, 14:58

I'm lurking in Levin. Still keep an eye on nass and sass. Regards Richard

**pritch** · 11th February 2015, 13:52

Originally Posted by haydes55

A few slices short of a loaf

A few cans short of a six pack

A few flowers short of a bouquet

A few sandwiches short of a picnic

A few kumura short of a hangi

A few sheep short in the top paddock

The oil doesn't quite reach the dipstick

The lights are on but there's nobody home

and so on

**Big Dog** · 11th February 2015, 18:25

My favourite it might be mating season, but there is no bull in the paddock.

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**bluninja** · 11th February 2015, 18:38

Ordered to stop swimming in the gene pool

**nzspokes** · 11th February 2015, 18:56

Originally Posted by eldog

My bike insurance doesn't cover my bikes on the track.
might take up your suggestion about a track day only bike, won't need rego or wof but be track worthy which I guess will be more strict.... Something in a year or two

thanks to DamianW as well for the info.

Take your Scorpio on Sunday and have some fun on corners.

**caseye** · 11th February 2015, 19:18

By Eldog.

My bike insurance doesn't cover my bikes on the track.

Then get an insurance company that does, for instance ours does, Swan as long ass you 1/ Tell them.
2/ Don't clock/time yourself.
Then you can ride on a track at speed with complete confidence.
Can't get better than doing IT and getting it right aye!

**Big Dog** · 12th February 2015, 06:59

The other alternative is track insurance. Some track days offer one day insurance. Some companies offer it to riders at approved track days.
State / protecta used to cover ART days for $25 for a full license holder, $50 for others last time I phoned around. Free for members.

My policy covers any track day where non racing tuition is being provided, as long as I tell them first and they are on the approved list or I can get a letter from the organiser confirming tuition from a suitable instructor will be available.

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**HenryDorsetCase** · 12th February 2015, 07:31

I lowsided my street bike on a track day and did a grands plus worth of damage to it (there is a thread somewhere)..... the bike was rideable (and I rode it home from Levels in Timaruvia to Christchurch) but cosmetic damage is expensive. I bought a cheap-ish VFR400 NC30 for trackdays after that. Even if I cartwheel the thing up the track ON FIRE I will still be able to either get it running or repaired for way cheaper than a road bike. It doesnt have to be pretty just run and be straight. If you are going to do a few, I reckon it is worthwhile. You do of course need to get it to the track so need a trailer and a car or a mate with a trailer and a car or a van, but if you die with the most toys you win.

Currently contemplating selling mine to buy a dirt/dual purpose bike though because I have not used it in more than a year.

**nzspokes** · 12th February 2015, 07:35

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

I lowsided my street bike on a track day and did a grands plus worth of damage to it (there is a thread somewhere)..... the bike was rideable (and I rode it home from Levels in Timaruvia to Christchurch) but cosmetic damage is expensive. I bought a cheap-ish VFR400 NC30 for trackdays after that. Even if I cartwheel the thing up the track ON FIRE I will still be able to either get it running or repaired for way cheaper than a road bike. It doesnt have to be pretty just run and be straight. If you are going to do a few, I reckon it is worthwhile. You do of course need to get it to the track so need a trailer and a car or a mate with a trailer and a car or a van, but if you die with the most toys you win.

Currently contemplating selling mine to buy a dirt/dual purpose bike though because I have not used it in more than a year.

What you gunna want for it?

**f2dz** · 12th February 2015, 09:51

Originally Posted by eldog

My bike insurance doesn't cover my bikes on the track.
might take up your suggestion about a track day only bike, won't need rego or wof but be track worthy which I guess will be more strict.... Something in a year or two

What insurer are you with? I'm with Swann and I just have to tell them in advance what track day I'm doing. They cover for ART days, which have tuition and are run by AMCC, and Playdays too, which have no tuition.

I don't have to pay extra for the cover too, at least not at the time of arranging it. Perhaps it's worked into my premium..

**Big Dog** · 12th February 2015, 13:37

Originally Posted by f2dz

What insurer are you with? I'm with Swann and I just have to tell them in advance what track day I'm doing. They cover for ART days, which have tuition and are run by AMCC, and Playdays too, which have no tuition.

I don't have to pay extra for the cover too, at least not at the time of arranging it. Perhaps it's worked into my premium..

A guy from Swann told me that the crunchers worked it out that the total risk of not letting people do track days was higher than letting them go if they said in advance. Quite simply people were lying to their insurance company before they changed their policies.
Also a bin at 100 on the track usually results in a lot less damage than 100 on the road because a track has less traffic and road furniture.
Plus, those who partake are less likely to crash on the road statistically. IIRC based on numbers from Europe.

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