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    Moto TT trackday, 11 April, Taupo track

    Hi Trackdayers

    Our next trackday is scheduled for Saturday 11th April at Taupo on track 2 and is currently about 50% booked.

    If you wish to attend and have not yet pre-registered please go to our bookings page on our website (motott.co.nz) for info on how to book or reply direct with your usual booking information.


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    Brilliant! I love track 2.
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    I'm interested in doing my first track day. What do I need to get involved? I would probably take my GSX-750, which is reg'd and wof'd and basically 100% stock. It has good rubber, but touring-style tyres not soft sports tyres. I have a 1-piece leather suit, basic leather touring style boots, Revit summer gloves and a Shoei helmet. Is there anything else I need to consider? Is there any good reason not to ride my bike there and back?

    edit: Oh, and importantly, how much track time would I get in a day?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    I'm interested in doing my first track day. What do I need to get involved? I would probably take my GSX-750, which is reg'd and wof'd and basically 100% stock. It has good rubber, but touring-style tyres not soft sports tyres. I have a 1-piece leather suit, basic leather touring style boots, Revit summer gloves and a Shoei helmet. Is there anything else I need to consider? Is there any good reason not to ride my bike there and back?

    edit: Oh, and importantly, how much track time would I get in a day?
    A back protector is often required and you will want gloves with cuffs.

    You will get more track time than you can handle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grashopper View Post
    Brilliant! I love track 2.
    So which one is track 2? is that the full track?

    Only one I did there was wet and a super short track. Left feeling quite meh about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sil3nt View Post
    This is track 2 from last week:
    Yeah thats the one I did. Kept getting wheelspin when I was there, to wet.
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    Track 2 is the short one with lots of corners.

    @Mike.Gaynor
    There is never a reason not to ride to a track day with a registered bike

    I personally wouldn't do a track day without a back protector but I always wear one anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    I'm interested in doing my first track day. What do I need to get involved? I would probably take my GSX-750, which is reg'd and wof'd and basically 100% stock. It has good rubber, but touring-style tyres not soft sports tyres. I have a 1-piece leather suit, basic leather touring style boots, Revit summer gloves and a Shoei helmet. Is there anything else I need to consider? Is there any good reason not to ride my bike there and back?

    edit: Oh, and importantly, how much track time would I get in a day?
    They run 15 minute sessions so you get 15 minutes ever hour. so about two hours in a day.--doesn't sound much but its a fair bit of riding.
    First off I'd strongly recommend investing in a back protector and getting into the habit of wearing it.-Makes it less strange when on track.
    In advance I'd remove each mirror one at a time and see if you can use just the bolts and penny washers to secure the fairing.
    Then trackside whip em off. you DO NOT need and frankly they will cause you a power of trouble.
    The same applies to pack racks. remove the top loop/pack carrier. Preferably fit a grab bar instead but if not Id duct tape the exposed uprights. .
    Other than that just have your bike as normal roadworthy as possible.
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    Thanks, that's helpful. When you say 'back protector', you're talking the hard spine protectors? My jackets and leathers have the foam back protectors, but I never felt like they're much value.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    Thanks, that's helpful. When you say 'back protector', you're talking the hard spine protectors? My jackets and leathers have the foam back protectors, but I never felt like they're much value.
    Yes the hard spine type. I wear one all the time. Feels odd without.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FROSTY View Post
    Preferably fit a grab bar instead but if not Id duct tape the exposed uprights. .
    I run rubber plugs in them from a hardware shop. Tape wont stop them stabbing you in a tumble. Cost under $1 from memory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike.Gayner View Post
    Thanks, that's helpful. When you say 'back protector', you're talking the hard spine protectors? My jackets and leathers have the foam back protectors, but I never felt like they're much value.
    I reckon this one looks like a good buy (no, it's not mine).
    http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...p?p=1130824972

    I'd get it but got some farkling to spend on first.

    Frosty is right - 2 hours doesn't sound like much, but it will feel a lot longer, especially if you are riding home.

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    Weather forecast is looking pretty good now. Still spots left in all groups as it looks like.

    I'm so tempted, but I'm supposed to save money...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grashopper View Post
    Weather forecast is looking pretty good now. Still spots left in all groups as it looks like.

    I'm so tempted, but I'm supposed to save money...
    Save ya money,just go for a fang.

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