Kiwi Biker Track day 2 18/12/05 Taupo

**FROSTY:Me** · 9th December 2005, 21:13

I take it you're coming then madduck

**pyrocam** · 9th December 2005, 23:33

Im really keen for my first trackday, and honestly (shamefully) a little over-excited. I dont need to post that with enthusiam though.

But, I AM intrested in the organisation though. As this is an event that might be quite exciting for some of us, and its a week away. perhaps a new thread started by someone who has been at the track a bit to start a thread about 'good idea's' for preparation for a trackday.

for example.

# make sure you know how to remove your mirrors without looking like a jackarse.

I dont know if thats something I should look into? I'm a track newbie.

**Racey Rider** · 10th December 2005, 07:51

You know how it is when you go to a event like this, and when it's all over, you realize, You didn't actually meet half the people you wanted too.

I thought for those that wanted a way to meet a few extra KB'ers, they could print off a list of all attending from post #2. Then through the day they can tick off the names that they have meet.

If you wanted to get crazy, we could have some prize for anyone who had everybodys signture at the end of the day. But that might be a bit over the top!
Just a thought to help everyone mix it up a bit.

**FROSTY:Me** · 10th December 2005, 09:18

Aww that would be an unfair comp--pillion would have won that at about 10 am (given all riders/marshalls have to sighn in)
Good point though.
I had the idea of having name tags for everyone but I thought that would be a bit naff
Im hoping that with half an hour between sessions that ther'll be plenty of time to mix n mingle.
Lunch break will be another half Hour of yakkin too.

**yungatart** · 10th December 2005, 14:12

I'll still be there Frosty but will be unable to do the kiddy minding thing. I broke my left foot and wrenched my right knee last week and am now reduced to doing a painfully slow hobble- and no I didn't bin my bike-I fell off a step all of 1" high (25mm to our younger folk). to add insult to injury I was stone cold sober!

**jimbo600** · 10th December 2005, 14:15

Well if you see a man on a gsxr600 wringing the neck off it trying to stay with a skinny white man that'll be me following ol' trashy.

**Keystone19** · 11th December 2005, 20:56

Originally Posted by pyrocam

perhaps a new thread started by someone who has been at the track a bit to start a thread about 'good idea's' for preparation for a trackday.

Ok, well I don't know about pre-race prep but I did read this in a recent Superbike magazine and thought it had some good tips in it.

"When you start overtaking people on track then you're not just dealing with yourself, you have other people's safety to consider so the most important thing to do is use lots of common sense. At the trackday briefing you'll be told to do all of your overtaking down the straights, and this is where getting past someone is easiest. Never slipstream someone, but use your skill and knowledge of a circuit to start the overtaking procedure on the exit of a corner and then get cleanly past down a straight. If you're on a 600 and matey boy is on his new GSX-R1000 then this could be a bit tricky, so if you are coming up on people going into a turn and can't get past them then you've got two options. The first is to follow him (or her) for a couple of laps and see where they brake so you're looking and learning at opportunities. Then, when the time comes you need to be 100 percent sure that you will get past cleanly and make your move. The second option, and by far the easiest and safest choice is to just shut off and find some clean space. It's no fun being stuck up someone's chuff for a session so just back off and then concentrate on your own riding."

In my somewhat limited experience on the track, the scariest moments can be when being overtaken, particularly if it is your first time. So, when you guys and gals are going to be overtaking - think about it. Think about the person you are going past. And if you are the one being overtaken, hold your line, and I guess what I do because I am often overtaken, is always assume that I will be overtaken out of a corner, that way I don't get taken by surprise.

**jimbo600** · 11th December 2005, 21:08

Originally Posted by Keystone19

Ok, well I don't know about pre-race prep but I did read this in a recent Superbike magazine and thought it had some good tips in it.

"When you start overtaking people on track then you're not just dealing with yourself, you have other people's safety to consider so the most important thing to do is use lots of common sense. At the trackday briefing you'll be told to do all of your overtaking down the straights, and this is where getting past someone is easiest. Never slipstream someone, but use your skill and knowledge of a circuit to start the overtaking procedure on the exit of a corner and then get cleanly past down a straight. If you're on a 600 and matey boy is on his new GSX-R1000 then this could be a bit tricky, so if you are coming up on people going into a turn and can't get past them then you've got two options. The first is to follow him (or her) for a couple of laps and see where they brake so you're looking and learning at opportunities. Then, when the time comes you need to be 100 percent sure that you will get past cleanly and make your move. The second option, and by far the easiest and safest choice is to just shut off and find some clean space. It's no fun being stuck up someone's chuff for a session so just back off and then concentrate on your own riding."

In my somewhat limited experience on the track, the scariest moments can be when being overtaken, particularly if it is your first time. So, when you guys and gals are going to be overtaking - think about it. Think about the person you are going past. And if you are the one being overtaken, hold your line, and I guess what I do because I am often overtaken, is always assume that I will be overtaken out of a corner, that way I don't get taken by surprise.

That's good advice. I normally follow a slower rider for a bit until I can sort out a safe place to pass. There aint no prize money so it aint worth being a wanker about passing. Unless of course WT is in front then its all on.

**FROSTY:Me** · 11th December 2005, 21:11

Keystone--all looks good advise--itll be covered off in riders brief
2 rules---stick to ya line/dont look back
The onus is strictly on the overtaking rider to complete the manouver safely

The track will be watched by AJ -all the marshalls and me/doogal--if we see dumb stuff we'll be "talking" to the people concerned

**Devil** · 12th December 2005, 07:36

Hows this for timing.
My right fork seal has started weeping (albeit incredibly slowly) and I dont have the $$ to fix it.

**Devil** · 12th December 2005, 07:52

Heh it is just a small one. The earlier comments about them mean i'm not too worried. You cant actually see it, i could just feel a little residue on the fork after a ride so its pretty minor. Just an irritation!

Would anyone care to explain the best methods to tie a single motorbike to a trailer? (ie. compressing the suspension a bit before tying it down).