Suzuki Owner Track Days 2008

**erik** · 28th April 2008, 08:15

That was one of the best trackdays I've done!

Usually it takes me pretty much the whole day before I start feeling like I'm riding at my best, but since I'd done the kiwitrackdays trackday on friday it carried over, so I felt like I was in the groove from the first session. First time I'd done two trackdays one after the other, if I get a chance I'll definately do it again.

The weather wasn't too bad, got a couple of dry sessions at the start, then it started to get damp in the 3rd session. I binned exactly the same place and method as I did a couple of weeks back: turn 3, the rear let go and I went for a slide! It broke the clutch lever, but other than that no significant damage. I had thought my previous bin was because of cold tyres and leaning it over too far, but one of the marshals had a look at the video and my tyre and said he reckons I might've rolled off the edge of the tyre. I think I'll post a separate thread about the bin and tyres somewhere.

I had a spare clutch lever, so went out again in the final two sessions. The 2nd to last one, I was passed by a guy on an RGV250 down the back straight, it seemed like the bikes were fairly evenly matched, but it was great following him for a couple of laps, his line around T14 (and all his lines in general) were better than mine. I dunno who it was. I couldn't keep up with him in the final session.

2nd to last lap of the final session, it had started raining a bit which I'd noticed but wasn't quite careful enough braking for the left hander at the end of the back straight, lost the front end, felt like I was going down, but slammed my foot down and the tyre re-gripped! Was able to brake in a straight line and slow myself down before going onto the grass, then check no-one else was coming round behind me before getting back onto the track.

Here's some clips from throughout the day.

first dry couple of sessions:

session 3 where I binned (bin at 2min 50s into video):

final couple of sessions, including a couple laps behind the RGV250 and the front wheel slide at the end:

**Cajun** · 28th April 2008, 08:20

Yeah i saw your bike in the middle of the paddok when you crashed Erik, and you busy trying to repair it in the pits.

**Cajun** · 28th April 2008, 13:47

took this picture at the suzuki track day it was one of the KiwiRider guys riding the new GSX650FK8, even tho it was taken middle of the day(plenty of light around, same corner 30 secs before was nice and bright), Photo meteron the dirt to darken the photo a bit (playing with a friends slr trying different things, since we looking at buying one)

Its come out very interesting, looks like a photo you get out of trouist trophy or simlar (looks better in the full 3888 x 2592), i have not touched it with anything apart from resizing it to post here

**CHOPPA** · 28th April 2008, 22:14

thats darryl hurley national mx and sx champion

**Ivan** · 29th April 2008, 18:40

Did anyone get any picutures of the SV650 in the Fast group orange background number 59

**chris** · 23rd May 2008, 13:29

Sign up for the last two Suzuki Track Days of 2008, Manfeild on the 22nd November and Taupo on 13th December, and pay just $130. That's just $65 per track day. Proviso is you must book and pay for both at the same time.

Entry forms are available from info@trackfun.co.nz

**Cajun** · 23rd May 2008, 13:36

shall be in for both days Chris.

**chris** · 23rd May 2008, 13:49

See you there

**Brett** · 23rd May 2008, 14:15

I am not in the country for the next ones leading up till November, but will definitely be there for the December one!

**dipshit** · 23rd May 2008, 14:56

Originally Posted by erik

final couple of sessions, including a couple laps behind the RGV250 and the front wheel slide at the end:

You really need to work on your downshift technique... especially when riding in the wet.

**MidnightMike** · 23rd May 2008, 19:15

Originally Posted by Brett

I am not in the country for the next ones leading up till November, but will definitely be there for the December one!

Me too. December one for sure.

Im keen to take the SV out for a trackday. At least I wont be overtaken by the people i had passed round the corners down the back straights!!!

**erik** · 23rd May 2008, 19:43

Originally Posted by dipshit

You really need to work on your downshift technique... especially when riding in the wet.

What makes you say that, and what do you suggest I try to change?

Edit:

Just watched the last vid, yep that was some pretty appalling downshifting. I checked the vids from my latest trackday (haven't put them on youtube) and I'm a bit better. I'll keep it in mind next time.

**dipshit** · 24th May 2008, 07:32

Originally Posted by erik

what do you suggest I try to change?

http://www.sportrider.com/ride/RSS/1...tle/index.html

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=70136

**chris** · 6th August 2008, 10:13

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the date of the Manfeild track day has changed from 22nd November to the 29th November. We are still offering the $130 deal if you book and pay for the last two track days at the same time. I have updated entry forms available, e-mail info@trackfun.co.nz if you would like one.

Couple of points raised in posts above.

Confirmation not being received: I send out confirmation of your entry either by post or e-mail. If you send an entry in and don't receive confirmation within a week or so, please contact me at the above e-mail or 027 406 7699.

Spot prizes and gifts: These are the responsibility of Suzuki NZ not TrackFun and are not given out at every Suzuki track day. In the past Suzuki have given gifts to each and every entrant at various Suzuki track days, not to mention the low price of $80 for a single entry or $130 for two entries!

We are hoping to have something special for Manfeild that every rider will be able to take advantage of for free, courtesy Suzuki NZ. More info on this to follow.

Any more queries please ask.