How to get into track riding?

[Cache Wraith]

A couple of posts in the 'Accident - Cause and effect' thread have got me thinking about doing some track riding. I've been biking now for about 6 years since the middle age crisis set in. I've never considered getting on the track. It would be cool to be enlightened as to

a) what's involved generally in track riding
b) people's experiences
c) bikes and gear required
d) where are the tracks
e) insurance issues
f) costs

and I'm particularly interested - in light of the aforementioned thread - to hear if people ride less or more on the road as a result of track riding. If this has been canvassed in detail in another thread then someone point me in the right direction.

[Swoop]

Have a look at FROSTY's thread.

[boomer]

A couple of posts in the 'Accident - Cause and effect' thread have got me thinking about doing some track riding. I've been biking now for about 6 years since the middle age crisis set in. I've never considered getting on the track. It would be cool to be enlightened as to

a) what's involved generally in track riding
b) people's experiences
c) bikes and gear required
d) where are the tracks
e) insurance issues
f) costs

and I'm particularly interested - in light of the aforementioned thread - to hear if people ride less or more on the road as a result of track riding. If this has been canvassed in detail in another thread then someone point me in the right direction.

theres a whole forum and section(s) devoted to the stuff. Surely you're not too daft, blind, ignorant, stoopid to see them?

do a fookin search you lazy moron, then ask ya questions

[Leong]

Have a look at FROSTY's thread.

Sorry, but I disagree. Frosty's thread's mainly about racing. Unfortunately makes it look very difficult to get into, and may put some off.

FWIW I think "don't spend money on your bike" - providing its in good order for the road - take the plunge and actually register for a track day - go in the slowest group and plan to be the slowest. If you enjoy it then do some more, get a track bike or whatever. Just try it first!!

I thinks it's fair to say that most who ride at the track ride less or at push the envelope less on the road

[McJim]

. A bit of a look at me sort.

Yas mean like a Norfern Munkee on a Gixxer Thou K7 doin' wheelies and shite?

[The Pastor]

just man up and do some track days.


One day i'll take my own advice.

[MGST]

If I could red rep you I would - but I can't so I'll risk the infraction by saying it here....... What a wanker.

+1

theres a whole forum and section(s) devoted to the stuff. Surely you're not too daft, blind, ignorant, stoopid to see them?

I believe your just a show pony and like to yap on about things. A bit of a look at me sort.

do a fookin search you lazy moron, then ask ya questions

FFS the guy is asking for help / advice. The dumbest question is the one not asked. Pull your head out of your arse.

[madbikeboy]

A couple of posts in the 'Accident - Cause and effect' thread have got me thinking about doing some track riding. I've been biking now for about 6 years since the middle age crisis set in. I've never considered getting on the track. It would be cool to be enlightened as to

a) what's involved generally in track riding
b) people's experiences
c) bikes and gear required
d) where are the tracks
e) insurance issues
f) costs

and I'm particularly interested - in light of the aforementioned thread - to hear if people ride less or more on the road as a result of track riding. If this has been canvassed in detail in another thread then someone point me in the right direction.

Ignore the grumpy old troll, he's clearly got his period. I've been trying to decide the same, been doing track days and I'm hooked. My problem is that I've got a really mint gixxer, and I'm not happy at the idea of it being smeared down a race track. Race fairings are cheap ($950), but then the resale plummets... So I've been looking actively at trademe for a GSXR6 or even 750, either damaged or already a race bike.

I've figured a budget:
$6000 on the raw bike, minus whatever I can get for parts
$1000 for fairings and crash bungs
$100 for track time (per event) and $100 in gas and tires per event.

I also need a decent trailer. It adds up quickly. On top of the existing 2 bikes insurance and rego/wof, plus a race bike... See the dilemma.

The track is really addictive - I have a MANZ licence from racing cars (and a UK track licence too), but bikes on the track are WAY better.

[Luckylegs]

theres a whole forum and section(s) devoted to the stuff. Surely you're not too daft, blind, ignorant, stoopid to see them?

I believe your just a show pony and like to yap on about things. A bit of a look at me sort.

do a fookin search you lazy moron, then ask ya questions

Ya Grumpy batard, Her indoors wasnt at work today but Im sending her back tomorrow to get you back in line...

oh, and speaking of trackdays... well done that man, Ive got approval to attend myself.... now what do i need to do to get into.... oh wait, sorry...........

[R6_kid:Me]

You'll need full gear - jacket and pants, gloves, helmet, and boots. All up to scratch of course. Then you need your bike (in trackworth condition), gas, decent tyres, a place to stay if its out of town, and a whole lot of enthusiasm.

Then head over to www.motott.co.nz and sign up for the next trackday. At a cost of around $100 it's a pretty fair deal - it's a well run day and loads of fun too.

[ArcherWC]

Yas mean like a Norfern Munkee on a Gixxer Thou K7 doin' wheelies and shite?

Bwahahahaha...... dont look too closely though, bits of his bike might hit ya as it falls to pieces

[boomer]

Ya Grumpy batard, Her indoors wasnt at work today but Im sending her back tomorrow to get you back in line...

oh, and speaking of trackdays... well done that man, Ive got approval to attend myself.... now what do i need to do to get into.... oh wait, sorry...........

You're sending her back..?? i do enjoy 'overhearing' you two on the phone. I get the distinct impression you're in charge



Ps... I only sleep with gixxer riders with lots of cubic inches. That way i don't have to worry about being caught unawares by the honduh types.

Looking forward to seeing you pop your track cherry. Now go read up about it in the already numerous threads and posts....!!!

[Doogle]

If you want the lowdown on a trackday have a read of.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=59921
Or call Frosty on 8322557. He will give you all the information you will need.

[Luckylegs]

Bwahahahaha...... dont look too closely though, bits of his bike might hit ya as it falls to pieces

Thats OK, Mcjim has a Ducati... he's not unfamiliar with bits falling off bikes...

[Brett]

As a guestimate on costs for trackday, fuel there and back towing bike on trailer and fuel for the day itself plus odds and ends but NOT including accomodation for a night if you choose to go down and stay the night before hand - $300 ish. depends on what bike your riding, how hard you are on the thing AND whether or not you destroy tyres quikly or crash.