Track day preparation?

[Cr1MiNaL]

QUASiMOTO Customers get to share our garage for free BTW.

First in first served and all that.

can take up to about 2 more bikes (total 3 incl mine)

Almost everyone has bought something or the rather off you so that makes it a ....... FREE GARAGE

[Quasievil]

Almost everyone has bought something or the rather off you so that makes it a ....... FREE GARAGE

Yeah mate just show your QMOTO one piece or two piece leathers to the doorman

[Cr1MiNaL]

Yeah mate just show your QMOTO one piece or two piece leathers to the doorman

How about my sliders and gloves? and my arse...? I'm sure you saw plenty of that last time round eh??!

[Quasievil]

How about my sliders and gloves? and my arse...? I'm sure you saw plenty of that last time round eh??!

mmm kinda, I would be asking yourself how come you saw so much of mine bro, wasnt it like me in the front for quite a few laps? okay ya had me on the straights but you what they say........anyone can ride fast in a straight line.
45 hp vs what 140hp ??? common mate, want me to teach ya next time give you some pointers?

[Gubb]

QUASiMOTO Customers get to share our garage for free BTW.

First in first served and all that.

can take up to about 2 more bikes (total 3 incl mine)

Champion, will definitely take you up on that.

Cheers Bret.

[sinfull]

QUASiMOTO Customers get to share our garage for free BTW.

First in first served and all that.

can take up to about 2 more bikes (total 3 incl mine)

Buy a set of gloves off ya, if ya let me plug a lead in somewhere !!!

Champion, will definitely take you up on that.

Cheers Bret.

If ya riding down dont worry about tools, gas etc and just change the oil if its within 3 or 4 k of needing it ! I'd say you'll be thrashing it by the end of the day !
Forget about the hanging off shit, Talk to Alan or Uncle (or whoever is lines in yr group) and follow em round for a while, if they pull away on ya let em go ! Same as road riding, ride your own ride !
The rest will happen naturally, as the addiction to track days takes hold of your life and nothing else matters !

[Devil]

I'll be down there. Will be trailering my bike down if you want a ride.
Will happily provide advice on riding technique.

I'll be stealing Quasi's power plugs.

FYI. The first couple of trackdays I did on the speed four I only used one tank of gas and didn't have to fill up at all. I dont expect to have to fill up on the 690 either, but will probably bring a tank just in case.

[discotex]

Trailler down together then? I might have some race fairings by then too

I'll be down there. Will be trailering my bike down if you want a ride.

If Gubb doesn't take you guys up I'd be keen for a spot on a trailer if one's going.

Is Aladdin making another appearance Raj?

[Devil]

If Gubb doesn't take you guys up I'd be keen for a spot on a trailer if one's going.

Is Aladdin making another appearance Raj?

Yeah shoudl be ok if he doesn't want it. Towing with a twin turbo vehicle is never good and any gas contributions are welcome! hah

[Devil]

Could take both of you possibly. Trailer can take 3 bikes. Just space in car will be a bit rough.

[kiwifruit]

what do I need to do to the bike to get it ready?
Is it just a matter of taking the Mirrors off, and taping the headlights up with cloth tape? Do I need to cover the entire light, or will a 'X' suffice?
Anything else I should be aware of before I hit the tarmac?
I'm somewhat anxious, but please come and say Hi if you see me at Taupo.

Just make sure the bike is in safe condition with brake pads that aren't worn out, a correctly adjusted chain, nothing hanging off, nothing sharp etc.
An X is fine on the light but only needed if its glass. Tape any other glass on the bike. (front on photos come out better without headlights on)
Try not to hit the tarmac
Drink plenty of water, you should be pissing clear.
Don't try and go fast or tense up due to pushing your limits....instead be relaxed, smooth and progressive.
Just have fun, everyone gets nervous, its natural.
You'll love it! See you there

[Morcs]

Even better advice: Leave ego at home and don't worry about getting your knee down, it gets down when it gets down. Just focus on having fun without pushing anything any faster than it comes by itself.

Just because your a n00b!

Yeah mate just show your QMOTO one piece or two piece leathers to the doorman

I have one 3/4 worn left slider. Does that qualify?

[discotex]

Yeah shoudl be ok if he doesn't want it. Towing with a twin turbo vehicle is never good and any gas contributions are welcome! hah

Yeah good thing gas is back under $2/l eh!

Happy to split costs etc

[Cr1MiNaL]

Hopefully Graham will be all settled in by then and we can get our beds sorted, I think I might leave a bed down there just in case rofl

[cowboyz]

As a consideration. I was told by my insurance co last month that I wasnt allowed slicks on the track because the bike had to be of "WOF standard" to be insured and slicks are not warrentable.

So it follows on that if you take your mirrors off your bike is not "WOF standard" ergo no insurance.

Of course, I trust insurance companies about as far as I can throw them and consider my treatment from current one a matter to be dealt with in due course but I believe they are all in for loopholes...

Might pay to check to be sure.


Not that you are going to need insurance because you are going to have a great time and stay on the bike....