thinking about a track day need some info - Sportbike Addicts

tweake · 02-20-2006, 01:32 PM

:blushes: hi every 1 i am thinking of doing a track day but have no idea whats involved gear needed best place to go so on . last time i was on the track the cbr hurricane was new :blushes: whats the cost involved and do u still have to tape up ur lights run water ? do u need full leathers all my stuff is textile now never expected to be thinking of a track . be kinda cool to tool around the track on my multi siting up right

allot of my multi Buddy's brag how well the multi does on the track now i am wondering how well does it do ? maybe the ohlins arnt just for looks lmao

this would give me a good reason to buy the sv650 i keep looking at hehe or the rc-51

just tell the wife look the ducati cost me almost 20k i have to get another bike just in case i crash hehe

any how thanks all for any info u can give

**njf4i** · 02-20-2006, 02:10 PM

Well the best place to start would be right here on SBA in the track section. They have a good post going right here Track Day 101

The next step would be to check out www.teampromotion.com You'll notice that about 75% of the track guys here ride with TPM.

Then if you need more help just post up a question.

AfricanBootyScratcher · 02-20-2006, 05:14 PM

Things you NEED to get on the track:
a bike
a roll of tape (I preffer blue painter's tape because it doesn't leave residue)
a helmet
some cash

that's it, all gear could be rented if you don't have it. hell, now that I think about it you can even rent a bike!

if you want to use your own gear, textile is OK as long as the pants and jacket zip together, gloves need to be over the wrist, and boots over the ankle

as nick said check out teampromotion. you would need to take the ART Basic class, if it's your first time out there. Just pick a convenient time at a convenient track and there you go.

wcrbikemike · 02-20-2006, 07:00 PM

as nick said check out teampromotion. you would need to take the ART Basic class, if it's your first time out there. Just pick a convenient time at a convenient track and there you go.[/QUOTE]

I agree with the above, but remember to mention my name when you sign up for the art basic class in the referal section.:wave2:

crammer · 02-20-2006, 08:08 PM

1st, you should check your check book and figure out if you can afford 5 more events because you'll be ADDICTED after your 1st day.

Kennedy · 02-20-2006, 08:39 PM

Textile is OK?

AfricanBootyScratcher · 02-20-2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kennedy

Textile is OK?

in white group, and kevlar (please see: CBR BOB's gear) is OK in all

Kennedy · 02-20-2006, 11:41 PM

Yea I knew Kevlar but thought leather was req. in all groups....glad I wore leather my first track day

tweake · 02-21-2006, 12:34 AM

thanks for the info guys . think i may have to go for it come spring

Kennedy · 02-21-2006, 01:11 AM

DO!!!!!!!!!!!IT!!!!!!

**njf4i** · 02-21-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tweake

thanks for the info guys . think i may have to go for it come spring

Well just to add to what everyone was saying, there are a couple of us that are gonna be track newbies this year. I think im gonna do the art basic class on 4/15/06 at Pocono east. So if you want to head up one day just add your name to the TPM list and look for the short guy on a f4i like me in my sig.

Kennedy · 02-21-2006, 11:29 AM

Nick do the 8th, Im bringing someone to that day for art basic as well.

rpm cycle works · 05-16-2006, 11:19 AM

check out nesba.com

gottaducati · 05-16-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tweake

:ducati is not just a bike its a life long obsession!!
give

where did this thread come from? nice bike man. your multistrada is kickass. i didnt know there were any other ducatis here. and your right - life long obsession.
goodluck on the track

opinion914 · 05-17-2006, 11:35 AM

new to the desmo thing myself...