track day tomorrow! preparation? (Trackday completed!)

[Keir]

My first track day is tomorrow. What preparation should i do for it?
Should i take my mobile tool kit and spares etc? Is that OTT?
Once at the track should i stiffen suspension, lower pressures etc?

Cheers.
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[Bendy]

May I direct you to the Trackday FAQ up top.

[Barry_M2]

Track Guide is quite good.

But basically, take a basic tool kit with you, enough to remove fairings if need be.

Also, tape up / remove lights, indicators. Remove mirrors, you dont need them, whats behind you is not important on a track.

I took my tyre pressure down to 30/30.
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Good luck tomorrow
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[Gazdaman]

For starters don't fuck with suspension or tyre pressures. Ride on whatever setup you normally would.

Take enough tools to take off fairings/fix minor stuff. Take lots of electrical tape and cable ties.

Have fun!

Gaz

[Cillit-BANG]

You certainly want to be lowering your tyre pressures if the weather is anything like today. They will advise in the morning briefing what pressures they reccommend for the conditions, either that or pop over to the tyre chap.

The tyres will heat up much hotter compared to even spirited road riding.

Other than that there is no real need to do anything but taping up mirrors/speedo etc will help you concentrate.

But as said, take a peek in the FAQ as it's all in there.

And ease your way into the day gradually as you learn the track and get more confident. There always furture days to get faster, don't push yourself on your first outing.

Have fun.

My piggybank has run out for trackdays this year

[Barry_M2]

[G]

Aim for around 35psi in both tyres when hot.

However, as I've mentioned a few times, first race I got a 4th in I had over 50psi (hot) in both tyres and didn't have any massive problems with the bike.

[Gazdaman]

If you're a novice, first trackday in novice. For the first few sessions, I'd doubt you're getting any more heat in your tyres than any spirited twisty ride.

So going out with lower tyre pressures from the off might cause more harm than good.

See my reasoning?

Gaz

[Cillit-BANG]

Not really, not to the extent where it will be more harm than good anyway.

Even at your first time being off pace, your still hammering round constantly accerating, braking and turning far more than your average 20 minute ride. There can't be many roads where you are constantly on the go for 20 mins at a time with no straights lasting longer than 10-15 seconds and taken full pace without any regard for breaking speed limits.

Your probably right though and it isn't that critical for your first time out, but if your going to do anything, it's a good idea to get your tyres set up.

[Keir]

well i did it! loved it!

Got there and shared a garage with a guy on a red zx10r whos trying to get into bsb. he helped me get setup and stuff which was helpful.

Went to briefing to find im in the presence of superstars... Euan McGregor and charlie Borman both there for the trackday too.

Couldnt ask for a better day. Was Sunny and baking hot. maybe a little too hot!

Pics to follow!
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[Cillit-BANG]

Wow thats cool.

Any gossip on them? Which group were they in? bikes? riding style? all the gear no idea?

Great news on your trackday. I got the bug at the beginning of the year and after doing 5-6 so far I'm now preparing for a winter of track-bike spannering

[Keir]

i can only be sure on euan.... he was riding a maroon bandit 6 with lights removed and replaced with chequered flag bits. he was in the intermediate group. His gear was all mix and match like a kwak green coloured jacket with a big yamaha logo on it and black trousers. very nice bloke though, took the time to talk to everyone and thank the instructors etc.
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Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

[Gazdaman]

The best people ride bandits. Fact.

Gaz

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[Keir]

i dunno about that gaz but i know he was getting whipped on the track!! no straightline speed being the main cause....
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Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

[Keir]

Pics as promised....


https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/zorst.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/side.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/front.jpg

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/garagedad.jpg

Some famous guys....



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/charlieandeuan.jpg

some guy and my mum - note his bike in the background....



https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/keir_compact/euan.jpg

Cant wait till i can get out again!
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Current : '08 Yamaha FZ1s
Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

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[Keir]

i dunno what he was lapping at but he was being mullered on the straights.
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Previous: '99 Honda CBR 600FX, 03 ZX636 B1H, 99 Fazer 600 (red), 02 GSX-R 600 K2, 00 SV650s (red), 2008 ZX10R, 97 Bandit 1200N, 04 ZX6RR K1H, 04 GSX-R 1000, 98 Fazer 600 (gold), 05 Madness 110 Pit bike, 04 CR125R, 00 SV650s (black), 06 KTM 625 SMC, 99 SRAD 600 track bike, 03 SV650, 98 Bandit 1200N, Bandit 600SY, 03 GSX-R 600 K3, 01 GSX-R 600, 01 Fazer 600 (black), VFR 400 NC30 x3, 78 Honda Dream, 00 Speedfight 50

[shot2bits]

Which track?
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