TrackDays - What You Need To Get Started

on the subject of trackdays what is the general opinion of a fast time for a lap of Donny for a trackday rider. I dont want to see any Tom Sykes comments!

You won't get a lap time!! Most of the organisers don't like transponders etc

The rsv has a lap timer, just a matter of making sure you work it properly (I never can!!) despite my early posts which were only for a joke just take it easy, don't worry about times or been slow or fast just enjoy it and get used to it. It is entirely different to the road!

I've sold my track bike now but it was a cbr 400 so my lap time was measured on a calendar rather than a stop watch!!!

Yeah mate about that slow basically if I used to get a lap done before the next lunar eclipse it was a good result!!!

o oh don't mention the SCOTS

Where is the resident Scottish commentator from the other forum??

Like Scott says it isn't a race and there are no prizes,just upset punters if someone gets outside their envelope and causes a red flag.

I have the slight advantage of having had 61 years to appreciate I'm not going to have MotoGp riders getting anxious about their jobs, also I don't confuse being passed as a threat to my virility.


Still p*sses me off though so you'd better make it stick or watch out on the next corner

Wash your mouth out, I'm ENGLISH

One other item you need is petrol, a lot more than you need for road use, my RSVR fuel light comes on at around 55 - 60 miles at a track day, 120ish on the road.

caza wrote: Another tip is if you do trailer or van your bike to the circuit just put enough fuel in to do each session, you will notice a massive difference to having a full tank. I also recommend reading twist of the wrist 2 by keith code and as has already been said ask for some free instruction right

Just order my copy, can I claim me cash back off you if its sh*te caza

pjroth72 wrote: sorry dad

It's Grandad these days

I'm interested in the Gold ACU sticker on Helmets.

Scrutineering marshals also carry gold stickers, I was told that they can check for you and issue them if neccasary

I would also suggest chain lube and  remember to check state of brake pads before as they will get plenty of use. Also take petrol I am amazed how much i get through in a day.