NEW RACER
NEW RACER
I live a few min away from jennings track and im now ready to start a full amature career.Im not real knowledgable about the gear what do i need to start off with?What mods are best for the yzf750 and where can i get the gear at?An help would be appreciated.I thought about taking the classes that they offer.Are the worthmy money and time or should i just get out there and wing it with some gained experiance?
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If you have the time and $ do the race school that is offered and every trackday afterwards.
Gear?
Full leathers = either a 360° zippered 2 peice or a 1 peice.
Textile = same as above (if the track allows).
Boots = Yes. I prefer Alpinstar SMX
Gloves = Full gauntlet
The only skin they want to be able to see is what is behind the visor.
Better than half new tires and brakes. No coolant in the rad. No mirros or blikers, taped up head and tail lights.
Gear?
Full leathers = either a 360° zippered 2 peice or a 1 peice.
Textile = same as above (if the track allows).
Boots = Yes. I prefer Alpinstar SMX
Gloves = Full gauntlet
The only skin they want to be able to see is what is behind the visor.
Better than half new tires and brakes. No coolant in the rad. No mirros or blikers, taped up head and tail lights.
There are some who call me........Tim?
In Memory Of John "Silver" Douglas (Dec. 08, 2008) R.I.P. My Friend.
In Memory Of John "Silver" Douglas (Dec. 08, 2008) R.I.P. My Friend.
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stan
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DEFENITY do the ride school
i wobbled around the track for two years before i did my race craft school.
It instantly took 5 sec a lap off my time and put me in the riders position, rather than being a passenger on my bike. Will provide you with good knowledge on what tyre pressures to run, body position, and how to approach and break down a corner into entry, mid, and exit
The above list forgot to mention a back protector, a must have, and is probly compolsary.
If this is your road bike, maybe some fiberglass fairings, so you don't right off your nice OEM items. Simple mods are braided brake lines, and ask your local shop about some quality brake pads, suitable for track use.
All the best, and ride it like you stole it
stan
i wobbled around the track for two years before i did my race craft school.
It instantly took 5 sec a lap off my time and put me in the riders position, rather than being a passenger on my bike. Will provide you with good knowledge on what tyre pressures to run, body position, and how to approach and break down a corner into entry, mid, and exit
The above list forgot to mention a back protector, a must have, and is probly compolsary.
If this is your road bike, maybe some fiberglass fairings, so you don't right off your nice OEM items. Simple mods are braided brake lines, and ask your local shop about some quality brake pads, suitable for track use.
All the best, and ride it like you stole it
stan
Motorcycling, it's a participation sport!!
There are several good books on riding technique, bike setup, etc ...
Most of these books tend to specialize on one topic. A good primer book to get started with is the Motorcycle Track Day Handbook. http://www.motorbooks.com
This book covers all the basic topics for track days and getting started in racing.
Most of these books tend to specialize on one topic. A good primer book to get started with is the Motorcycle Track Day Handbook. http://www.motorbooks.com
This book covers all the basic topics for track days and getting started in racing.
Don
1994 FZR1000
Tucson, AZ
1994 FZR1000
Tucson, AZ
tracking
+1 on a twist of the wrist. Really good book about the philosophy of going fast. A lot of different racers don't agree with some of the points in it, but they all agree that it puts you in the correct state of mind.
Gear: There is no substitute for the good stuff. I go a little cheap on the helmets. Because I'm really rough on them, and can't afford a new 700 dollar lid twice a year(I ride on the street a lot). But the rest of my gear is dainese and sidi. A really good two piece will never get questioned in tech, only the cheaper ones. But they are heavier, and not as well perforated(ultimate importance on the hot days, which seems to be everyday that I've gone). But keep a back-up(for everything) for when the weather turns bad. Last track day I did, I was snowed on!
Figure out what type of racing you want to do, and what class the 750 will qualify to enter. And see if it's worth your time. Remember, you want to race. Not be in the back until the fast guys lap you. I am tempted by the wera vintage class that seems to be set-up for the 750r to be competitive, I think it's v7.
Now, the tough part. The bike. Needs to pass tech. Safety wire just about everything. Properly set-up suspension, not cheap! And all those race bits are both expensive and very, very hard to find.
Take a class, or two. My first class, Star racing school, was great. But I barely remembered anything. It is pretty intense. I realised how important conditioning is. Hydration and stamina are so important! I end up working so hard to get the bike there and ready, that I don't have much left to go fast and concentrate. Last time, I was ready, focused and ready to go. Too bad it snowed!
Gear: There is no substitute for the good stuff. I go a little cheap on the helmets. Because I'm really rough on them, and can't afford a new 700 dollar lid twice a year(I ride on the street a lot). But the rest of my gear is dainese and sidi. A really good two piece will never get questioned in tech, only the cheaper ones. But they are heavier, and not as well perforated(ultimate importance on the hot days, which seems to be everyday that I've gone). But keep a back-up(for everything) for when the weather turns bad. Last track day I did, I was snowed on!
Figure out what type of racing you want to do, and what class the 750 will qualify to enter. And see if it's worth your time. Remember, you want to race. Not be in the back until the fast guys lap you. I am tempted by the wera vintage class that seems to be set-up for the 750r to be competitive, I think it's v7.
Now, the tough part. The bike. Needs to pass tech. Safety wire just about everything. Properly set-up suspension, not cheap! And all those race bits are both expensive and very, very hard to find.
Take a class, or two. My first class, Star racing school, was great. But I barely remembered anything. It is pretty intense. I realised how important conditioning is. Hydration and stamina are so important! I end up working so hard to get the bike there and ready, that I don't have much left to go fast and concentrate. Last time, I was ready, focused and ready to go. Too bad it snowed!
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Are you just doing track days or are you gonna jump right in to the shark pool and race?
If its track days, Just tape up the lights, pull teh mirrors, get a 1 or 2pc leather suit (2pc MUST zip all the way around), back protector (Bohns are great) and sign up.
For racing, NEVER USE YOUR STREET BIKE. Theres a real good chance to bin it up bad racing then you wont have a street bike to ride. Same the other way around. Seen this done before. One guy didnt have a trailer so his friend drove his little civic to the track behind the racer that rode his racebike to the track and switched the body over at teh track. Proceeded to cartwheel teh bike in practice bending the forks, rear wheel and breaking off the subframe. Luckily someone was nice enough to drive out of their way to take his bike home for him.
Plus starting off racing with a heavyweight class bike isnt the best idea. Look for a race prepped SV650 is idea. Lots of people with them at teh track. Or if you dont mind working on bikes a bit more, 125GP bikes can be had for $3000. If you go that route, get the Honda RS125. More of them at teh tracks and a bit easier to work on.
If its track days, Just tape up the lights, pull teh mirrors, get a 1 or 2pc leather suit (2pc MUST zip all the way around), back protector (Bohns are great) and sign up.
For racing, NEVER USE YOUR STREET BIKE. Theres a real good chance to bin it up bad racing then you wont have a street bike to ride. Same the other way around. Seen this done before. One guy didnt have a trailer so his friend drove his little civic to the track behind the racer that rode his racebike to the track and switched the body over at teh track. Proceeded to cartwheel teh bike in practice bending the forks, rear wheel and breaking off the subframe. Luckily someone was nice enough to drive out of their way to take his bike home for him.
Plus starting off racing with a heavyweight class bike isnt the best idea. Look for a race prepped SV650 is idea. Lots of people with them at teh track. Or if you dont mind working on bikes a bit more, 125GP bikes can be had for $3000. If you go that route, get the Honda RS125. More of them at teh tracks and a bit easier to work on.
YZFRob
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If you need a suit or leathers, cheack out www.newenough.com
Their return policy is awesome, if it dont fit, exchange no questions asked. I have bought from them before (and returned) and they also have some great deals on closeouts (you can even return closeouts if they dont fit!!!)
Their return policy is awesome, if it dont fit, exchange no questions asked. I have bought from them before (and returned) and they also have some great deals on closeouts (you can even return closeouts if they dont fit!!!)
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