TrackDays - What You Need To Get Started
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Topic: TrackDays - What You Need To Get Started
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Subject: TrackDays - What You Need To Get Started
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 12:20
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Okay this is kind of a draft (As I expect it to change/be modified by other helpful hints as they come to light).
Okay , you've made your mind up to do a Track Day. What do you need and What should you do.
A Full License
(If a photo license you will need to bring the paper half with you)
ACU License if you have one (Only club racers will have these - as a road only rider you wont and dont need one)
Your Bike
Road Bike
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Track only bike
Your bike MUST be in sound mechanical condition , that is not leaking Oil, brake pads not on the wear limit, tyres within wear limits, chain in good condition and adjusted properly, all other mechanical parts in good working order. ( If you can change the oil)
Your bike will undergo a noise test (Check what the limit is when you signup for your trackday)
A standard as fitted by the manufacturer exhaust (unmodified) should pass MOST circuit noise test's
As after market exhausts are of variable age and quality you may not pass so take a db killer with you or if taking the bike on a trailer or in a van throw the original can in before you leave.
Only extremely loud pipes will fail and your day will have ended before it began.
Your Equipment
Helmet - Gold ACU sticker, good condition (Take a clear visor in case the weather changes).
1 or 2 piece Leathers (If 2 piece MUST have 360 degree zip , 8 inch zips NOT acceptable).
Leather Gloves (No textile panels).
Boots (Good condition with all zips/velco functioning).
Back Protector (Recomended, Strongly recomended but not a requirement).
NO "Sparky" knee sliders.
NO Textiles or MotoX kit (Self explanatory).
Basic tools
Tyre pressure gauge.
Cable ties.
Duck Tape or similar.
The bikes standard tool kit (You may want to augument this with cutters for cable ties etc).
(If you are trailering or vanning the bike then take your paddock stands and fuel cans , extra tools etc).
Food
Energy Drinks.
Energy Bars.
Basically nothing stodgy or heavy (Burgers, Pies etc). Stodge will actually make you tired and lethargic
Eat and drink little and oftten is the rule here.
Try not to go out on the lash the night before (Typically sign on starts around 730am), try to get a good early night. A trackday is not only going to give your bike a workout but it will give you a damn good workout too.
Trackdays come in many forms and guises but typically you will find 3 groups
Group 1 - The Novice Group (That is for people that have NEVER ridden on a track before, no matter how much of a riding god you think you are you are NOT , when it comes to TD's!) I would suggest that you will want to do 4 or 5 trackday's in the Novice Group (If you display Rossi like riding tendancies you will soon come to the attention of both the Trackday Organisers and the Instructors at which point they will either move you up a group or kick you off the track for being over aggressive)
Group 2 - Intermediates (Those that have done 4 or 5 track days at the SAME circuit and now feel competant to move to the next level.
You may now find that your road bike is less common in this group as by now you will be pushing not only yourself but your bike significanlty harder and thus you may find that you wish not to risk your pride and joy. That is not to say you should'nt use your road bike many still do.
Group 3 - The Fast Group (Almost a riding god but not quite) Here you will find club racers and a significant number of track only orientated machines, but this does not mean you and your road bike are not suited to this level.
The ONLY thing to remember is that this is not a race , nobody but nobody is measuring testicle sizes (Sorry Girls not sure what the female equivelant is so I'll go for Bra size). You are there to do something you cannot normally do , That is to take your motorcycle around a motor racing track in a safe and predictable manner without the risk's associated with road riding (That siad TD's are a high "risk factor" event accidents can and do happen). Only you can influence whether you have a good or a bad day , dont be a prat if you are tired come in and skip a session, if your mate is ahead of you dont try and outbrake him , ride to a level that you are comfortable with and be considerate to others, that way you will ensure you and those around you have a good day and hopefully the bug will have bitten and you'll be back for more.
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Posted By: amb67
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 14:20
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This is great Scott, loads of useful tips in here that I'd never even thought about. Makes you realise that bike track days are poles apart from doing them in a car. -------------  Blue ones are so much faster than black ones. |
Posted By: Kev 44
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 20:13
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I would just like to add, instructors are there to help don't be to shy to ask or think you dont need any help even if its just a chat where you can pick up pointers about the circuit or even tyre pressures. And if you're in the fast group the instructors are not targets if you want to see if you're faster than them ask them to have a quick lap with you most will oblige! Tyres and their pressures are so important 38psi in the rear aint gonna work! ALWAYS warm your tyres 3 laps should be about right. kiwi is right you have nothing to prove go at YOUR own pace look after yourself and keep an eye out all the time for other people ie dont concentrate to much on the guy in front you may just follow him on to the grass! Never look behind if the guy following is faster its up to him to get past you DO NOT change your line to let someone past. Relax and breathe out there and enjoy |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 20:16
| I agree about the Instructor's , they are all volunteers and generally do a damn fine job and as Kev say's if you ask nicely will oblige with a quick lap or two. |
Posted By: fusebox
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 21:40
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just one thing that i found a great help was the energy drink thing.......just not fizzy type didnt half hurt after a bit cos i was concentratin on racin rather tryin to burp...sounds petty but worked for me!!
top post scott!!your the man!! -------------  www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk www.apriliaspareparts.co.uk |
Posted By: Kev 44
Date Posted: 20 Dec 2009 at 22:12
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Sports drinks are better than energy drinks - Yes there is a difference
Mind you fosters works for me
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Posted By: andy777
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 14:23
Is stella a sports drink?
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Posted By: andy777
Date Posted: 22 Dec 2009 at 14:28
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Energy drinks are made up of caffeine and taurine etc which just give you a buzz and then you can't sleep.
Alot of sports drinks contain sugar! , a good one may contain maltodextrin and maybe a bit of salt.
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Posted By: jools
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 18:30
| Its best to keep hydrated with water, all those sports drinks are a rip off. They will only benefit elite athleteswho are training day in and day out, lchilled water for us meer mortals is more than good enough. if you are after a quick energy boost between sessions then bananas, chocolate or good old wine gums can keep you going. Keep off the burger and chips and dont have a large lunch as research shows that there is a tendancy to fall alsleep or loose concentration following a heavy meal. Just take note how many offs there are just after dinner... Jools |
Posted By: Millemille
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 21:48
| Thanks for the nod to the girly riders scott yes we do get competative to maybe more so as we feel we have more to prove.:-) |
Posted By: Garin
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2010 at 19:24
Top post answers all the questions I had, looks like I'd have to get another helmet as my schuberth R1 doesn't have a Gold ACU sticker ............. Do your boots have to be motorcycle boots ? -------------  www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 11 Feb 2010 at 20:03
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You could try borrowing Colin's carpet slippers but i'm not too sure what sort of reaction you would get 
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Garin wrote:Posted By: baileybobbys
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2010 at 20:31
| tyre warmers were a revalation for me!! thought im not going to need them then a mate gave me his for the day. the confidence they gave me was unbelivable. very good post, will be doing some trackdays next year on the milie. enjoy |
Posted By: edelliott
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 21:27
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LMFAO @ Stella............ Classic Watch the titanium sliders I got ejected from Brands Hatch for using these! Well thats the excuse they gave me. I don't think the 2 instructors in the race group appriciated being undertaken round clearways Then showered with sparks  Plenty of water & energy food ------------- Forza Aprilia Racing Http://www.forzaaprilaracing.co.uk |
Posted By: edelliott
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2011 at 21:32
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Also Take your time & forget about everyone else if its your first time on track Relax & enjoy yourself rather than getting in battles with people. ------------- Forza Aprilia Racing Http://www.forzaaprilaracing.co.uk |
Posted By: Gazza
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 12:32
| If you're using a road bike then tape up your speedo and tape up or even better remove the mirrors, what's behind you doesn't matter and a speedo is just a distraction. |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 13:09
Defo no sparkie sliders...being chucked off circuit kinda ruins the day  ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: ForzaApriliaRacing
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 19:30
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The two instructors that day were bell ends both had ZX6-R ninjas and the same leathers They thought they were WSB racers I could not resist smoking the pair of them :-) I should not have taken the titanum sliders though..... This was back in 1998 ------------- Forza Aprilia Racing www.forzaapriliaracing.co.uk |
Posted By: ForzaApriliaRacing
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 19:31
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Its all mega expensive now days ------------- Forza Aprilia Racing www.forzaapriliaracing.co.uk |
Posted By: dannybyg
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 19:37
| Just booked 1st trackday at brands with a couple of mates, read this thread and loads of good info, bit old to start doing this now but gotta do it while I can!! Just wish I'd had my rsvr yrs ago!! |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 19:57
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No such thing as too old....Ive had a 2 year lay off but am hoping to do a couple this year and I'm a year off being 50 ! My mates dad is 72 and still does a trackday a year....and he's damn quick , rides an old TZR250. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: dannybyg
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 20:13
| Lol, kiwi by too old read don't want to come off and get hurt!! Don't bounce like I used too!! Actually can't wait, gettin a bit silly on the roads, to much traffic, trees etc so thought I'd be sensible, ur guide thread is very useful, got a couple of mates doing first time aswell, one on a mille, one on a gsxr1000 so should be a good day out!! Just hope we get the sun!! |
Posted By: ForzaApriliaRacing
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2013 at 21:58
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Watch out for 250 cc bikes Especially round brands they are hard to catch Hats off to the 72 yr old still at it  ------------- Forza Aprilia Racing www.forzaapriliaracing.co.uk |
Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2013 at 08:15
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I have done well over 30 track days (and all after my 40th birthday too - who said you cannot relive your youth ?), Only ever come off twice and that has been in the same place twice 1 year apart !!. No damage to me and only cosmetic to the bike. You ride at a pace that is comfortable to yourself, It is NOT a race but you can build speed and technique session by session , at the end of the day when you leave the circuit only you can be responsible for the utther exhaustion and the ear to ear grin that has you selling kidneys to afford the next one. Probably the hardest part is remembering you are on a race track and potentially riding at a speed that you could never achieve legally on the road, and as such you need to forget your "road biased safety checks" - just remember them again on the way home. The worst thing you can do (imho) is not tape up your speedo and mirrors and not pay attention to the briefing/warm up laps, I've seen too many people crash because they fail to observe these most basic rules. Soz I realize I sound like someones old man giving their son a lecture ...not meant to be just more a comment on how I see things
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Posted By: kiwi_rsvr
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2013 at 08:17
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I got it wrong he's 71 (cost me a tipple or two last night that mistake !), he will be out with us later in the year (and I'm damn sure hes not coming past me this time !!)
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Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:01
| Ive never met Garin but apparently he farts like Bigfoot.. |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:02
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Steve wrong thread lol ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:16
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Basically take it steady and enjoy it mate. And remember, if someone passes you, he's more of a man and everyone will laugh so you have to keep up at all costs. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:17
I was just having a general peruse and I saw his name so I just thought I'd share that valuable insight with the rest of the crowd. If he farts like bigfoot I wonder if the fur makes it sound all muffled....
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Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:18
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Additionally if it's your first time and you are in the novice group they'll all be sh*t scared of binning their bikes, a few kamikaze cornering moves early on should let them know what your about, they'll not attempt an overtake. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:19
| 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! |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:19
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no its like ducks farting in long grass ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:26
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You won't get a lap time!! Most of the organisers don't like transponders etc ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:33
There are ways around that. Surely people have timed themselves with onboard timers or had their mate stood with a stopwatch? Im just keen to compare to see how slow I am. Never had a comparison before.
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Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:39
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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! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:43
I know. I did quite a lot of days around Donington on my 07 zx6r. I had a lap timer on the dash and was curious to see if anyone had their own time to compare.
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Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:44
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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!!! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:49
Stop watch? how fast are you? I use a sundial  ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:51
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Yeah mate about that slow basically if I used to get a lap done before the next lunar eclipse it was a good result!!! ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:57
| its easier getting a scotsman to relinquish a fart than getting a lap time out of someone. |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 22:59
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o oh don't mention the SCOTS ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:02
Thats not their race boots squeaking when they walk you know....
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Posted By: jond58
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:03
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Where is the resident Scottish commentator from the other forum?? ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:04
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:06
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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 
------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:09
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hey & hes from wales ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:11
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Wash your mouth out, I'm ENGLISH ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: pjroth72
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2014 at 23:13
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sorry dad ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Greg 1953
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 07:44
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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. Greg ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: caza
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 09:33
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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 ------------- don't put your finger where you wouldn't put your c*ck |
Posted By: sparky6800
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 13:17
Just order my copy, can I claim me cash back off you if its sh*te caza ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: Sabre
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 16:05
He does -------------  |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 17:15
It's Grandad these days ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: owen2dogs
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2014 at 20:54
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As well as tyre pressures, goes without saying that tyres should be as close to new as possible, squared off tyres won't be much fun. A good base setting on the suspension will also give a lot more confidence, a good start would be just setting the sag for your weight and I'm not sure about the gen 1 but the gen 2 manual gives both road and track setting recommendations, it's easier to set up a bike that is too soft than one that is too hard, so if unsure go with road settings or soft track settings, money spent on suspension setup is definitely not wasted.
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Posted By: Crownan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 12:41
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I'm interested in the Gold ACU sticker on Helmets. The latest Arais I've seen do not have a gold sticker any more. They have a standard number which is an EU or worldwide standard....... Whats the deal there? ------------- 2007 RSV1000R |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 17:37
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Some helmets are actually sent out without the gold sticker although they are certified,dealers usually have spare ACU stickers for such cases. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: owen2dogs
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 18:09
| Scrutineering marshals also carry gold stickers, I was told that they can check for you and issue them if neccasary |
Posted By: Crownan
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2014 at 19:48
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Update, I spoke to the distributer of said helmet and they're sending me a gold acu sticker ------------- 2007 RSV1000R |
Posted By: chris mad
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 15:42
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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. I just started doing trackdays this year and I'm 58. They are totally addictive just moved up from novice to intermediate. ------------- Chris |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 17:17
| Totally addictive and totally and thoroughly expensive.... |
Posted By: redratbike
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 17:22
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2014 at 17:29
Beat ya  I got into them last year and I'm 61,also running inters It starts getting more expensive tyre wise as well with new wets on wheels plus stickies for the dry. ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
Posted By: jafa
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2014 at 05:32
Cadwell park evening session , Rsv mille , open mivv gp round.....noise test - 109db , nice lads there let me on anyway.  |
Posted By: yomikey
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 09:11
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I have only done about 3 track days over the last 4 yrs. BUT, the last 2 I have taken one of my sons with me, his 1st time he was on a GN250, the 2nd one he rode his zx636r. We rode different groups, so he was able to watch me and I him. The comments from my friends about how well my son was doing was awesome. He trashed talked me on facebook so I asked if I could cruise in his group, followed him for a couple of laps and then rode around him on a sweeper. We have another track day in 4 weeks but he has not said much on facebook. My point, track days when your kids participate with you are top notch. |
Posted By: waz68
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2014 at 02:51
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I did my second only track day this august at Cadwell ( my first was cadders as well ) and i thoroughly enjoyed it... all the advice on here is good advice .. especially those that say to just enjoy it ... because that's what it's about, don't get hung up on lap times and getting passed etc ... just ride to your capabilities and learn .. because you definitely learn so much about how to ride quick and smooth, and there is always others on hand to offer advice and help, the whole paddock area is always so friendly ... I'm addicted that's for sure and can't wait to take the Mille to Cadders in 2015 ..... This was me on my Blade this year at Cadwell :-)  |
Posted By: smw
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2014 at 05:43
| It's the most addictive thing in the world! |
Posted By: jommanjo
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 17:28
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Hi All, I've read the thread but not trawled the site for an answer yet. Ref noise, are my Akrapovics on my Gen2 Mille likely to pass a 100db noise test at Spa? Baffles in, obviously. I thought it was loud without the baffles until I heard Griff's bikes... I intend to test the bike before I go to be sure, although, as per the opening post, I'll lob in the standard cans in the van too. Cheers! |
Posted By: chris mad
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 19:07
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With baffles I would think so, my Gen 2 with Gianelli cans, no baffles was 101db on two separate checks. If you have an iphone the db app is pretty accurate. Chris ------------- Chris |
Posted By: jommanjo
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 20:47
Thanks 
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Posted By: badapple
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2015 at 22:01
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Not so sure mate, I've arrows and they are 105 or 106 baffles out 102 or 103 in. Akras can be a little less noisy but depends on the day air pressure bike temp among other factors. ------------- I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left |
Posted By: jommanjo
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 15:46
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Right, I'll repack the cans and see what happens baffles out, then in - with the factory cans as a back up. I'll do the iphone db test too, and report back. Thanks, Jo
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Posted By: chris mad
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2015 at 16:31
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Good luck, 1metere distance, at 45 degrees to the can i seem to recall Chris ------------- Chris |
Posted By: Gazza
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 15:21
IIRC 5000 rpm for twins and 6000 for fours. ------------- www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk |
Posted By: chris mad
Date Posted: 10 Mar 2015 at 16:47
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For fours there is dividing line over or under 750 I only know because my GSXR 750 was too loud ..... for a 750. ------------- Chris |
Posted By: RGVDave
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2015 at 11:14
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I cant currently take my RSV4 to a track day as I am about 109DB with a Scorpion can on, I can get hold of a longer baffle, but that affects performance quite a lot. Would love to get this bike on track. My tip, really dont each much for lunch.. first session after lunch everyone digesting food which tires people out! David
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Posted By: jommanjo
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 20:50
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Hi all, To tie-off my post, I had a great trackday at Spa and the sound man was fine with the Akrapovics with the baffles in. He wanted 6k rpm which I thought was a tad high. The iphone app reported 95db at 5k, so I was fairly happy to turn up with the pipes on, with the originals to hand just in case. The day was very, very hot, quite debilitating, was shattered after the last session. Had to run low pressures as the tyres were tearing up, although I haven't a clue what the shock is set to… Was grateful it wasn't raining, it sounds very spoilt complaining about too much sun at Spa... Great day, cheers for the advice.
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