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Aaron J

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this weekend i ran into another 848 rider that invited me to join their group in willow springs in november. he said they're renting out the track for a couple days. i don't know how serious he is about it, but the way it stands now i feel i am far from prepared for a track. this was something that i was not planning for a few years, so i need some help in figuring out what it takes to get ready. so far this is the list of things i'll need to consider, keep in mind i'll probably be keeping my bike in cali in storage.


for track:
leathers
track setup: tires, skins
track fees

for storage in cali:
trailoring
storage
cali registration/insurance?
tools, stand
vacation time
flights

am i missing anything out right? any input is welcome, as my pea sized brain sometimes doesn't think outside the box. keep in mind that i have NO track experience at all. this would definitely be something new to me.

but i also have a dilema. if i leave my bike in cali, will die not riding the bike on the weekends? most ppl that i've talked to about tracks say that once u do tracks u don't ride the street very hard. but does that weekend of riding every couple of months give you that fix?
 
Hey Quacker,

I don't have any input, just wanna say congrats on getting the opportunity to hit the track up

I've never been, but all this "track" talk is making me anxious. I hope you have fun and everything goes well for you

Keep us posted!
 
You don't need registration...

I'm about 1.5-2hrs from the track... Button Willow and Willow Springs.. Your more than welcome to store your bike here if needed.... And we could go shooting at my club if your/my schedules work out..

I also have stands, tire warmers, tool's..


RC
 
Quacker, I'd reccommend you do a training school from the very get go.

No experience - either learn the long way yourself, or learn the right way from the very outset and make your whole track experience a fantastic one.
 
i agree, i was actually discussing that tonite. i've heard of how riders are grouped by lap times. being that these guys are experienced, i was beginning to wonder if it would actually be better to start out w/ beginners.

a school would definitely be a place to start. being taught the right way the first time is always a good thing. i can see it as an investment to save my bike from scarring.

thanks for the suggestion.
 
Quacker,

If you look at track schools in the Los Angeles Area, most of them are going to offer rentals of their bikes. Some of the locals can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think they rent out leathers as well (although I think I'd rather use my own suit). Anyway, if you're doing the school and not a track day, per se, I think it's best to rent their machine so if yuo dump it, you're not out a ton of $$. This way, you also don't have to take your bike to CA.

Also, RC might be able to give you some insight as to the better track institutions. I've heard from Sinktek that Keith Code was decent, but too dogmatic in his approach. Perhaps that's why RC doesn't dig him.

Much like yourself, I'm really wanting to do track school. Money is a huge factor right now, however. I wish you luck and if you find a decently priced school, let me know!
 
Quacker- california superbike school called me 2 days ago and mentioned discounts for the last couple schools this year. (They probably need spaces filled) if your serious, I'd give em a call and see what sort of break they'd offer.


-and they rent everything, all you have to do is show up.
 
Quacker,

I started out just doing trackdays and thought I was the shiznits after doing almost a dozen trackdays. But, I recently did the California Superbike School 2 days L1 & L2 and I will say that I learned so much in those two days than all those times doing trackdays.

In those two days CSS increased my lap times, entry speed, lean angle, stability of the bike, ect. I'm going back next month for L3. Do track school first, you'll thank me later. Bottom line, you'll come out a better rider for sure.
 
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