Some questions for you racer people

[braveheart]

I am getting curious about this trackday stuff.

I'd like to try it and see if its something i'd enjoy..

so,

Can you rent a bike and equipment, like in Skiing ?

can i just show up and get fitted and out i go ?

are there license requirements ?

what might be an estimate for the above ?

Ive looked on websites, but didnt see much.

[ZX600]

I am getting curious about this trackday stuff.

I'd like to try it and see if its something i'd enjoy..

so,

Can you rent a bike and equipment, like in Skiing ?

can i just show up and get fitted and out i go ?

are there license requirements ?

what might be an estimate for the above ?

Ive looked on websites, but didnt see much.

oh ****, time to sell the track bike

[sircastic]

oh ****, time to sell the track bike

Why? Do you ride in green?

[ZX600]

Why? Do you ride in green?

It was a joke, the last time I rode with him he crashed lol

Here Braveheart stage 1 is probably appropriate http://www.racer5.ca/index.php?optio...&Itemid=61

[braveheart]

a 125 ? with classes ? what ?!?

i was thinking of at least a 600 and just let me tear around for awhile

[ZX600]

a 125 ? with classes ? what ?!?

i was thinking of at least a 600 and just let me tear around for awhile

If you are serious about it

A couple of things to consider:
- it is not as easy as it looks
- You are going to get tired very fast and probably waste your money by trying and toss the 600 around (saying this because I know you don't ride SS bikes)
- With a smaller bike you will feel more comfortable and have a lot more fun for the first time
- They will teach you basics, like body position, etc which you will need

and a bunch of other reasons

Without Sport Bike riding experience I wouldn't recommend you to just grab a 600 and do a track day, it wouldn't be fun, you are going to be frustrated on best case scenario

I'm a noob on track since I am just getting back after a long time away, so I am sure others can advice you better

if not, I think they also just rent a bike and gear for you to jump on a 600 and go do what you desire, I am not sure

[Fiery254]

a 125 ? with classes ? what ?!?

i was thinking of at least a 600 and just let me tear around for awhile

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...89#post1775989

A well piloted 250 showing up litre bikes.

[fastar1]

a 125 ? with classes ? what ?!?

i was thinking of at least a 600 and just let me tear around for awhile

My 2c

A 600 will ruin your day if you're coming from cruisers. You will spend all day getting used to the bike and get a bad feel for track days. Happened to someone on my FAST course.

A 125 will be more rewarding if you don't psych yourself out over the fact that it's a 125.

A middle ground alternative that I would recommend is a Kawi 650 (FAST rents them) which you will be able to push pretty hard and push yourself too.

Don't dismiss the lessons. In fact pay attention and practice their drills. At the end of the day you will be able to go out on your own (again, my FAST experience) to prove just how awesome you are.

They rent leathers and everything too. $560+tx

http://www.fastridingschool.com/index3.html

[sircastic]

I am getting curious about this trackday stuff.

I'd like to try it and see if its something i'd enjoy..

so,

Can you rent a bike and equipment, like in Skiing ?

can i just show up and get fitted and out i go ?

are there license requirements ?

what might be an estimate for the above ?

Ive looked on websites, but didnt see much.

I think Racer5 and FAST are the only places renting bikes and providing instruction (locally) these days. Check their websites or call for more details.