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I broke my wired microphone in a little fall. I have the hybrid boom microphone that came with my Freecom 4x, but since have a full face helmet, would prefer the wired option. The boom mic is brand new and never used. I figure there might be someone out there with an open face or modular...

i need to get a new helmet and I’m looking at the AGV K3 helmet. I hope to do 2-4 track days again next year and I’m not sure if that kind of chin strap mechanism is allowed (vs usual doubled ring) 90% of my riding is on the street. And I wear glasses so it really works for me. The K6 great...

All great points Jayv. My track goals are just to have fun. I don’t intend to compete. I want to do about 4-6 track days per season, improve my skills and hopefully get faster and faster in way that is satisfying to me. I’m happy to be on a small displacement bike though I don’t want to be...

lol, I noticed that too when I went to check. Sorry about that. I emailed them about the rentals and they said it was $300/day for the 250cc Hondas. I have no idea if they have 600s -I didn’t ask as it’s beyond what I’m ready for. They’re quick to answer emails fwiw.

Racer5 rents gear and bikes This is amazing. Thanks so much for giving me lots to think about and consider. I was leaning toward 300/400 cc bikes but you make a compelling case for the SV650. I think you’ve sold me on trying to avoid converting a street bike to a track bike. Really, this was...

Foolishly, I did the Racer5 level 1 course in July and haven’t stopped thinking about track riding. I mean, I loved it, but it was foolish, because I’m about to start pouring money into track riding. I’m likely going to do another track day before the season winds up and I’m looking toward...

Thanks for the great advice. I will definitely say hello. I think you posted somewhere a few years ago giving someone advice about their first track day and that's what convinced me to give it a try!

Great tips. Thanks so much for responding. I’m actually doing the July session and, apparently, can’t effing wait.

Oh wow - Thanks for sharing that VNM link; It's cool to see a Canadian woman succeeding in this space.

Thanks man. definitely something long sleeve/full leg covering though?

Sorry if this has been asked and answered a million times but I had no luck with the search function. My first track weekend (Racer5 stage 1) is fast approaching. I know I should wear close fitting Under Armour type base layers my questions are: 1. are short sleeve t shirts / compression...

My office is in the Queen and John area of Toronto and I'm thinking of occasionally riding to work. I know I can use a parking lot, but I'm wondering if I can take advantage of parking for free with the motorcycle. Here's my question: are there spots where motorcyclists tend to park their...

Thinking about getting a Trident 660 this season. I'm looking for a middleweight and it seems to be pretty good bang for your buck. Plus, I checked with insurance and it's not bad. I like nakeds, but I'm open to bikes with fairings and sportier looks like the R7, Tuono 660, or even the Ducati...

GP and Fortnine are both offering 15% off at the moment. It's nice to know that's about the best discount I can hope for. Thanks y'all!

Ugh. Sleazy retailer. That's awful. I've been keeping an eye on what I want for a few months and at least they Black Friday discount is real, small as it may be