First trackday
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From: Bonnie Scotland !! Or offshore in Africa!!!!
First trackday
I have my first track day booked next week at knockhill, never done one before, i was looking for some pointers, anything to take along that i wouldnt have thought of? Going to obviously take the bike to the track by van but what else , petrol.........etc? how much?? Its an open session so could be out on track all day. Any input would be appreciated.
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From: Bonnie Scotland !! Or offshore in Africa!!!!
Knew about that! I think your stalking me mate!
Just worried that it will bloody rain! Got a set of slicks there that have been used and theres some racetechs on the gixxer just now, which would you put on?
Just worried that it will bloody rain! Got a set of slicks there that have been used and theres some racetechs on the gixxer just now, which would you put on?
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i have 2 sets of slicks for me track bike, i'm going to sell them both and get some diablo corsas cause i read somewhere that if your not with in 15 seconds of the big boys you cant get the heat into slicks and a sticky road tyre would be a better option
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tyre pressure gauge and footpump
plenty of drinking water and bananas/energy bars etc
doing 20 minute sessions *7 in a day uses two tanks. you wouldn't want to do much more than 20 minutes at a time, but if it's open sessions you will probably do about 20 on / 20 off so you'll need enough fuel for 3 tanks i would say. most tracks have petrol for sale though.
plenty of drinking water and bananas/energy bars etc
doing 20 minute sessions *7 in a day uses two tanks. you wouldn't want to do much more than 20 minutes at a time, but if it's open sessions you will probably do about 20 on / 20 off so you'll need enough fuel for 3 tanks i would say. most tracks have petrol for sale though.
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Taken from Gixerjunkies
MOST IMPORTANT TAKE BOTH PARTS OF YOUR LICENCE !
1. You - As you will be needed to ride number 2.
2. The Bike - So number 1 has got something to ride
3. Keys - very important
4. Alarm fob - as important as the keys
5. Extra fuel - don't want to run out and it might be expensive at the track if there is some there.
6. Leathers - 1 piece or 2 piece zip together at least 180 degrees.
7. Helmet - ACU gold stickered please (no simpson Bandits !)
8. Boots - keep those tootsies safe
9. Gloves - keep those pinkies safe aswell
10. Tyre warmers - Very useful if you have them, to stop cold tyre mishaps
11. Generator - for the tyre warmers
12. Paddock stands - front and rear if your using tyre warmers
13. Tools - just the basics no need for impact drivers and windy guns !
14. Gaffa tape - for taping lights,fairing panels and small children down
15. Kettle - and all associated items (tea,coffee,milk,sugar,water)
16. Snacks - to keep energy levels up
17. Bottled water - to keep fluid levels up
18. Camera - to preserve the day for posterity(plus spare batteries)
19. Video camera - as above
20. Ear plugs .......I always lose 1, so a spare pair too
21. Anti fog visor spray or visor insert
22. Cable ties various sizes, handy to put things back together if anything breaks
23. Any spares ie footrests again just incase
24. Map, if no gps (well I used to need one anyway)
25. Consumables like oil, chain lube etc
26. Foot pump
27. tyre pressure guage
28. wets on wheels ! + spare tyres
29. Money !!!
30. spare knee sliders in case you loose any or wear them out ??
31. spare brake/clutch levers "just in case"
32. Something to sit on between track sessions ....Fold-away chairs type of thing
33. Spare T shirt, a towel, and some BO basher
34. Back protector - Very useful bit of kit
1. You - As you will be needed to ride number 2.
2. The Bike - So number 1 has got something to ride
3. Keys - very important
4. Alarm fob - as important as the keys
5. Extra fuel - don't want to run out and it might be expensive at the track if there is some there.
6. Leathers - 1 piece or 2 piece zip together at least 180 degrees.
7. Helmet - ACU gold stickered please (no simpson Bandits !)
8. Boots - keep those tootsies safe
9. Gloves - keep those pinkies safe aswell
10. Tyre warmers - Very useful if you have them, to stop cold tyre mishaps
11. Generator - for the tyre warmers
12. Paddock stands - front and rear if your using tyre warmers
13. Tools - just the basics no need for impact drivers and windy guns !
14. Gaffa tape - for taping lights,fairing panels and small children down
15. Kettle - and all associated items (tea,coffee,milk,sugar,water)
16. Snacks - to keep energy levels up
17. Bottled water - to keep fluid levels up
18. Camera - to preserve the day for posterity(plus spare batteries)
19. Video camera - as above
20. Ear plugs .......I always lose 1, so a spare pair too
21. Anti fog visor spray or visor insert
22. Cable ties various sizes, handy to put things back together if anything breaks
23. Any spares ie footrests again just incase
24. Map, if no gps (well I used to need one anyway)
25. Consumables like oil, chain lube etc
26. Foot pump
27. tyre pressure guage
28. wets on wheels ! + spare tyres
29. Money !!!
30. spare knee sliders in case you loose any or wear them out ??
31. spare brake/clutch levers "just in case"
32. Something to sit on between track sessions ....Fold-away chairs type of thing
33. Spare T shirt, a towel, and some BO basher
34. Back protector - Very useful bit of kit
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From: Bonnie Scotland !! Or offshore in Africa!!!!
The bikes already set up for racing ie, race fairing no lights etc, going to nut and bolt check on sat make sure shes already for my big day, think i am going to leave my new racetecs on if i had the tyre warmers i would get the slicks on but its my first time on the track!
ps thanks Big G, i will go through the list and get what i need. Could do with some decent petrol cans....where from?
ps thanks Big G, i will go through the list and get what i need. Could do with some decent petrol cans....where from?
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Here are a few tips for your first ever track day from Mr. Tiff Needel from Fifth Gear. The first and most important one: if you have a high performance car you have to take it to the track at least once to realize its full potential (and we'd like to add: "don't realize that on public roads!").
Tiff Needel gives you his tips in this video while driving an Audi S3 that develops 260 hp.
Here are a few of Mr. Needel tips: don't rush, don't accelerate too soon and don't brake too soon.
Tiff Needel gives you his tips in this video while driving an Audi S3 that develops 260 hp.
Here are a few of Mr. Needel tips: don't rush, don't accelerate too soon and don't brake too soon.
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From: Bonnie Scotland !! Or offshore in Africa!!!!
Right guys, if yer going up i have a big red amk rented transit van, and a black gixxer 1000.!! All packed and the bike wont start!!!! bump it tomorrow.......
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It'll be a fantastic day out! 
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its a beautifull sunny day.....woohoo, not a cloud in the sky, cant wait, yeah its got a loose connection sonewhere, going to strip it down fully later. Managed to find my licence last night, by total accident! Was gettting really worried about that but al sorted now.
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From: Bonnie Scotland !! Or offshore in Africa!!!!
Well i had a great day, apart from my mate getting highsided and breaking both his wrists! But i think i did pretty well, had a couple of guys coming up and asking some questions about the bike and they couldnt believe it was my first time! By the end of the day i was putting in 58 sec laps? i think, so was pretty chuffed with myself!
heres some pics.
loving it, cant wait for the next one.
heres some pics.
loving it, cant wait for the next one.
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