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How long before I can track ride? - 2/25/2008 12:27:59 PM

patman

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I'm assuming suits are a must for the track. This will be my first bike/first season. How long goes it usually take before one can ride on the track without screwing everything up. Do they offer beginner track days or something?

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RE: How long before I can track ride? - 2/25/2008 12:45:19 PM

Jaybird180

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Most trackday org will section riders by skill/ experience. If you encounter one that doesn't RUN FAR AND FAST.

Read the rule on the specific org as most will allow a 360 degree 2-piece suit. Some even allow mesh types (can't recall the specific brand). But Highly recommend a 1pc. Most 2pc suits don't have the ventilation, but they're better if you want to use it on the street. I rock my 1pc on the street sometimes, but I get weird stares when I stop in CVS or McD's.

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RE: How long before I can track ride? - 2/25/2008 1:28:17 PM

woodyracing

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as Jaybird said, a good trackday org will have a group for novices. Even then, most orgs require/strongly suggest at least a year of riding experience before getting on the track. The idea is that you need a basic sense of how to ride a motorcycle and the basic do's and don'ts. There has to be some level of confort going fast on a sportbike because that will be what your doing.
I think, in general, a year of riding is a good rule of thumb.

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