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06-08-13, 09:10 AM

Well im at Snetterton on the 18th August if you fancy that one mate. I was also very nervous for my first track day last month at Brands GP but after the 1st session with a few sighting laps you realize how quick you can actually go compared to on the road. It's all about enjoying it and staying within your limits e.g not trying to be Rossi in the first 2 laps lol.

Are you towing or riding the bike up there?

I rid my SV650 up to brands when i did a track day there and you are limited on what you can take with you but aslong as you have a basic tool kit, gaffer tape, few cable ties and maybe a clear visor if you have a tinted one in at the min you should be fine. On the second one i towed my R6 ( Track Bike ) and it was a lot easier as in you could take a lot more stuff to be safer and dont have to sit around in your bulky leathers all day.

About the knee down im only 22 been riding since i was 12/13 on motorcross, mini moto's etc etc and thought id have my knee down straight away but its a lot harder than it looks so don't try force it too early. On my second track day at Snetterton 2 weeks ago i had my knee down within my second session due to just getting my body position correct ( Due to help from the guys on the forums ). Also recommend speaking to a few of the instructors on the day as they are VERY helpful !!

06-08-13, 09:10 AM	#16
mase_tw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Considering my first track day. Advice? Well im at Snetterton on the 18th August if you fancy that one mate. I was also very nervous for my first track day last month at Brands GP but after the 1st session with a few sighting laps you realize how quick you can actually go compared to on the road. It's all about enjoying it and staying within your limits e.g not trying to be Rossi in the first 2 laps lol. Are you towing or riding the bike up there? I rid my SV650 up to brands when i did a track day there and you are limited on what you can take with you but aslong as you have a basic tool kit, gaffer tape, few cable ties and maybe a clear visor if you have a tinted one in at the min you should be fine. On the second one i towed my R6 ( Track Bike ) and it was a lot easier as in you could take a lot more stuff to be safer and dont have to sit around in your bulky leathers all day. About the knee down im only 22 been riding since i was 12/13 on motorcross, mini moto's etc etc and thought id have my knee down straight away but its a lot harder than it looks so don't try force it too early. On my second track day at Snetterton 2 weeks ago i had my knee down within my second session due to just getting my body position correct ( Due to help from the guys on the forums ). Also recommend speaking to a few of the instructors on the day as they are VERY helpful !!