Any Track day tips.

Hi got my first track day on sunday at snetterton and was wondering if anyone has any top tips to help to day go smoother, Obviously the first thing to do is enjoy myself and second is don't fall off

[Binky]

Take spare brake/clutch levers with you in case you come off.

Also take a bit more than your average tool kit to fix those odd things.

Different visors.

Sandwiches/drink as it'll be expensive at the track.

Gaffer tape, zip ties

LICENCE

Wallet

Booking slip of your track day etc.



Can't think of anything else at the minute, But i'm sure others will add more.

Are you riding to the track or taking the bike in a van or trailer???

[Spikenipple]

Concentrate as much as you can during the sighting laps to work out a rough speed to take the corners at, then during the day build up til your speeds are at a comfortable level. Don't jump straight into it and do something you don't know if you can do, basically!

[maviczap]

H'mm, I think the 'Bomb Hole' is where a lot of people come unstuck at Snet, although this isn't from personal experience.

Listen to the instructors if there are any? Follow their lines. Reduce your tyre pressure, but by how much, you'll have to wait for the more experienced guys here.

Enjoy, How much, just out of interest?

Think its about £99 for the day plus £25 for 1 session of private tution, not sure of exact prices got it as a gift

[Binky]

Think you should take around 3-5 psi out of each tyre.

I was recomended 28/26 front/rear respectively. Though it didn't feel too good, so upped them slightly.

Oh, but if you do this, make sure you can get to an air supply or foot pump in case you take too much air out...

Originally Posted by Binky

Think you should take around 3-5 psi out of each tyre.

I was recomended 28/26 front/rear respectively. Though it didn't feel too good, so upped them slightly.

Oh, but if you do this, make sure you can get to an air supply or foot pump in case you take too much air out...

Thats a little too low to be honest. I usually run something like 31f/30r

Originally Posted by Binky

Think you should take around 3-5 psi out of each tyre.

I was recomended 28/26 front/rear respectively. Though it didn't feel too good, so upped them slightly.

Oh, but if you do this, make sure you can get to an air supply or foot pump in case you take too much air out...

And don't forget to inflate them to normal for riding home!

Just relax, be smooth, and enjoy it.

[Binky]

Originally Posted by Sideshow#36

Thats a little too low to be honest. I usually run something like 31f/30r

Yeah, i did one session on 30/33 then went to the tyre guy. That's what he suggested i do (28/26).

It felt frigging horrible, so change them straight back after just the one session.

been told by someone to take my number plate off or cover it with tape