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Old 08-17-2008, 08:59 PM
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I live in norfolk, ne and i would really like to start racing my bike on a road course somewhere. Is there any way for me to find a track around here or anywhere for that matter that wont cost me an arm and a leg?
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 09:22 PM
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Most tracks require you to have full leathers, a Bell, DOT, and Snell aproved helmet, and real riding boots.

The tracks to ride on generally arnt all that expensive though.
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 09:33 PM
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It costs an arm and a leg to start.
 
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Old 08-17-2008, 11:01 PM
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Virgina international speedway, you have to be a club member, though, not too expensive
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 06:36 AM
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+1 nauree yea i spent $2,850 just getting stuff for my bike and riding gear, race plastics, tires, 1-pc suit, boots, chest/spine protector, frame sliders, etc.
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 07:29 AM
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+1 nauree yea i spent $2,850 just getting stuff for my bike and riding gear, race plastics, tires, 1-pc suit, boots, chest/spine protector, frame sliders, etc.
You should switch out those frame sliders for a race rail. Frame sliders are absolutely useless at high speeds and can actually cause more damage to your bike than if you didnt have them.
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 07:49 AM
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+1 nauree yea i spent $2,850 just getting stuff for my bike and riding gear, race plastics, tires, 1-pc suit, boots, chest/spine protector, frame sliders, etc.
You should switch out those frame sliders for a race rail. Frame sliders are absolutely useless at high speeds and can actually cause more damage to your bike than if you didnt have them.
Obviously, you have never seen a crash on a track where someone had frame sliders.
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 08:46 AM
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+1 again Nauree.... frame sliders have worked great the 4 times ive been down on the track.... all at excess of 80mph.... they make em for a reason, to protect the engine components and not the fairings
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:27 PM
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depending on the crash they can **** up the frame of your bike. they are called race rails for a reason......
 
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Old 08-18-2008, 12:31 PM
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I live in Omaha, NE. The closest track is around Glenwood, IA. Mid America. Unsure of costs
 
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