Need advice about a (possible) track day
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My friends that I ride with have invited me to go to a track day in a small town in northern Ontario called Calabogie. It's supposed to be a great new facility and this would be my first track day. Here's the thing. Another buddy and I are going to beattending an actual 2 day track school early next spring. I realize that is several months from now, but it was my intention to get this course under my belt then join my riding friends for there once a month + track days in 08.
I told my friends of my plan/concerns and they said "Don't worry so much, your totally ready for thenovice category, and you definitely wont be the slowest" (not that I care about that........much) I appreciate their confidence , two of these guys have nearly 3 decades of riding expirience
Anyway, I have to decide by Thursday, and I thought perhaps some of your opinions may offer some moreinsight.
Thank you.
I told my friends of my plan/concerns and they said "Don't worry so much, your totally ready for thenovice category, and you definitely wont be the slowest" (not that I care about that........much) I appreciate their confidence , two of these guys have nearly 3 decades of riding expirience
Anyway, I have to decide by Thursday, and I thought perhaps some of your opinions may offer some moreinsight.
Thank you.
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Is is on the the 12 or 13th?? Or on the 19th (of August)?? We should be going there that time too. Calabogie is the absolute sh*t. Are you going through just a track day or a sport bike club (teampromotion or NESBA)??
I say go. Track time is scarce but the best opportunity for you to improve your true riding skills without unknow variables. Go every chance you get. If you've rationally contemplated the desire to take your riding to a track, it is because of your confidence and want to improve your skills. Go even if it's raining. You'll be amazed at how fast you can still go in the rain.
DO IT. lol
Have a freakin blast at it.
I say go. Track time is scarce but the best opportunity for you to improve your true riding skills without unknow variables. Go every chance you get. If you've rationally contemplated the desire to take your riding to a track, it is because of your confidence and want to improve your skills. Go even if it's raining. You'll be amazed at how fast you can still go in the rain.
DO IT. lol
Have a freakin blast at it.
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I agee, I went novice about two weeks ago. I dunno about calabogie but it was nothing at all intimidating or overwhelming by any means. You dont have to race or push anything. Ride 80% of what you know you can do.... that way, if somethin goes wrong, u got that extra 20% catch my drift? I trust youll make the right decision! Have a good time man
see anycrazy lean angles? nope, i had a blast man
see anycrazy lean angles? nope, i had a blast man
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Is is on the the 12 or 13th?? Or on the 19th (of August)?? We should be going there that time too. Calabogie is the absolute sh*t. Are you going through just a track day or a sport bike club (teampromotion or NESBA)??
I say go. Track time is scarce but the best opportunity for you to improve your true riding skills without unknow variables. Go every chance you get. If you've rationally contemplated the desire to take your riding to a track, it is because of your confidence and want to improve your skills. Go even if it's raining. You'll be amazed at how fast you can still go in the rain.
DO IT. lol
Have a freakin blast at it.
Is is on the the 12 or 13th?? Or on the 19th (of August)?? We should be going there that time too. Calabogie is the absolute sh*t. Are you going through just a track day or a sport bike club (teampromotion or NESBA)??
I say go. Track time is scarce but the best opportunity for you to improve your true riding skills without unknow variables. Go every chance you get. If you've rationally contemplated the desire to take your riding to a track, it is because of your confidence and want to improve your skills. Go even if it's raining. You'll be amazed at how fast you can still go in the rain.
DO IT. lol
Have a freakin blast at it.
Yes it is on the 13th. We are 4 or 5 hrs. away so we would leave on the 12th and stay in a motel. I'm sure it's just a track day. I've heard this track is quite someting, a full 5km long and built to GP standards.(is this true?) It seems like too good an opportunity to pass on. I gess I'm a bit worried about my bike itself too. I'm on the original Dunlop Sportmax and I don't really like them.They have plenty of tread left.Do you think they will be ok? Should I get some PP's and put some km's on them before then?
Thanks for the encourgement guys.
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My friends that I ride with have invited me to go to a track day in a small town in northern Ontario called Calabogie. It's supposed to be a great new facility and this would be my first track day. Here's the thing. Another buddy and I are going to beattending an actual 2 day track school early next spring. I realize that is several months from now, but it was my intention to get this course under my belt then join my riding friends for there once a month + track days in 08.
I told my friends of my plan/concerns and they said "Don't worry so much, your totally ready for thenovice category, and you definitely wont be the slowest" (not that I care about that........much) I appreciate their confidence , two of these guys have nearly 3 decades of riding expirience
Anyway, I have to decide by Thursday, and I thought perhaps some of your opinions may offer some moreinsight.
Thank you.
My friends that I ride with have invited me to go to a track day in a small town in northern Ontario called Calabogie. It's supposed to be a great new facility and this would be my first track day. Here's the thing. Another buddy and I are going to beattending an actual 2 day track school early next spring. I realize that is several months from now, but it was my intention to get this course under my belt then join my riding friends for there once a month + track days in 08.
I told my friends of my plan/concerns and they said "Don't worry so much, your totally ready for thenovice category, and you definitely wont be the slowest" (not that I care about that........much) I appreciate their confidence , two of these guys have nearly 3 decades of riding expirience
Anyway, I have to decide by Thursday, and I thought perhaps some of your opinions may offer some moreinsight.
Thank you.
There is alot to learn on your first track day, so if you do this one, you'll get more from the school next spring.
Just my experience and two cents.
Good luck, and your first few track days concentrate on being smooth...being consistent, and learning the proper techniques.
Don't worry about being the fastest or whatever. Worry about doing it right. Relax, focus, and do it correctly.
Again, from experience.
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Thanks bmg. I appreciate it. I went ahead and told them I'll go. Next weekend I'll replace the antifreeze and change the oil. I'm still a bit worried about my tires ( post #4) They only have 7k km on them. They are dunlop sportmax. I have had the rear slip out a little a couple times........................but they are probably fine for someone with no previous track experience.....................right?
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Thanks bmg. I appreciate it. I went ahead and told them I'll go. Next weekend I'll replace the antifreeze and change the oil. I'm still a bit worried about my tires ( post #4) They only have 7k km on them. They are dunlop sportmax. I have had the rear slip out a little a couple times........................but they are probably fine for someone with no previous track experience.....................right?
Thanks bmg. I appreciate it. I went ahead and told them I'll go. Next weekend I'll replace the antifreeze and change the oil. I'm still a bit worried about my tires ( post #4) They only have 7k km on them. They are dunlop sportmax. I have had the rear slip out a little a couple times........................but they are probably fine for someone with no previous track experience.....................right?
As for slipping:
1. Make sure your tires are properly inflated, and in general, at the track, guys tend to run their tires anywhere from 2-7 pounds under
what they run on the street.
Dunlop Sportmax are great track tires.
2. The track will have far more grip than what you are used to on the street. Unless you really start flying by the end of the day,
I doubt you'll do much sliding.
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Ok great , thanks again man. I was told to run at about 30 pounds frount and rear. Anyway here is what the track looks like. I can't wait! http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/
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Nice track...looks like whoever designed it had a great idea as far as lay-out and fitting it in with the local landscape.
(My first thought when I saw it was Spa Francorchamps, though I doubt it's on that level...still looks like fun.)
(My first thought when I saw it was Spa Francorchamps, though I doubt it's on that level...still looks like fun.)
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I just did 2 track days at Calabogie. It is an amazing track. The organizer TPM said it is the best one in the east.
I rode both of my bikes, CBR F4 and 01 Yamaha Fz1. The CBR was so sweet on the track while Fz1 was quite a beast to ride.
I rode both of my bikes, CBR F4 and 01 Yamaha Fz1. The CBR was so sweet on the track while Fz1 was quite a beast to ride.
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