GixxerTravis Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Just wondering how everyone likes to get to the track?Add your tips tricks, ideas to trailer-ing, tying down your bike, riding there, what supplies you bring, extra parts, track suits?? etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Don't ride to the track. Water, gatoraid, bannanas, water, lunch meat, water, power bars, water. Go with a few that have done it before on your first trip. Pay attention in the riders meeting and class portion. Use the coaches/control riders. Ask for help, tips, towLeave your ego at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I (used to) get there in a '97 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van. Chicks dig it, dudes envy it, and you can sleep in it. It's a beautiful machine, to say the least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I (used to) get there in a '97 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van. Chicks dig it, dudes envy it, and you can sleep in it. It's a RAPE machine, to say the least. First, glad you said used to. Second, I fixed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood33 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 ty, ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I like pitbull trailer restraints. They're expensive, but a great piece of insurance, and they're fantastic when loading a bike all by your lonesome. If you don't have a truck, trailer hitches for cars usually run around $200 and a small, used open trailer can be had for under $500 pretty easy.Choose novice for your first track day regardless of what you think your skill level is. That way you'll go through an instructional and get heavier involvement from the control riders. They also teach you cool stuff, like the most efficient line.Ride your ride. Relax and have fun. You won't be setting any lap records, or winning any money, so no need to bring the competitive attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 This spring I want to go to Mid Ohio with someone experienced and just learn. Then on another trip I'd like to ride around the track at my own pace if that's possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I (used to) get there in a '97 Ford Aerostar Cargo Van. Chicks dig it, dudes envy it, and you can sleep in it. It's a beautiful machine, to say the least. I am a sucker for a cool van......... My first vehicle was a '74 Ford Econoline250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 What kind of gear woud you all recommend? Track suits etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 This spring I want to go to Mid Ohio with someone experienced and just learn. Then on another trip I'd like to ride around the track at my own pace if that's possibleI'll gladly help you with MidO when you pick a day. I work there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 What kind of gear woud you all recommend? Track suits etcOver the ankle boots, over the wrist gloves, two piece suit that zips together and dot helmet is the minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'll gladly help you with MidO when you pick a day. I work there.Awesome! I live in Galion so it's only about 10 minutes from my house. Is there a 2015 calender out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4iguy Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Lots of OR guys go there. They usually post up threads for specific weekends 2-3 weeks in advance and you can see who all will be there. Everyone is great and very helpful. It's definitely a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Awesome! I live in Galion so it's only about 10 minutes from my house. Is there a 2015 calender out yet?I've not looked yet but I doubt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) This spring I want to go to Mid Ohio with someone experienced and just learn. Then on another trip I'd like to ride around the track at my own pace if that's possible While mid ohio is a fantastic track, I like to suggest putnam for a first track day. I have no idea what your riding level is, but for some people having a direct line of sight makes learning the track game little easier at first. Mid ohio doesn't have near the line of sight putnam does, and mid ohio also has some pretty good elevation change. Mid ohio is an absolute hoot IMO though. They have a wonderful novice program. As far as getting to the track, I use a truck, and trailer. I have a honda elcamino ( errr I mean ridgeline) and I pull a 6x10 open trailer. As everyone said, go with someone the first time. Novice class. I don't care if you've ridden on the street for 50 years and old the world record at deals gap. watercoolerbananaswaterlight snackstoolswell restedleave your ego parked on the back porch at home. enjoy. On the topic of learning the track at your own pace. Novice. Put yourself in the slowest group. It will be painfully slow, but you will learn the lines. As you feel more comfortable, you can move up in the groups(novice has sub groups). My first time ( and only time) at mid ohio. I wanted to learn the track, so I stuck myself in group 6 out of 9 total groups. By the end of the day, I had my own control rider, and we were going out in front of the "Fast" group. Probably the most fun track day to date. Edited October 30, 2014 by oldschoolsdime92 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I'm so excited to give it a whirl. My fiancee, not so much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 What about tires? Do you have to have track tires or do street tires work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 another hint- youtube the track you want to ride so you have an idea of what it is. i run pilot powers. drop the pressure down to 27/27 on my sv. one of my go pro vids at mid ohio... my lines are sloppy, and I'm not a very consistent rider, but it sure was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 i should give some detail on that session. We were playing a common track day game called leap frog. the control rider leads a lap, and then you lead a lap, and then the control rider will lead another lap, and show you your problem areas, and what to do to fix it. If you noticed at one point, the CR points at a spot on the track. He was telling me my bike should be there, not where I was at the previous lap. In novice, there is no passing, unless the pass is negotiated by the CR which you can also see happen in my video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looks great! I like that they help out so much. Is it a class I have to take or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 just sign up for the novice class. Theres classroom time, and track time. mid ohio has a wonderful novice program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Your first couple times in novice any street tire will be fine. As long as they are in good shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GixxerTravis Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Brand new :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 ^^ what Todd said. Also check the date stamp. Tires while sometimes look good, will dry out and turn into ice skates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 BTW....you can rent a Uhaul trailer for $15-$30/day depending on size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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