for the track lovers...

[Trip]

going to the track is definitely worth the risk, it makes you a much better rider. However, be prepared to be addicted and spend all yer moneyz on it.

[PhiSig1071]

Oh yeah. It's WELL worth it. If you go out there and ride your own ride then the chances that you'll bin it are pretty slim. If you're out there like me, trying to get faster, get better, and constantly improve my abilities then the chances of taking a spill are a little higher. Thankfully you wont be on the track with speed-junkies like me, you'll be on novice.

The thing is, you never really know what your bike can actually DO until you get it on a track, there are so many variables that street riding doesn't do you bike any justice. I think every non-squid/poser sportbike rider should get some track time.

NESBA does a "intro" day for people who have never ridden a track before, it's classroom and a few guided sessions, it's a chance to get out on the track with a lower intimidation factor. Might be worth checking into!

[ceo012384]

If you don't want to crash, just ride in the beginner group and don't crash. Simple as that.

If you want to get better and faster, ride harder. Your chances of crashing increase. Risk vs. reward.

And yes there are uncontrollables... Shit happens, but the likelihood is FAR less on the track.



Riding on the track and learning the limits of yourself and your machine is an invaluable experience. It will make you a better rider in any and all situations and put everything in perspective. Just do it.

The only thing is.... right before you go to the track, look in your wallet. That's the most money you'll ever have again.