Concerns about my wife on the track. - Page 2

fatburg · 03-04-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Yeah, they do, as far as split groups. Level 1, 2 and 3. There's also a beginners class which is $100 extra, but necessary. It'll give her a solid base to work with. I'm thinking we'll hit up some lots and/or neighborhoods to get her use to traveling at more than 10mph, like the MSF course.

Let me recommend industrial parks on the weekend. The one here has a lot of nice big curves, a couple of traffic circles and stuff, and it is absolutely DEAD on the weekends.

DLIT · 03-04-2008, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fatburg

Let me recommend industrial parks on the weekend. The one here has a lot of nice big curves, a couple of traffic circles and stuff, and it is absolutely DEAD on the weekends.

The ones we have are always busy. Zortness and I will figure it out.

lauralynne · 03-08-2008, 07:57 PM

[QUOTE=azoomm;7304]I think it's the best idea ever.

My best friend did that... MSF, learned the mechanics and how the bike works. Then... track, and has been racing since. She is one of the best riders I know. Not the fastest out there, but certainly one of the most smooth.[QUOTE]

*waving* that's me! MSF and then raced...back of the pack but raced. I street ride too now on a semi-regular (sunny) basis. And I'm not back of the pack. near back. but not back

itgirl · 03-09-2008, 10:08 PM

gotta let the lady decide where she wants to ride. just my $.02, it's your marriage.

Carolina · 03-09-2008, 10:12 PM

yeah the track is a pretty bad place I watched those HBO Specials hope yall make a lot of money

ceo012384 · 03-10-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Stop sucking heavyweight dicks.

DLIT · 03-10-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by itgirl25

gotta let the lady decide where she wants to ride. just my $.02, it's your marriage.

That's what I'm doing. I'm not gonna force her. She wants to ride on the street first.

Katherine · 03-14-2008, 03:35 PM

DLIT, my advice would be to let her go her own pace. She'll decide what she's most comfortable with. I've seen some of my friends push their SOs too hard and as a result, the SOs decided riding wasn't worth stressing their relationships.

itgirl · 03-14-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

That's what I'm doing. I'm not gonna force her. She wants to ride on the street first.

smart fella.

Captain Morgan · 03-04-2008, 08:00 PM

Some TD companies have a complete beginner course, where there is NO passing allowed, at least for the first session. However, they classify the groups in class 1. One group will be complete noobs and they start at the back of the pack. The group of more experienced noobs usually won't catch up to the last pack in the first session. They will usually let you pass in the second session, but you are only passing another group of riders. Each group has their own instructor. If one group wants to pass, they do it on the straight, but only by following the instructor and staying within their spot in the group. This is the type of TD you want to find for your wife.

Other TD's have 3 classes, and each class can pass, but they limit class 1 to passing on the outside only. These are usually the TD's without any instructors, even for class 1...just get out there and ride. I don't think this would be a good idea for your wife, but I don't think you would do that to her.

If she has the basics down, I'd say get her out there. Just don't be the guy who is constantly ragging on her and telling her what she's doing wrong. Be as supportive as possible and I bet she'll have a great time.

03-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#5
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	yeah the track is a pretty bad place I watched those HBO Specials hope yall make a lot of money __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

03-08-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	[QUOTE=azoomm;7304]I think it's the best idea ever. My best friend did that... MSF, learned the mechanics and how the bike works. Then... track, and has been racing since. She is one of the best riders I know. Not the fastest out there, but certainly one of the most smooth.[QUOTE] waving that's me! MSF and then raced...back of the pack but raced. I street ride too now on a semi-regular (sunny) basis. And I'm not back of the pack. near back. but not back

03-14-2008, 03:35 PM	#8
Katherine WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Moto: 07 CBR 600RR Posts: 562	DLIT, my advice would be to let her go her own pace. She'll decide what she's most comfortable with. I've seen some of my friends push their SOs too hard and as a result, the SOs decided riding wasn't worth stressing their relationships.

03-04-2008, 08:00 PM	#10
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Some TD companies have a complete beginner course, where there is NO passing allowed, at least for the first session. However, they classify the groups in class 1. One group will be complete noobs and they start at the back of the pack. The group of more experienced noobs usually won't catch up to the last pack in the first session. They will usually let you pass in the second session, but you are only passing another group of riders. Each group has their own instructor. If one group wants to pass, they do it on the straight, but only by following the instructor and staying within their spot in the group. This is the type of TD you want to find for your wife. Other TD's have 3 classes, and each class can pass, but they limit class 1 to passing on the outside only. These are usually the TD's without any instructors, even for class 1...just get out there and ride. I don't think this would be a good idea for your wife, but I don't think you would do that to her. If she has the basics down, I'd say get her out there. Just don't be the guy who is constantly ragging on her and telling her what she's doing wrong. Be as supportive as possible and I bet she'll have a great time.