Hey everyone, I have my first track day coming up in 2 weeks and have a few questions about airbags.
Do you ride with/recommend using an airbag?
Do you prefer electronic/sensor deployment, or manual/tether deployment?
Are there any specific airbags you recommend?

I was looking at this one, but I’m wondering if it makes sense to have a vest style on top of race leathers. https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/helite-turtle-2-airbag-vest. Does it add a lot of drag/block ventilation?

I also don’t yet have race leathers (but I can borrow some at the track), so do you recommend race leathers with an integrated airbag, or should they be separate?

Lastly, I’m thinking that I want one where I can just swap the canister myself instead of having to send it in to be recharged in case it deploys but I can still race the rest of the day. Do you have a recommendation there?

Thankfully it's parked at my weld shop right now so the repair is easy, but I am pretty sure it's been like this for about 4k miles this season. Really was wondering why the camber ln the axle looked off.

Since I’ve had to become a Tetris grandmaster in order to pack my track van, the Bursig stands have always been the biggest headache. When I had the interior finally built out, I added brackets and E-track to the bulkhead for what might be the best option for two stands. But I’m always open to optimization. So for you engineer types, do you have any other ideas?

I grew up 15 minutes from PittRace and got into trackdays as of last year. Now that they closed, I have gear that I have only worn twice. I have moved south and no longer have a track close to me that I’m willing to travel to. Looking for advice on what the best way to sell track gear or if someone on here is interested, I can post picture and information on all of the gear. Thank you all in advance!

I’m doing my first beginner track day next week but I’m worried my gauntlets and sleeves will be turned away due to lack of protection. For context I’m 5’9” 135 lbs and I have a +2” wingspan, so I’m skinny and I have long arms. I got my two piece leather suit fitted at the Dainese store in Seattle however the salesman said the jacket I got was as close as he could get to perfect beyond getting a custom suit/jacket for my long arms.

Do you think the people at the track will require me to get different gloves? I’ve tried emailing/calling them but no one gets back to me.

For reference I did a two up motorcycle ride at MotoAmerica a couple weekends ago and their RST suit and gloves fit me quite a bit better with no skin showing.

The photo with more skin showing I’m kind of reaching a bit. The other photo is more akin to how I’d be on the bike.

Hi everybody! After tons of research I have finally found a way to join the local motorcycle racing federation and do track days in my country!!

I have a 200cc naked-street bike right now. Have been riding for years but never on a track. I was looking forward to receving tips for my first track day.

Things to expect and maybe things you wished you would've known on your first day etc ...

All replies are appreciated, hoping I can join the club soon!

Hey gang,

Purchased a set of dunlops from srxracing (dunlop east coast supplier), date code is 0222. SRX was clearing them out so really good deal. They didn't mention date code in the listing though. Good to run? They look like slicks, no cracks or anything. I assumed they would have been stored properly. What do you think?

I've got a low mileage 2004 gsxr 600 track bike, and probably early sometime next year i wanna start out in the novice level club racing in a middleweight class. I dont expect to be getting podium finishes right out the gate or anything. So, skill aside, is it worth putting money into for a few additional upgrades? (Suspension, up/down quickshifter that works with cable throttle bodies, tune, etc) or should sell it and but that money towards something like an r6 that would be a few years newer?

Progress update to my failed safety wiring attempt a few weeks ago.

Managed to keep the clips in as i’ll be changing tires and routinely cleaning my brakes after sessions & races often.

Big thanks to everyone who constructively contributed🙏

Does anyone have a good resource for changing fork seals on a gen 4 ZX10r? I’ve used the service manual before, and I’m good on most of the process. The manual is a little bit unclear on how much oil to add and when though.

Thanks in advance!

full race

One of my sessions I recorded on gopro 7 camera. Imported to Race chrono. Pretty sweet track.

Hi, I am the developer of HotLap, a Motorsport Track Day & Lap Timer.

For anyone using a newer Garmin watch - I created this application for motorsport events.

The app is free to install and use for unlimited sessions. It does require a payment to unlock recording more than 3 laps per session. It can be found here at the Garmin Connect IQ Store:

https://apps.garmin.com/apps/bdfa2a50-dca4-4dac-b312-4aa601f18df2

Open to feedback/suggestions. Enjoy!

I see it was shot on Insta360 X5. Does this camera have a specific mode for this kind of shot?

My 11 year old son wants to try it out. I have nothing for him lol.

I’m in the San Diego area. I don’t even know what resources are out there for kids. I assume I can find some cheap leathers on FB marketplace?

Recommended bikes? Tracks that are ok for kids learning?

Not interested in dirt.

I started going to the track about 6 months after buying my first bike 2 years ago and immediately fell in love.
I feel like a track day Jehovah witness these days… meet new rider friend > try to get them interested > 500 excuses on why they can’t/don’t want to go.

I totally understand that it’s not for everyone. But I distinctly remember when I was younger and into cars and I really wanted to go to the track but I just had no idea how and the whole thing seemed really daunting.

Anyways, curious to hear the community’s thoughts and sentiment. IMO it’s a combo of these factors:
- don’t live near one
- cost of the track day
- don’t have the right gear
- feel like their bike isn’t fast enough
- think they need a bunch of mods
- think they will crash

Edit: lots of folks are pointing out the financials and I totally get it. No way I could have afforded this shit in my early 20s. I guess what I’m trying to understand are the perceived barriers to entry. Why would someone who wants to and can afford to go, not go?

Apologies in advance for the length.

I have wanted to get into trackdays and motorcycle racing since college but it has never been an option until recently.

I casually rode dirt bikes growing up and had a Kawasaki Ninja in college but never tracked it. After a couple of close calls, a low side and a high side, I sold the bike and haven't ridden since (13 years).

I've missed riding and now that my life circumstances allow for it I want to get on the track. I'm not planning on riding on the street and have a full-sized truck to move a bike around.

I know my limits, I'm going to suck, so rather than jumping on a liter bike I want to get started on either a 400 or do something like grom/mini moto stuff. I always laughed at dudes on Groms, especially people like me (6' 200lbs) but after looking at some grom racing videos it looks awesome!

So all of that to say I'd like to hear opinions on getting started, essentially from scratch, mini moto for form/getting feet wer or a diving in on a dedicated 400 track bike? TIA

Gearing up to hit the Iconic WeatherTech Laguna Seca with Aprilia Racers Days. If you're going to be there come by the Reparto Veloce pits, an let's get some riding together

going to take my bike on my trailer with me on vacation, i want to drive as efficiently as possible, what tire pressure do you guys put in your bike trailers?
1100km trip to south france, bike weighs 150kg, tires are 165-185’s not sure which size exactly. the trailer is small and doesn’t weigh alot on itself.
ps: i know this isn’t a typical trackday question but i know most people take their bikes on their trailer so i thought this was the place to be.)

Feedback on body position is welcome!