RSV4Pluto
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I can relate to that, as I had similar feelings before my first track day. I was petrified of failing tech. Not sure if you're referring to that or just the logistics in general. If you mean the logistics, you'll probably chuckle at how easy it all really is. As with many other things in life, it's really easy once you know how to do it! As others have said, lots of people who will be happy to help. If you're referring to tech worries keep in mind these couple things:
1) Scrutinize your bike, especially looking at the manual to reference the most popular items to check (tires, pads, etc). Make sure no bolts are loose, forks aren't seeping any fluids, and your chain is not rusted and in spec. Etc etc. If you're thorough and your bike is in good shape, no need to worry!
2) Tech is there for YOUR SAFETY. It can be easy to think about trying to "get through" tech, but you would WANT them to find something if there was a problem. You don't want to find that problem on the front straight.
Man, these threads about going to the track for the first time always get me excited. I still get the butterflies every morning before going out on track, but once you get those first couple of laps in you'll shake them off and have a blast.
On a side note, judging by your screen name, it's always good to have more beautiful sounding machines out there. I get tired of doing a lot of the heavy lifting with my Triumph
Thanks, for your experiences and insight. Yeah you know those feelings before doing something new, not knowing anyone, unknowns and the unexpected. I think I will be okay with tech, I'm all about safety( thanks USMC) , lol. I'm just breaking the ice on how to work on my bike myself. It bugs me I don't know how to tear it apart and put it back together. So I hope to learn a little of that through track days and home. Yeah I was more butterfly like over the logistics of things. But I know what you mean as soon as you get through it once , it's easy. Well, since I had so much kickass feedback from everyone i feel much more informed and ready to go.
And of course I didn't buy a 250cc like I should have. That's what I get for buying a bike THEN figuring out what a track day and a track bike are , and the foreign talk about BP, lmao. Then I was like, Omg I'm still alive after driving on the street, sweet , lets go to the track!
Yeah look for me tiptoeing my tall ass Aprilia.
Thanks,
Adlee
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