Greetings from B'ham

[Saltman]

Hello folks,

I joined up to experience my first trackday! I'm scheduled for 8/8 at Barbers. That gives me enough time to get leathers and gear, as well as some new tires that I'll surely need by then. I went out and did the Yamaha Demo ride on the R6 at Barbers this past Sunday - 4/26 and it was a blast! I'll definitely be looking to get fully into track riding next year and get a dedicated track bike. My current bike is a K6 Gixxer 600. I can't wait to learn more on developing good technique and gradually getting faster and faster.

 

[ERB68]

Welcome.

It is the most fun you can have with your pants on! I guess you figured that out already.

Lucky, you must be close to Barber. I hope to get there some day.

 

[Saltman]

Yes, it's gonna be a very fun and expensive hobby - another one that my wife will no doubt dislike. First it was cars, then golf, then bikes, and now the track. I just blame it on my A.D.D. Maybe if I teach her to ride, I can get her hooked as well?!

And yes, I live very close to Barbers. Roughly 6-8 miles away. I might as well take advantage of it while I'm here right? Looking forward to meeting a lot of you there soon.

 

[ERB68]

I was able to get my wife interested in bikes enough to learn to ride. She has her own but has resisted the track.

I too am lucky. I live less than a hour from Road America and less than 2 hours from Blackhawk & Autobahn.

 

[Saltman]

Awww man... Maybe one day I can make it up there...

 

[rk97]

be careful getting the wife hooked. it can backfire and double a lot of your expenses. another bike, lots more tires, bigger trailer, etc.

Not that it wouldn't be worth it!

 

[Saltman]

Didn't even think of that! Good point! But at least both of our checks would be going towards the bikes instead of just mine!