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rmadursk

rmadursk

New Member
Howdy,

I have been riding 2-wheeled vehicles for over 40 years. Mostly sports oriented but a couple of cruisers and lots of dirt in the younger days.

Just recently picked up another bike and I am looking forward to getting it on the track for familiarization. It is a Sport Touring bike used mostly for commuting but I want to ride it better and more confidently. I am hoping you guys can help me out with that.

Once my suit arrives I'll be making a reservation for PIRC on the 25th. I want to make sure it fits before I commit :)

Have fun,

Ron
 
matt2212

matt2212

Member
Welcome to NESBA Ron,

You are about to have the time of your life!


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HondaGalToo

HondaGalToo

Control Rider
Welcome! Read through the riders manual and don't hesitate to ask any questions on the forum or at the track!
 
rmadursk

rmadursk

New Member
Might need a helmet...

HondaGalToo;272201 wrote: Welcome! Read through the riders manual and don't hesitate to ask any questions on the forum or at the track!
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Yup, did that. That's how I knew I needed a suit (that zips). I usually wear leather or mesh overpants on the street but there is no zipper.

I'm a little concerned that my helmet may not pass tech. It has 2 or 3 nicks in the shell but has never hit the ground. I think the nicks are from bouncing around in my truck :doh:. I might try to figure out how to post pictures and get some opinions on it. I didn't see anything in the manual that indicated loaner/rental helmets were an option.

Have fun,

Ron
 
matt2212

matt2212

Member
rmadursk;272204 wrote: Yup, did that. That's how I knew I needed a suit (that zips). I usually wear leather or mesh overpants on the street but there is no zipper.

I'm a little concerned that my helmet may not pass tech. It has 2 or 3 nicks in the shell but has never hit the ground. I think the nicks are from bouncing around in my truck :doh:. I might try to figure out how to post pictures and get some opinions on it. I didn't see anything in the manual that indicated loaner/rental helmets were an option.

Have fun,

Ron
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Post a pic but it should be fine


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Last Week

Last Week

New Member
Welcome to Nesba. The CRs are great and they will get you to where you need to be.

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Dave561

Dave561

Control Rider
rmadursk;272204 wrote: Yup, did that. That's how I knew I needed a suit. that zips). I usually wear leather or mesh overpants on the street but there is no zipper.

I'm a little concerned that my helmet may not pass tech. It has 2 or 3 nicks in the shell but has never hit the ground. I think the nicks are from bouncing around in my truck :doh:. I might try to figure out how to post pictures and get some opinions on it. I didn't see anything in the manual that indicated loaner/rental helmets were an option.

Have fun,

Ron
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A nick or two shouldnt be a problem depending on what you consider a nick. If you have any question on helmet integrity best to replace it.

Welcome to the addiction.
 
HondaGalToo

HondaGalToo

Control Rider
Agree small nicks shouldn't be a problem, but I'd put it in a helmet bag and not let it roll around the back of a truck. Also, how old is it? If it's over 5 years it should be replaced.
 
mike_21

mike_21

Control Rider
Welcome Ron!. I did my first track day on a Hayabusa. Had so much fun I bought a track bike the very next week.
 
rmadursk

rmadursk

New Member
Helmet pics

matt2212;272208 wrote: Post a pic but it should be fine


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These are the 2 worst ones. I plan on a purchasing a new helmet before the season is over but the suit took away too big a chunk of the saved funds for that right now.

I thought about moving this off to a new thread but it seems relevant to noob issues.

Have fun,

Ron
 
mike_21

mike_21

Control Rider
Ron, Those nicks are not a problem but you should check the date stamp on the helmet. NG after 5 years (like Judy said)
 
rob92

rob92

Control Rider
N2
Welcome, and don't worry about being an old[er] guy... There are plenty of us out here, some more gray than others!

Kidding aside, the biggest problem you'll have is trying to wipe the smile off your face. First track day takes about a week or so.

Enjoy.
 
stkr

stkr

New Member
Welcome aboard :cool:

The track has no maximum age, so you're good to go. I'm 47 and I have no plans to quit riding any time soon. Oh, that helmet is just fine.

The date code is either under the liner on the shell, or it's etched onto the d-ring for the chin strap.

Just have fun and relax out there.


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rmadursk

rmadursk

New Member
Never too old, I hope

Not worried about my age, yet :D

The lid is definitely more than 5 years old (Did I miss that spec in the riders manual?). It is an M2000.

Sounds like my budget is going to be blown :doh: Looks like I might need to be nice to the wife for a much longer time.

Have fun,

Ron
 
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