Track day Q & A: Difference between revisions

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*Remove centerstand

~~'''~~Additionally:~~'''~~

:Additionally:

*Make sure the oil is fresh and full. Bring some extra and top off as necessary throughout the day.

*Get out the owners manual (or [[Service Schedule]]) and check every item on the maintenance list, whether it's due or not. If they're all in order, then the bike will survive.

*Check with the organizers about bike prep. They will have specific items that must be prepped how they say. If you don't do it, then you don't get to ride (and you usually don't get a refund either).

'''Q.''' Am I more likely to crash at the track?

'''A.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:

:TRACK:

*You are geared up to the hilt (good boots, leathers, back protector, helmet, gloves)

*No opposite direction traffic

*Every vehicle is the same size (mass)

*If you leave the track, there's typically plenty of runoff

*Corner workers to assist (if there's an accident you need to avoid)

*95% of the riders are not willing to put others at risk just to get ahead

:STREET:

*Many wear gear of some sort, usually minimal

*Traffic going in every direction

*You are the smallest thing on the road

*If you leave the street, there are light poles and grandmas

*You are the only one looking out for you

*95% of the drivers (in some areas) don't see you as anything but a speed bump

====A parting shot====

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 *Remove centerstand
-'''Additionally:'''
+:Additionally:
 *Make sure the oil is fresh and full. Bring some extra and top off as necessary throughout the day.
 *Get out the owners manual (or [[Service Schedule]]) and check every item on the maintenance list, whether it's due or not. If they're all in order, then the bike will survive.
 *Check with the organizers about bike prep. They will have specific items that must be prepped how they say. If you don't do it, then you don't get to ride (and you usually don't get a refund either).
+'''Q.''' Am I more likely to crash at the track?
+'''A.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:
+:TRACK:
+*You are geared up to the hilt (good boots, leathers, back protector, helmet, gloves)
+*No opposite direction traffic
+*Every vehicle is the same size (mass)
+*If you leave the track, there's typically plenty of runoff
+*Corner workers to assist (if there's an accident you need to avoid)
+*95% of the riders are not willing to put others at risk just to get ahead
+:STREET:
+*Many wear gear of some sort, usually minimal
+*Traffic going in every direction
+*You are the smallest thing on the road
+*If you leave the street, there are light poles and grandmas
+*You are the only one looking out for you
+*95% of the drivers (in some areas) don't see you as anything but a speed bump
 ====A parting shot====