Good vdo Im a ex gp rider and this is by far the best way to learn you get more feedback from your bike and yourself in 1 weekend then doing months and months on the road... Also you met a great bunch of people amd can learn from setup suspension etc from your pit neighbours If you love your bike take it to the track if you do you will be addicted.
Great tip I got on my 1st track day was start your 1st session at the back of the group in pit lane, that way u can always pass slower riders but won't get intimidated by faster riders coming past like if you'd started at the front
Why would I do that when I can use MY OWN drone? My own iphone or Samsung and a friend? Photographers and tattoo artists are 2 jobs that think they are way to valuable 😂
Do my first track day in a few weeks on an SV650, this video has really helped with a few questions and had, and made me feel a little more at ease, Nice ones guys...
One good tip I was given, easy into bends/corners, set yourself up properly to exit faster, if you come flying into corner 'not properly in control' invariably you'll have the wrong line to exit, basically take it easy at first and build on what you've learnt. ... and enjoy 👍
We need more like this on UA-cam. I see loads of videos by youtubers that has no clue about body position and how to ride safe with margin of error. Especially in the US it seems like. And they are all on supersports....
I'd say it's a bad idea to use hook straps over the yoke, or anywhere that compresses the suspensions for that matter. You have to either fully compress the suspensions (thus potentially damaging the seals if you hit a bump), or risk the straps getting loose if you hit a bump and the bike's suspension is compressed. In my experience, it's always better to use the wheel axle on the front and the swingarm on the rear. The bike will not move and the suspensions will be free to move in case of a bump.
what you should do when straping down the bike is strap it down from the stand side first. This is so that if you over tighten a strap on the non-stand side the bike does not fall over... You can tighten a strap down on the stand side stand down and not worry about the bike falling over when doing the other side.
Doing my first trackday in a few weeks at cadwell. I do have experience on track in a car but after recently passing my bike test, im hoping a trackday will increase my confidence in cornering on the road
@@nawazskrr6027 it went fantastic, yes it defiantly made me more confident in the bike, amazing how far you can push the bike on track. Will be doing a few more next year.
Thanks, you've definitely made up my mind to finally book a yamaha day. Costly at £500 for the day where full bike/gear/fuel is provided but i guess that will be a good long term investment
Just done Caldwell, not done one for years and years. It was a lot faster than I expected for novice. I'm not a slow rider on the road so soon got into it but if you were pretty green and not a fast road rider it may have been a bit intimidating.
It can depend who's running it - our track days try to ensure different abilities are in the right groups, and having done Cadwell on a Grom in the past on a Bennetts BikeSocial track day, I can say that MSV, who we work with on them, did an excellent job.
@@bennettsbikesocial I was one of the few riders on a pure road bike that rode there. It was mainly trailers and tyre warmer boys on track bikes. I'd say it was 90% track bike. It was also mixed with the inter group and some of those guys were pretty quick with some vaguely strong moves going on. My mate wants to do one but I'm suggesting he does the pure novice one at Cadwell with no other levels.
Thanks, makes sense to get on track especially if you have one of the best in world nearby. We have our own track day there in May: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/bennetts-track-days-2024 Hope to see you there. Cheers, Michael
Great video. I'm soon to get into track days. I have a couple of bikes but not suitable for the track. I'm going to get an RC390 and learn all the fundamentals before trying to go fast. Would be great to leap on a 600RR but it's not for me. I want to learn properly for once :-) Drivers don't jump into an F3 (or whatever) car but that's what we riders can (almost) do - some road bikes are pretty close to superbike class out of the box and trying to learn on one is probably very difficult. Thanks for the tips - I have the hurdle of language as I'm an ex-pat too - but it'll be all good.
The only piece of advice I would also like you to have talked about is tyres, I'm sure this can be very important to competent track day riders, what would you suggest with regard to novices? Are normal road tyes on a sport bike still ok to use on track? Good video.
@@bennettsbikesocial Different. I don't know how far away tracks tend to be from cities in UK, but in Canada most people don't ride to tracks. I mean, the first time I did and I was the only one; everyone else towed. It was horrible for me both times since I couldn't bring enough water in my backpack. Most participants have dedicated track bikes because insurance is crazy on sport bikes here in Ontario, Canada. We also need to tape off the mirrors and lights and replace the coolant with water. Tracks here also have very little, if at all, covered areas so people bring their own canopies. I get the impression that track days in UK are more accessible to beginners because there's less initial financial commitment required.
pravesh736 organizers recommend water with waterwetter for anti corrosion. Coolant (anti freeze) is made of glycol. It’s slippery and hard to clean when spilled. There’s a chance of spilling when you crash. It’s a reasonable concern but it makes it harder to ride your daily bike to a track and get a taste of track days
1) Take two Yamaha Tracer 900s one fitted with dry tyres and the other a wet compound tire to the novice session and blow every one away! 2) Take a full pit crew, tire warmers, 3 sets of quali tyres, and a pit wall engineer, motorhome, 3) Bring a grid girl equipped with umbrella and bikini to look badass!!! 4) Take the bike to the finish, no early retirement.
@@bennettsbikesocial No worries mate. I've narrowed down bikes to test ride this month and next, and hopefully will come to a decision by December. In addition, I found a good shop that also supports track days.
It’s the cost of the tyres that’s the killer.. I’m £350 a set fitted and they’re trashed in a day.. Hotel can be done for £50 track day just over £100... With travel (petrol) few beers in the evening it’s £600 ish... It’s fun though!!!
From someone who is relatively new to track days my 2 bits of advise is 1. brakes. My second day out when I got some more confidence and speed into corners my brakes couldn't cope. So for the next day out I rebuild the calipers, racing brake fluid and sinster pads. Game charger. And 2. Forget about getting the knee down. I have seen some very silly and costly mistakes from new track day users trying to get the knee down. Like this video explains just work on your lines and body position for the first 3 or 4 days out then you can start to think about getting the knee down when the cornering speed comes.
You need a license to do a track day over there? Here in the states all you need is a pulse and a bike. Honestly after seeing all the beginners make the dumbest mistakes it’s probably a much safer thing, I wish they made you have at least a license to do a track day. Everyone will make mistakes at some point your first year will be all about learning what not to do. Safe riding guys
Excellent video. I've been waiting for this for a long time (i.e. A video on how to load a bike into a van). I'm thinking of getting rid of my car and buying a van so I can transport my bike to and from anywhere. Would be weird owning a van as a daily driver.
Great advices and great footages! Thanks a lot for sharing that with us. I'm in that video and it was my first track day too. And I had similar advices from friends and it did make my day greater! Is there any way to get the videos? As I would love to see them. Thank you guys
Hi late to the comments haha I've been riding just over a year now and I have a Cbr650r plus a kawasaki versys 650 grand tourer. But really want to get into tracking I've come across and kawasaki ER-6F for around £800 2007 minitwin do you think this is a good bike to play around with for a beginner on track?
I enjoyed watching this. i have a ninja 400 after passing my test last year. im really keen to do my first track day, but nervous also. this has helped. I wanted to ask, im in the east midlands so there a few tracks near me. Are some tracks better than others to start on, and which? thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment and question. A shorter circuit might offer benefits such as learning the radius of corners, braking points, which gear to be in, etc. but might also mean the track is busier than some of the longer ones. You have Mallory Park, Bedford Autodrome, Silverstone and Donington Park all in your doorstep so at least there are options. On a ninja 400 you might want to opt for Mallory first. Please let us know how you get on and if you have any other questions. Cheers, Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial thank you for your reply. I will look at Mallory Park, it's a nice track too, I know I can camp near by also. Brilliant thank you again, I'll let you know how I got on.
@@bennettsbikesocial ooh yes thank you, I wanted to do that Honda race school, but I think it's closed down. I will definitely check out Jamie's race school.
I'm throwing a leg over an R1 this weekend on the track not only going to be my first time on track but my first time on a Superbike too. Got any advice?
This is my first road ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
Skimmed over tyre pressures when that's somthin new guy's will need to keep an eye on after each session. Also i turn up with a full tank saves fuckin about setting your bike and the rest of the garage on fire.
Haha safe, yeah, until some one a be, Valentino Rossi nearly takes you out, but not to worry, just remember £150 + for the experience, then, you get offer of a photo of you on the day £30/40 quid.. Nahhh been there done that, sack it, crap. Couldn't think of anything worst,... Put your money on a good horse and book a foreign holiday... 😜😜
Well the photos are free on Bennetts track days, so there's that. And they're a lot cheaper for BikeSocial members. And the people on them tend to be a better class or rider, not wannabe anyones. join.bikesocial.co.uk
It isnt if you live near one. Day after day with the noise travelling or miles really gets on residents nerves. They usually have permission to run track days on condition the noise limits arent exceeded. I once raced at a circuit (Lydden in Kent) no engines were allowed to be run for 2 hours on Sunday, the circuit was near a church lol.
Wow, didn't know that Christian Horner goes to trackdays.😂joke aside, very interesting and instructive video. I'm also looking forward to my first trackday ever in the near future. Thanks!🫡
New youtube algorithm sucks, this deserves way more views. Keep up the good work.
Appreciate your comment, thanks
Keep calm is the best advice, i was worrying to much about everything. Buy the end of the day you go out and do your own thing in your own time.
Good vdo Im a ex gp rider and this is by far the best way to learn you get more feedback from your bike and yourself in 1 weekend then doing months and months on the road... Also you met a great bunch of people amd can learn from setup suspension etc from your pit neighbours If you love your bike take it to the track if you do you will be addicted.
Great tip I got on my 1st track day was start your 1st session at the back of the group in pit lane, that way u can always pass slower riders but won't get intimidated by faster riders coming past like if you'd started at the front
Definitely - and you'll soon suss the bikes that you want to start in front of after a couple of sessions. Cheers, John
And don't forget to bring a lot of money to pay for the hugely expensive photos the event photographer will take of you :D
8 to 12 euro for a picture.
Some organisers offers free pictures but the tuition fee will be little more.
Haha its funny you say that cos i payed 55 aud at my local track and they were the shittest photo's
Not at a Bennetts Track Day where all riders get free photos! You have to a BikeSocial member to join in.
Bring a friend and your own camera ,
Why would I do that when I can use MY OWN drone? My own iphone or Samsung and a friend? Photographers and tattoo artists are 2 jobs that think they are way to valuable 😂
Do my first track day in a few weeks on an SV650, this video has really helped with a few questions and had, and made me feel a little more at ease, Nice ones guys...
Thanks for the feedback and good luck with your day. Where are you taking your SV?
Cheers, Michael
One good tip I was given, easy into bends/corners, set yourself up properly to exit faster, if you come flying into corner 'not properly in control' invariably you'll have the wrong line to exit, basically take it easy at first and build on what you've learnt. ... and enjoy 👍
Thank you so much/ My buddy here in the US started and invited us My Son and I out to watch. My boy has a Harley and is hooked!
Excellent video. As an older rider, with years of riding experience, this encourages me to try a track day...Finger crossed.... thanks for this!!!
Great news, thanks for getting in touch and please let us know how it goes. Cheers, Michael
Do it!
great advice, awesome cameo by Rossi at 1:27, thank you!
Good for you mate! I too understand this well. Fantastic we take take life into our own hands in many ways.
We need more like this on UA-cam. I see loads of videos by youtubers that has no clue about body position and how to ride safe with margin of error. Especially in the US it seems like. And they are all on supersports....
I'd say it's a bad idea to use hook straps over the yoke, or anywhere that compresses the suspensions for that matter. You have to either fully compress the suspensions (thus potentially damaging the seals if you hit a bump), or risk the straps getting loose if you hit a bump and the bike's suspension is compressed. In my experience, it's always better to use the wheel axle on the front and the swingarm on the rear. The bike will not move and the suspensions will be free to move in case of a bump.
Pitbull TRS
Awesome video, deserves way more views/likes!
Hopefully I'll get to the track next season, so this was very helpful!
Many thanks for this! Doing my first track day at Rockingham this weekend and I am so excited.
Good luck, let me know how it goes! Cheers, Michael
Bennetts Bike could be the most fun I have ever had! Addicted already.
what you should do when straping down the bike is strap it down from the stand side first. This is so that if you over tighten a strap on the non-stand side the bike does not fall over...
You can tighten a strap down on the stand side stand down and not worry about the bike falling over when doing the other side.
Pitbull TRS
This vid deserves way more views. Really insightful. Great job fella
Thanks very much - do let me know if you have any specific questions.
Cheers, Michael
Very informative video. You broke down track day basics amazingly. Gold star for you ⭐️
Doing my first trackday in a few weeks at cadwell. I do have experience on track in a car but after recently passing my bike test, im hoping a trackday will increase my confidence in cornering on the road
How did your track day go? I'm planning one soon with Yamaha. Did it increase your road confidence?
@@nawazskrr6027 it went fantastic, yes it defiantly made me more confident in the bike, amazing how far you can push the bike on track. Will be doing a few more next year.
Thanks, you've definitely made up my mind to finally book a yamaha day. Costly at £500 for the day where full bike/gear/fuel is provided but i guess that will be a good long term investment
Just done Caldwell, not done one for years and years. It was a lot faster than I expected for novice. I'm not a slow rider on the road so soon got into it but if you were pretty green and not a fast road rider it may have been a bit intimidating.
It can depend who's running it - our track days try to ensure different abilities are in the right groups, and having done Cadwell on a Grom in the past on a Bennetts BikeSocial track day, I can say that MSV, who we work with on them, did an excellent job.
@@bennettsbikesocial I was one of the few riders on a pure road bike that rode there. It was mainly trailers and tyre warmer boys on track bikes. I'd say it was 90% track bike. It was also mixed with the inter group and some of those guys were pretty quick with some vaguely strong moves going on. My mate wants to do one but I'm suggesting he does the pure novice one at Cadwell with no other levels.
@@1000sofusernames Definitely. I would recommend looking at our too, though I think Cadwell is already fully booked up: www.bikesocial.co.uk/join
Excellent video mate!!!!
Great video. Have Donington on my doorstep so keen to get my first track day booked 👍
Thanks, makes sense to get on track especially if you have one of the best in world nearby. We have our own track day there in May: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/bennetts-track-days-2024
Hope to see you there.
Cheers, Michael
Great video. I'm soon to get into track days. I have a couple of bikes but not suitable for the track. I'm going to get an RC390 and learn all the fundamentals before trying to go fast. Would be great to leap on a 600RR but it's not for me. I want to learn properly for once :-) Drivers don't jump into an F3 (or whatever) car but that's what we riders can (almost) do - some road bikes are pretty close to superbike class out of the box and trying to learn on one is probably very difficult. Thanks for the tips - I have the hurdle of language as I'm an ex-pat too - but it'll be all good.
The only piece of advice I would also like you to have talked about is tyres, I'm sure this can be very important to competent track day riders, what would you suggest with regard to novices? Are normal road tyes on a sport bike still ok to use on track? Good video.
Its okay if you are pure beginner
Well said, great video, but be prepared, as comes way to additive on track😂👌👍
It's interesting to see how different track days are organized in the UK and Canada (North America in general)
Better or worse?
@@bennettsbikesocial Different. I don't know how far away tracks tend to be from cities in UK, but in Canada most people don't ride to tracks. I mean, the first time I did and I was the only one; everyone else towed. It was horrible for me both times since I couldn't bring enough water in my backpack. Most participants have dedicated track bikes because insurance is crazy on sport bikes here in Ontario, Canada. We also need to tape off the mirrors and lights and replace the coolant with water.
Tracks here also have very little, if at all, covered areas so people bring their own canopies.
I get the impression that track days in UK are more accessible to beginners because there's less initial financial commitment required.
pravesh736 organizers recommend water with waterwetter for anti corrosion. Coolant (anti freeze) is made of glycol. It’s slippery and hard to clean when spilled. There’s a chance of spilling when you crash.
It’s a reasonable concern but it makes it harder to ride your daily bike to a track and get a taste of track days
1) Take two Yamaha Tracer 900s one fitted with dry tyres and the other a wet compound tire to the novice session and blow every one away!
2) Take a full pit crew, tire warmers, 3 sets of quali tyres, and a pit wall engineer, motorhome,
3) Bring a grid girl equipped with umbrella and bikini to look badass!!!
4) Take the bike to the finish, no early retirement.
This was awesome. Plotting my track day debut.
Cheers - sorry for the delayed reply but how did you get on and where did you go?
Thanks, Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial No worries mate. I've narrowed down bikes to test ride this month and next, and hopefully will come to a decision by December. In addition, I found a good shop that also supports track days.
It’s the cost of the tyres that’s the killer.. I’m £350 a set fitted and they’re trashed in a day.. Hotel can be done for £50 track day just over £100... With travel (petrol) few beers in the evening it’s £600 ish...
It’s fun though!!!
Nice track.. Final sector not easy to get right.. luffield & woodcote
Thanks for sharing your experience it’s really helpful 👍🏻👍🏻🛑
From someone who is relatively new to track days my 2 bits of advise is 1. brakes. My second day out when I got some more confidence and speed into corners my brakes couldn't cope. So for the next day out I rebuild the calipers, racing brake fluid and sinster pads. Game charger. And 2. Forget about getting the knee down. I have seen some very silly and costly mistakes from new track day users trying to get the knee down. Like this video explains just work on your lines and body position for the first 3 or 4 days out then you can start to think about getting the knee down when the cornering speed comes.
I have the bug for a track day and haven't even ridden in a car on a closed course.
Great video - thanks!
Our pleasure, if there's any specific questions then do let us know.
Cheers, Michael
Very helpfull video. Thanks
Great video!
My race and track season is over for this year but now we are ready for 2020😂🙌
Enjoy the bike life
Covid says Hello!
Good video, cheers.
Watching this I realize how much gear I lack and how cheap my existing gear is
Great video!!
You need a license to do a track day over there? Here in the states all you need is a pulse and a bike. Honestly after seeing all the beginners make the dumbest mistakes it’s probably a much safer thing, I wish they made you have at least a license to do a track day. Everyone will make mistakes at some point your first year will be all about learning what not to do. Safe riding guys
Great vid and advice 👍🏼🏍👍🏼
What's your advice for an adventure bike owner who's considering a track day... My 990 adventure r seems to be begging me!! 😄
Good video.... what type of van is that??
What exhaust is on his SV??
What make and model of van did you use to transport the bike? 😀
Which bike is advice to buy
Excellent video. I've been waiting for this for a long time (i.e. A video on how to load a bike into a van). I'm thinking of getting rid of my car and buying a van so I can transport my bike to and from anywhere. Would be weird owning a van as a daily driver.
I'll take the cat.
@@Jaded-Wanderer I meant to type "car", not "cat". I'll correct the typo lol
Great advices and great footages! Thanks a lot for sharing that with us. I'm in that video and it was my first track day too. And I had similar advices from friends and it did make my day greater! Is there any way to get the videos? As I would love to see them. Thank you guys
Hi late to the comments haha I've been riding just over a year now and I have a Cbr650r plus a kawasaki versys 650 grand tourer. But really want to get into tracking I've come across and kawasaki ER-6F for around £800 2007 minitwin do you think this is a good bike to play around with for a beginner on track?
Nice watch mate 😜
Thanks, hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers, Michael
How about suspension setup? Are there workshops available at the track so you can adjust your suspension properly?
Depends on the track; certainly at Bennetts track days there is someone to give advice.
I enjoyed watching this. i have a ninja 400 after passing my test last year. im really keen to do my first track day, but nervous also. this has helped. I wanted to ask, im in the east midlands so there a few tracks near me. Are some tracks better than others to start on, and which? thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment and question. A shorter circuit might offer benefits such as learning the radius of corners, braking points, which gear to be in, etc. but might also mean the track is busier than some of the longer ones. You have Mallory Park, Bedford Autodrome, Silverstone and Donington Park all in your doorstep so at least there are options. On a ninja 400 you might want to opt for Mallory first. Please let us know how you get on and if you have any other questions.
Cheers, Michael
@@bennettsbikesocial thank you for your reply. I will look at Mallory Park, it's a nice track too, I know I can camp near by also. Brilliant thank you again, I'll let you know how I got on.
@@24pussycat One extra piece of advice is to seek/book an instructor too. In fact, why not look at the Jamie Whitham School at Mallory.
@@bennettsbikesocial ooh yes thank you, I wanted to do that Honda race school, but I think it's closed down. I will definitely check out Jamie's race school.
Any track race near Chicago? Please help!
Blink when he blinks :)
Do you need a full bike license just to ride at a track ??
In the UK, yes. The organiser will need to see it when you sign-on in the morning too.
How about insurance? Do you get it there at the track or you better get it in advance?
Track day insurance typically needs to be put in place beforehand
It is very addictive
15:36 Would be interresting riding a niken on track :)
Can you loose your license on the track?
I’m 15 and thinking about joining a racing club, can I actually do this at 15?
It depends on where you live. In the UK you can race younger than that, but you'll need an ACU licence.
Lol why do they need your license? It's the race track!
To prove you can actually ride a bike.
I'm throwing a leg over an R1 this weekend on the track not only going to be my first time on track but my first time on a Superbike too. Got any advice?
@@xy-qh7hr 😂still alive fam. And my life has changed, for the better. Im a dirt bike rider now🤷🏽♂️
Brake leaver guard
Do you win money at these things,
WOW
Does Bennetts cover that bike for theft if its left on the drive in the van overnight?
This is my first road ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
you s1000rr😍
If there's one thing that ruins the look of a stunning sportsbike, and that's a big fuck-off number plate.
Buy a a track bike that's been modified (maxtons ect ect). It's money you're never getting back.
Tell captain Redbeard to get a fucking SUZUKI shirt.
Skimmed over tyre pressures when that's somthin new guy's will need to keep an eye on after each session. Also i turn up with a full tank saves fuckin about setting your bike and the rest of the garage on fire.
Noise level? Wtf
I don't have cash or the bike to do track days fml
I have cash (kinda) and a bike to do track days, but not enough time to ride nor to develop the skills to do so.. 😂 fml..
Haha safe, yeah, until some one a be, Valentino Rossi nearly takes you out, but not to worry, just remember £150 + for the experience, then, you get offer of a photo of you on the day £30/40 quid.. Nahhh been there done that, sack it, crap. Couldn't think of anything worst,... Put your money on a good horse and book a foreign holiday... 😜😜
Well the photos are free on Bennetts track days, so there's that. And they're a lot cheaper for BikeSocial members. And the people on them tend to be a better class or rider, not wannabe anyones. join.bikesocial.co.uk
Noise limits on tracks is a stupid idea
It isnt if you live near one. Day after day with the noise travelling or miles really gets on residents nerves. They usually have permission to run track days on condition the noise limits arent exceeded. I once raced at a circuit (Lydden in Kent) no engines were allowed to be run for 2 hours on Sunday, the circuit was near a church lol.
You talk way to much
You comment too much
Talk less
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Wow, didn't know that Christian Horner goes to trackdays.😂joke aside, very interesting and instructive video. I'm also looking forward to my first trackday ever in the near future.
Thanks!🫡
Great video!