11-18-2016, 05:57 AM
Hi EmptySea, you're right, trackdays do put some wear and tear on the bike, especially taking miles off of tires. The tires I used at the track were new (less than 500 miles), but they'll have plenty of rubber left in them to go. If you're running harder touring tires (12K miles on a set is a LOT), you might want to consider slapping on stickier rubber for a trackday.
Also, many tracks will rent leathers. JenningsGP does it for $60, and I have gauntlet gloves & race boots. No expensive race mods required to run, tape it up, remove the unnecessary bits, and go out with the novice group.
Combined with renting a trailer and spending a night in a hotel with a friend, the whole day costs ~$300. A third of that is the track admittance, and since I live four hours away, fuel factors in too.
I highly recommend going if you can swing it. Like Ulvetanna said, the track teaches you things you can never learn on the street, all the while having fun.
Also, many tracks will rent leathers. JenningsGP does it for $60, and I have gauntlet gloves & race boots. No expensive race mods required to run, tape it up, remove the unnecessary bits, and go out with the novice group.
Combined with renting a trailer and spending a night in a hotel with a friend, the whole day costs ~$300. A third of that is the track admittance, and since I live four hours away, fuel factors in too.
I highly recommend going if you can swing it. Like Ulvetanna said, the track teaches you things you can never learn on the street, all the while having fun.