Booked my first track day! Vlog

[@langhamp8912]

I remember my first trackday some 30+ years ago. I made a lot of mistakes such as braking too hard into the turns and then going so slow through the turn, opening the throttle while still pulling the bike into the turn, not turning the bike fast enough, but for the most part I figured those things out by the end of the day and was much much faster and smooth. Even my teenage self realized that just being very smooth made the bike feel in control regardless of speed. I then bought the videos and books of Keith Code's "a twist of the wrist". That really helped me but I'm not sure if it would have helped much BEFORE the first trackday. My biggest recommendation for a first trackday is just avoid being around other riders. If someone is faster than you then you're tempted to go into the turns faster, and if someone is slower then you're tempted to pass them with a bit of risk. Instead, just avoid other riders, and then take a couple of trackdays figuring out the track and the "physics" of it all. You cannot just take a single trackday...these things like a night of sleep for your brain to process. So stack up those trackdays regardless of cost.

[@darrendark4791]

Can’t wait for the track vlog, it’s definitely something I want to try , I’ve got the duke 890r and all my mates tell me it’s a must, would also definitely go in novice class for first time 👍enjoy

[@BikeLikeMike92]

Well I’ll let you know! Been wanting to do it for years!

[@pudsboi5203]

1st track day but it won’t be your last. I found I was faster on the loan bike than my own as I didn’t want to crash mine. Also I’ve had 2 Aprilias and I wouldn’t have another, fantastic to ride bikes but so unreliable. Currently looking for an mt10 the same as yours. 1 owner Low mileage hopefully. 🤞

[@BikeLikeMike92]

Good luck! I’d definitely recommend an mt10. Such good all round bikes, very wheelie happy 😅