Motorcycle Track Day Bike Prep

www.DaveMossTuning.com
Heading to the track with your street bike? Lotsa riders do just that. Dave does a asic bike prep for the average trackday using a Yamaha R6 as the example. Check with your trackday organizer just to be sure they don't have some bizarre requirement beyond what's covered here. We end the video with Dave tuning the suspension of a street R6 at a trackday to demonstrate the inadequacy of the stock showroom settings.
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[@Myplaceseqld]

Tyre pressures, I do not see anyone teach about tyre pressures rising up to 5-6 psi when hot. A new guy at the track reads that 33-34 psi is great for their tyres, they may set pressure to 30 psi to achieve 32psi because of available information but in reality with warmed up tyres they are really running at 35-36 psi. I start my tyres cold at 26-27 psi to achieve my optimum pressures. I would advise people to do a 20 minute run on there bikes and get of and check your pressures, it may surprise ppl just how high their tyres pressures have risen. I learnt more at the track in half an hour than I did in twelve months watching KZbin, Love your work Dave.

[@michaelrullis7501]

That 2 stoke revving in the back ground is legendary

[@sackychin6267]

Can’t beat that sound

[@DuzBee]

It’s pretty good advice at the end, getting suspension tuned and rider training / development.... Pretty cool stuff. I enjoy Dave’s animated body language / hand gestures, this helps me learn and understand what each adjustments effect on the bike is.

[@Daniel-tj6mc]

Dave great video. Straight to the point & no fluff.

[@humannature3916]

This is the best track day prep video available on youtube!

[@marcsworld1love]

15:09 loving the sound of a 2 stroke. Im from the time of Kawasaki triples, Yamaha RD 350, 400, and Suzuki's 550 2 stroke. 👊

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Grew up with 2 strokes, still have a GT550 Suzuki :)

[@marcsworld1love]

@@catalystreactionsbw i didn't know much about bikes in 1976 when a friend of my Dad brought over his GT 550, and because i didn't know the smoking exhaust was normal, i passed up buying it ☹ I currently have an RVT RC 51 and also signed up on your site under the free option due to low finance. I've been watching you vids on line trying to learn suspension settings. I've owned the bike since 2008 and am second owner. Just installed Metzeler sport tec m7rr tires, and Metzeler Tires because $200 for the set brand new from a friend.. I always road a 190 50, and didn't check first and the back tire is now 190 55. It feels different just sitting on it. Keep the rubber side down 👍

[@catalystreactionsbw]

@@marcsworld1love The 190/55 will help!

[@Shan-sg7mm]

Thanks a lot Dave 🇮🇳

[@harrybrown4815]

Dave love the videos always learn something new and refreshes the knowledge I have gained watching them. But I so want to dub C3-PO over your end credits ; )

[@rorystibbs5164]

Great info thanks Dave

[@TheJmebe]

Great video - will there be a follow up to see how that guy got on with the new setup, and if he changed it as things warmed up?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Dave Williams is the video editor. I'm not sure if the rider did come back. Perhaps DW can chime in.

[@sageblackarts]

Awesome video, thanks

[@ozgurgirgin]

Great video👍👍👍

[@shwackthenoobsac]

Thank you!

[@glzarmy]

Sounds like all the borderlands soundtrack was in the transitions

[@majordelays4909]

I really can’t place the accents here. New to the presenters. Nonetheless great video

[@shafiaahmad4061]

Too bad Dave isn't available in Ohio. I Hope I get someone anywhere near his experience on my first track day with my new 2018 R6 (500 miles) this summer.

[@catalystreactionsbw]

I can help you with set up while you are at home prior to your rack day vent so you can be more confident. remote tuning was designed to help riders like you.

[@roadwarrior8560]

Would you use 7 year old tyres if they still had good tread left?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

If they had been out of the sun in a temperature controlled room and passed the finger nail test, I would consider then. My personal normal limit is 3 years.

[@michaelrullis7501]

Road Warrior absolutely not. Listen to doctor dave!

[@420FlyByNight]

Nice hair, Dave.

[@DmanGuitar327]

My owner manual says 0.8-1.2inch of chain slack. I prefer it closer to 0.8.. Is that okay?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

What you prefer is up to you so no worries there. I choose a bigger amount as I go to the track and want to make sure i use all my suspension travel.

[@DmanGuitar327]

@@catalystreactionsbw thx dave you rock.

[@DmanGuitar327]

I feel if the chain has more slack it doesnt shift as nice..?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

@@DmanGuitar327 Great observation and that is called gear lash. Witht he front brake on and clutch all the way to the bar, have someone put your bike in gear and watch the rear sprocket move in the rear wheel.

[@DmanGuitar327]

@@catalystreactionsbw i assume ittl want to naturally jump around?

[@nosecretsbass7471]

For the Love of God!!!! Use a screwdriver that fits the slot.....

[@tartredarrow]

Would someone get this man a shirt that fits?!

[@denisrailey777]

Lol.

[@mattcurtin3185]

Dam talk about a rip off 120 for that setup 💀 and by the sounds of it he charges more for more adjustments

[@catalystreactionsbw]

Dave Williams, editor, replying here. To what "setup" are you referring?

[@catalystreactionsbw]

@Trikk Dave Williams, editor, replying here. Thx so much for clearing that guy's muddy water. Yes, Moss charges $20 for a one time base setup, $40 for a morning's worth of tuning (base tune go for a ride, refine tune go ride, refine tune go ride, final tune), and $60 for a day's worth; the best value for an advanced rider who can continually increase their pace after each tune. Everyone increases their pace after a base tune (and I mean everyone, they just can't not), but almost all settle into that new pace and Moss refines the tune TO that pace. Many advanced riders can continue to increase pace after the first couple of refined tunes. They don't plateau as quickly.