Motorcycle Track Day Questions??? A GOOD Watch!

[@briancox941]

Great video!

[@dabosch11]

Thank you Brian! 😊

[@inkzilla]

Hello Dean Thanks for the shout out I was definitely in too high a gear Glad you’re back on video and healthy.

[@dabosch11]

Of course and thank you very much 🙏 hope it helps!

[@gravityrider.melbourne]

You made my day! Thanks for answering my question in so much detail!

[@dabosch11]

You are most welcome 🙏 A big thanks to you!

[@mariavirginiadiazbosch2319]

What ❤an awesome video. You are the best 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dabosch11]

Gracias! Mucho amor!

[@striderone2854]

huge upgrade on the video editing from just a year ago! The thumbnails maybe need something else but other than that great stuff! Also, thanks for some tips, trying to get my first track day in.

[@dabosch11]

I really appreciate that! I have learned a lot in the year! The thumbnails are for sure my weakest. First track day in, that’s exciting! Next video I’m working on is geared toward a track day checklist to help out.

[@848evo4]

great work Dean

[@dabosch11]

Thank you!

[@EdwinDover]

Thank you for the great video! I have a question about ABS. I have been told at the track that ABS effects my braking even if it is not engaging in the braking zone. Is that true? Second question is about the kickstand. I have scraped the stand in turns and it is quite unsettling. But I am almost always alone at the track and use the bike for the street too so it comes in handy a lot. Is it very important to take it off for the track? And why do manufactures not design it in such a way that it won't try and kill you if you lean far enough?

[@Onereelrider]

WB! I'd asked a question on an old video, maybe you could demonstrate sometime plz. I believe there's a difference in how to approach lean on a naked bike vs sport bike. I ride a 22 CB1000R and naturally you sit upright and the angle of the handle bar makes it more difficult imo to get off the bike and lean in the corners. The majority of the videos out there just regurgitate the same stuff meant for a sport bike. Could you give your understanding or reiteration of this concept for a naked bike?

[@george_2395]

Hey @EvoSC_80 maybe I could answer cause I ride a naked bike and I guess Dean can elaborate further. You basically answered your question yourself. It's just more difficult on a naked, but the concept of body position is the exact same as on a supersport. That;s why they all make the same videos. Supersports are the most desirable track bikes for a reason. The ergonomics, the rearsets and footpeg position and height, the crouched seating position that distributes weight a certain way to enhance control, the clip ons to drop your elbow down. It;s just easier. But the body position you take on your bike to lean it, or a sport bike.. Same thing. There are guys on Honda Goldwings dragging knee so it's not really bike dependent. Hope that helps

[@george_2395]

K. Just saw your track videos briefly. You obviously have the speed on the track. I would just change a few things on ur bike. Maybe aftermarket adjustable rearsets, a sportier bar, make the ergonomics work for you and you should be okay. Personally, I'm getting a supersport cause I will be doing more track than street. But even those need aftermarket customization often

[@Onereelrider]

@@george_2395 ty for the information. I'll have some more video next week. Please feel free to critique me. I'll try to set up camera to see my body position.

[@dabosch11]

I agree with George. It’s the same concept just a different set up with your feet body and legs. You will have to steer in harder/with more input on the bars. Screw driver grip will help getting the head down into the corners, heels off the foot pegs. Those are some of the fundamentals to aid with cornering. If it’s really upright you send it like a dirt bike right?! Lol 🤙

[@dabosch11]

Thank you for the feedback and reply! Spot on advice.

[@markearnshaw7178]

I was eating my lunch and nearly chohed to death with the finger situation, cheers Dean

[@dabosch11]

Glad it didn’t turn out fatal! 😅 what part of the world you from?

[@markearnshaw7178]

From Australia Dean, G'Day Mate lol @@dabosch11

[@dabosch11]

lol G'Day Mate! On the list to visit for sure! Plus there's Phillip Island

[@Kerol95]

hello Dean can you make a video on how to counter doubts when leaning/afraid to lean/lean angle barrier

[@dabosch11]

Yes! I enlisted in the Army 3 months ago so I’ve been off line. I have medic training that will last around 6 weeks if all goes well. I will start drafting and recording a video once I get some free time. In the meantime develop a consistent pattern with your riding. Confidence always helps me and that starts with the same body position and having reference points you can work from. (Same turn in point, same apex, same acceleration points) that was you can build from that. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@KidShalahan1023]

Man what a good video. If you ever get time can you explain when is the right time to upgrade to slicks?

[@dabosch11]

Thank you 🙏 You will find a lot of different opinions on this. I switched over when I knew I was invested in the sport and got tire warmers. The reason is they will last a lot longer and perform better with less heat cycles on the tire. At slower speed you won’t benefit from the slick and it won’t inspire confidence. Once you start to feel the rear spin/step out a lot is a good time to look for slicks or a track tire over a street.

[@george_2395]

Good stuff as always Dean

[@dabosch11]

I appreciate it!

[@henrikarkaus5065]

I have a question. I've recently started my own racing "career". Only done 2 laps in rain (I crashed). But I had 10 year old rain tires and bad technicue. Now I have unused ones, a few years old only and good kept. Some people say you need to ride with brand new wet tires on dry a few laps to get the pores to open up or to get the base layer worn a bit for them to work best. I would like to know your thoughts on this? Thanks

[@dabosch11]

I would agree more with your bad technique. Tires are important but you can ride on some slicks in a downpour. You won’t be racing competitively it’s just an example. (I have a reel showing the example) I also have some videos on rain riding. I’ve used new wets right away for racing. I did have them on warmers prior. I would never run my rains in the dry. Haven’t heard that before.

[@henrikarkaus5065]

@@dabosch11 Thanks, I actually saw your video of riding in rain, very helpful 🙂

[@dabosch11]

That means a lot! Thank you 🙏 I wish you the best in racing and if you ever have questions let me know.

[@NHlocal]

A lot of good information, thanks! I have recently had an "odd" thing happen while braking moderate to hard. My fingers, I use my index and middle, when I started to apply the brakes were quite a bit closer to the inside of the lever rather than the middle where I always place my fingers. This caused me to have to use maybe 3 times my normal pressure to get the bike slowed enough to make the corner. Have you ever had that happen??? Any thoughts as to what I might do to make sure it doesn't happen again??? It was more than a little "unsettling". I've never noticed it happening prior to this last session I had a few weeks ago. Thanks for all the great content and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

[@dabosch11]

Thank you 🙏 I don’t recall any moments this happening. I’ve gotten into a hard tank slapped that caused me to lose my brakes going into the next turn. That made me almost change my pants. I pumped the brake lever and got the air out and my brakes back. Hand placement is the only thing I can think of that would cause your fingers to be in a different location when applying brake. Maybe it was brake fade?

[@NHlocal]

@@dabosch11 Definitely not brake fade. I remember clearly that for whatever reason my hand was tight up inside to the hand grip and my index finger was all the way over almost to the pivot pin on the brake lever. I've started using a GoPro mounted to show my throttle/brake hand. I will definitely get it on video if it happens again. I believe something caused me to move my hand out of position but I honestly can't remember what. 🤷🏻‍♂

[@TarHeelSFV4]

Great content! Any advice on track day insurance? Is it worth having or too cost prohibitive?

[@dabosch11]

Thank you friend 🙏 I personally don’t have track day insurance. It all depends on your set up and how deep your pockets are. Are you asking from medical or motorcycle side? Riding is always a risk!

[@TarHeelSFV4]

@@dabosch11 Thanks Dean! Was asking from purely the motorcycle side. My insurance company won't cover a track day. Doesn't matter if its non-timed, educational etc. Understand risk is always there but was hoping to mitigate the out of pocket expense of a potential 'oops', learning mistake 🙂

[@angelceballos8714]

Could you explain when to flick the bike entering a conrner vs trail braking?

[@dabosch11]

I find myself trail braking in most corners. The pressure varies. Sometimes I’m much harder/aggressive and other times it’s feathering the front brake barley much pressure to help turn the bike in. Are you familiar with the race track VIR? Or any in the US east coast?

[@trashedlife1]

Hi I am moving up from a ktm 390 to a Aprilia rsv4 2021+ and i could really use some help thanks 🙏 I have been tracking my trusty 390 for almost 2 years now, you can classify me as a upper intermediate guy. Help 😅

[@dabosch11]

Congratulations on the Ape! You started off the right way on that 390, great choice. What did you need help with?

[@trashedlife1]

@@dabosch11 thank you so much🙌, I am just not sure how to set the electronics, how to" learn them " People are saying the lines are different, style is different just a little confused how to approach it

[@dabosch11]

Just approach it carefully. People will always have varying opinions and suggestions. Even as coaches we all observe and teach different. Rely on your skill set, you have already completed laps around track. Think of it as a Sunday ride thru the twistys. Be smooth with your applications with braking, throttle, movements and you will be fine. At the end of the day it’s 2 wheels. The electronics aren’t going to drastically do something unsafe. Be careful, smooth and have an amazing time! Excited for you!