Thanks for asking: Improving trackday endurance, Shoei v Arai, has the job changed me...and more

[@richwilliams4767]

As usual, you're the gold standard for motorcyclists. What an ambassador for the "lifestyle" and community itself..

[@brucekendall52]

You make a person feel at such ease.We can listen to you all day.Thank you.

[@lynnkanable7023]

You are humble, intelligent and soft spoken. They say you should not meet your heroes for fear of being disappointed but I would like to make the exception with you. It would be fun to have a tea and listen to tales of your travels and riding experiences.

[@neevesybikes]

Thanks matey 😊👍

[@Floyd-df2uq]

Morning Michael. Great podcast style blog as usual. In response to your question about why track days and why not racing... The answer in my case anyway is simple, If I race and crash, my wife will outright ban me from riding motorbikes and rightly so because I'm the sole breadwinner. The risk is too great. I own multiple sportsbikes and riding them on a track seems to be a happy medium.

[@bendavies6775]

@Floyd completely agree. Risk versus reward. Going round in circles whilst channelling a bit of Bagnania is enough for me too.

[@Jaded-Wanderer]

Some folks might not enjoy the intensity of racing. I raced production 350LCs many years ago, nowadays I'm happy to do a few track days each year just for fun. There's no pressure to ride to the ragged edge but it still feels great to be free to go as fast as you want in a controlled environment.

[@peterreynolds777]

@@Floyd-df2uq many years ago now I was offered something special but I decided not to take it. 🤔 do I regret it A little bit yes 🤷🏻‍♂️ hell you never know we’re it could have gone But it was different then. Thinking about it 🤔 all I really needed was someone to be telling me you got this I’m behind you all the way But hay ho All I could think about was that I was the main breadwinner and I couldn’t let them down.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Great ramble Neevesy, I used to love thrashing my Thunderace and R1 and ZX12R, bought a BMW S1000R and was thrilled first of all but then realized the electronics were making me feel like a biking god. Now I'm on my second Superduke R coz I can switch all that stuff off. Nearly 60 now and I've never flipped a big bike. Dirt bikes when I was young and bulletproof yes. I too would love a big fat 600 scooter with a top box for beer runs on the weekend

[@Jaatsoldier]

Long live Neevesy! Your passion for motorcycles is inspiring. I love your insights and follow your suggestions judiciously. Keep it up.

[@joesheehan__]

Nice to hear an unbiased comparison of the helmets. I've got a Shoei X-SPR and before that I had a Shark race r pro GP. The lining inside was so much nicer than the shoei and it was incredibly quiet. I'd reccomend trying one out. Glad to see Billy Burke is still lapping, ive not seen him for a couple of years since he got his V4 Tuono a good while back.

[@mickbeckett5136]

What a honest down to earth person you are, Brilliant video again, keep erm coming 👍🏻👍🏻

[@neevesybikes]

That’s very kind of you. Cheque’s in the post 😊👍

[@RikkyTang]

Well to my mind, "learning the craft" at track days in the 90's most likely meant having accidents! I want to go fast but I also don't want to crash the bike I'm riding home on... so great electronics are a god send for me! With my first track day of this year I kept the electronics on a relatively safe mode. If I were to manage several more this year then I'd start turning the electronics down as my confidence at speed increased.

[@drdesmo8489]

Love what you bring us 🙏 On the subject of riding with electronics etc.. One thing that stands out for me is poor riding habits from not learning on a basic bike with a half decent coach, gaining good habits and techniques. Building your abilities to understand what is actually going on with the bike. With a solid foundation you will be much superior in all aspects of riding along with understanding basic tuning of the bikes systems. The adventure of it all, why wouldn’t you, would be my question ? Thank you for another great video master Neevesy

[@jeffestrada6857]

Great information as usual. I think that the endurance question on track could add another bit of advice. As like anything we learn after repetition you gain CONDITIONING to whatever you are performing. Getting used to using the necessary movements and muscles over time become a little easier -so with good flexibility and fitness, conditioning is a big aspect in moving forward 👍

[@shaunhill7264]

Honestly, as many people have already said ,your so easy to listen to just by your relaxed manor and always give great advice,it’s like sitting down with an old friend while he gives you all these nuggets of wisdom when I’m watching your videos………… Top lad and keep the vids coming , very much appreciated

[@PrateekMishra1]

I took my 24 R1 to track last week for the first time. have been riding a '09 R6 on track and I realised how good the electronics are on these new bikes specially my R1. For a trackday enthusiast like me, not chasing laptimes but seeking maximum thrill for my level, i believe electronics is a good thing. Makes me take the corners just like my old R6 and really open it up in the corner exits and feel the brutal power of the 200hp

[@werdnaeyaf]

Had the pleasure of meeting you at Donnington. What a gentleman you are. Like talking to one of my mates that just loves bikes despite the years you’ve been riding. Wife still shouting Neevsey when you appear on the TV 😝

[@neevesybikes]

Brilliant 😄 Nice to meet you, mate 😊👍

[@jonathanmasterson3100]

Great video as always… looking forward to hearing all about the costs involved in rebuilding your beloved… Hope your mate Bob worked for mates rates !!!!!

[@stevethomas6479]

My brother had a MCN press bike 2005 blade it had so many upgrades it’s now in his daughters house in Australia Great blog look forward to these weekly ones please don’t stop doing them

[@splodge57]

I bought my first Arai in 87, a Wes Coooley rep. Then a Christian Sarron and then a Doohan rep. They were a big step up from my previous helmets. Around 2000 I changed to Shoei, an Alex Barros rep, and have stuck with them ever since. I think they are now the best helmet but I've changed to the J Cruise, an open face and I love wearing it.

[@deon1978]

Loved your so called rambling 😄 Honestly, it's your channel and we love you so please feel free to ramble on again about whatever you feel like in future. It was nice to just hear your thoughts without answering a specific question. Like for example, I'd love to hear you ramble 😄 a bit about the latest and rather odd craze in automatic bikes coming to the market...Take care and thanks for the time and effort you put in to these videos.

[@creedm3040]

Awesome video! I was really struck by your last comments. From the heart no doubt. But yea, there are some really hateful comments from the haters. Whom seem to thrive on it. Not sure what goes into their thinking. You develop a teflon attitude, where things don't stick. I love your videos and content. You are the best truly. Best!

[@neevesybikes]

God bless ya!

[@Andrei_K1G1K]

My 2000 GSX-R750 I bought in 2001 was an Ex-press bike with 1430 miles on it. Was perfectly reliable and made 126hp at the wheel. I imagine the good thrashing it got had good effects on break-in process.

[@splodge57]

Like the T-shirt! I used to ride to Our Price Records in Golders Green in the 70's on my Honda CB250K4. Bought some great LPs there.

[@jondiaz3475]

The Arai F1 comment brings back good memories. That and my first Doohan Quantum/r that followed were still my favorite helmets.

[@HelloJamesBond]

First of all, your girlfriend is a lot braver than me! I want to say thanks for your advice on using the rear brake. I was out on the Ffestiniog road (B4391) in North Wales yesterday with a much quicker rider who was 'all-in' on every corner. I was riding quite tight to begin with as i was out of my comfort zone. Then i started dragging the rear brake around the tight corners, especially downhill corners - what a game changer! I don't think the others were doing this as on the second half of the day they were struggling to keep-up! Once you get the hang of it, it really does give you much more control and confidence into corners, scrubbing a bit of speed and helping the bike turn! Thanks so much! James

[@neevesybikes]

There you go, you've cracked it. Just don't tell anyone else!

[@HelloJamesBond]

@@neevesybikes 😅

[@thehowlingterror]

Thanks for the vid Michael.

[@Ulszed]

Hi Michael, thanks for the all the great q+a vids, always really interesting and informative

[@jpmotorsport4728]

Hey mate, Glad you’ve had a great time recently at Spa etc 👍🏽😎🏍🏁 Sounds a good trip all round 👍🏽, another cracking vlog take it easy 🙏🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥

[@garysteadman1236]

Where did that 30+ minutes go?? Having visited Spa track for the first time this year (eau rouge and the elevations left me gobsmacked and I only walked round during open GT testing) your story telling had me captivated.. Love the Q and A love the honesty of the answers. Like everyone else says.. I can listen to you talking bikes all day.. cheers..👍👍👍

[@timmyzhou1]

Morning Neevesy, thanks for another interesting video, especially the intro part that you share your exeprience about trackdays, observations and thuoghts about them. Speaking of what to bring, I am always curious about how you pack and prepare for across continent trips on super bikes and super nakeds. It would be great if you can make a video, showing us how you prepare and maintain your bike on those thounds miles trips. You are really inspiring us, sports bike fans, to go on tour with it.

[@MetallicHallucinations]

22 years in the game - that’s impressive! Off all the experience you’ve amassed, where do you see the future of “the motorbike” in the next 22 years? Fuel source? Styling? Speed capabilities? Or will the squishy human part be banned altogether from having such fun? 👍

[@richardcotton1508]

Always look forward to your videos on a Monday have always took on board you're tips and tricks I have to say has improved my riding

[@pjones7012]

Thank you for what you do.

[@brokemotorsport5339]

"Owwnnn, I'm effortlessly fast" 😂😂 Got a bit jealous there, Michael. Good vid as usual. Watched the lot.

[@61greybeard]

Great video Michael especially like your comment riding your road bike on track you have in mind it’s your transport home ( that’s what I do on my Ktm 1290 Gt ) because it is just meant to be a fun day out on your bike and most of us have to go to work the next day 😊👍👍

[@IanGrant-y2p]

Always interesting and good to hear your views on things.

[@hectorshouse7348]

Well that felt like 5 minutes! Another great video, thank you 👍

[@markobutkovic5414]

Great videos mister . Keep them coming. Question about electronics on bikes : haven't You answered all the questions by buying the gsx-r 750 with no electronics ? Electonics help in everyway , but now when all the bikes are so fast (maybe even to fast) , a good setup is also important , just like rider training is . 90% of us mortals would be faster around track on a good r7 then on a s1000rr with race setup. But i'm no expert , and would love to hear some other opinions. Thanks P.s. : would like to see motogp with no electronics again too

[@peterreynolds777]

Always love your videos never really thought about Spar but I have put it down on most important places to ride. Looking forward to the GSXR price build 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻😎✊🏻 🏍️💥💨💨💥💨💨💥💨💨

[@dreamcrusher112]

Oxford tool kit is super useful. My Tracer's left fairing came apart (didn't screw it in properly after fixing my radiator) on my return from Germany this year and managed to catch it as I pulled into Cobham services - would have been stuffed otherwise!

[@__Max-oe6zm]

Looking forward to more GSXR750 content!

[@Morris12211]

Another brilliant video , have you ever fancied road racing , either olivers mount or The Manx ? Keep up the great work 👍

[@shadowred1980]

Great stuff, looking forward to the gsxr vid. :)

[@atharvah2705]

Lots of love sir Neevs😁😄😄

[@ayowser01]

I find the Corsair X flows air better than the x15, especially the side air vents. You can really feel the air circulating around your face. The x15 vents better at the front face shield, but only if you have the shield slightly cracked open.

[@stj90]

Great upload again mate, Sam ( Mallory cafe )

[@filipbunalti]

On the subject of trackday endurance. I feel a lot has to do with track conditions as well. If you're riding at Sepang, for example - no amount of technique or fitness will counteract the brutal heat and 90% humidity levels. Sometimes, it's just wise to just box and end a session early rather than push through with fatigue. No shame in that.

[@babyfknblu]

that's my home track, and i'm usually destroyed after 40mins (on no-groups track days), and struggle to get thru even the standard 20 min grouped sessions on some really brutal days. had someone brag ti me that she had no problem riding around there all day long, and i checked her footage - it was a sunday cruise! no wonder...

[@danielnewton2821]

Awesome video buddy 👍 I really appreciate your comments and insights. Where’s the video of spa and Nurburgring 🤷‍♂️. 😂. Your really leaving us hanging bud All the best 👍

[@neevesybikes]

Thanks mate. No videos from Spa or the Ring, unfortunately. Next time!

[@garyeverett8757]

Great video brilliant content. Also love the T shirt.

[@goldfish8196]

A question for the next Q&A if you permit. How does the new GSX-8R compares to the GSX-R750 in terms of ergonomics. Is the GSXR750 comfortable as a sportbike ? I'm 5'9. I have a Z900rs and I'm trying to decide my next bike. Thank you so much. Love from LA, California.

[@Jaded-Wanderer]

Another great video

[@shaunwhitfield112]

Just class as ever 😁😎👍even watching the adverts hopefully it’ll help with the income mate 🤷‍♂️😂👍

[@neevesybikes]

Thanks mate 😊👍

[@AK-ri7rn]

30:15 legend 😂🇬🇧🤗

[@JoshHall-m2w]

Not too long at all, not long enough, appreciate all of your videos and look forward to every Monday that they are released. I currently own a Monster sp 2023 that I purchased as a demo bike from Ducati with low miles that I use as my daily driver around the beautiful Thai roads. Recently upgraded airbox and new airfilter as well as decatted exhaust and purchasing rapid tune module for autotuning. As it comes with standard Ohlins is there anything else you'd recommend to making it track ready or ready for fast road riding? Wanting to go to Chang circuit in Thailand for a track day also so curious if you've rode there before?

[@bentaylor6664]

Hi Neevsey, Love the channel and input. The way you handle confrontational questions is very slick and considered. That's a real skill. Anyways, I have a Gen4 zx10r and it has those 90s 3-spoke wheels. I've always threatened to get some lovely aftermarket ones, like dymag (UP7X), Oz (gass RS) , marchesini (m7rs) etc. but don't really know the different between them. Are you aware? And what's your opinion? I've already swapped most oem parts for aftermarket goodies too like, ktech suspension, Hel callipers, bremo M/C, mapped, exhaust, clipons, resets etc (and Ventura Luggage). and I love the bike. I only really do 3ish track days a year, and the rest of the time on the road (2k miles) of commuting and playing. TIA!

[@JosLouisTO]

Thanks for these videos Neevesy, always good content! Question on behalf of all track day enthusiasts: Why can you flip most rear slicks, but front slicks are unidirectional? I’ve searched the internet and haven’t come up with a consistent answer.

[@willwye410]

Thanks for the great vids every Monday. Question: If you designed your perfect real world do-it-all bike what engine configuration & other major components would you chose? Or would it just be a GSXR 750 engine in a T.Max chassis?

[@darrenwinstanley3771]

Thanks Michael, as always another great video. QQ, why does the Ducati Supersport 950s not get as much airtime as all other sports bikes on the road, to me it's an almost perfect uk road bike, tons of grunt, handles and brakes really well, comfy and looks stunning, cheers for your thoughts.

[@xcelmaster4779]

Thanks for these great videos. You have had a great career as motorcycling journalist. What are the outstanding highs and lows? I’ve been to six track days this year and have improved. Hanging off the bike now but I still can’t get the bloody trail braking right. I always brake hard before the corner and then accelerate through it like I’m on the road. Any advice to help build the trail braking technique please?

[@martythompson6509]

Fwiw, bike/car demos generally end up being the best engines with the least issues..... I worked in both trades all my working life. One of my fastest ever supersport 600 race engines came out of one of the manufacturers demo bikes....😂

[@CunningStuntsGoFast]

man my friends you rode the ring with told me you was gonna do a 2 up around the ring , pity i wasnt there to shake your hand

[@averagebiker]

Morning Neevesy. Enjoyed the video as always. I have a question about winter track days. I'm looking for a track day in the winter, probably abroad. It'll be my first track day and I fancy guaranteed weather and a nice weekend away too! Any winter track day venues you'd recommend on the continent?

[@markrichardson8378]

Morning Micheal,really enjoyed the video,my question is what is your opinion on current moto guzzis,I only ask as I am returning to motorcycling after a near ,30 year lay off & after test riding a v7 stone,which I loved it's ride & looks,I will soon be ordering the v7 special edition. I don't think I have seen this version in a printed road-test,maybe,MCN may oblige. Sorry for the long winded text.

[@oliw3664]

Here’s a question for you Neevesy, and thanks for your videos. The likes of Suzuki say they can’t produce a gixxer thousand anymore due to the cost of making one. Yet, the same engine in Euro5+ spec is found in the tall rounder they have just released this year and the rest of the bike is already designed. Is this an excuse not to make them?

[@HelloJamesBond]

Hi Neevesy...thinking about UK tracks, there aren't many with a lot of left-hand corners because theyre mainly clockwise tracks. Also, on the road it's riskier sending it fast into a left-hander, because if you misjudge it you could end up having a head-on with an oncoming car. So, do you have any advice for improving the left-handers, either a certain track or maybe road? I know all of the usual tips apply but i just don't have the muscle-memory on the LHS and i can feel it especially in slower corners. Thanks v much.

[@JustForRita]

Hey Neevesy, been watching your channel since your first thanks for asking video I hope this late question gets through. I have had the luck in life to be able to afford a 22 panigale v4s after watching your review on it and was a great bike to own. I managed to buy a second hand track bike with a friend which is a 2012 s1000rr which has an ohlins rear shock and tuned front forks to roughly my weight and instantly fell in love with how it handles compared to the V4S. I have been forced to upgrade from the v4s after a mishap and decided to go all in and buy a 24 m1000rr competition after falling in love with the 12 year old track pig. Your review regarding the m1000rr in your opinion the panigale was a better feeling bike, I know everyone has different opinions regarding riding style and comfort, but was the m1000rr really that bad compared to the v4s? I am hopefully picking up the M in a week. Thanks.

[@meshsun1]

Great video! Would you take the S1000RR or a Hayabusa to a Euro trip?

[@janusmarais7580]

G'day to you neevesy, I also had blast with the kocinski interview, I especially enjoy hearing about the older 2 strokes, so I really apreciated when he went on about his 250 bikes. With 250 2 strokes in mind, especially given that you have raced them back in the day, is it possible to get proper quick on a smaller 2 stroke as somebody whose only starting to ride in their mid 20's? I ask because Im a mechanical engineering student whose 21, Ill only be able to ride quick when I get a job that can afford me a bike I feel comfortable going quick on, not just poodle on the streets with a cheap scooter. With me being a mechanical engineering student I know very well a lot of the science and physics behind how bikes and cars go around a track, would that be any advantage to me later when I start thrashing a smaller bike like 125 - 2stroke or 250 four stroke for the first time? Or is this a case of everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face?

[@martinsvensson3337]

I’m looking to buy a bike to use mainly on the road and to do some trackdays on. I’ve narrowed it down to either a GSX-R750 L1-> or a Street Triple RS 20-22. I’ve gone the route from racing (125 gp & STK600) to road riding, so I’m quite used to riding in a full on race position allthough I’m a bit worried the 750 still will be a bit to sporty for everyday road riding. Atleast compared to the ST RS. What are your thoughts on the comparison between these two? Thanks for a great channel and som fantastic content. Cheers from Sweden!

[@Aviopic]

I enjoy the electronics on my KTM yet never get the maximum out of it probably because I learned to ride without them and just can't get myself to rely on them, a life long career repairing aircraft electronics might also have contributed 😉 Riding old not so good bikes, which I still do, probably gives an extra skill set but also a rather wide safety bandwidth which isn't always beneficial on a modern bike. On the other hand I see people people go very fast without understanding or feeling "how, what or why", ever followed a manager in a Audi ? You instantly know right..... 😅

[@benrideout9583]

When’s the “come on down road testing memory lane” merch in conjunction with alpine stars hitting the shelves mare?!

[@darnhard]

the old saying used to be if you're not crashing you not learning

[@thetonetosser]

Tool kits, breaking down? I ran out of petrol today 😂 Must fix that fuel sender.

[@FirstAid121]

Ez I wanted to ask if you had any options on faired bikes vs naked and if there is any difference in speed and acceleration, for example the cb650r vs cbr650r if you was to put them against eachother on a track or on a road they both have the same engine but would the fairing really make much of a difference in the cornering or in a line I am aware that drag and wind resistance is a things and this is why they have fairing but if you tuck in on a naked bike you can reduce the drag so am wondering what your thoughts are on this.? If you haven't already been asked?

[@30NLF]

Eating breakfast and this pops up, enjoyable before a day at work. What are your thoughts on the 2023 s1000rr vs the 2022 Panigale v4s? I’ve had nothing but issues with my Panigale with water pump issues and tempted to make the switch between brands. Thoughts? Love the videos keep them coming.

[@neevesybikes]

Here you go, matey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHOTe2mffLGraMksi=M61Fvg04FBGs_E1h

[@30NLF]

@@neevesybikes thanks mate. Hard choice, my heart is saying Ducati but previous model issues putting me off. Ahhh. First world problems to have.

[@flexywing]

Oi Neavesy, you're too skinny 😅 keep up the great work, you are the only youtube reviewer I trust

[@neevesybikes]

God bless ya!

[@belly450]

Question. Hi mate, doing my first track day in 2 weeks. early September with the James Whitham school. i am doing it at Cadwell and some people have said it is a hard track for a newbie. Any tips for it , i want to work on body position. i will be using my 2020 RSV4 Factory. Cheers

[@neevesybikes]

Just take your time and let the track and all the instructor advice come to you. Cadwell’s a lovely track. Just enjoy it and don’t worry about setting the lap record straight away 😊👍

[@_Archambaud]

👍

[@In-Marty-We-Trust]

Great video as always, how can I ask questions??

[@neevesybikes]

You can ask a question anywhere in the comments of any video. I’ll find it 👍

[@In-Marty-We-Trust]

@@neevesybikes thank you! After setting preload and baseline rebound and compression on my bike, I’ve enjoyed firming up the compression and rebound for riding in the twisties so the range of travel is less under harder braking and exiting corners. I feel more capable of adjusting my line mid-corner but worry that in the case of losing grip either wheel would wash out more abruptly. Is this an actual or simply a perceived risk? I found stiffer settings to reward more committed cornering but concerned that it would turn normally slight scares into actually falls. Thanks Neevsey, not really riding a bike in the same class as most commenters here but love the chasing gradual improvements. 🙏

[@afropovic]

9:27 Confuscius say, if a woman tells man she enjoys this and maybe another particular thing, man must never leave her 😉

[@martythompson6509]

How good was Jason's interview with koscinski.

[@neevesybikes]

Brilliant!

[@janusmarais7580]

Was a great interview, especially if you enjoy hearing about the older 2 stroke bikes

[@barryrose4850]

Your girlfriend is a keeper 🏁

[@Gambo916]

Mr Neevesy........can you call me fat please.........hopefully it'll make me lose 3 stone too!!!! hehe. Lovin' the channel content dood.......and would also love to see a pre 2011 pic of you before the diet.......go on, I dare ya??

[@neevesybikes]

Just look at any pre-2011 MCN video!

[@jonathanmackie4884]

So let me get this straight; you've changed over the years, become well rounded, then someone called you fat and you lost the weight. Have I got that the right way round? 🤔😉 Funnily enough I got well rounded as I got older and if I ever meet you, you can call me fat. Maybe then I'll loose the weight 😃

[@gregsmith9470]

No safe means no consequences which equals 'why do it in the first place I like consequences of f...... up = hurt , that's why u shake with adrenaline when uv been riding at the limit , if u new it was 100% safe I bet u wouldn't do it , hence why we like rock climbing or sky diving

[@TheOriginalCoda]

That girlfriend sounds like a keeper.

[@specialcircs]

Are you a good rider, though, if you rely on electronics? Or are you, in fact, deficient because you're not really understanding how to ride a bike properly?

[@blowny69]

love these videos! keep the Gixxer content coming, also you give such honest insight into biking its so refreshing. I have just converted from road motocross as I am from a strong mountain bike background but wondered if there are any skills that I could transfer

[@ericalger5003]

As a racer thats done some endurance racing, the handful of laps you run during a track day session is nothing!!!

[@stephenchapman8344]

👍