if you ever plan to do track days, get a 2pce suit that zips 360 degrees around the waist. You'll be doing yourself a favour due to the added protection (less chance of coming apart), and saving money because of another perchase of a suit for track days.
Posts by SMZ
1 - 4 of 31 Posts
it's funny the perception you guys have of the track. IMHO the chances of crashing while riding the streets far surpasses the chances of crashing on track.
On the street you have cars, pedestrians, sand, oil, crap, garbage, dogs, cats, children etc to worry about. In the event of a crash, you have all the above, plus trucks, curbs, poles needles and stuff you can crash into.
The only reason you would crash at the track is because you did it. There is none of the above reasons to blame, except you. When you crash, all you have to worry about is where you're gonna land (always safe), and how much your bike is gonna be damaged. Most crashes, people just pick up their bikes and go for more laps (re Kit).
I understand where you guys are coming from, I was like that before I attended a track day, but now I know what it's really like.
On the street you have cars, pedestrians, sand, oil, crap, garbage, dogs, cats, children etc to worry about. In the event of a crash, you have all the above, plus trucks, curbs, poles needles and stuff you can crash into.
The only reason you would crash at the track is because you did it. There is none of the above reasons to blame, except you. When you crash, all you have to worry about is where you're gonna land (always safe), and how much your bike is gonna be damaged. Most crashes, people just pick up their bikes and go for more laps (re Kit).
I understand where you guys are coming from, I was like that before I attended a track day, but now I know what it's really like.
I think you guys are misinterpreting what I'm saying. I am saying that the chances of crashing are HIGHER on the street. And the damage caused by crashing on the street will cause more damage than crashing on the track.
Kit crashed at over 80km/hr last time I was with him in spokane, and he picked the bike back up with only cosmetic damages. Now think of the best street you ever ride on, and think of the inconsistencies of it (oil, animals, kids, cars), and think about where your bike would end up in the event of a get off.
So I really dont buy you're arguments that you definitely will crash on the track. the track is the safe haven for bikes, not the street. ICBC covers everything that is a non-race event. As long as you're not in competition, and you're not being timed, you should be ok. If I crashed in spokane and needed plastics, I wouldn't go to icbc anyways, cause my insurance would increase much more than the cost of new plastics (non-OEM).
Kit crashed at over 80km/hr last time I was with him in spokane, and he picked the bike back up with only cosmetic damages. Now think of the best street you ever ride on, and think of the inconsistencies of it (oil, animals, kids, cars), and think about where your bike would end up in the event of a get off.
So I really dont buy you're arguments that you definitely will crash on the track. the track is the safe haven for bikes, not the street. ICBC covers everything that is a non-race event. As long as you're not in competition, and you're not being timed, you should be ok. If I crashed in spokane and needed plastics, I wouldn't go to icbc anyways, cause my insurance would increase much more than the cost of new plastics (non-OEM).
All the leathers here are overpriced. go to kneedraggers.com and check out their selection. I have the spidi fighter (2pce) in black grey. It only cost $1200 to my door, duty and everything included. The quality is same as the spyke suit, with better zippers.
1 - 4 of 31 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
BC Sport Bikes Forum
A forum community dedicated to all sport bike owners and enthusiasts In British Columbia. Come join the discussion about reviews, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Open to all sport bikes models of Honda, BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki and more.
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Join now to ask and comment!
