edge Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Im thinking of getting back on a bike this summer just to do track days. I dont have a bike licence and looking at all the tracks most require you to have a full uk licence. Done a bit of googling and found the acu licence site. Would this allow me to attend most track days? Also if you have done a few bike days, what bike did you find good round a track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Not sure on the licence side. Regarding what bike how heavy are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It may sound like a daft question but why not just do your road test? Swipe a 125cc off of someone, do your restricted test on it and that should be enough for track days I would have thought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Are we talking small 250cc bikes or larger sports bikes?? As i took my GSXR round a track and i couldnt fault it to be honest even my brother on his Hayabusa didnt struggle and they are a bus compared to other sports bikes, i guess it depends on the rider more than the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yesterday I bought a Honda RVF400 for exactly this purpose. I just can't wait. You don't need a mega 1 litre machine to have a great time. The RVF400 (NC35) is ideal. It's small and pokey and bits don't cost an arm and a leg if you bin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I used to ride a thunderace (1000cc), ridden a few others gsxr, r1 etc doing silly things but never got a licence as mainly used private areas. I sat on a cbr900 years ago and it felt similar to a ducati 916 nice and compact. I prefer the smaller sized bike but not too keen on 600's but never done anything on track so was wondering if anyone had tried tried both 600ish cc on track aswel as bigger cc. I wont do my road licence as i cant trust myself and would loose my licence or die quickly As for size im about 15stone but quite tall with it - 5ft10 ish But the last option would be look into doing a restricted or direct access or whatever its called now but fear temptation would be to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 As Chewie's done, the 400 - 600 range will deliver the most fun. You have to work the box harder and you get more satisfaction getting a lap right. The larger stuff you can just go round in fourth and get good results. At 15 stone I'd go for a 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 As Chewie's done, the 400 - 600 range will deliver the most fun. You have to work the box harder and you get more satisfaction getting a lap right. The larger stuff you can just go round in fourth and get good results. At 15 stone I'd go for a 600 It would be just a pure track bike and not for the road. Seen a few trick gadgets out there to aid full throttle gear changes:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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