Author Topic: C14 Track Day (Read 7664 times)

Zteve · « **on:** August 26, 2013, 04:58:13 AM »

Did a track day with the C14. Some of the sport bikes found it very hard to get by the big bike. Ha Ha!

The Pope · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2013, 07:32:46 AM »

Get'em!

Rhino · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:09:34 AM »

Looks like a blast. Wish there was a track near me.

bhodge10 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:44:02 AM »

Sweet, my buddy and I are going to be doing a track day soon and this just gets me more excited about it.

08 C14

Conrad · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2013, 09:43:17 AM »

jamiemac · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2013, 03:23:14 PM »

Yes! Very neato!

tweeter55 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2013, 04:43:14 PM »

Didn't happen to take a GoPro with you did you?

Zteve · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2013, 07:49:41 PM »

Quote from: tweeter55 on August 26, 2013, 04:43:14 PM

Didn't happen to take a GoPro with you did you?

Wish I had one.

tweeter55 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2013, 07:59:33 PM »

+1 on that.

feelergaugephil · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2013, 08:06:58 PM »

AAA+++

Spanky · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2013, 10:36:52 PM »

Does anyone know how going on a track affects personal health insurance and coverage of the bike? I imagine this depends on individual policies, but I am wondering how insurance treats this on average. Is coverage available for track sessions if most policies are not liable if an accident occurs on the track? Thanks for any input.

Zteve · « **Reply #11 on:** August 27, 2013, 04:28:52 AM »

Quote from: Spanky on August 26, 2013, 10:36:52 PM

Does anyone know how going on a track affects personal health insurance and coverage of the bike? I imagine this depends on individual policies, but I am wondering how insurance treats this on average. Is coverage available for track sessions if most policies are not liable if an accident occurs on the track? Thanks for any input.

I think that would be the "don't ask don't tell policy"

gPink · « **Reply #12 on:** August 27, 2013, 04:40:04 AM »

One would think that if said track day was billed as a safety course and not a racing venue insurance would not be affected.

tweeter55 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2013, 04:41:19 AM »

Don't ask, don't tell about what?

Conrad · « **Reply #14 on:** August 27, 2013, 05:04:10 AM »

Quote from: tweeter55 on August 27, 2013, 04:41:19 AM

Don't ask, don't tell about what?

That's the spirit!

Rhino · « **Reply #15 on:** August 27, 2013, 08:08:10 AM »

Quote from: Spanky on August 26, 2013, 10:36:52 PM

Does anyone know how going on a track affects personal health insurance and coverage of the bike? I imagine this depends on individual policies, but I am wondering how insurance treats this on average. Is coverage available for track sessions if most policies are not liable if an accident occurs on the track? Thanks for any input.

I'm not an expert but:

1. no effect on personal health insurance
2. may effect cost of life insurance if done repeatedly and they know about it
3. I know my vehicle insurance does not cover racing. Is track day racing or rider training? IDK But I would bet that if you wrecked on the track they would try not to cover the cost of the vehicle.

tweeter55 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 27, 2013, 11:14:42 AM »

I have never taken an advanced rider course. Just curious, do they furnish the bikes or do you bring your own? if you supply your own what would be the difference?

Rhino · « **Reply #17 on:** August 27, 2013, 11:28:18 AM »

Quote from: tweeter55 on August 27, 2013, 11:14:42 AM

I have never taken an advanced rider course. Just curious, do they furnish the bikes or do you bring your own? if you supply your own what would be the difference?

I have taken the MOST advanced rider course and you bring your own. It was just the riding only part of the basic course but with your own bike.

basmntdweller · « **Reply #18 on:** August 27, 2013, 02:17:42 PM »

I did a couple track days on my Connie. I checked ahead of time with my insurance agent. He checked with the parent company and they said bike is not covered at any time on any form of race track no matter the reason.

OP, you have lots of lean angle and it appears hard parts not far from hitting. Getting your head and upper body down lower and inside will help get the bike more upright for more clearance and allow for more corner speed. My avatar is from my first track day and nearly same body position as yours. Proper form comes with time and I'm still not there, yet!
I ended up getting an older CBR600RR for my track ventures. It's been a few weeks and I am jonesn' for more track time.

Matt

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 27, 2013, 03:41:38 PM »

http://www.turkphotos.com/Rally-in-the-Gorge-2013/Maryhill10am
Find the Connie

And who can spot Lee Parks?

FWIW, in regards insurance and track days, if the class is geared towards improving street skills the insurance SHOULDN'T be an issue, (but I would ask your company if this is something that concerns you, but if you trust internet folk lore?) speaking for the school I work for we have 2-3 Advanced Street Skills on a track, it isn't a track day, it is a day about enhancing the cornering skills that keep killing riders at an alarming rate. Discovering the vanishing point, entry speed, entry point, body positioning, and everything else that goes into a successfull corner on the street.

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Author Topic: C14 Track Day (Read 7664 times)

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