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Hi everyone,
On Tuesday 4th September I did my second ever track day and once again did it at Donington Park Circuit.
Luckily the weather held out.
To prep for the track day I had reduced the width of the FT handlebars, installed EBC HH pads front and rear, reduced the preload by one click from maximum. My only concern was that the rear tyre, the original dual knobblies, was squared off.
The track day started well with the handlebars feeling more stable, the bike handled well, the rear tyre felt fine and the brakes were outstanding. The new brake pads allowed me to brake very hard and they didn't fade once!
On the third lap of the second session there was a red flag and as I was slowing down my lower back went.
That was the end of my track day.
My back was so bad I couldn't even take off my leathers and I could hardly walk.
Thankfully I had my dad with me who along with some kind fellow track day riders, my bike and all my kit was loaded into the van.
The pain was horrendous and luckily I didn't have to drive as I could barely get into the van to sit.
The back is slowly feeling better but I'm still recovering from the last time it went which was 2.5 years ago.
I have to really get my back sorted otherwise my riding days could be over.
Anyway back to the track day, it was still a great day out and I loved every minute on the track.
I managed a lap time of 2:20 which I know with a full day I would of knocked some time off.
Not sure if that time is ok for someone who's only been on track twice?
Enjoy the short video, it's of my second lap of the second session.... and for the record I overtook the sportsbike on the next lap just before the red flag came out. Thanks.
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On Tuesday 4th September I did my second ever track day and once again did it at Donington Park Circuit.
Luckily the weather held out.
To prep for the track day I had reduced the width of the FT handlebars, installed EBC HH pads front and rear, reduced the preload by one click from maximum. My only concern was that the rear tyre, the original dual knobblies, was squared off.
The track day started well with the handlebars feeling more stable, the bike handled well, the rear tyre felt fine and the brakes were outstanding. The new brake pads allowed me to brake very hard and they didn't fade once!
On the third lap of the second session there was a red flag and as I was slowing down my lower back went.
That was the end of my track day.
My back was so bad I couldn't even take off my leathers and I could hardly walk.
Thankfully I had my dad with me who along with some kind fellow track day riders, my bike and all my kit was loaded into the van.
The pain was horrendous and luckily I didn't have to drive as I could barely get into the van to sit.
The back is slowly feeling better but I'm still recovering from the last time it went which was 2.5 years ago.
I have to really get my back sorted otherwise my riding days could be over.
Anyway back to the track day, it was still a great day out and I loved every minute on the track.
I managed a lap time of 2:20 which I know with a full day I would of knocked some time off.
Not sure if that time is ok for someone who's only been on track twice?
Enjoy the short video, it's of my second lap of the second session.... and for the record I overtook the sportsbike on the next lap just before the red flag came out. Thanks.