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SFRC New Racer Workshop 15 November 2012

SFRC New Racer Workshop 15 November 2012. Why Go Racing?. Fun Improve riding skills Community Improve knowledge of motorcycle mechanics To “ win ”. Basics. Prep your bike Safety-wire, tires, oil-change, brake pads and fluid, water-wetter, bodywork Get your gear

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SFRC New Racer Workshop 15 November 2012

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  1. SFRC New Racer Workshop 15 November 2012

  2. Why Go Racing? • Fun • Improve riding skills • Community • Improve knowledge of motorcycle mechanics • To “win”

  3. Basics • Prep your bike • Safety-wire, tires, oil-change, brake pads and fluid, water-wetter, bodywork • Get your gear • Helmet, one-vs-two-piece suits, gloves, boots, back protector • Earn your license • New Rider School – Friday before 1st wknd • Also offered mid-season • Race!

  4. How Much Will It Cost? • First year • $3200 to $7700, plus the bike, if you need gear • $2500 to $5000, plus the bike, if you already have gear • Later years: - $3k+ There are ways to make racing cheaper!

  5. Common Mistakes • Running out of time • Running out of money Don’t be a “frame painter”! A raceable bike today is better than a perfect bike tomorrow

  6. “Levels” of bike preparation • Legal • safety wiring, bellypan, numbers • Chassis improvements • shocks, brakes, tires, gearing • Engine improvements • pipe, jets/mappings, cams, etc. Buying a prepped bike is usually the easiest path to the track!

  7. Common Mistakes • Running out of time • Running out of money • Not asking for help – macho factor • “Information Overload” • Thinking your bike is the most important part of fast riding and winning races • It’s not! You are! • Riding skill, racing skill, consistency, mindset

  8. Parts/Service Resources -These local vendors support racers - Please support them! • Bridge City Cycles • Poor Bastard Cycle Works • Vicious Cycles • Cheshire Motorsports • Dr. Brown • Etc.

  9. Riding Resources -Build skills/speed during track days with local groups: • Pacific Super Sport Riders (PSSR) • MotoFit Group • MotoCorsa Trackdays • 2Fast Trackdays • Etc.

  10. Information Resources • OMRRA Facebook page • OMRRA forum • Email groups • Registration/membership-Lori omrrainfo@gmail.com • OTHER RACERS!!!

  11. Upcoming Meetings • This class again (November) • tell your friends! • The $$$ (December) • how to race cheaply, and even make money racing with sponsorship • Safety Wiring 101 (January) • bring your fasteners • Raceday Walkthrough (February) • registration, bike tech, ASIT, looking good on the podium • Fundraiser Party (March) • bike show

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