Should I take Monster to track?

[Monster Zero]

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Originally Posted by MonsterGrrl

Don't become a slave to your possessions. Use them for what you bought them for: to have fun!

[Monstermonkey]

Here's a few from the last track day:

[041000sie]

Nice pics, I just ordered a set of michelin pilot 2ct to replace my roads... Did you scrape your rearsets on the track? U look very close if you didnt...

[Dement]

I say take it to the track and don't go over your head. If you need to sit out a session do so but don't ride the track when uncomfortable.

Besides, the track is the best way to get to know your bike. Machines are replaceable.

[Desmobot]

My father and I are setting up our bikes to do some light track days and attend a school...but the school first. lol I can't wait to get my S2R on the track! He's got an Aprilia Touno 1000R...that thing is a beast! I say HELL YES take that thing to the track!!

[Monster Zero]

I just did my first 2 track days on my Monster 2 weeks ago. It was great

Originally Posted by uclabiker66

What the chances are that I will do any cosmetic damage to my Monster if I take it to the track?

I say no worse, and maybe better than riding on the street. It's really up to you. If you ride and focus on your own ride, you should have a great time. If you try to race or keep up with faster riders, you're likely to get in over your head. That's when accidents happen. Leave your ego home and you'll really enjoy it.

Originally Posted by uclabiker66

I am confident that I wont damage the bike on the street because I very familiar with the limits but I can't say the same for the track cuz I've never even done a track day. Should I just wait a few years and save up money (at the moment I am broker then a joke) for a used beater bike or should I take the Monster to the track?

Take the Monster to the track. You can stretch-out the bike, and you'll learn to control it better. If you're exploring the "limits" on the street, you're a hazard to yourself and others.

Originally Posted by uclabiker66

How often do bikes fall at the track anyways?

Over the course of a 2 day weekend there were 4 bikes off the track. 1 was just a run wide (novice group), 1 was a low-side and collar bone (novice group), 1 was a low-side with no injury (intermediate group), 1 was a low-side that became a full-on barrel roll. No injury but bike was destroyed (expert group).

Originally Posted by uclabiker66

What effects does a track day have on the paint job even if you don't crash?

I saw one scuff on the bikini fairing from a flying object. That was it after 2 full days.

If you have any more questions about going for the first time, just ask.