copied from another forum, applies to anywhere...
10. I don't have Leathers.
A new set of leathers cost from $300-$3,000 dollars. A good set will last several years and there is a couple of companies that sell used leathers and let you trade old ones in. Some outfits rent them.
Denied.
9. I don't have boots.
Over the ankle work boots can be used in a pinch. Chaparral has many different brands and styles that sell for as low as $60 per pair. If you care about your ankles, pony up and get a pair.
Next
8. I don't have a way to get up to the track.
Everybody has a friend with a truck. U-hauls rent for as low as $19.95/day + Mileage and cargo vans are even less. A U-haul trailer even has an indent at the front for your front tire. Worse comes to worse, ride up. I've done it, friends have done it. Just don't crash or make sure you know someone with room on their trailer for an extra bike.
Keep trying.
7. I'm worried about my bodywork if I crash.
A set of sliders are about $100 or less. Where are you most likely to crash? Around a blind canyon road with dirt in the middle or a track that is swept clean. Your first few track days you have no business trying to go fast anyhow, learn the track first, get used to the track day experience.
Nope, next.
6. I'll be the slowest guy out there.
Who cares? It's not a race. You have a 1-in-40 chance of being the slowest out there. And you won't be the fastest either. There's always someone slower or faster then you. Just ride in the group with similar skill level as yours.
Don't think so. Nice try though.
5. I don't ride a Sportbike.
So. Get passed once by a guy on Super Motard on the outside of corner, and you quickly realize it's not the bike, but the rider.
Good try.
4. It's too expensive.
With some track day prices as low as $150 a day, it's the most fun you can have legally.
3. It's to far to the track.
BS. People in other states travel 12 hours or more sometimes just to get to a close track. Laguna Seca, Infineon, Buttonwillow and Thunderhill are all within a few hours of NorCal. Take advantage of the location in which we live.
Running low on excuses now.
2. I can't get the day off.
Many track days are now running on weekends.
Next.
1. Why should I pay to ride someplace?
I can just ride the canyons.
Sure you can ride the canyons. One speeding ticket is more then one track day. An insurance deductible is more then 3 track days. An ambulance ride cost more then four track days. A Crash in the canyons, total your bike and get a ticket all in the same day (easily done) and you could have bought a set of leathers, boots and a season of track days.
10. I don't have Leathers.
A new set of leathers cost from $300-$3,000 dollars. A good set will last several years and there is a couple of companies that sell used leathers and let you trade old ones in. Some outfits rent them.
Denied.
9. I don't have boots.
Over the ankle work boots can be used in a pinch. Chaparral has many different brands and styles that sell for as low as $60 per pair. If you care about your ankles, pony up and get a pair.
Next
8. I don't have a way to get up to the track.
Everybody has a friend with a truck. U-hauls rent for as low as $19.95/day + Mileage and cargo vans are even less. A U-haul trailer even has an indent at the front for your front tire. Worse comes to worse, ride up. I've done it, friends have done it. Just don't crash or make sure you know someone with room on their trailer for an extra bike.
Keep trying.
7. I'm worried about my bodywork if I crash.
A set of sliders are about $100 or less. Where are you most likely to crash? Around a blind canyon road with dirt in the middle or a track that is swept clean. Your first few track days you have no business trying to go fast anyhow, learn the track first, get used to the track day experience.
Nope, next.
6. I'll be the slowest guy out there.
Who cares? It's not a race. You have a 1-in-40 chance of being the slowest out there. And you won't be the fastest either. There's always someone slower or faster then you. Just ride in the group with similar skill level as yours.
Don't think so. Nice try though.
5. I don't ride a Sportbike.
So. Get passed once by a guy on Super Motard on the outside of corner, and you quickly realize it's not the bike, but the rider.
Good try.
4. It's too expensive.
With some track day prices as low as $150 a day, it's the most fun you can have legally.
3. It's to far to the track.
BS. People in other states travel 12 hours or more sometimes just to get to a close track. Laguna Seca, Infineon, Buttonwillow and Thunderhill are all within a few hours of NorCal. Take advantage of the location in which we live.
Running low on excuses now.
2. I can't get the day off.
Many track days are now running on weekends.
Next.
1. Why should I pay to ride someplace?
I can just ride the canyons.
Sure you can ride the canyons. One speeding ticket is more then one track day. An insurance deductible is more then 3 track days. An ambulance ride cost more then four track days. A Crash in the canyons, total your bike and get a ticket all in the same day (easily done) and you could have bought a set of leathers, boots and a season of track days.
