Did the track ruin street riding for you?

[kawagirl]

Originally Posted by DreddR6

I am a safer, better and much more alert street rider because of the track. Maybe if everyone who bought a sportbike was required to do 1 track day, just 1. . .

Holycrap I totally agree with you on that one, these folks out there how buy bikes and tear around on the streets don't even understand 1/2 the potential their bikes have. I am ALWAYS trying to get the guys I ride with to come to a track day (all they do is wheelies, stoppies ect). But I think they are scared . Anyone can get on the road and go fast but it takes skill to maneuver around the track. (ok getting off my soap box now).

[dsrchilly]

the track def changed my view on pushing it on the street
but call me squid if you want i still have the urge to open it up a bit on the freeway
just gotta show the rookies on liter bikes that my 600 is capable of making them chase

[Thrash1]

I've found out that the twisty roads around here are less appealing. I'm seriously thinking of buying a dedicated Track Bike and start racing. I need something to blow my money on!!!

[hybrid]

While I am not a hater as everyone needs a place to start, I might ride on the street twice a year. I find it too dangerous and a very unpredictable enviroment. If I lived somewhere where I could feel like I dont have to watch over my shoulder I probably would.

Cops are always gunning for you, cars are trying to kill you and a nine inch curb makes things break when your bike slides into it. Not to mention the ammbulance is 20 min away.

The track is a "controlled" enviroment. You dont have to be competitive to enjoy it. It is a real learning curve every time you get there, no matter what skill level your at.

I have not "ridden" on the street for at least 6 years not counting my one or two guest appearances a year.