I'm a new rider, got a new 2010 Ninja 650r last September and put over 4000 miles on it over the winter. I want to head to the track for some speed and to work on technique without having to worry about getting run over or getting speeding tickets. I have a few questions though...
Am I going to have to worry about grip using street tires? I still have the stock tires on the bike, Michelin Battlax BT016's.
I don't own a trailer or a pickup, what's the best way to get my bike down to the track? I'd like to go to HPR, but I'm up in Fort Collins.
I'm still looking at track gear, need to get race leathers. Is there anywhere along the front range that has suits in stock that you can try on?
I have a pair of Alpinestar SP-1 gloves that are in good shape and a pair of Icon Patrol boots I bought for cold weather. I'm hoping I can use these and save some money. I think the gloves will be ok, but the race style boots I have seen look like they have significantly more protection than the Patrol's and don't have exposed buckles.
Also, any general advice/tips would be appreciated, I don't really know what I am doing.