jmccready Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm looking for advice..... I haven't had any CSS training yet, although I plan to soon. I did spend a day riding on Las Vegas Motor Speedway during a comparison test/sales event a few years ago. I'm going to Thunderhills this summer for my first 2-day, trackdays experience. I've purchased an 04 GSXR 600 track bike I'll be riding for the first time, with fresh rubber, on an unfamiliar track. I'm concerned about my $10 !! My question is, should I tape over my speedometer to remove the temptation to look up at it? I think that on the track my ten dollars will be spent so quickly on all the other important things to concentrate on, I'm not sure I want to know how fast I might be going on any perticlar part of the track. Isn't perception, and confidence, and sense of speed more important than actual speed itself? Atleast as a beginner? I don't have a fear of speed. I just think I'll be better off if I just pay attention to RP's, BP, TC....... Any advice for a NOOBEE would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird180 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm looking for advice..... I haven't had any CSS training yet, although I plan to soon. I did spend a day riding on Las Vegas Motor Speedway during a comparison test/sales event a few years ago. I'm going to Thunderhills this summer for my first 2-day, trackdays experience. I've purchased an 04 GSXR 600 track bike I'll be riding for the first time, with fresh rubber, on an unfamiliar track. I'm concerned about my $10 !! My question is, should I tape over my speedometer to remove the temptation to look up at it? I think that on the track my ten dollars will be spent so quickly on all the other important things to concentrate on, I'm not sure I want to know how fast I might be going on any perticlar part of the track. Isn't perception, and confidence, and sense of speed more important than actual speed itself? Atleast as a beginner? I don't have a fear of speed. I just think I'll be better off if I just pay attention to RP's, BP, TC....... Any advice for a NOOBEE would be appreciated. I ALWAYS cover my speedo when on the track. My understanding is that "real" racebikes don't have them anyways, so why do I need one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Kane Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 My question is, should I tape over my speedometer to remove the temptation to look up at it? I think that on the track my ten dollars will be spent so quickly on all the other important things to concentrate on, I'm not sure I want to know how fast I might be going on any perticlar part of the track. AB; JB is right - tape it over because it doesn't matter anyway. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccready Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 My question is, should I tape over my speedometer to remove the temptation to look up at it? I think that on the track my ten dollars will be spent so quickly on all the other important things to concentrate on, I'm not sure I want to know how fast I might be going on any perticlar part of the track. AB; JB is right - tape it over because it doesn't matter anyway. Kevin Fellas, thanks for your input. Honestly, I thought it was a silly question, but I feel strongly about NOT wanting to even care what my speed is, relative to my abilities as a new track rider. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuman Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 If I'm not mistaken we tape over the speedos on the school's bike. In any case, yeah I would tape it over if you think it will be a distraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukilme Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 At the school I went to, the speedo was covered up as was the tach from 9000 rpm on. Forced you to listen to the motorcycle. I do not tape up the tach but my speedo is taped up even if the cable is removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobie Fair Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 It takes me way too long to look at it! Best keeping the eyes up forward C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I would tape. The first time I went out on my own bike, I found myself looking at the speedo when I would glance down. I told myself "tach only," but still looked at the speedo quite a bit. Tape or better self control is my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 On your first track day, I would tape up the speedo. There is too much fun to be had on your first track day to be worrying about how fast your going. Later on I wouldn't worry about it. You can even use the speedo to quantify cornering improvement. Being, that typically the result you want from the exit of most corners (other than being upright) is exit velocity. If time and space permits, you can check the speedo at the exit of the corner (ie: end of a ripple strip) to determine your exit speed. Remember; that improved speed is carried to the next corner. The longer the distance to the next corner, the greater the impact. And yes, you can use your tacho instead of the speedo for the same metrics (I do on my racebike). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawdude636 Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I don't look at mine like stated earlier except if your talking about what was said earlier about using it as a measuring tool of improvement when you have the time to take a glance. I don't look at my speedo and not too much of the tach if I can help it. I like to get intune with my machine and listen and feel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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