standout Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 for all of us non-truck non-trailer owners. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get bikes to and from the track. I am doing my first trackday in june and need a way to get the bike back and forth but i really don't want to depend on another person (i.e. borrow, have someone else trailer). I have thought about renting a truck. Any other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 enterprise cargo van, room for a tool box and whatever else you might need for a day at the track, and weather protection in case some freak storm hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Make friends with someone who does have a truck and trailer and has room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 1. Buy a trailer2. Rent a trailer3. Buy a truck4. Rent a truck5. Be a man and ride your bike to the track.5 is worst idea ever. That is assuming your track bike is street legal, but still a terrible idea. When I get to the track the last thing I want to think about is, taking mirrors off, taping shit up, bla bla. I want my bike ready to roll as soon as I roll it off the trailer.. 1. Buy a trailer - good idea2. Rent a trailer - not a bad option3. Buy a truck - kinda expensive4. Rent a truck - not a bad option5. Get a ride with someone who has a trailer - great idea also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 1. Buy a trailer2. Rent a trailer3. Buy a truck4. Rent a truck5. Be a man and ride your bike to the track.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 well after checking with enterprise from friday to monday is considered 3 days at $70 a day i will probably just rent if i can't find someone to roll with me.riding a bike 3 hours away. doing a trackday and riding 3 hours back is not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Finding someone that is going (friend) is always a good idea. I have taken several bikes(Whodey+wrecked return,Enenen,tomato racing, RFM) to trackdays and races if I am going there. Only makes sense to do it if someone has the space and ability to take a bike for you. Its less hassle then you think and safer then riding back after a track day. Worn out #1 or if you should wreck and then your stranded at the track making calls anyways.And they do make hitches for cars, I thought someone posted a few months back of a hitch on their sports car for just this purpose. Etrailer.com has about everything you need. My old truck's hitch and system came from there and I put it on myself in about an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bambam Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 (edited) 5 is worst idea ever. That is assuming your track bike is street legal, but still a terrible idea. When I get to the track the last thing I want to think about is, taking mirrors off, taping shit up, bla bla. I want my bike ready to roll as soon as I roll it off the trailer.. Honestly - riding to the track is a practical alternative. If the logistics of getting your bike to the track are the only thing stopping you from doing a track-day (and the immense benefits to be gained), then treat riding there as an option. Perhaps not optimum, but easily do-able. I've done it 3 times. Prep-time upon arrival is normally less than 30 minutes. Seems to me that most people's bikes at track days are street-legal anyway.I would suggest arriving with good tires, a full gas tank, bringing loads of water bottles, and arranging some garage space for while you are there (in case of sweltering heat... or rain).Edit:While I was typing - the O.P. added that riding to the track day is not an option for him. Understood - it's not everyone's cup of tea! Edited April 16, 2010 by bambam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Riding to a track day should not be an option period. You cannot possibly carry everything you SHOULD have with you. If you crash you are completly screwed. If you ride even remotely like you should on a track you will not feel like riding home at all.One track day van rental would pay for a cheap used trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducati guy Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 5 is worst idea ever. That is assuming your track bike is street legal, but still a terrible idea. When I get to the track the last thing I want to think about is, taking mirrors off, taping shit up, bla bla. I want my bike ready to roll as soon as I roll it off the trailer.. 1. Buy a trailer - good idea2. Rent a trailer - not a bad option3. Buy a truck - kinda expensive4. Rent a truck - not a bad option5. Get a ride with someone who has a trailer - great idea also+11111111 on option 5 : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Riding to track unless you live next to it is horrible idea. Most are too exhausted after a track day to ride 3 hours back home. Plus if you wreck you have NO ride at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Not gonna lie... Ive ridden to a track day Find someone going man. Thats what the site is fur. Im sure someone else is going to the same event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funjunkie Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 1. Buy a trailer2. Rent a trailer3. Buy a truck4. Rent a truck5. Be a man and ride your bike to the track.Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funjunkie Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 My last TD I had lunch with a guy that was riding from track to track in his GSXR600. He had soft luggage and, i guess a roll of tape. He was leaving Mid O and heading to carolina motorsports park. And get this... He was at least 60 years old. Also.. he was passing me all day.Im not that fast, but that shit impressed me. So.. You can ride to track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Another option is building a trailer or tow dolly, they aren't terribly complicated, and super easy to register. You can find a hitch for your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 i don't know very many people from the forum. I do know tomato racing but he's leaving soon and kawasaki guy but i'm pretty sure he doesn't have a truck or trailer.sjc1000rr i'm pretty sure i've met you once or twice but wouldn't want to put that responsibility on a stanger.As far as hitches for my cars. They are both four cylinders over 15 years old with over 130k on them. I just don't wanna risk it. Plus i am bringing my entire family and we are making a weekend camping trip out of it so they will be loaded down with people and camping gear. I have 8 weeks until the day. Guess i need to become a more active member and meet some of u guys. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 dude.. me and kawiguy and tomato run aorund all the time... if your ever going to a day and need a lift.. and one of us has room feel free, were all cool and not sheep bangers like some of the guys on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 As far as hitches for my cars. They are both four cylinders over 15 years old with over 130k on them. I just don't wanna risk it.LOL, it's a R6, strap it to the roof... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 my buddy ran a hitch off hit 4cyl accord with 180k plus on it and trailered his bike EVERYWHERE lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 get creative... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 thats a smart mo fo right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 sjc1000rr i'm pretty sure i've met you once or twice but wouldn't want to put that responsibility on a stanger.lolYa might have, IDK. I'm not good with names for the most part. As for responsibility on a stranger...its no issue with me. I pretty much just put out the offer if I have room and someone can take it. I picked up just about everyone but Whodey on the previous trips as its along the way for the most part. Sent you a PM on what days I'm looking at and let see if we can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standout Posted April 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 dude.. me and kawiguy and tomato run aorund all the time... if your ever going to a day and need a lift.. and one of us has room feel free, were all cool and not sheep bangers like some of the guys on here I think I may have met u with tomato, twizted. Up north we round around. Your wife have a cbr?Sjc1000rr Dont feel bad. I'm bad with names and probably couldn't pick u out of a crowd but just putting some facts together I'm pretty sure I've met u. I visited tomato at his first track day at mid Ohio last year and I may have also seen u when we rode out walnut creek pike and out to 33. I appreciate your offer and pmd u back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I pull a trailer with my GTI. 2 sport bikes, no problem.I think the real question is. What event is this and who else is going. There is bound to be space on someone's trailer. Depending on the distance slip them some cash or case of beer and you've got new friends and a ride. For your very first track day it's the way to go.As far as riding to the track day. I know a bunch of people are balking at it but if it is nearby like Mid-OH and you are riding a novice track day it's not a big deal. I know some people who have done it. You'll be tired and probably not want to ride home but I'm sure you'll live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I wish I could help - I've got a truck but no trailer, receiver but no hitch, trailer light wiring but no brakes. I've always travelled alone and pack the truck pretty good. I might be able to put two bikes in the bed, but it would be a little sketchy with the tiedown angles and I need to get the ramps in there too. Guess it depends how much you value your bike. I also only do one day at a time wherever I go, and if I'm going to Nelson or Beaver I usually crash at my parents' near Cleveland.Riding from Columbus to Midohio wouldn't be bad. A friend of mine rode from Cleveland and back in the pouring rain for his first day. Of course I was his backup plan. Riding from Columbus to Beaver would be a bit ridiculous, but I'm a wuss when it comes to long distance motorcycle riding. I hung out with a guy at Midohio once that rode in from Indy. If you bin it three hours away though...Anyhow, hope we all meet up sometime and maybe we can figure some things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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