Track day fatigue

[jeantarrou]

Flame away, but I'm a pussy and my pig of a bike (rc51) beats me up at the track. Would a set of StompGrips help?

[union]

Yes

[jeantarrou]

Yes

Cool. How important is it to get a bike specific set? In other words, can I be a cheap bastard and spend $30 on a set for a zx6 and trim them to fit, instead of $50+ for the RC?

[Chippertheripper]

Yes.

Just don't spill any fuel on em.

[Paul_E_D]

I'm gonna say maybe, BUT a sub 500 lb bike would help more

[jeantarrou]

I'm gonna say maybe, BUT a sub 500 lb bike would help more

Good one! It took a lot of work, but I've actually got her down to 420 lbs wet.

Chip, I'm assuming the gas eats the adhesive?

[Chippertheripper]

Correct.

[union]

Cool. How important is it to get a bike specific set? In other words, can I be a cheap bastard and spend $30 on a set for a zx6 and trim them to fit, instead of $50+ for the RC?

I guess it depends on the shape of the zx6 ones. If they are cheaper then they are probably smaller. Best bet is to buy the ones made for the bike.

[CBR929RE]

I like tank tredz better.

[burnham]

I get pretty beat up by my mille at track days. Heavy sport bikes are a bitch when ridden at a blue group pace. I always stretch in the morning, take advil, and pound water and gatoraid. I have also gotten a recovery drink from GNC when I was doing two or three track days in a row, and for race weekends. It worked for me.

[CBR929RE]

you guys are out of shape.

[burnham]

you guys are out of shape.

are you in shape?

[Chippertheripper]

He has a pony tail.

[Danz19899]

daily stretching and lots of water!! no really i actually have been slacking lately but doing a full set of stretches every night has helped a ton.

[jeantarrou]

I'm in pretty good shape, go to the gym a lot, I also like long walks on the beach...

[Danz19899]

I am in shape too. but my body wasn't used to the effects of riding. stretching does something completely different then working out it allows your muscles to flex more and get used to being in awkward positions. also improved flexibility helps a ton with body position

[CBR929RE]

are you in shape?

yup. delivering a truck load of stuff a day does that to ya.

I am in shape too. but my body wasn't used to the effects of riding. stretching does something completely different then working out it allows your muscles to flex more and get used to being in awkward positions. also improved flexibility helps a ton with body position

that's my only problem. after a couple days at the track my groin muscles get a little sore from being a wishbone all day. I always forget to stretch at the beginning of the day.

[smokinjoe]

I suggest p90X. I am just finishing my first 90 days. It is SICK. Most years I bicycle @ 100 miles a week (heavy mtn bike/ hills) and jump rope & do weights. This year P90X. It is life changing. I do thursday & friday trackday & sat & sunday races (2 diff bikes so back to back sessions). Check out this video; this guy is a biker.
YouTube - P90X Transformation Results

[BostonSVkid]

I suggest p90X. I am just finishing my first 90 days. It is SICK. Most years I bicycle @ 100 miles a week (heavy mtn bike/ hills) and jump rope & do weights. This year P90X. It is life changing. I do thursday & friday trackday & sat & sunday races (2 diff bikes so back to back sessions). Check out this video; this guy is a biker.
YouTube - P90X Transformation Results

I have done p90x and I am doing insanity now. If you are looking to get into shape for track season I would do insanity instead. No weights or equipment required. Just gyms shorts, t shirts sneakers and an open area.