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07CandyFz6 · 06-12-2008, 01:14 AM

Ok so I signed up on the nesba website and registered for the intro (free) session at Road America. Right now my gear is a textile jacket and textile pants with some short leather gloves. I know that won't pass the inspection so I found a one piece riding suit for $350 (less than what I paid for the jacket alone) also some gloves for $100 the question really is will my riding boots work? Ride Icon or will I just need to get a full new set of gear

**Doorag** · 06-12-2008, 02:56 AM

In the UK the ACU specification for boot height is 200mm (7.8 inches) but you should check with your local governing body. - How geeky is it that I know that?!?!?

**FZ6inNH** · 06-12-2008, 03:59 AM

Those should work, or at least, they would work here. Our local track day specifies boots like these with no metal parts (no spark rule). The only thing you'd be missing here is the hard spine protection unless the suit has it built in. I just hope the suit fits and allows you the mobility you want. Typically, you'd want to hit the local shops and try them on AND sit on a bike in the full forward, off the seat, cornering lean before you know it's the one to order.

Lucky you! Gear and a track day?!?!? Nice!!!

DefyInertia · 06-17-2008, 09:10 AM

Those boots will work for NESBA intro.

There is a NESBA forum (midwest subforum) you can post questions on; the answers you get there will obviously be on point.

NESBA Bulletin Board

You should also check out the NESBA riders' manual.

http://www.nesba.com/Info/downloads/manual.pdf

Keep in mind, they are going to make you go through tech inspection WITH your gear.

Mid-summer Road America with NESBA for your first track day!!! w00t! That's how I started too....one hell of an experience. All I can say is ride your own ride, don't look back (pay attention to you only), and try to be predictable (ride the race line). The track is super long and fast (4.2 miles)....so make sure you watch some youtube videos to get familiar with the layout before going (I ususally flip between a track map and a track video when learning the layout of a new course).

Oh yeah, I'm "DefyInertia" on the NESBA board as well...

maverick1970 · 06-17-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 07CandyFz6

Ok so I signed up on the nesba website and registered for the intro (free) session at Road America. Right now my gear is a textile jacket and textile pants with some short leather gloves. I know that won't pass the inspection so I found a one piece riding suit for $350 (less than what I paid for the jacket alone) also some gloves for $100 the question really is will my riding boots work? Ride Icon or will I just need to get a full new set of gear

I rented a Teknic suit & Alpinestars boots from them for $76.50 at Road Atlanta last month. You might consider that before going out and buying a bunch of stuff.

**reiobard** · 06-17-2008, 04:54 PM

As FZ6inNH already said, it will depend on the people running the track day, they all have different rules on how to prep the bike and yourself for a track day.

**Nelly** · 06-17-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doorag

In the UK the ACU specification for boot height is 200mm (7.8 inches) but you should check with your local governing body. - How geeky is it that I know that?!?!?

Geeky or uniquey mate, I dunno

DefyInertia · 06-17-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick1970

I rented a Teknic suit & Alpinestars boots from them for $76.50 at Road Atlanta last month. You might consider that before going out and buying a bunch of stuff.

In the midwest, most people just borrow an extra set from one of the control riders....NESBA is a helpful bunch.

06-12-2008, 01:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
07CandyFz6 Taco's Rule Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Bike: 2007 Fz6 Posts: 71 Rep Power: 3 Member #1748	Track day question? Ok so I signed up on the nesba website and registered for the intro (free) session at Road America. Right now my gear is a textile jacket and textile pants with some short leather gloves. I know that won't pass the inspection so I found a one piece riding suit for $350 (less than what I paid for the jacket alone) also some gloves for $100 the question really is will my riding boots work? Ride Icon or will I just need to get a full new set of gear

06-12-2008, 02:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doorag Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West London Bike: 2007 FZ6-S2 Posts: 1,022 Rep Power: 24 Member #1338	Re: Track day question? In the UK the ACU specification for boot height is 200mm (7.8 inches) but you should check with your local governing body. - How geeky is it that I know that?!?!? __________________ David '07 FZ6 Fazer S2 in stealth Black, CAT1/2 alarm, stainless Scorpion cans, Puig dark smoke screen, bd43's dual headlight mod complete with uprated Xenon bulbs, Yamaha (GIVI) 45L detachable rear 'courier' box, frame sliders, center stand removal, red reflective rim tape, Reiobard's swing-arm stickers, Conti RoadAttack tires, full sticker removal Last edited by Doorag; 06-12-2008 at 02:57 AM.. Reason: added conversion

06-12-2008, 03:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,895 Rep Power: 48 Member #18	Re: Track day question? Those should work, or at least, they would work here. Our local track day specifies boots like these with no metal parts (no spark rule). The only thing you'd be missing here is the hard spine protection unless the suit has it built in. I just hope the suit fits and allows you the mobility you want. Typically, you'd want to hit the local shops and try them on AND sit on a bike in the full forward, off the seat, cornering lean before you know it's the one to order. Lucky you! Gear and a track day?!?!? Nice!!! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-17-2008, 09:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia SARATOGIAN MODERATOR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago to SF Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,885 Rep Power: 53 Member #419	Re: Track day question? Those boots will work for NESBA intro. There is a NESBA forum (midwest subforum) you can post questions on; the answers you get there will obviously be on point. NESBA Bulletin Board You should also check out the NESBA riders' manual. http://www.nesba.com/Info/downloads/manual.pdf Keep in mind, they are going to make you go through tech inspection WITH your gear. Mid-summer Road America with NESBA for your first track day!!! w00t! That's how I started too....one hell of an experience. All I can say is ride your own ride, don't look back (pay attention to you only), and try to be predictable (ride the race line). The track is super long and fast (4.2 miles)....so make sure you watch some youtube videos to get familiar with the layout before going (I ususally flip between a track map and a track video when learning the layout of a new course). Oh yeah, I'm "DefyInertia" on the NESBA board as well... __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume Last edited by DefyInertia; 06-17-2008 at 05:02 PM..

06-17-2008, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,163 Rep Power: 68 Member #991	Re: Track day question? As FZ6inNH already said, it will depend on the people running the track day, they all have different rules on how to prep the bike and yourself for a track day.

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