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@Lurch asked about Motogymkhana as I'd said it was a cheaper thing to do than trackdays, so I thought I'd stick up some info on it if you wanted to give it a go:
What is Motogymkhana?
Motorcycle gymkhana is a motorcycle time trial sport in which riders compete to maneuver in the shortest time through a paved course restricted by traffic cones or other obstacles.
What bikes can be used?
Motorcycles used in gymkhana must be road legal. A machine must have one wheel at the front and one wheel at the rear. The regulations do not place any limitations on engine size or on style. Tyres must be road legal, so racing tyres such as dry slicks and supermoto slicks are not allowed. Treads must be deep enough, and worn-out tyres are not allowed. Exhaust noise is limited to 100 dB. There must be no sharp edges at the end of handlebars, levers, pedals, or any other projections. Bikes may be customized freely provided the above conditions are met. For example, many participants place the handlebars in the upper position for better control, change the front and/or rear sprocket to improve acceleration, change the exhaust and remove the fairings to reduce weight.
Source Wikipedia
How do I get involved?
http://www.motogymkhana.org/
I took part in a tryout day on my rather silly Yamaha RXS 100 and had an absolute blast and from the time sheets on the day I was around 20 seconds quicker than a lot of the other bikes so a nimble bike is more important than a powerful one.
It is also something you can do in closed carparks etc as practice for roadcraft skills. GP8's are a good little warm up or practice
What is Motogymkhana?
Motorcycle gymkhana is a motorcycle time trial sport in which riders compete to maneuver in the shortest time through a paved course restricted by traffic cones or other obstacles.
What bikes can be used?
Motorcycles used in gymkhana must be road legal. A machine must have one wheel at the front and one wheel at the rear. The regulations do not place any limitations on engine size or on style. Tyres must be road legal, so racing tyres such as dry slicks and supermoto slicks are not allowed. Treads must be deep enough, and worn-out tyres are not allowed. Exhaust noise is limited to 100 dB. There must be no sharp edges at the end of handlebars, levers, pedals, or any other projections. Bikes may be customized freely provided the above conditions are met. For example, many participants place the handlebars in the upper position for better control, change the front and/or rear sprocket to improve acceleration, change the exhaust and remove the fairings to reduce weight.
Source Wikipedia
How do I get involved?
http://www.motogymkhana.org/
I took part in a tryout day on my rather silly Yamaha RXS 100 and had an absolute blast and from the time sheets on the day I was around 20 seconds quicker than a lot of the other bikes so a nimble bike is more important than a powerful one.
It is also something you can do in closed carparks etc as practice for roadcraft skills. GP8's are a good little warm up or practice
I keep forgetting how big USA is. I can't just say there is something in USA, when nearest place to someone can be a few days ride.
