1st ever track day | Aprilia RS660 | Mondello Park

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A few months ago a subscriber to my channel called John O' Connell contacted me since we had bought the same bikes (Aprilia RS660 and also from the same shop @Megabikes in Dublin.) He suggested we took them to a track day to see what they were made of. Well as you will see from this video, it became more of a test to see what I was made of.... Enjoy!!
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8 окт 2024

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Комментарии : 68

@goldilocks913 2 года назад

That was brilliant! I’ve never done a track day after forty years riding, and shared your misgivings but you have really helped me see how much fun they could be. Wishing you many more!👍

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks Mihai! 👍🏍

@blackline66 2 года назад

Fantastic documentary of a first track day Dave. You seem to have the while thing nailed down perfectly. Look forward to more on Track Days etc from you. Brilliant video.

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks Rob. Hopefully more track days next year!

@ChaseJasperDown 2 года назад

That looks like a ton of fun! That bike is so gorgeous and sounds pretty good stock.

@sirlambo 2 года назад

Great video and nice channel! The first time on the track, you never forget it! I might see you out at Mondello at your next one :)

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Can’t wait for the next one although my time is tight this year. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏍

@AuldhannRua 2 года назад

Looks like you had a great time. I haven't done a trackway in about 20 years but wouldn't mind picking up a cbr600 or similar to join in the fun.

@kendoonan2484 2 года назад

Well done Dave. You look like you had a ball! And the orange bib matched your wheels!! #itsallaboutlookinggood

@DC94359 2 года назад

Well done man 👍 great video. Can't wait to get up there someday.

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks bud. I’m looking to book in again before the end of this season.

@thcoop2 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed your first trackdays dave. I used to get butterflies in stomach but that disappears once you get on track. I’m looking forward to taking my RS660 on track once winter is over. You’ll soon be bouncing off the Rev limiter with knee on the deck 👍

@fabiocallari6052 2 года назад

Another great video Dave, thank you. Can’t wait to see the MIA review!

@richardplatt2826 2 года назад

Great video Dave. Never been on track myself, although riding 40+ years. You made it look far less intimidating than I’ve imagined it to be. Maybe one for next year!

@daithimurphy1832 2 года назад

Loved that one Dave great job showing the nerves and the confidence building. You done well sir.

@paul_dobson 2 года назад

Excellent, thoroughly enjoyed this one thank you 👍

@AGDaws 2 года назад

Fantastic video. Took me right back to my first time on a track. You seemed to take to it brilliantly!

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Very kind but I was 10 times more nervous than appeared in the vid. I’ll definitely try it again next year though…..maybe on a cheaper bike.😬

@tecprojex 2 года назад

Fantastic! Well done Dave. Don't think I'd trust myself on a track but loved watching you on your awesome bike 😎

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks Ian. Appreciated!

@Blottski 2 года назад

This is really cool for me because I have basically decided at this point I'm gonna go for the RS660 in the spring thanks to videos like yours! I never thought I'd get a chance to track any motorbike I own where I live in Canada...but apparently they are finishing building a pretty fast and big race track near Calgary, Alberta! It happens to only be just a couple hours drive from my home :)

@ChrisAndrews831 2 года назад

Great vid Dave your comments certainly made me giggle, looks like you had a great day.

@82000andymac 2 года назад

Great Video Dave. I was 45 when i first did a track day, but then i was hooked! I'm 57 now, and still doing them. Its expensive, but a great hobby.

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

I’m actually looking into getting a dedicated track bike for next year. What do you use?

@82000andymac 2 года назад

@@WheelieGoodTV I started with an old Honda CBR600F, which was a fantastic learning tool. Not expensive and not super fast, but with really good handling capabilities. I then moved to a 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R, which was fantastic, this bike took me from the Novice Group right up to Advanced Group. I now have a KTM RC8 dedicated Track bike, and a KTM 1290 Superduke R Road bike. I still get nervous every time i go out, but i still absolutely love it. By the way, i also bought a Royal Enfield Continental GT, after watching your videos! Great videos, keep it up.

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Well done for winning your first trackday... and yes you did win it, coz you didn't bin it and you left with a smile on your chops! :D You'll never forget your first trackday. Mad they didn't like the Insta360 on the bike, yet they let you keep all the mounting hardware for the camera on your helmet. The Aprilia sounded fantastic, and well done for giving a commentary. Def worry less what the speedo says and more what the track requires though. So glad you had an awesome time, will we see you at more trackdays in the future, or was this a bucket list thing to tick off the list? 🙂

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks mate. I’d love to meet up with you and do this too! I’ve been reflecting with @johnjfab and whilst we were both a bit shell shocked at the intensity of the day I think we would love to give it a blast again! Maybe on cheaper bikes next time though.

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

@@WheelieGoodTV more than happy to share a day with you if it is possible Dave 🙂 Am not sure cheaper bikes fix the fear of hurting ourselves, but def stop some of the worries about our pride and joys... My V7 is the least powerful of my tarmac bikes, but owes me the most to replace... it is by far the most fun on track though coz I can handle 50bhp... I'm lost on my gixer with 100bhp more

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

I wouldn’t track that Gixer of yours, it’s a beautiful piece of art. I am more worried about hurting my bike than myself, is this normal? The RS660 is an exception I suppose because it’s shiny new and scratch free (not to mention costing a packet) so I made a big huge mistake taking this Julia Roberts to a five star boutique. I will return with a more suitable accomplice next year.🤫

@HippoDrones 2 года назад

Hahaha, it is pretty, but I got it to be able to do trackdays on it, and it is worth less to me than my V7 is... anyhows, sportsbikes were built to be spanked, they love it the filthy little scamps! :P

@IanTed 2 года назад

Wot no tyre warmers😂, been there on my GS, great fun once the nerves settle and even I got rid of my chicken strips and bubbled the tyres at Croft in North Yorkshire. Certainly increases the confidence on the road. By the way you had the right bike and it sounded awesome, well done it’s pretty scary first time but post lunch you’re twice as quick, well you think you are😆

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

I felt adequately unprepared if I’m honest. I didn’t even have a toolkit with me! 🤣🏍

@malcolmmitchell110 2 года назад

Fair play well done Dave , not sure I'd have been brave enough to take a brand new beautiful bike like that out. Had my first track experience last year when I started the irish mini bike series in 140 stock supermoto.....the adrenaline rush is amazing

@malcolmmitchell110 2 года назад

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@grahamanderson3155 2 года назад

I just stumbled on this video and spotted myself behind you on the first round😃😃😃green zx600r,it was my first track day too and I'm on the road on bikes over 20yrs,I was absolutely bricking it myself haha,but I must say it was the best day out on the bike I ever had,I've the first 5 trackdays booked already,great video and a new subscriber😄😄

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

🤣🤣 that’s a small world Graham! You knew exactly what I was feeling then. Thanks for the sub and hopefully see you in Mondello this year.👍🏍

@grahamanderson3155 2 года назад

@@WheelieGoodTV I've caught the bug and that's for sure,yep 100% I've booked into the intermediate class this year can't wait,first one is March 20th

@mill131 2 года назад

Brilliant Dave. Loved it.

@nikoscosmos 2 года назад

Let us know when you are doing the Nurburgring....I'll come and watch!

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

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@murphy1554 2 года назад

Well done Dave great video won't be long before you're racing Rossi 🤣🤣🤣🏍️🏍️🏍️

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

I’d say that’s why he’s retiring Turlough. He heard I was coming up through the ranks!🤣🏍

@murphy1554 2 года назад

@@WheelieGoodTV 🤣🤣🤣

@GunnarTyrWotan 2 года назад

Truly exciting bike..🦾🦾🦾

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more! However, probably a little too nice for a track day.😜🏍

@stuart4024 2 года назад

Dave ,how you doing? Good I hope..Still loving the vids but on the last two I couldn't help noticing your not wearing the Daytona M star gtx boots! As a fellow short arse like yourself with a 29 inch inseam I was thinking of buying some ,but as its a major purchase for me on my budget I was just wondering if there was a problem with them? Keep up the good work Dave ,all the best Stuart ,The mad Yorkshireman

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Hi Stuart. I still love the Daytona boots and they only get better every time I wear them. I’m only using the Alpinestars with my leather suit as these boots have a wider fitting on the calf which allows the leathers to be tucked inside. The Daytonas are quite tight fitting on my fat calf’s. 👍🏍

@stuart4024 2 года назад

Thanks for that Dave ,was beginning to think they were 🗑

@oliw3664 2 года назад

Great stuff Dave. Cheers.

@motodxb 2 года назад

Looks cold but loads of fun

@vendy4625 2 года назад

Fair play mate , you will now have the bug!! I went from novice to Inters this year doing 15 track days 🤣 Haven't took my 660 on track yet I'd like to but have a dedicated track bike 675 daytona

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Yes the bug is definitely kicking in Lee. I’m also looking for a dedicated track back now. I love your Daytona!

@theflyingyetti_666 2 года назад

Great video mate, just subbed. I just bought the Insta360 X2, that’s your fault 🤣

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Ha ha love it. You won’t regret. It’s amazing!😍🎥

@bikerbros8693 2 года назад

very nice footage mate. i have the impression that youre very stiff on ur bike, try to lean and position your hips more, that gives confindence and grip. drive save and have fun

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Thanks bud. Yea I totally agree and that’s probably because I was terrified. I’m looking forward to doing it again next year with no cameras or vlogging etc. I’m sure I’ll relax more if I’m only concentrating on riding. Thanks for the feedback. 👍🏍👌

@jonathanr7049 2 года назад

I now want to try this . Time to upgrade the heath insurance.

@beattheskins1108 2 года назад

Hi Dave, great vid, very engaging and honest. I had dropped you a PM a while back which you were kind enough to reply to about hooking up. I tried replying again but the message wouldn't send! Are you still on FB? Keep the vids coming, great work.

@russellcrane7871 2 года назад

Looks like you had a blast! Did you retain the suspension settings for subsequent road use or were they just for the track? Did you need special insurance? I'm more than happy living vicariously through your videos as I'm still running my bike in 🤣

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Hi Russell, I was so impressed by the new settings that I have kept them for my road use which in fairness is to blast out the cobwebs anyway rather than touring. It has changed the bike completely for the better but what I admire so much about this bike is it’s ability to change. This really is an incredible motorcycle. 🏍

@russellcrane7871 2 года назад

@@WheelieGoodTV That's great to know. I look forward to learning all about mine and to experiencing those changes too. Keep up the good work 👏👏

@chrisgray2851 2 года назад

Dave I’m one of the instructors there, next time you come down grab me and we can work on your body positioning.. one thing that stood out tho was stop leaving a finger over the brake.. I’ve seen so many crashes where people are still on the throttle but snatch the brake because of a situation in front and then the rear is fighting against the front.. if that makes sense.. anyway glad you enjoyed it.. see you next year

@WheelieGoodTV 2 года назад

Already you have just taught me something Chris. I’ll definitely be back next year and I’ll definitely make contact. Thanks for responding.👍🏍