Most have already been said - Ride your own ride and don't try to keep up with anyone ever! Respect your bike and what it can do....but always know YOU control it and just because it can doesn't mean you should.

I figured out the gear part on my own after watching a few friends crash on our rides...

When you stop, don't look down.

Some of mine...

• Your bike's capababilities far exceed what you will ever do on it.
• Trust your tires.
• Don't try to "tell" your bike what to do, because if you do - it will spit you off.
• Reading is no substitute for doing or the experience that comes from doing.

Very true

First time at the track- Don't worry about speed, concentrate on being smooth, and the speed will come.

Plan on where you are going to put your foot down. (to avoid tipovers)

Its easier to get off the bike and push it then it to back up on it. (For short people anyway)

Seat shaving vs lowering the bike, and thick soled boots

Look where you want to go - don't fixate on hazards/side of the road.

Countersteer - push right to turn right & vice-versa.

DON'T PLAY KEEP-UP!

Don't forget to breathe....

My tip concerns group riding:

If you're going to ride in a group, stay behind the hot chick and enjoy the view.

Trust your tires.

Look where you want to go.

After starting your bike, walk the bike 2-3 steps. (To save yourself/bike if you forgot to remove the disk lock).

Chicken wings, flap/flap the elbows = relax!