Name of the game is fun, and so far I'm not enjoying myself.

Hey All,
After deciding to enjoy life a little more, I had my first go on hired MiniMoto in May. I found it hilarious and frightening at the same time. Been looking forward each week to go again. After a couple months and listening to everyones advice that having my own bike will really improve my learning compared to varying range of hire bikes, I decided to get one. I bought from track shop to avoid eBay Chinese fakes. For me my priority was to enjoy life and have some fun.

Sadly my first ride was not enjoyable. the clutch is late to engage and very snappy, it was quite a shock the change in power. I had 3 laps and exited. I made a new friend track side that told me how to lighten the clutch to engage earlier and at a lower rev. It was 1/3 a turn on each hex. It improved things but was still too snappy for my enjoyment. I got around the track a few more laps before closing time.

Next week I go around and have light spill after spill, my problem is, I'm not able to gently and slowly apply power during the bend while on the the exit while straightening up the bike. The power is still very much like a on/off switch and while on the lean tyre breaks grip (past 100%). I'm not carrying enough entrance speed to get around the corner on idle, as I am low on skill and confidence but I want to build up to it slowly and enjoy myself. It also doesn't help I can't warm the tyres up coz I'm spilling off.

The throttle twist is also quite short too, but I'm getting the knack for gently holding it where I need.
Until I complete eat sh*t into the tyre barrier on the corner after the straight. I really thought I broke my arm, my helmet visor broke and as I laid there coming to terms with the pain another rider comes around the straight and ploughs into me.

Thank F I had an automatic car coz I could not use my arm for 2 days and mu shoulder for month, I needed help from my new friends to get my bike off the track and into the car.
That was the first week of July nearly 2 months ago. My shoulder has been bad nearly the whole time, slowly getting better. But I'm approaching being ready to ride again.

But what the F do I do about my bike. Can I chill the clutch out or swap it (I'm handy with tools, I can fix cars and big bikes). Or should sell it and take a big loss and try to buy a weaker bike? (I was told engaging the clutch earlier might cause the bike to bog down on power, but right now I think that can only be a good thing for me)

All I know is its a GRC water cooled bike and I'm confident for a indoor track its too much of weapon for me. The name of the game is fun, and so far (I'm still on the first tank of fuel) I am not enjoying myself. (and getting really hurt)