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So, I have a made a decision to track my street bike.
Not a permanent move, but I want to see if track is something for me.
I have no doubt that I would love it, but I want to make sure before I invest in a dedicated track bike/set up.

I made a post last night looking for some track fairings and a member sent me a PM regarding DUA track fairings.
I have never heard of them but I know the big three are HotBodies, Armour Bodies and SharkSkinz.
I'm not planning on crashing (who does) but I want to know if anybody out there has used the DUA fairings and how have they held up?
They are the official sponsor for the National Canadian Amateur Superbike series as well as all the regional series.
The fact that it's a Toronto/Canada based company is a bonus but I want something decent and apparently the quality of these DUA fairings is superior to that of SharkSkinz.

Not sure if that's a sales pitch or actual truth, let me know what you guys think.

Thanks!
 
How they hold up depends on the speed and type of crash. It will either be repairable or irreparable. The best fairings you can buy can potentially disintegrate at the right speed and number of flips.

If you want to track your bike, remove the stock fairings and headlight and track it. If you know you'll be back, then buy a track-ready bike. The amount you spend on a new set of fairings and paint can cover a third the price of a decent or basic track bike.
 
If they're the sponsor for national and regional superbike series what more do you need to know?? Obviously they're going to be legit....
 
Mina said:
I don't doubt it, but what does that tell me about their fairings? lol
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Stay local, use these guys or squidskins.

You said yourself you're not going to crash ;)

Go visit their shop and see their product, you can't do that for armour bodies or hot bodies.
 
Mr.Azim said:
If you want to track your bike, remove the stock fairings and headlight and track it. If you know you'll be back, then buy a track-ready bike. The amount you spend on a new set of fairings and paint can cover a third the price of a decent or basic track bike.
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I have also considered this...
Looking at a 2003 ZX6, with a full Hindle exhaust, vortex rearsets and a 2005 SV650s all stock with the exception of track fairings and ss brake lines.
Both are under 3000$, but I would like to buy something with a little more goodies added on rather than spending the money to upgrade everything myself.
That's why I wanted to make sure that I would really enjoy being at the track before I spend 5, 6, 7 + thousand.
Still something to consider, thanks for the advice.
 
Mina said:
I have also considered this...
Looking at a 2003 ZX6, with a full Hindle exhaust, vortex rearsets and a 2005 SV650s all stock with the exception of track fairings and ss brake lines.
Both are under 3000$, but I would like to buy something with a little more goodies added on rather than spending the money to upgrade everything myself.
That's why I wanted to make sure that I would really enjoy being at the track before I spend 5, 6, 7 + thousand.
Still something to consider, thanks for the advice.
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Like many have said before the track isn't cheap....

I strip the bike down completely and throw on used oem fairings I picked up off this off this site. If you can find a deal this might be the cheapest without too much fear of daminging your street body work.

If I wasn't cheap and they had body work for my bike I'd consider it. Oh yeah and for what it's worth Rahul is a good guy.
 
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Fili-mac said:
Like many have said before the track isn't cheap....

I strip the bike down completely and throw on used oem fairings I picked up off this off this site. If you can find a deal this might be the cheapest without too much fear of daminging your street body work.

If I wasn't cheap and they had body work for my bike I'd consider it. Oh yeah and for what it's worth Rahul is a good guy.
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I've been doing my homework since last season and have rough estimates on what a track day would cost...
Never said I was expecting it to be cheap, I just don't want to damage my street fairings if anything.
A used set of fairings wouldn't be much (if any) cheaper than a good set of track fairings.
 
Mina said:
I've been doing my homework since last season and have rough estimates on what a track day would cost...
Never said I was expecting it to be cheap, I just don't want to damage my street fairings if anything.
A used set of fairings wouldn't be much (if any) cheaper than a good set of track fairings.
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I picked mine up for three hundered ish, more the one set too, they aren't pretty but good enough. I'd be lucky to get a tail section for close to that price.
 
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Mina said:
I have also considered this...
Looking at a 2003 ZX6, with a full Hindle exhaust, vortex rearsets and a 2005 SV650s all stock with the exception of track fairings and ss brake lines.
Both are under 3000$, but I would like to buy something with a little more goodies added on rather than spending the money to upgrade everything myself.
That's why I wanted to make sure that I would really enjoy being at the track before I spend 5, 6, 7 + thousand.
Still something to consider, thanks for the advice.
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Buy the bike, ride it, then add goodies as you improve. The first thing you should consider getting is a GOOD generator and set of tire warmers.
 
Mr.Azim said:
Buy the bike, ride it, then add goodies as you improve. The first thing you should consider getting is a GOOD generator and set of tire warmers.
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I'm going to track my 750, hopefully once this season if not, then at the beginning of next season.
If I like it, I'll just make it a dedicated track bike and buy a second street bike.
All it really needs is suspension work and maybe a full exhaust (currently has an Akrapovic slip-on) and a good set of bodywork and I'm good to go.
I don't know why I never thought of that before.
 
I go to the track with my street fairings. They've been crashed a few times, you get good at fiberglass and bondo. Depends how much you care about scratched fairings. Switching between race fairings and street fairings can be very time consuming, chances are you will end up running one or the other. For me I care way more about track performance than looks, most people are the other way around.
 
Mina said:
I'm going to track my 750, hopefully once this season if not, then at the beginning of next season.
If I like it, I'll just make it a dedicated track bike and buy a second street bike.
All it really needs is suspension work and maybe a full exhaust (currently has an Akrapovic slip-on) and a good set of bodywork and I'm good to go.
I don't know why I never thought of that before.
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I went through what you are going through already

Tape the headlights and all glass, remove your antifreeze for water and head down to TMP for a track day on your street bike, take it easy and don't go all balls out so you don't crash your street bike, this will give u a good indication if you like it or not, then like I did, go and buy a dedicated track bike and go all balls out!!!

You will enjoy it - then be prepared to spend money :)


...make sure you go to the track with friends, don't go alone, if you have friends that can track with you even better

JayV and AC really helped me
 
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Mina said:
I'm going to track my 750, hopefully once this season if not, then at the beginning of next season.
If I like it, I'll just make it a dedicated track bike and buy a second street bike.
All it really needs is suspension work and maybe a full exhaust (currently has an Akrapovic slip-on) and a good set of bodywork and I'm good to go.
I don't know why I never thought of that before.
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Sell the bike and buy a dedicated 600 track bike. Or just buy one altogether..... you'll find yourself buying more goodies and toys to add on as you progress. If you ever get into racing a 600 will provide more classes and more midfield fun.

Good suspension will run in the low to mid $1,000's for rear and a few hundred for work on the front + parts. Full exhaust change means you need a Power Commander or Bazzaz, plus tuning (unless it's carbed, then jetting will be needed).
 
These are the Dua Fairings I crashed with at TMP turn 6. Held up quite well, very strong and quality is top notch. Are they up there with shark skinz? I would have to say yes, having had shark skinz on my R6.....very close that's for sure
 

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ZX600 said:
I went through what you are going through already

Tape the headlights and all glass, remove your antifreeze for water and head down to TMP for a track day on your street bike, take it easy and don't go all balls out so you don't crash your street bike, this will give u a good indication if you like it or not, then like I did, go and buy a dedicated track bike and go all balls out!!!

You will enjoy it - then be prepared to spend money :)


...make sure you go to the track with friends, don't go alone, if you have friends that can track with you even better

JayV and AC really helped me
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The thing is, I know I'm going to love it, I just want some reassurance.
I don't have many friends that ride let alone ride track, but I understand the idea you're getting at and I can see how it would help.

Mr.Azim said:
Sell the bike and buy a dedicated 600 track bike. Or just buy one altogether..... you'll find yourself buying more goodies and toys to add on as you progress. If you ever get into racing a 600 will provide more classes and more midfield fun.

Good suspension will run in the low to mid $1,000's for rear and a few hundred for work on the front + parts. Full exhaust change means you need a Power Commander or Bazzaz, plus tuning (unless it's carbed, then jetting will be needed).
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Not really planning on racing, I work 7 days a week but by next year things will be different.
I only plan on going to the track every other weekend come spring time.
In the two years that I've owned my bike, I've added a lot of things to it.
All it really needs right now is suspension, just got off the phone with Accelerated Technologies and I got quoted $2000 for a complete set up.
Other than that it would be good to go!

dextasy said:
These are the Dua Fairings I crashed with at TMP turn 6. Held up quite well, very strong and quality is top notch. Are they up there with shark skinz? I would have to say yes, having had shark skinz on my R6.....very close that's for sure
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Your bike didn't look bad after the crash, looks like these would do just fine.
I was just looking for a real person's review, thanks for posting!
 
Don't buy hotbodies. They crack so easily... ugh.
 
The main difference between street bodywork and race bodywork (besides the obvious of cost) is the ease of removal for working on your bike for me. We're talking 3 pieces and your bikes naked. As opposed to the jigsaw puzzle of street bodywork.

Whether you need to swap out your street stuff for track stuff for one day? Well you need a good crystal ball and the ability to read it.
 
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