What did you do to your track/race bike today

[Shaman]

Also, do I need some kind of mesh-guard at the lower body (right behind the front tire)?

A rad screen is a generally good idea.

 

[cors]

A rad screen is a generally good idea.

Yeah, I'll buy a rad guard soon. But I was asking about a screen for the oil cooler (right below the radiator). OEM fairings had a little screen there, right now with the race bodywork it's all open and exposed.

...well, obviously, a screen is better, my question is how critical it is to have one (since OEM had it there, maybe it's a more sensitive zone than the rad?)

 

[dricked]

Yeah, I'll buy a rad guard soon. But I was asking about a screen for the oil cooler (right below the radiator). OEM fairings had a little screen there, right now with the race bodywork it's all open and exposed.

...well, obviously, a screen is better, my question is how critical it is to have one (since OEM had it there, maybe it's a more sensitive zone than the rad?)

You can buy metal screen from Home Depot for the oil cooler/rad. I know they make rad guards but I'm not sure about the oil cooler.

 

[bakaboy]

Put all the bodywork on all 3 bikes.

Stickers added. Short some #s.

Trailer loaded with gear (helmets, leathers).

New weight distributing hitch setup.

Ready to go finally.

 

[Mr.Azim]

still did nothing

 

[Fiery254]

still did nothing

Thats the advantage of Jennings in February. I don't need to do anything.

 

[carboncat]

beat the crap outta it at NJMP this weekend :0
i gotta say, its a really fun fast track, I hit 280 on the front straight.....so much FUN!

 

[toysareforboys]

beat the crap outta it at NJMP this weekend :0
i gotta say, its a really fun fast track, I hit 280 on the front straight.....so much FUN!

Where's the videos?!?!

-Jamie M.

 

[carboncat]

my buddys got them , my go pro wouldnt charge all weekend.... its an amazing track, blind corners, hills ect .. must do for any track rider !

 

[toysareforboys]

my buddys got them , my go pro wouldnt charge all weekend.... its an amazing track, blind corners, hills ect .. must do for any track rider !

Sounds scary!!!

Can't wait for the vids

My GoPro, track timer and my DriftHD's are all now powered directly by the bike Yay for no more dead batteries!

-Jamie M.

 

[carboncat]

 

[carboncat]

the tire pic is my buddys 675 with sp1 .....the tire was so soft you could push 1 inch into it when it came back into the pits lol
wow the iphone pics are crappy lol

 

[caboose56]

He is having some suspension issues!

 

[carboncat]

yes, it wasnt the same after his morning highside

 

[Shaman]

He is having some suspension issues!

Came here to say this.

And on-topic, I just put in an order for a few things today @ Bluestreak. Restraint pins for the RSV4, some sprockets to deal with running out of RPM on big tracks with the 1000, and these:

http://bluestreakracing.ca/abba-balancer-with-stepped-cones.html

http://bluestreakracing.ca/classic-no-mar-tire-changer.html

 

[ZX600]

This thread should be called - Warning soon to be track riders, stay away or you will be broke

 

[toysareforboys]

I just put in an order for a few things today @ Bluestreak. Restraint pins for the RSV4, some sprockets to deal with running out of RPM on big tracks with the 1000, and these:

http://bluestreakracing.ca/abba-balancer-with-stepped-cones.html

http://bluestreakracing.ca/classic-no-mar-tire-changer.html

NICE!! What sprockets did you get??

And do you ever balance the rear, or just the front?

-Jamie M.

 

[caboose56]

NICE!! What sprockets did you get??

And do you ever balance the rear, or just the front?

-Jamie M.

I check but rarely add weights. If it takes less than 1 ounce I wont bother.

 

[TomC]

This thread should be called - Warning soon to be track riders, stay away or you will be broke

nobody ever said riders had to get the blingiest paint job in the world with ohlins superbike forks and autoblippers up the ying yang.

You could just buy a bike and ride it.

 

[cors]

http://bluestreakracing.ca/abba-balancer-with-stepped-cones.html

http://bluestreakracing.ca/classic-no-mar-tire-changer.html

Oh, how much I wish I had one of those changers! Maybe one day (when I start needing it more often, haha).. As for the balancer, don't know, I made this (http://www.roadstarmagazine.com/2003/07/build-a-wheel-tire-balancer/) and seems to work just fine, tested it by taping two quarters, they make the tire spin right down.