Preparing a Track Bike

Post by **CBR Monkey** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:31 pm

I am turning my NC29 into a track bike for a few track days around Brands Hatch next year and I am planning to take off the lights etc. I was wondering what I do with the wires from the Headlight etc, do I just disconnect them and use tape to tape the ends up? Anybody got any tips? Cheers.

Dodgy Roj · Post by **Dodgy Roj** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:35 pm

YEAH THATS ALL I DID ON MY R1, TAPE EM AND TUCK EM AWAY

Dodgy Roj · Post by **Dodgy Roj** » Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:54 pm

set all suspension settings back to factory base settings they are a good base start. Look on race forums for tire pressures,
Have fun!!!!!!!!

Post by **Mikiboy** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:08 am

It's up to you. You can leave all the stuff on the bike if you want.
Best bet is FG fairings, and removal of lights and mirrors.
Most tracks race pressures on a 400 are 29 - 30 but be prepared to go higher in the wet or if it's cold.
Fresh fork oil is a must and decent pads, but to be honest if you are using the brakes a lot on a 400, you need to reassess and carry more corner speed keeping it smooth.
Double bubble is a worthwhile investment and a 14 tooth front sprocket

Post by **justmartyn** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:06 pm

Have a word with Graeme France, I happen to know he has a second hand race fairing and a set of scrubbed pirellis for sale at a giveaway price, almost went for them myself (even though I dont need them)
If you're considering putting the bike back on the road after, or to sell it as a roadbike it would be worth looking into a secondhand tank, dont worry about what state its in, you'll only need 6-7 litres at a time.

Post by **Mikiboy** » Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:11 pm

Supercorsas are great on warm days but 090's are as good and work better if the conditions are less than perfect.
I have 090's on my bike and take full wets and Super Corsas with me but Its so easy just to leave the 090's on

Post by **justmartyn** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:07 pm

Very valid point, 090's are a lot closer to being an "inter", certainly a lot more rideable in the wet.

Post by **brooky** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 7:04 pm

be careful of 'standard' tyre pressures, they depend on manufacturer, seek advise from the supplier, not someone else who runs the same bike on different tyres.

Post by **Mikiboy** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:20 pm

33 -33 for the road on 090's or 36 rear with a passenger and around 30 - 30 for track. You can up or down if you are in fast by 1psi depending on track conditions and how warm it is

Post by **brooky** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:49 pm

whos fitting your tyres, if you use a tyre fitting service check they are not using nitrogen, completely different pressures

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