NC30 as a track bike
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NC30 as a track bike
I recently bought an NC30 that I intend to turn into a track bike. I've wanted to do some track days for a long time but have always been worried about taking my bike (an R6) on the track just in case I did have a spill. I rode an NC30 a few years ago and haven't really grown since, but at 6 ft and 15 stone, will it be suitable for me on the track?
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
Yes - as long as your ego can cope with being slow in a straight line.
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
Yeah I'm sure I'll be fine with that!
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
But then taking all the big bikes in the corners is an absolute blast. Plus you learn how to pass on the brakes, because once they are back on throttle the big bikes walk away.CMSMJ1 wrote:Yes - as long as your ego can cope with being slow in a straight line.
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
Watch these
Nc30 around Mallory
http://youtu.be/bH742vXtJgk
Cbr250rr vs r6
http://youtu.be/JC38axv1DcQ
Ninja 250 Laguna seca
http://youtu.be/Kz03sQeX02c
Small bikes rock
Nc30 around Mallory
http://youtu.be/bH742vXtJgk
Cbr250rr vs r6
http://youtu.be/JC38axv1DcQ
Ninja 250 Laguna seca
http://youtu.be/Kz03sQeX02c
Small bikes rock
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
ZERO fU$ks given about the rain in that second vid. Impressive.
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
I would suggest getting a slightly different seat unit (cant recomend one as i only run standard) due to being quite tall. I am only 5' 8" and could do with a little more length in the seat - handlebar distance.
Unless you have the Marquez style and spend very little time in the seat or on the bike for that matter!!
Unless you have the Marquez style and spend very little time in the seat or on the bike for that matter!!
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
Thanks for the help. I'm probably jumping the gun a bit as I haven't even tried to start the bike yet, but we shall see!
I'll have a go on it and then probably best to go from there!
I'll have a go on it and then probably best to go from there!
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Re: NC30 as a track bike
Go for it - they are brilliant fun on track



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Re: NC30 as a track bike
I thought my 400 as a track bike was brilliant, very forgiving when you get things wrong, and because its a 400 and speeds aren't that fast when things go wrong they don't get that far out of hand. And lastly when you crash them they aren't that expensive to fix compared to more modern stuff.
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