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Track Day Dilema
- Thread starter Jam Zilla
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I used my 749s for my race licensing while it was completely street legal and I've got to say that even though I was going easy with it I was always thinking of what would happen when it hit the ground rather than how I was going to get through the corner, which was a bit distracting. Once I got it all race prepped it was a lot easier to ride, and it did dump twice, but I was never really scared about hurting anything apart from high siding. With that out of the way, it's absolutely a blast to have on the track and now I want back every time I get on the bike.
I'm not sure about long through the frame sliders for the track but underbody sliders with track bodywork are a must and make sure to get axle sliders as well, I scraped up my swingarm on one side in Reno and while it's still fully operational....it's still scraped up and there's a possibility of damaging the nut which is a pain in the ass to get of as it is. Also, I'm sure you've thought of this already, but if you've got any aftermarket controls or rearsets or anything make sure they come off, I went as far as taking off the exhaust CF shield on the track to help keep that a little safer. I dind't mind the hot seat as I was never on it anyway.
The SV sounds awesome though and I'd love to take that around. Make sure you get us some pics of it goung around when you get it finished.
I'm not sure about long through the frame sliders for the track but underbody sliders with track bodywork are a must and make sure to get axle sliders as well, I scraped up my swingarm on one side in Reno and while it's still fully operational....it's still scraped up and there's a possibility of damaging the nut which is a pain in the ass to get of as it is. Also, I'm sure you've thought of this already, but if you've got any aftermarket controls or rearsets or anything make sure they come off, I went as far as taking off the exhaust CF shield on the track to help keep that a little safer. I dind't mind the hot seat as I was never on it anyway.
The SV sounds awesome though and I'd love to take that around. Make sure you get us some pics of it goung around when you get it finished.
I built and sponsered and SV650S and would say you should use it as is. The three things you mention are not a must have and I would think if that track hasn't too many long straights you will probably be as fast on the SV as the Ducati (at least at the start). SV's can be very fast in the right hands.
Kira-Kira! Kira-Kira!
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I too use an SV650 as a pure track tool. But What's not done to pass tech inspection? Each track is going to have different requirements but MMP here in Utah they basically give it a quick look-over to make sure nothing is obviously going to fall off (they grab the footpegs, levers, exhaust can etc - and shake 'em). They check the chain tension, tire wear and verify that the bike does not have coolant. If you still have lights on your bike, you'll probably need to unplug the bulbs and tape the lenses. (blue painters tape works best).
A track day is not like a race. Most times you don't have to safety wire and you do not need bodywork.
Most track day providers no longer require frame sliders (I'm not a fan of them anyway), so I wouldn't bother with sliders unless I had to.
dp
A track day is not like a race. Most times you don't have to safety wire and you do not need bodywork.
Most track day providers no longer require frame sliders (I'm not a fan of them anyway), so I wouldn't bother with sliders unless I had to.
dp
Why not just bump to the next trackday and go on setting up the SV as you planned? The track ain't goin nowhere don't go blowin a bunch of unplanned money when you probably only have to wait a couple more weeks ( a month at the most). Piece of mind is a beautiful thing and patience is a virtue.
LolaMesser
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The next track day isnt until October... So its either do it now or have to wait half a year. As far as I can tell, you can keep your coolant in.
I personally think the no coolant rule is lame, but you may want to call the track day provider and make sure. And ask about requirements before heading out there.
Nothing sucks more than trying to flush your coolant or scramble for new tires before the first session. Really puts a lot of unnecessary stress into the day.
dp
Nothing sucks more than trying to flush your coolant or scramble for new tires before the first session. Really puts a lot of unnecessary stress into the day.
dp
funky fresh man
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I switched over to water wetter when I started racing and I've never had a problem overheating, even in so cal in the summer, on the street. It should be acceptable at most tracks and works really well from my experience. It's what we used on our AFM racers and all of our street bikes at the shop I used to work at. About the tires, it shouldn't be too hard to find a used set of rims for the track that you can keep track tires on so it's just a quick matter or switching them out. $100 got me a front and rear from someone who switched to BSTs.
snowbd122006
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I'd just wait till the track day to have fun. You did hold onto the 2nd bike for the its sole purpose (Trackdays). I've been faced w/the same dilemna may times, and I always think about why I held onto my TD bike (and all the $$$ I invested in her) rather than get rid of it. If i only had the $$$ for some race plastics for the Duc, I'd have it on the track in a heartbeat. Perhaps on day Ill get my Duc on the track. In the Meantime my weapon of choice is my R6.