So I'm a couple years out of road racing.
I used to street ride: 87 CRB600, then a 2004 CBR600, then an 07 Daytona 675. I hit the track on the Daytona, and instantly caught the bug. Sold the Daytona to fund a road racing program on a CRF450 motard.
In 2012 I started road racing with some good success. 2 amateur championships and a bump to expert by the end of the year. In 2013, bike problems and other life commitments ended my season early after only 2 rounds. After that year, I hung up the leathers for a bit and started racing road bicycles last year to cope.
That being said, I've been itching to get back on the track and see all my friends again and just picked up an 06 Daytona with the intention of doing track days. It is track prepped, but is relatively all stock with fresh suspension. It needs too much work to be a competitive race machine, so that is out of the question. Granted, if I get through all the lists below, I think it could be a decently competitive machine.
Here is the short list of what it needs:
-Nothing. It is turnkey, I can go do a track day tomorrow, honestly I could get this thing through tech and go race it.
Here is the short, smart list:
-Engine covers
-Rear-sets
-Levers
-Clip-ons
-Spool Sliders
-Set sag, adjust clickers
-Frame geometry assessment (GMD Computrack is my go to)
-I want to get rid of the ignition and go to a on/off switch
Here is the desired list:
-Aftermarket fork internals
-New Rear Shock
Here is the DO NOT NEED BUT WANT list:
-Triple clamps
-New slip-on (currently it has some generic carbon fiber can)
-Paint
Anything I'm missing? Any other quick, easy things I am not thinking of?
Let's focus on the smart list. I am partial to woodcraft. Eric Wood's home is LRRS, which is also my home. I went on the website and they don't seem to offer engine covers anymore...so used it is. Is there anything wrong with going with woodcraft? Is there a better or most cost friendly option out there? I will probably be searching for used stuff, so finding case covers will be possible. For Levers i'd be going with some from www.434racer.com This company is run by an LRRS fast guy, and everyone raves about his products.
As for the frame geometry assessment. Good to get done on any used bike purchase, especially a track bike. I know the front end on these bikes are a disaster. The aftermarket triple clamps are the answer, but not really in my budget at the moment. I heard that adjusting the height of the forks in the triple can help. Is there some proof behind this?
Disabling the ignition and putting an on/off switch. Any good write-ups on this?
Thanks folks, I'm excited to be back on a Daytona and hit the track again.
I used to street ride: 87 CRB600, then a 2004 CBR600, then an 07 Daytona 675. I hit the track on the Daytona, and instantly caught the bug. Sold the Daytona to fund a road racing program on a CRF450 motard.
In 2012 I started road racing with some good success. 2 amateur championships and a bump to expert by the end of the year. In 2013, bike problems and other life commitments ended my season early after only 2 rounds. After that year, I hung up the leathers for a bit and started racing road bicycles last year to cope.
That being said, I've been itching to get back on the track and see all my friends again and just picked up an 06 Daytona with the intention of doing track days. It is track prepped, but is relatively all stock with fresh suspension. It needs too much work to be a competitive race machine, so that is out of the question. Granted, if I get through all the lists below, I think it could be a decently competitive machine.
Here is the short list of what it needs:
-Nothing. It is turnkey, I can go do a track day tomorrow, honestly I could get this thing through tech and go race it.
Here is the short, smart list:
-Engine covers
-Rear-sets
-Levers
-Clip-ons
-Spool Sliders
-Set sag, adjust clickers
-Frame geometry assessment (GMD Computrack is my go to)
-I want to get rid of the ignition and go to a on/off switch
Here is the desired list:
-Aftermarket fork internals
-New Rear Shock
Here is the DO NOT NEED BUT WANT list:
-Triple clamps
-New slip-on (currently it has some generic carbon fiber can)
-Paint
Anything I'm missing? Any other quick, easy things I am not thinking of?
Let's focus on the smart list. I am partial to woodcraft. Eric Wood's home is LRRS, which is also my home. I went on the website and they don't seem to offer engine covers anymore...so used it is. Is there anything wrong with going with woodcraft? Is there a better or most cost friendly option out there? I will probably be searching for used stuff, so finding case covers will be possible. For Levers i'd be going with some from www.434racer.com This company is run by an LRRS fast guy, and everyone raves about his products.
As for the frame geometry assessment. Good to get done on any used bike purchase, especially a track bike. I know the front end on these bikes are a disaster. The aftermarket triple clamps are the answer, but not really in my budget at the moment. I heard that adjusting the height of the forks in the triple can help. Is there some proof behind this?
Disabling the ignition and putting an on/off switch. Any good write-ups on this?
Thanks folks, I'm excited to be back on a Daytona and hit the track again.