Not that I am to that point yet, but if a stock bike was just purchased dedicated for track days, what would be the first aftermarket things to buy for it? We are talking stability (steering damper, etc.), speed (exhaust, PC, etc.), weightloss (race plastics, etc.), convenience (tire warmers, etc.), etc. Lets hear it all you track day junkies. What the deal?

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Greggie

First thing I would buy is Track only tires then braided front brake lines and a sterring damper. I would take off what ever didnt need to be there ( mirrors, turn signles) Next is set up the suspenion by adjusting the setting. All this before going to the track. Once I had money to play with I would set up the forks to my weight by changing the springs and replacing the shock. Now that the suspenion is done I would go for more power or race plastics

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if you're new to the track id say do the basis like Josh said but in a little different order ...

1. race bodywork. stock costs too damn much to replace if/when you go down and you will. put them up in the garage somewhere safe.

2. tires ... self explanitory

3. adjust suspension for your weight.

4. steel braided lines ... night and day as far as stopping goes. you can get by with the stock pads for a but, but stock lines suck.


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Race bodywork (see Ali's post) and tires. Suspension adjustment would be a great thing to have done by one of the track suspension vendors. After you get a feel for your bike in stock form, then you can make upgrades/changes based on your riding style. Most stock sportbikes will take you a long way when it comes to trackday performance.

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Plastics, then suspension (Includes Damper), PC, Then the plush items (Tire Warmers (Not really needed))

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If your just starting these are "MY SUGGESTIONS"

1. plastics
2. ride the bike in stock form (suspension) but set the preload first.* Then ride the bike and adjust the comp, rebound as needed

3.* use the unused monies for trackdays so you can really learn how to ride it.* After leaning how to go fast buy suspension products then you will know the real difference between the two.

4. do you're power last

there are alot of people out at the track saying i got this that and slicks on my bike and this guy keeps busting my ass and he is on a less capable bike

AGAIN these are my suggestions

I think he has figured out the trackday thing since his ? is geared towards a Trackbike.. He has done trackdays, he is in the process of getting a track decdicated bike..


Welcome to the board...

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Great feedback fellas.

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Greggie

1. Buy a moped

2. turbo that beeotch

3. Throw on some slicks

4. Buy a thick pair of leather chaps!

Now you're ready to race

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Hmm...interesting Pat. I might have to go with you on this one.

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That's what I did!* *The scooter looks a lot bigger with a turbo too!*


That's 50CC scooter I'ma ridin'...with a big bore kit and a turbo...I is the fastest scooter rider in the west!

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well if he has ridden on the track alot then. he would already know the answers to these questions. but he never stated how many track days he has done or what group he rides in so i have to think the very basics from the generic question he asked

b1boi: 1 Shwell -1

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True statement. I don't believe Greg has done a track day yet. But there has been some good feedback irregardless.

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2000 Honda CBR600F4 - outfitted with the NRC case cover of invincibility
http://www.gleno.net

This is correct. No trackdays as of yet. Only killing it up in Utah. The bike I eventually get will most likely be stock or some parts for the street. So I just wanted to know what I should focus on first for a better ride on the track.

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I would say plastics and frame sliders first. Performance stuff is far less important at first...take it from me. I never got outta 3 rd gear at pahrump and most of the track I ran 2nd gear. I never...ever pushed the REX hard all day. I just worked on body positioning not all out speed.

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hes right i never came out of 3rd on my cbr.

Listen to Dave he was draggin knees all day!

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Yup...this early into it, it's not about the speed but the technique. I know at LVMS I didn't get past 3rd all day either and that was only on the front and back stretches.

But, I would agree with most. Track plastics and setting up your suspension properly is the way to go at first...all the rest will come eventually. You want to make sure the bike is safe (tires, etc..) and good to go first...

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I think everybody has hit it right on but I think most of us Honda riders are aware of the soft stock front fork springs....
A must change for the track and cheap too. 99 bucks for most spring and it will make a ton of difference in front end feed aback..

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I may do a full track bike build up/ documentery when i get back . But for a ddedcated track whore , raceglass , tires ,case covers and lines would be my first , second would be suspension and gearing . Last would be rearsets , exhaust and allt he other cool parts.

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Don't forget all the holes you'll have to drill and all the safety wiring you'll need to do. Fun,fun.

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That' s what I was going to say except I'd go with race tires and upgraded brakes first,, they make a HUGE difference. If your just gonna be doing trackdays I'd say save the money on plastics, get some frame sliders and when you wreck the stock plastics get aftermarket ones, Your not gonna ride it on the street anyways.

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Definitely tires and plastics first. Until you really get going then suspension and steel braided brake lines.

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that's only if you're racing. i didn't have anything safety wired or drilled on my 750 trackbike until i started racing.

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