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Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

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    defining "budget tourer" ctbandit's Avatar
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    Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Well I'll be going to a Tony's date in May and I'm wondering if the Pirelli Diablo's on my bandit will do. They're pretty new, about 1.5k on them I believe, but I know a lot of people will put a more sport oriented tire on for the track. This is my first day, So I doubt I'll be running that hard. Just want some confirmation that it won't be a problem for me.

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Those will do just fine. You'll want to drop your pressures a bit, the Pirelli guys can advise you on that.

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Stick with 34 psi in your front and 32 in the rear. Start as cold pressures, and then drop the hot pressures down to 34 / 32 as the day goes on. They will last you just fine!

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Thanks guys.

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    What do you guys think of the bandit on the track? I sold my Z and wound up picking up a 97 Bandit 600 (long story). If I have permanent employment I want to sign up for a day but not sure how the bandit will be on the track.

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    I race a GS500E, stock. I've track-dayed on a Ducati ST3, the GS, and a CRF70. That Bandit will be a hoot out there.

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    I race a GS500E, stock. I've track-dayed on a Ducati ST3, the GS, and a CRF70. That Bandit will be a hoot out there.
    I think there are a ton of bikes that would be fun at the track. Sure, you're not going to be passing people like rossi, but you'll prob have a good time, right?

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    I damn well hope the bandit is going to do well, I've got a bunch TDs paid for already


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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Quote Originally Posted by noxin View Post
    I damn well hope the bandit is going to do well, I've got a bunch TDs paid for already

    Great, now I can't blame the bike for being slow!

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Sure you can I'll be the slow one right next to you

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    Re: Trackday on my Bandit (Tire Q)

    Quote Originally Posted by ctbandit View Post
    Great, now I can't blame the bike for being slow!
    You're gonna do just fine. It's not about being fast anyway. You're just out there to have a good time. And if it's any consolation, I can almost guarantee you won't be the slowest one out there.

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