Bike Parts Question

[Degsy]

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You have a problem with me?

Nope. Just with Contis.

Details?

[CBR929RE]

I'll sell ya my warmers for $75 (then I can buy some Woodcrafts )

[union]

Heres what you need to build that R6

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-r6-build.html

Its your first season. Stay away from the fancy stuff like those lever which you will break and be sad about. Just get a fuckton of stock levers. I think parts unlimited sells for like 6 dollars each. Whats the point of the motion pro throttle? Stay stock it wont cost you extra. Dont bother with the block off plates or the exup eliminator yet. I ran three years without that stuff and did just fine. Im also on my third year of the same knee sliders. If you really burn through them you can get them from street and comp at the track. I would also not bother with the small battery yet. Stock stuff will be fine for now.

As far as tank sliders for the R6. They are not all equal. Stay far away from the junk traxxion dynamics puts out. Ive tested them and they are garbage. Spend the extra money on the ETI stuff. They will actually protect your tank.

I dont see case covers on the list. Get those our youll have a sad look on your face when they tell you that you cant race.

Show up with extra parts like handle bars, pegs and levers. A 5 dollar part in your hands can save a day of racing.

[BrianC]

I'll sell ya my warmers for $75 (then I can buy some Woodcrafts )

What kind do you have?

Heres what you need to build that R6

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-r6-build.html

Its your first season. Stay away from the fancy stuff like those lever which you will break and be sad about. Just get a fuckton of stock levers. I think parts unlimited sells for like 6 dollars each. Whats the point of the motion pro throttle? Stay stock it wont cost you extra. Dont bother with the block off plates or the exup eliminator yet. I ran three years without that stuff and did just fine. Im also on my third year of the same knee sliders. If you really burn through them you can get them from street and comp at the track. I would also not bother with the small battery yet. Stock stuff will be fine for now.

As far as tank sliders for the R6. They are not all equal. Stay far away from the junk traxxion dynamics puts out. Ive tested them and they are garbage. Spend the extra money on the ETI stuff. They will actually protect your tank.

I dont see case covers on the list. Get those our youll have a sad look on your face when they tell you that you cant race.

Show up with extra parts like handle bars, pegs and levers. A 5 dollar part in your hands can save a day of racing.

I have GB Racing case covers already on the bike.

racebodystickers1 by bcrhoadsv, on Flickr

Racebike 2 by bcrhoadsv, on Flickr
Good info though, thanks. I've seen adrenalinecityracing and traxxiondynamics tank sliders, I'll have to look into the ETI ones.

[union]

I have GB Racing case covers already on the bike.

Good info though, thanks. I've seen adrenalinecityracing and traxxiondynamics tank sliders, I'll have to look into the ETI ones.

Hard to see the covers in the photos but you should be all set.

ETI tank guards
http://www.eti-fuelcel.com/R6G.html

On the bike


They have seen the pavement more times then I care to admit. Each time they passed with flying colors. Had a pretty high speed impact coming into 3. They needed a little repair to look good at the end of the day.

This is my results using the traxxion dynamics guards.

[BrianC]

Wow, good to know. Do those eti ones need to be bolted to the tank?

[union]

Wow, good to know. Do those eti ones need to be bolted to the tank?

Yes. You drill into the plastic cover up front and they bolt to the stock location on the tank in the back. Pretty easy to do.

[BrianC]

Alright, so it looks like the main things on my list should be as follows:

-Suspension refresh @ GMD
-ETI tank sliders
-Tire warmers
-Woodcraft rearsets
-Clip-ons maybe
-Spare parts

[CBR929RE]

What kind do you have?

they're older Suzuka ones. One or maybe both have a couple burn holes in the outer layer from leaving them plugged in once but they still work fine. ran most of last year like that.

[BrianC]

they're older Suzuka ones. One or maybe both have a couple burn holes in the outer layer from leaving them plugged in once but they still work fine. ran most of last year like that.

I think I'll hold off on those, but thanks for the offer.

[Chippertheripper]

they're older Suzuka ones. One or maybe both have a couple burn holes in the outer layer from leaving them plugged in once but they still work fine. ran most of last year like that.

You don't need more than this Brian. Get em before somebody else jumps on em. Ugly tire earners are the coolest. Built in street cred.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

$75 is a great deal. I got a used set of chickenhawks for another forum member, absolutely worth it. A good friend of mine runs the suzuka. I wouldn't go buy them new, but when a deal comes knocking and you don't have any, grab that deal up.

[CBR929RE]

You don't need more than this Brian. Get em before somebody else jumps on em. Ugly tire earners are the coolest. Built in street cred.

haha, I need all the street cred I can get. they're not officially for sale but if someone wants them or needs a cheap set I'd be willing to sell.

[lrrs182]

If Brian doesn't take them I'd like first dibs? I'm building a second bike and dumping all my money in it and another set of warmers is needed, but hard to find the money for new! If he doesnt take them could you PM me your paypal email?

[CBR929RE]

I think I'm gonna keep them. I'm gonna spend the money on a steering damper instead of new warmers

[Chippertheripper]

See, that took 11 minutes for somebody to say, I'll take em now. Cheap warmers don't come often.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

See, that took 11 minutes for somebody to say, I'll take em now. Cheap warmers don't come often.

And not much longer for the seller to keep them. I have a set w one needing repair as a backup, otherwise I would have grabbed them as spares at this price.

[CBR929RE]

ha, sorry didn't mean to get people hopes up but I've spent about $300 already today on bike stuff and you people keep saying this racing thing isn't cheap.

[BrianC]

I'm with pete and db. Suspension and warmers are a must. I also agree with Kurlon, the bike will end up on it's side to try to plan for it. I don't do this myself, but I'm pretty sure S&C has everything that could possibly brake on my bike.

What are you running for tires? Good rubber is a must as well.

I'm a big fan of an extra helmet because I know if I crash and hit it, and am still able to ride, I'm going to want to make my next race. I always keep a "b" helmet around.

Fancy levers? Why? They're just going to break anyway. I'd go with spare levers of minimal cost.

I'm thinking about using up the rest of my street tires(power pures) for the rookie race. After that, I'll probably start w/the michelin DOT'S and see if I like them. I believe I can get them put on at the track no?
The levers are supposed to be "unbreakable", and have a lifetime replacement warranty, that is why I wanted them... .

Rambuctious hit it dead nuts so that reminds me. Brain, do you have a GOOD helmet, with a date less than five years inside? LRRS will not just accept Snell rated helmets, they can NOT be polycarbonate. Fiberglass or other fiber only. Penguin would let you do the school with Snell alone, but you will get Jammed up race day if you have a plastic HJC, Joe Rocket, etc.
As expensive as it might be to replace parts, getting injured, being out of work and medical bills can really ruin your race budget.Some may disagree with me but if youre money is short then I would surely by used hi quality leathers helmets,boots and gloves than new cheaper stuff. Gloves are highly overlooked and I've been guilty of using some cheapies after ruining good ones.There are racing websites that gear sells cheap every day.

Fortunately I did spend some good money on gear, and have always used a good Arai helmet. My current Arai is 2008 so I believe it is good for a few more years, although if I can afford it, I'm gonna grab a newer one this season.

Again, I do appreciate all the info.

[OreoGaborio]

Sure, but even IF the levers brake, you'll still be left without a lever for the rest of the weekend unless you buy spares...

[RyanNicholson]

I'm thinking about using up the rest of my street tires(power pures) for the rookie race. After that, I'll probably start w/the michelin DOT'S and see if I like them. I believe I can get them put on at the track no?
The levers are supposed to be "unbreakable", and have a lifetime replacement warranty, that is why I wanted them... .
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As for the tires, yep you'll be able to get whatever tires you want mounted at the track. Make sure you have enough time between your RR and first real race to do so though. I might suggest putting the new ones on before the RR to make sure you have enough time.

As for the levers, its personal choice. I never bothered with the fancy ones and just kept spare stockers ($18 or so) around. The only advantage I could see is potentially being able to pick the bike back up and rejoining a race but thats pretty rare they'll let you do that.

One quick caution, anytime something (not just levers) is "unbreakable" it usually means it'll break whatever the hell its mounted to. This is why a lot of race parts are designed to break in a certain spot.

[CBR929RE]

never believe anyone who tells you something like a lever is unbreakable. best way to keep stuff from breaking, don't crash. but if you have the stock levers just bring them with you.

[tls25rs]

As for the tires, yep you'll be able to get whatever tires you want mounted at the track. Make sure you have enough time between your RR and first real race to do so though. I might suggest putting the new ones on before the RR to make sure you have enough time.

Rookie Races are Friday nights this year if I am not mistaken so he should be set to get them changed between Friday night and Saturday morning.

[RyanNicholson]

Rookie Races are Friday nights this year if I am not mistaken so he should be set to get them changed between Friday night and Saturday morning.

You are correct sir, completely forgot about the schedule change.

[Chippertheripper]

At least if he gets fancy levers he'll have stockers as spares.