Race Bike Question From Potential Rookie Racer

[Nazo]

So, I'm gonna be racing this year and decided that I want to get into the 600cc inline four class. I heard that class is pretty laid back and not too competitive or anything....KIDDING!

I already found out that for a beginner/novice alot of races I'm gonna want to enter in have restrictions on the bikes....for instance I can't race on slicks.
I'm in the process of looking at a couple different bikes that are already race bikes. What kind of modifications will not be allowed in general. I'm assuming I will be racing in Supersport and then see what my options are from there.
I have found a couple 600's that have some valve and cam work done to them, I'm assuming this is not allowed in Novice Supersport?
Also what kind of suspension work is not allowed.

I know this info is on the LRRS website somewhere I'm sure, but I wanted feedback and opinions as well.
Thanks for the help!
-Chris

[legalspeed]

I have an un-advertised CBR 600 for sale.

Comes with spare (bike).

PM me if interested. This is a race bike.

[Degsy]

Basically, for supersport, you cannot modify the airbox, motor, frame, swingarm, steering, wheels, brakes (except lines and pads).

You CAN modify fork internals, shock, chain, sprockets. you can only run DOT race tires.


Superbike and GP classes you may do pretty much whatever the hell you please up to cc oversizing limits.

Slicks will not gain you much (if anything) in your first year of racing.

derek

[Karaya One]

I wouldn't run a 600 at all. These things become a money pit.

MZ Skorpion, EX500 or SV650 - easy on the wallet and still fun to race.

If you decide racing is for you and you are will to make the financial commitment, buy the 600.

[R7]

Or you can get yourself a Motard and enter any race you want to
Half a season out of a set of race tires, 2 gallons of race gas per weekend and 1 oil change per weekend. That's with 3 races and 4 practices each weekend

[SVRACER01]

you retards..er..i mean...motard guys and your cheap bikes


Actually there are alot of re...i mean motards up there in Loudon and they pretty well against anything from what ive seen.
especially in the rain.

[Nazo]

I appreciate the advice and agree with the options, but I love the inline 4's and I LIVE FOR THE KNEE DOWN ACTION IN THE TURNS!
Motards do look like alot of fun out there though.
I've had many 2 stroke dirtbikes too, and they all needed way too much maintenance. So I figured buying a 250 or some other 2 stroke would need too much attention after each race.

I just don't want to buy a bike and then find out I can't race it because it doesn't meet the requirements for that class.

I think Derek summed it up, as long as I buy a bike within those modifications I should be all set.

Thanks

[s a x m a n]

this thread helped me too, as I plan to race in 2006

i am currently getting my 2005 600RR "race ready" this year, or atleast getting all the major stuff I want for it before I race, so this was good to know what I could and couldn't do as a rookie.

[highsider]

Another vote for the motard, especially if you're going to race at Loudon.

Until you actually do a few laps on one, you don't get it. I thought the idea of riding a dirt bike on a paved track was something akin to a solar powered flashlight, until R7 let me take his for a rip at VIR.

I am currently looking for a motard, if anyone has one for sale.

[Awesome]

Motards are fun, I have a feeling I'll be trying to run off with Heath's for a race each weekend.

[SVRACER01]

Originally posted by Nazo
I appreciate the advice and agree with the options, but I love the inline 4's and I LIVE FOR THE KNEE DOWN ACTION IN THE TURNS!
Motards do look like alot of fun out there though.
I've had many 2 stroke dirtbikes too, and they all needed way too much maintenance. So I figured buying a 250 or some other 2 stroke would need too much attention after each race.

I just don't want to buy a bike and then find out I can't race it because it doesn't meet the requirements for that class.

I think Derek summed it up, as long as I buy a bike within those modifications I should be all set.

Thanks

when we say motard we mean 4 strokes not 2. i dont think anyone runs a 2 stroke there. And you can get your knee down on a motard.....you just have to carry more corner speed.

[Nazo]

Yeah I know you are referring to 4 stroke Motards, although a
CR 500 would be pretty crazy.
I was referring to the 2 stroke sportbikes.
I'm gonna see how this first season turns out, I'm sure I'm gonna change my opinions about alot of preconceived notions I have.
Live and learn, but try to have as much fun in the process.

[R7]

Originally posted by SVRACER01
i dont think anyone runs a 2 stroke there. And you can get your knee down on a motard.....you just have to carry more corner speed.

There was a guy there last season that ran a CR250R 2-smoke all season

I am currently looking for a motard, if anyone has one for sale.

I'll keep that in mind, mine is almost a year old now so it may have to be upgraded for the end of the season

Nazo, once you get your license you can take mine out for a practice session if you want to try one. You'll just have to get some stick on number plates with your number on it. Just ask Highsider how fun it was at VIR on a smooth track, at least the 12" of suspension smoothens out the frost heaves of NHIS

[Nazo]

Originally posted by R7
Nazo, once you get your license you can take mine out for a practice session if you want to try one.

Sweet!
I may take you up on that Mark.
Thanks.