YZ426F for a track bike?

[R7]

I've been tossing the idea of maybe getting a YZ426 (it's my old bike) and trying my luck at racing next season. I won't be looking to set no speed records or anything, my only goal would be to put a smile on my face while doing it.
I've checked a few out while up a the track and saw various setups, i'd like to know exactly what i would need to make it track ready before i buy the bike? I know the wheels and tires need to be replaced and some gearing changes will need to be made.. What about the brakes? Do i have to do anything to the suspension? Any idea what i'd be looking to spend to get the bike ready for the track?
idiotboy, didn't you have a YZ400 racebike?
Thanks for any help

[ducman]

I ran with the stock brakes and suspension. If you are going to more than just trackdays then I would upgrade the front brake.
I increased the damping all around which help get rid of the wallow, but I don't think I will lower the bike.
Don't forget to run a bottle for the crankcase vent.

[Idiotboy]

Yeah Mark, I still have that, raced it saturday.I spent about 2 grand.Wheels,tires, rotors,sprockets, front caliper,shorter chain,used a front master cyl. off an old street bike. My suspension's mostly stock, I've got a stiffer rear spring in there,and I crank up the compression damping in the front to keep it from diving on the brakes.My buddy Adam has his CRF lowered and the pegs scrape real easy.I talked to a couple other dudes who tried stock front brakes, and they fade very quickly.
Buy it, race it, I need someone to dice with for last place !

[R7]

Cool picture ducman

I'm ready to buy the bike, my friend selling it just has to make up his mind. I'm hoping to get it tomorrow
I prolly won't be done in time for the next race weekend to battle for last place with ya Joel but i'll try my best to at least get a set of wheels and tires. I was hoping to spend less than 4k on a bike and setup, it should be close Thanks for the tips

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Idiotboy
I need someone to dice with for last place !

Do an amateur MW race then! I'll race ya for last!

[Rye]

WHAT! 4k! He wanted almost that for the bike! Hmmmmmmmm.

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by Rye
WHAT! 4k! He wanted almost that for the bike! Hmmmmmmmm.

NOT MINE RYE!!! a YZ426F I still have the WR426F.

Going to make a phone call tonight to see if it may be gone!

[R7]

This is a 2000 YZ 426 that i got new as a first dirtbike The thing kicked my ass in the woods so i sold it to a friend and got the WR 426. That one didn't stay mine long either

[Rye]

Ahhhhh. Mark moves more equipment than a dealership, got confused.....only read 426.

[Half Squid]

Mark, I am kind of curious of just how many toys you have had??
Jealousy? Yeah maybe? So...

Also how long these toys have lasted?
Are you just never satisfied or what???

[R7]

God, where to start

Streetbikes
: Used 1993 FZR 600 (had for 3 months, 3500 miles)
: New 1996 YZF 600 (Had for 1 year, 3300 miles)
: New 1997 YZF 1000 (had for 1 year and 18k miles)
: New 1998 YZF R1 (3 1/2 years and 33k miles)
: New 1999 YZF R6 ( 9 months, 4500 miles)
: New 1999 YZF R7 OW-02 ( still own, 10k miles)
: New 2001 YZF R6 (5 months, 1800 miles) ((This bike was a bad move ))
: Used 1999 YZF R1 (13 months, 6k miles)
: New 2003 YZF R6, still have this one and it's my favorite of all the bikes i've had

Offroad
: New 1987 Honda TRX 125 (3 years)
: New 1989 Yamaha Blaster (2 years)
: Used 1987 Yamaha Banshee (4 years)
: New 1995 Banshee (2 years)
: Used 1993 Yamaha blaster ( 1 week) (( A friend gave me this as pay for taking the engine out of his truck, rebuilding it, and puting it back in))
: New 1996 Banshee (2 years)
: New 1999 Banshee (2 years)
: New 2000 YZ426 (5 months)
: New 2001 WR 426 ( 6 months)
: New 2002 Honda 400EX (6 months) (( had no power))
: New 2002 Yamaha 660 Raptor ( 8 months)
: New 2003 Banshee (10 months)
: New 2004 YFZ 450, this ones a keeper, prolly the coolest, most fun, most powerfull, and best handling off road toy i've ever been on

Oh, and 1 2001 GRC Midi Moto

[R7]

oops forgot one
2002 WR 250, had it for almost a year

[Half Squid]

I didn't think the list was that long.... Holy Shit!

[Stoneman]

Kinda seems like he's comensating for something...

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by Stoneman
Kinda seems like he's comensating for something...

You outta know big fella! I heard about the early before everyone else gots up @ Stonnerstock the past few years.
It's no secret!
Hold on a sec..
Ok I feel better!

[Jank]

Don't forget the mutherfuckin Bambluance!!!

(That's really cool BTW!)