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So, You Got a Track Bike

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I started full time track only conversion of the gixxer this afternoon. I installed a Woodcraft keyless ingition harness, removed the left side switches (no lights horn or signals needed at the track. Pulled off the front part of the bodywork, installed a keyless gas cap. Will start fitting the race bodywork tomorrow. Should be fun, then I may just leave her primer gray. We shall see. I took off a lot of Gixxer parts. Maybe I will sell them, not sure yet.

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Looking good.

My GSXR is track only as well but it doesn't have the keyless ignition.

We should do a track day together sometime.
 
I try to go on Thursdays or Fridays at MSR, lower crowds and that when my buddies get to go as well.

The best part is I am slow and have consistent lines so I am easy to pass.
 
Looks like fun . What are your plans for stock body work ? Mainly the front fender ?
 
I have been in search of a clean black front fender for my Hayabusa . The gen bike you have fits gen 2 hayabusa , and makes for easy tire changes . The OEM fender from Suzuki is geared towards top speed covering more tire that the GSXR 1000 / 750's also my front fender took out a bird awhile back so it is marked on its leading edges from the strike .
 
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Here is an SV with a TLR front Fender....

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I try to go on Thursdays or Fridays at MSR, lower crowds and that when my buddies get to go as well.

The best part is I am slow and have consistent lines so I am easy to pass.
I might could do that. I know you are a member there. Im not. Can you bring friends to member days? How does that work. I assume there's a non-member fee.

Also thinking of doing Ride Smart weekend on the 18th.
 
Guests can go, I can have one per month. Cost $25.00 per session. I should clarify, that is per 30 min session on the track. This time of year we max out at 3 due to temps.
 
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Nice work. When I still lived in PA I gave serious thought into turning my 2005 SV650N into a track bike, but then I got back into dual sports and adventure bikes and sold the SV.
 
I used to have an RC8R I made into a track only scooter. So this should be fun. I already run racing rubber on her, so if I want to street it, I have to change wheels. Now I can just mount up 2 sets and be good for a summer.

In street clothes, if you will..

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Set up for the track. That is KTM factory race bodywork and I had a guy make up the decals. I got it painted black so I didn't have to change the tank.

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Guests can go, I can have one per month. Cost $25.00 per session. I should clarify, that is per 30 min session on the track. This time of year we max out at 3 due to temps.
Definitely would like to join you sometime. Maybe when it cools off a bit.
 
I used to have an RC8R I made into a track only scooter. So this should be fun. I already run racing rubber on her, so if I want to street it, I have to change wheels. Now I can just mount up 2 sets and be good for a summer.

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Set up for the track. That is KTM factory race bodywork and I had a guy make up the decals. I got it painted black so I didn't have to change the tank.

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I love the RC8. So beautiful...and the sound is incredible too.

I bit too much bike for Cresson though IMO....would be really fun at COTA.
 
Unfortunately, I traded it on a Superduke 1290R and the dude that later purchased it totaled the thing. So, she is no more. The thing was great fun at Cresson, but the Gixxer is a better handling scooter. Some day I may have one like it again.
 
I started full time track only conversion of the gixxer this afternoon. I installed a Woodcraft keyless ingition harness, removed the left side switches (no lights horn or signals needed at the track. Pulled off the front part of the bodywork, installed a keyless gas cap. Will start fitting the race bodywork tomorrow. Should be fun, then I may just leave her primer gray. We shall see. I took off a lot of Gixxer parts. Maybe I will sell them, not sure yet.

Woo Hoo! More to folllow

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What lift is that in your photos? Looks like a nice one with plenty of room for laying tools/parts down beside the bike.
 
That is an original Handy Lift from Handy Industries. It is the 1000# rated model. I added the side skirts and the 13 in extension along with an upgraded chock. These things are great.

This is my B.O.B. Handy Industries lift it does 1500# but doesn't have the extensions. It does have a rear wheel drop out though and it goes up a little higher.

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Thanks for saving me Mitch, I might not have finished it if you hadn't shown up. It was Mitch's patience and ideas that got us over the hump. He was also reluctant to let me just "adjust" the holes, rather preferring to properly fit stuff. For fabrication, he is your guy. Your stuff doesn't get broken working with Mitch.
 
In honor of Mitch's work, here is how she sits, the last picture is where I "finished" her. Haven't decided if I will paint it or not. Jury is still out.

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This is the crown jewel of our fabrication efforts. The front screws required drilling and tapping the subframe, which apparently was pretty easy.

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Of course, this is the finishing touch I discussed. Probably a lot faster with the stickers I'd say.....

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Too kind ... I mostly looked for tools and fasteners
 
I lost a lot of the same bolt, I think it is a special skill. The loss of large tools can sometimes be embarrassing. But I have narrowed it down to me, I think I am the one leaving them in the wrong place. I wanted to blame you, but it didn't work out.
 
Yea, more pics

Perhaps one of those wraps. Have no idea about cost comparisons

Here's a nice pattern :puke:

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