Track Prep for GSXR750 K6

ApparitionAGO · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2006, 02:52 AM

So my new GSX-R750 K6 is finally here. Which means that I get to start tearing it apart and putting it together for track only use. So far, I have clipons, rearsets, body work, etc. on order. Suspension and brakes may come later in the season (budget allowing); exhaust will probably stay stock for quite a while, as I don't really care about the power at this point. It should be enough for me for a while at any rate, while I work through my first few track days.

So my real question is what should I be doing to the bike to make it ready for dedicated track use? Are there any good web sites that people can suggest? I am looking for everything from a how-to for safety wiring and drilling to replacing brake lines to anything else that should be "obvious" but probably isn't to me. I am pretty new to the wrenching here too, but really looking forward to it--it will probably be half the fun. Where can I find torque settings for bolts and such? Anything else I should know?

bladerunner · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2006, 03:10 AM

For some good info, especially 'how-to' on safety wiring, check out: www.rc51.org. Go to the mods page, and scroll down to a specific section. Even though this site is about the RC-51, it still has some very good info you can use toward getting your Gixxer ready.

If you have any questions just give me a shout. I'm currently in my second year of racing.

Trent
641-344-9254

TWISTED METAL · #3 (**permalink**) 05-26-2006, 02:18 AM

dude for sure get ss brake lines first...if i knew the diff. it would make, i would of bought that before nething i put on my 750

kidd · #4 (**permalink**) 05-27-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TWISTED METAL

dude for sure get ss brake lines first...if i knew the diff. it would make, i would of bought that before nething i put on my 750

ss? steel ___?

also, noob question but i'm going to do something similar: why is it so common to put new/different clip-ons on track bikes? riding position doesn't seem to be much different.. so is it replaceability?

TWISTED METAL · #5 (**permalink**) 05-27-2006, 05:48 AM

STAINLESS STEEL...GIVE GREAT FEEL AND BADAZZ RESPONSE AND WORK ALL TRACKDAY LONG.... AND I LIKE MY STOCK CLIP ONS BUT THATS JUST ME...

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Originally Posted by kidd

ss? steel ___?

also, noob question but i'm going to do something similar: why is it so common to put new/different clip-ons on track bikes? riding position doesn't seem to be much different.. so is it replaceability?

kidd · #6 (**permalink**) 05-27-2006, 08:27 AM

ah, stainless.. duh. kept trying to make "braided" out of "s"..

TWISTED METAL · #7 (**permalink**) 05-27-2006, 08:56 AM

Noob

ApparitionAGO · #8 (**permalink**) 05-30-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bladerunner

For some good info, especially 'how-to' on safety wiring, check out: www.rc51.org. Go to the mods page, and scroll down to a specific section. Even though this site is about the RC-51, it still has some very good info you can use toward getting your Gixxer ready.

If you have any questions just give me a shout. I'm currently in my second year of racing.

Trent
641-344-9254

That is more than enough to keep my spare time occupied until the next track day. I just did 30 mi on the bike to get used to it before I start ripping it apart. Nice. Very nice. Needs work, but it is a great platform.