Getting into racing

[Mystic13]

I'd say just get out there first and give it a go. And see where it goes. If you wait for the right bike, the money, etc then it'll be some time coming.

There are usually a few race bikes for sale on TM and on here.

e.g.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=357292826

This I think is incredible value for money. I'm setting a '88CBR 600 up for the track and bought a bike cheap but there are a fair few dollars to spend and time getting it sorted. Then there are bikes that are already sorted.

To get to the track I don't need much;
- the stuff in the sticky and race pads (wired the sump plug, oil filter and set a bottle for the fluids etc)

so far I've;
- pulled the steering head out and cleaned and greased
- stripped the bike down, cleaned and checked (really cleaned with 20 years of gunk gone)
- greased the swing arm
- sold all my plastics (lucky that)
- oiled and sealed the front forks
- new engine oil and tune
- removed the centre stand

Still to do
- add a kill switch

Then what I want to do next is;
- remove and thin down the wiring
- direct wire the fan to a dash switch

Then my list of future work
- find a glass fairing (or get one to fit). If anyone has one that might fit that they want to see the back of, even if it needs repairs please PM me.
- This includes the tail cowling. (I only have a CBR600 seat at present)


Work that people who got into racing might do;
- find rims for bigger tyres front and back
- change the front rotor to 4 pot
- change the front rotors to the next generation
- re jetted
- performance bits
- race pegs
and the list goes on.

A bike like the one on TM probably couldn't be built for that price. I thought there were also some 250's here and on TM as well.

Like people have said above if you talk to racers you'll start to form an opinion of what you want. The 400/4 offers a few advantages. I felt comfortable on a physically bigger bike.

My experience of the CBR 600 so far is that it tracks well and is stable. It is due to make it's track debut in the coming months.

[racefactory]

Go to pukey open day for 90 bucks... it's mad fun even on a 250 and you can meet decent guys who will chat with you about ways to get into it.

[lostinflyz]

Its all relevant though. Lostinflyz has invested a considerable amount of time and $$$ to develop a bike and run at the nationals. On the flip side you can spend (as far as motorsport goes) very few $$ and have a reliable fun racebike to be used at club racing. I ran a CBR 400 on a set of used race tyres which would have been fine for near the entire season. Change of oil here and there - its still bloody good fun and you don't have to mortgage the house to do it. All the best.

oh yea thats right most people arent as stupid as me!!!

Racing can be anything you want it to be. You don't "need" a race only bike, so long as you are aware of the risks and the time needed to convert back and forth. What Billy's offering is well worth considering.

First things getting out there and doing it, don't talk about it, just do it. best advice ive ever received!!! If its for you, you'll find a way to get there, pay for it, build a bike, make the time, whatever.

But you'll never know till you give it a go......

[superman]

Yeah I have the feeling if I end up really liking the whole racing thing then my ninja will go bye bye and I'll buy a race bike and a cheap 250 for commuting like a cbr250. Sacrifice my ninja till I can afford a ZX-6R and then be reunited with the older sister

[LankyBastard]

Yeah I have the feeling if I end up really liking the whole racing thing then my ninja will go bye bye and I'll buy a race bike and a cheap 250 for commuting like a cbr250. Sacrifice my ninja till I can afford a ZX-6R and then be reunited with the older sister

I'm keen as to join in on the racing too, what is the series that the ninja and hyo 250's are in? I'd be mad keen to give that a crack!!!!! Had a blast on my little ninja at the puke ART day and now want more..........

[Billy]

I'm keen as to join in on the racing too, what is the series that the ninja and hyo 250's are in?

Prolite 250,Rules are available on either NZSBK or the MNZ websites