I'm gonna race!

[Darkman]

Well, I thought I'd never ever go on a race track after my accident(not bike related), but after a few years and getting use to my R1, I am ready to go back on. Found a cheap bike to convert to a race bike and so the project has started.
Got the bike yesterday(first pic) and today, myself and Uncle B has started to strip it for the big tuneup(second pic).Not even started racing yet but having so much fun already just playing around with all the bits.

So I don't know to much about all the racing regulations so will appreciate all the help and advice I can get...just anything on what works better and all the rest of it.

So will see all you guys out there next season to join in on all the fun.

Thanks Uncle B for all your help thus far..your a legent man!

oh yeah...I will be selling all the road parts/fairings of the GSXR400, so PM me if anyone want anything.

[Kendog]

That's awesome, congrats!! Keep us informed with your progress.
It's amazing how things can be taken apart so it just looks like a pile of rubble and then the satisfaction of putting it all back together again and to be able to use it again!

[Uncle B]

Holy Crap Darkman......all I told you to do was pull the air filter & have a look at the plugs.

It's good fun. We'll have her ready to race in no time........umm, I think

The real fun part is yet to come......putting her back togeather

[Tim 39]

Good on you, glad youve seen the light!!
put all the road gear on trademe, seems to be the place to sell stuff now

[Sketchy_Racer]

haha,

Good stuff darkman!!

Will be good to see ya at the track!!!


*Clicks on as to who ya are *

[Darkman]

man I,m just so glad we took the thing appart. Founding all those main parts loose, its scary...yeah, can't wait for the putting back together....and working with clean parts!!

[Torque]

Good to see another rider getting on the track.

[Sparky Bills]

Your going to have soo much fun out there man!

Let me know if i can do anything to help.

[Darkman]

Can anybody tell me where to get hold of a kill type switch to replace my ignition switch. looking for the one that cuts out when rider falls off.
Plus where is a good place to get second hand parts from..I've been trying the Bucket and bits guy, but they are not replying.

[MattRSK]

I am loving the bits of wood holding it up. Good luck!

[Tim 39]

Plus where is a good place to get second hand parts from..I've been trying the Bucket and bits guy, but they are not replying.

try Takanini motorcycle wreckers they have heaps of stuff for those kinds of bikes, or you could try Motorcycle replacements down here: replacements@xtra.co.nz

[Colapop]

Good work that man!! Just watch for people passing on the right (I promise that will NEVER happen again)...

I thought buckets and bits went out of business?

[Pex Adams]

Thats the most dodgy bike stand on the planet boys - what the hells up with that???

Yell out Darkman, if you ever need a trailer to tow the thing around. I know a guy who owes my a favour or 2

[Deano]

Good stuff Darkman - look forward to seeing you out there next year.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Can anybody tell me where to get hold of a kill type switch to replace my ignition switch. looking for the one that cuts out when rider falls off.
Plus where is a good place to get second hand parts from..I've been trying the Bucket and bits guy, but they are not replying.

Great to hear you're going racing mate, it's a huge buzz and I wish you all the best. For bits and advice about racing your GSXR, you could always PM Mitch, she races one and has a heap of spares etc.

Pete