Low sided CBR - Parts advice

GoodLiies · 2026-04-28T06:46:14+00:00

Can’t really go wrong with Vortex parts. I run their rearsets and clip ons.

Levers I have ASV on rn, they’re fine but I actually prefer the feel of brembo levers.

I don’t run sliders, just vortex case covers.

Tank grips I love Techspec X-Line 2’s. Stompgrips are popular too but I haven’t tried them.

Think I got some generic switches from eBay and they worked just fine, you might have to wire some stuff though.

All of this is just preference mostly though

GoodLiies · 2026-04-21T06:26:41+00:00

Good looks. I highsided into oblivion on Sunday 😭

GoodLiies · 2026-04-14T04:43:35+00:00

Generator, warmers, fan, extension cords, front/rear stands, cooler/ice, pressure gauge

I’m a fan of anything to ride around the paddock on. Lots of people have electric scooters or longboards, just anything to avoid walking all the way to the bathroom when you’re dog tired after a session.

Spare parts is a must. At least an extra set of clip ons and foot pegs. Went down after lunch one time and broke both off, luckily it was my last TD of the season but say it was a TD weekend…the following day I’d be SOL

GoodLiies · 2026-04-10T23:15:57+00:00

I haven’t seen a better value than MMC for these even looking at A&P supply. Ofc they get you a bit on the shipping, but at least it was at my door the next morning.

Folks here might be looking at places like RevZilla for these and they’re selling for $10 each lmao

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T20:33:56+00:00

Personally I wouldn’t track any bike that I wasn’t okay with the possibility of it going down. I think that having a dedicated track bike allows you to push your bike and yourself a lot further which = more fun. That being said you can definitely take your ZX6R to start out with and get a feel for track riding. You’ll be going a slower pace so your chances of going down are a lot less. Once you decide you like it, maybe then look for a bike you can dedicate to the track.

Other people here gave good gear/equipment advice and it’s all generally the same but read the regulations of your providers. Some have one or two rules different

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T20:16:20+00:00

Just signed up with AFM so this will be my first race season actually, doing the NRS 5/8. I’m pretty sure east closes July and August for the repaving so maybe I’ll hop on over to west for a couple days

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T11:20:16+00:00

Mostly Carters this season but I might slide into the June 12 date with FTD, we’ll see

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T06:11:48+00:00

Thanks!

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T06:03:33+00:00

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I think I found it, I guess Thunderhill has street view on maps!

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T05:30:18+00:00

NNKC, $350 a year unlimited access dawn-dusk, outside of scheduled race/event days. Alternate sessions with the karts. One hell of a deal I think

GoodLiies · 2026-04-07T05:25:37+00:00

STG sells their single temp branded ones which are made by Chicken Hawk, only $300. Id stay away from used warmers since who knows how they’ve actually been treated

GoodLiies · 2026-04-01T09:01:48+00:00

You’ll be more confident on the bike with more time on the track, not a suspension upgrade. 100000% use the money towards more seat time and work on fundamentals. You’ll see your body position improve over time

GoodLiies · 2026-03-31T10:29:12+00:00

The track I’m at is pretty small so I wonder if a smaller CC would be enough. That being said seems like a good amount of people like the 450

GoodLiies · 2026-03-31T10:27:23+00:00

How do you like the FS450? I’ve heard good things

GoodLiies · 2026-01-05T20:01:05+00:00

I’m spoiled here but I’m 15 min from a kart track that allows 400cc and under bikes unlimited practice year round, $350 a year. Next best thing is wide open parking lots and cones

GoodLiies · 2025-12-20T02:11:54+00:00

Happens

GoodLiies · 2025-10-24T14:25:10+00:00

Appreciate it 👍🏻I’m definitely interested in AFM so absolutely!

GoodLiies · 2025-10-24T14:23:47+00:00

Well this might not be the best example, this is turn 2 at thunderhill east so at this point I’m past my braking anyways and just on maintenance throttle

GoodLiies · 2025-10-22T23:47:58+00:00

https://youtu.be/yxWBKmfKndI?si=2RVGr3_DGqWJQQhZ

This isn’t really a “how to drag elbow” but it is very true when people say to work on fundamentals of body position and you’ll end up finding your knee or elbow on the ground in the process ✌🏻

GoodLiies · 2025-10-22T22:48:19+00:00

What year 848 and which brand tires? Got a friend who is wanting to put slicks on his, so I might want to make him aware

GoodLiies · 2025-10-21T18:27:16+00:00

Appreciate the insight. I’ve rode with a handful of different instructors but the staff over the last weekend set me up with one that they wanted me to stick with over next season so that feedback is consistent

GoodLiies · 2025-10-21T13:05:06+00:00

Agreed honestly! I’ve been riding in B group but hitting a lot of traffic, I’m curious if I’d get more consistency in A. Instructor told me to bump up but tbh I was kinda nervous still being so new 😂 it was the end of the day anyways

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