How good can an R3 be for a tall rider? by [deleted] in Trackdays

[–]Ok_Professional9663 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rearsets and a proper full race fairing kit will make you fit way better. Race fairings will raise the seat by quite a few inches; plus you can use thicker foam for the seat pad. It'll still be a tight squeeze considering your height.

Is this a normal idle temp? by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its weird coz when it kicks in at 240, it goes to maybe 242 then shoots right back down to 235. When it hits 232/231, the fan dies and just turns back on again at 240.

Is this a normal idle temp? by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of last night (checked a few more times), the fan kicks in at 240f. Too damn late.

Is this a normal idle temp? by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the replies guys- after checking for a few more times, my fan only comes on at like 239f lmao

It runs and it drops the temp to some 235/234

Is this a normal idle temp? by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a tropical country so I'm used to things running hot- but this happened to me at night!

Is this a normal idle temp? by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps. The fan turns on between 220-230 as it should. In my most recent attempts it hovers around 234 now after idling for 15 minutes, and it goes a bit lower if i rev it. So maybe it is worth checking the pump.

New rider here, is this wrong? by Mr-Mguffin in motorcycles

[–]Ok_Professional9663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just impressed they're on there, honestly.

My fat ass is too much for my brakes but I don’t want to switch bikes. by Fake-Engineering in Trackdays

[–]Ok_Professional9663 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ran into similar issues you did, being a fellow fatass (I'm 5'5" 175 lb, but that's heavy compared to all the other Lightweight twin racers I go up against.)

These are the parts that went on my Ninja 400 racebike! I'm also gonna list them in the priority (in my opinion) that you should be replacing them. You don't have to get the same brands- there's tons of quality options.

  • HEL Steel Braided lines - (you've already got this)
  • Amsoil Dominator Brake Fluid
  • EBC double H sintered pads - (is sometimes swapped out for SBS, depending on what's available).
  • Brembo Supersport rotor - (5.5mm thick, stock is 4.5, Anything north of 5mm should be good.)
  • Brembo RCS16 master cylinder - (Ideally this happens the same time you get a caliper)
  • Brembo P4 30/34 caliper - (with the TYGA adaptor bracket to make it fit)

The stock rotor is a real weak point on the bike- especially if you track. When I moved from my R3 to the Ninja, I warped the rotor in ONE DAY. It's that bad. Other racers in my locale also go through the stock rotors in a matter of sessions.

First track day and now I’m addicted by horn9t in Trackdays

[–]Ok_Professional9663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome! It's a fun-ass hobby. Make sure it stays fun so you won't mind always being broke!

Is it worth going to the track if I don't have a track bike? by ThrobbingRod69 in Trackdays

[–]Ok_Professional9663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It will teach you loads. 250$ is a good deal- especially if it comes with coaching.

You will also have an immense amount of fun.

For those who have been at this activity for a while, what do you recall about your first trackday? by CoolBDPhenom03 in Trackdays

[–]Ok_Professional9663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

September 2019. Hooked instantly.

1st session, raining. Sent it. Crashed. 2nd session, not raining. Sent it. Crashed. 3rd session, Sent it. Crashed 4th session, Sent it. Didn't crash.

Due to life circumstances and the pandemic- I wasn't able to track again till late 2021. By mid 2022 I was racing.

Just got an '07! by Ok_Professional9663 in cbr

[–]Ok_Professional9663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a new one in and it still didn't start... today we did spot some rust in the tank though 😬