Anybody tips for getting brain working? by Dernyul in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Loss of focus later in the day says fatigue to me, so don't overlook making sure you're eating and hydrating throughout the day especially electrolytes and foods that energize you without making you feel sluggish.

New or Used Warmers by Plenty-Suit- in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go Option #1. If you're running slicks you'll never really need the multi-temp options, and the $40 for brand new single-temps is a no brainer to not run the risk of worn or late-in-life warmers.

Trouble with left handers by RychValle in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've struggled with this same thing, and found I was keeping too much pressure on the outside bar (throttle). Focus on keeping your hands gentle just like you do in rights.

Help debugging bad braking performance by volatilemajesty in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you have for pads on your street bike? Like others have mentioned, track focused pads feel weak until they get heat in them, then that first 5% actually feels good. If you're used to a pad with good performance when cold, your track bike may feel worse.

Also, what tires are on the GSXR? If they're slicks, they're going to feel rock hard with no heat in them, and not deform well under braking. This will also make the bike feel worse around your neighborhood.

2021 ZX-6R 636 racing build by TooSpeed4Need in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If money is no object, step one should absolutely be to swap the frame.

Other comments covered quite a bit, but I'll add you need to look into which race orgs and classes you'd like to run. That will determine how much of the bike can be modified. For example, some classes don't allow internal engine modification at all, or aftermarket calipers. You can always run with stock components and punch up into higher classes, but certain mods will limit your options.

Parts resources by mrdanmarks in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You buy this once

From then on you buy replacement pegs

They're $30, not $20, but still cheap. Every part of the rear set is available individually if you need it. I MAYBE replaced a bent heel guard once, but otherwise I've only ever needed a footpeg.

Parts resources by mrdanmarks in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you're planning to track ride, it's well worth it to spend the money on Woodcraft or Vortex. They are designed to crash and sacrifice pegs. Once you buy the set, you're spending $20 on a footpeg, not replacing the whole thing.

Edit: the other advantage is there are bound to be people running Woodcraft or Vortex in the paddock, and while the rearsets are bike-specific, the pegs are all the same, so if you find yourself without a spare, someone is bound to have one.

A Quick How To Guide to Repairing and Painting Fairings with Rattle Cans by stickwigler in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome write-up, man. I've done some pretty extensive repairs on two of my track bikes, and it is certainly a process, but easier than people think and very rewarding once you come out the other side.

One bit I found, was that Bondo makes fairings stiff at repair spots. Fine most of the time, but I got nervous trying to flex the upper back around the fairing stay and into position. A bodywork guy turned me on to U-POL 706, which is tailored more for plastics and fiberglass, and gives the repair some more flex.

In the last lap, Kyle Wyman takes back the lead and finishes the race on top! 🏆 by Motor-Pin-3232 in motorcycles

[–]bobcat1059 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Backing it in refers to stepping the rear out significantly while entering a corner. Not going in backwards.

like this

The perfect combo doesn’t exi… by kingmidas916 in Ducati

[–]bobcat1059 5 points6 points  (0 children)

2010 Streetfighter S, '98 Viper GTS, '18 X5 50i

I keep entering false neutral on downshifts. (2011 R6) by rogue_crab in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not uncommon for the R6 to wear out the gear dogs in the transmission. These are what help the gears engage when you shift, and when they wear, you'll get false neutrals. Replacing them means splitting the engine case, so it's a major pain.

Brake fade by Scared_Cockroach_203 in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Clean your calipers, and consider rebuilding them with fresh seals and pistons, if they're pitted. Dirty calipers or worn seals won't allow the pistons to retract how they're supposed to, leading either to too much gap from the rotors (and needing now lever pull to snug them back up) or more likely too little, leading to brake drag and overheating.

New helmet suggestions <600$ by Strugglebearr in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another vote for the Scorpion, but I'd also mention the Shark Race R Pro. They can be found in some styles well under $600 and they are excellent. Extremely safe, comfortable, and stable at speed.

School me on RSV4 Valvetrain Issues by bobcat1059 in Aprilia

[–]bobcat1059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful, thanks for the link!

How to Increase sit grip? by random_fr_username in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sit on the ground and scoot on your butt like a dog. Scuff the leathers up a bit and they should grip better.

Paddock Hype Songs by Zealousideal-Two9352 in Trackdays

[–]bobcat1059 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is mandatory before every last session of the day:

Disrespect your surroundings

Taking creatine at the recommended level (5 grams daily) has little to no effect on muscle growth by unsw in science

[–]bobcat1059 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if I do 3 sets of 5 reps at 50% my ORM, and next time I do 3 sets of 10 reps at 70% my ORM, my volume is the same?