pmdepr
Junior Member
Thanks! I found the rear wires and the fronts were obvious.
Did I miss anything?
About tires, Are street tires good for track or specifically we have to buy new ones?
I don't do much of tracks, but often few twisties over the weekend.
My front one is brand new and the rear one is still original, thought of changing after the summer. Any suggestions on tires for 80% city driving with occasional twisties and very rare track..!
Thank You.
What group are you riding in?About tires, Are street tires good for track or specifically we have to buy new ones?
I don't do much of tracks, but often few twisties over the weekend.
My front one is brand new and the rear one is still original, thought of changing after the summer. Any suggestions on tires for 80% city driving with occasional twisties and very rare track..!
Thank You.
What group are you riding in?
If your C group or just getting into B group any good modern street tire is good. If you are a faster B group rider or in A group you'll want a tire like a Q3.
Modern tires are very good. I've seen riders in adventure bikes with OEM tires do some amazing street riding. The key is the tires a in very good condition.
I've done track days on my old FZ6 on Pirelli Diablos which is a good all around street tire. They warm up fast and slide predictably. I do prefer Q3s however. They are like velcro and reasonably priced.
Something to think about, the cost of a new set of tires is less expensive than any crash.
The rear is stock and needs replacement, being said, it is 2008 OEM.
Most of the people on this site suggested Q3s so, I might order one for myself.
Do it before you head to dragons tail - for two reasons: 1. Safety 2. To enjoy the ride without having to worry about a sliding rear (unless you are comfortable sliding the rear aka MM style).
For records, I just changed my 2 year old tires (> 10k miles) and found the new ones a lot more enjoyable and confidence inspiring because of the new rubber and fresh tread.
Q3's are very sticky tires, which is good for track days, but bad for street riding, since they will wear very quickly. Pirelli Angels or Michelin Pilot Roads will be plenty sticky enough for your level of riding. They might be more expensive, but they will last you twice as long. Here's some pics of my friend Darek riding on track in the fastest group with Pirelli Angels on his FZ6, since his GSXR track-only bike wasn't available that day. http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-...med-kick-stand-drags-before-center-stand.html
As far as mounting and balancing, 25-30 per wheel is a standard good price if you bring in the wheels off the bike.
As far as the track-prep list in the first post, a lot of that is overkill and not needed for most organizations. For any riders considering a track day, don't be intimidated by that list. Here's a list of the bike prep required with the organization that I usually ride with. Bike Preparation