Converting a FZ6 into a track bike.

[towa]

I just recently orderd a second FZ6 - for track days only. I want to optimize it, and are planning to put on some kind of racer fairing, clip-ons and an other seat.

However those things are not adding to the performance. Will I gain something from adding a PCIII, a KN airfilter and remove the katalysator? It will only be used or fun on occasional trackdays, but it would be fun to be able to run with the guys on their R6's

 

[SovietRobot]

If money is an issue, I'd leave the fairing/seat last.
Focus on performance and suspension mods.

Either R6 front forks, or rebuilt stock forks.
What year is it? If it's not an S2, the brakes might be an issue too, in which case the R6 fork mod will help that because you would replace the calipers too.
Get a good rear shock with adjustability
Rear sets would be a good mod for a track bike
If you're going to remove the cat pipe, remove the Intake Air System too, it'll probably run better and since it's a track bike it won't be needed legally.
No matter what exhaust you go with, an aftermarket airfilter and a PCIII with a dynotune will help performance.

 

[towa]

It's a 07 - so it's not the S2. I will think about the R6 front forks - good idea.

 

[SANGER_A2]

It's a 07 - so it's not the S2. I will think about the R6 front forks - good idea.

An 07 should be the S2 if you bought it in Europe. Or did you buy the reduced power one?

 

[towa]

No its the 07 98 HP, however model might be back from 06

 

[Hellgate]

Sounds like a fun project. Because this is a track bike I'd suggest focusing on brakes, suspension and rider position before you do anything motor related.

Here's what I would do, more or less in order:

Phase I:
1) Tires
2) Rearsets
3) Clip Ons

Phase II:
4) R6 Forks - with proper spring weight and oil
5) R6 Brakes
6) Tapered Roller Bearings for Triple Clamp
7) Brake lines and pads
8) Quality Shock
9) Steering Damper - Optional
10) Fork brace - Optional

On Going:
Remove all street related parts; all lights, stands, horn, fairing liners, etc. Strip her bare!

Phase III:
11) Exhaust - They are all pretty much the same, just dont' select a Laser, they sound and look great but don't flow too well. MIVV is nice.
12) CAT by pass
13) Early FZ6 header w/o CATs
14) Power Commander V - wait for this one, it is REALLY cool
15) Mesh air filter
16) Dyno tune - This is the most important step to this phase. Do this once you have all of the engine modification parts.

For body work I think the best option is the Australian FZ6 Cup body kit. It has a proper track seat with the correct shape and contour.

But most importantly; quality gear and training so you can have the confidence to put it all together on the track.

Sounds like a great project, post lots of photos! :thumbup:

 

[hardway]

sounds like a fun project, please post pics!
I've got to ask though, why not get an R6?

 

[towa]

Well, I ride a FZ6 - and love it. My first thought was to go and get a R6 for the track - like all other. However I'm not goint to the track to compete against the others - I'm going there primarily to improve my riding skills (and have fun)

Went to my dealer and talked to him, and he had a Fz6 that he could fix up for me. I'm gonna start out with this bike in a nearby street standard setup, and will prob. implement the improvements that Hellgate suggest in his post. This way I will have the ability to "grow" with the bike.

 

[Wolfman]

One idea is use what they did to the FZ6 in Australia, for the FZ6 cup.

Here is a picture of an FZ6 Cup bike...
View attachment 13193

....and here is a list of what they do.

Fitment of a custom made fairing (similar to early FZ1) and custom single seat made by Racers Edge.
GYTR alloy body race muffler and lead-in pipe.
GYTR braided steel front brake hose set
NEW GYTR crash knob set
NEW Carbon Kevlar case protectors and Zap Racing chainguard
Öhlins racing rear shock absorber with NEW ride height adjustment
Öhlins steering damper
Öhlins front fork springs with NEW modified internals to improve damping
ValterMoto rear sets
ValterMoto clip ons

Maybe not the bodywork, but the running gear is a good start...

:thumbup:

 

[DefyInertia]

It all really depends on what kind of pace you're running but 98HP won't be holding you back for a LONG time. I would do the following w/ a stock FZ6...

Beginner pace

decent sport tires
remove the side and centerstand (free!)

intermediate - pretty crucial

rear sets (so that you can actually lean the thing)
rear shock
rebuild the front forks w/ a kit
SS lines
keep your tank under 1/2 (free!)
safety wire (cheap)
water wetter (cheap)

intermediate - optional but not THAT optional

clip-ons (allows for better BP and therefore less lean angle at a given speed)
15/48 sprockets
DOT race tires

advanced

power mods
weight mods
stabilizer
sky is the limit....

POST SOME PICS....let us know how it's going along and how your track days go

 

[CrazyBiker]

Phase III:
11) Exhaust - They are all pretty much the same, just dont' select a Laser, they sound and look great but don't flow too well. MIVV is nice.

Who said that? My Lasers run mighty fine.

 

[Hellgate]

Who said that? My Lasers run mighty fine.

Don't have them at my finger tips but I've seen two different dyno sheets and the Lasers didn't perform as well as others.

 

[Chris]

When you have one pipe opening up into several you lose flow velocity which in turn gives you less HP. I'm not an expert, but that's the general idea. It has to do with turbulence, pipe diameter +++