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  1. 06-06-2008 05:06 PM #1
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    Build me a street/track bike.....

    Ok. Like the title says. Sorry to drive everyone nuts with all of my questions, but it may generate some good discussion.

    What would it take to turn my 1995 VFR in to a street/track bike? I'm not talking about a competitive, kick-ass, track weapon....just a good bike that's fun to take to track days for a year or two until I'm really in the position to buy something newer.

    At least it would be different. I can't imagine there are many gear-driven cam V-fours out there! I also think that it would be fun to do a lot of the work myself.

    It needs to remain street legal, or relatively quickly convertible.

    Speed-Werks is an awesome shop near me, and I'm going to talk to them when they get back from racing this weekend. In the meantime, here are my initial thoughts:

    1) Track plastics
    2) Upgraded brakes? Maybe just steel lines and pads? Is it necessary? Is it even feasible on this bike?
    3) Tires. (I currently have sport-touring Metz's on her.)
    4) Clip-ons and controls.
    5) Frame protectors...I don't think there are even any mounting points?
    6) Exhaust...mostly for fun and sound. I'd go high-mount to show off the single-sided swing arm.
    7) Refresh forks. Oil, springs, valves...?

    What else? Is it worth it to consider?
    If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.
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  2. 06-06-2008 05:09 PM #2
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    Pretty much any modern sportbike is ready for a few trackdays provided it is already in top mechanical condition.

    All you really need for a track-toy is water/water wetter, safety wire your oil drain plug and filter.

    Stainless front lines are nice. Don't know if that bike needs pads or not.
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    Here ya go . . .
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    Quote Originally Posted by luvtolean View Post
    Pretty much any modern sportbike is ready for a few trackdays provided it is already in top mechanical condition.

    All you really need for a track-toy is water/water wetter, safety wire your oil drain plug and filter.

    Stainless front lines are nice. Don't know if that bike needs pads or not.

    Do you consider 1995 modern?
    If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.
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    Relatively.
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    Quote Originally Posted by abtech View Post
    Here ya go . . .

    Yours?
    If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DUX View Post
    Yours?
    A few years ago, yes . . .
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    Now in stereo
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    That was one heck of a nice looking VFR abtech
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    Quote Originally Posted by abtech View Post
    A few years ago, yes . . .
    Beautiful!!

    Obviously way over the top of what I can do to mine, but please feel free to share all the things you did to her!
    If you think that loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to really ride that thing could do.
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