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Discussion in 'Trackdays' started by Yorkshire Tyke, May 10, 2013.

  1. Yorkshire Tyke

    Yorkshire Tyke Elite Member

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    I am now the proud new owner of a gsxr 750 track bike... planning to spend the rest of the summer doing as many trackdays as my bank balance will allow!!! :D
     
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  2. RichC

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    I am at Cadwell on the 29th May & 11th June it you can make it
     
  3. Doodles

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    Details... pics... tell me more!!
     
  4. fez.57

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    Great news but i thought you were going to check it out on sunday
     
  5. wedgiewolves#223

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    Book cadwell 24th test her out !
     
  6. Yorkshire Tyke

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    2004 K4 GSXR750
    6K miles
    Turned into a track bike by Black & White Bikes
    All numbers intact and V5 in my name
    Previous TDR member owner (Banksy)
    Ohlins rear shock with remote adjuster
    K-Tech front internals
    Home made quick shifter (works a treat)
    Sigma slipper clutch
    Quick action throttle
    K8 rear end
    Harris adjustable rear subframe
    Renthal medium grips
    Gilles adjustable rearsets
    Gilles lifters
    Shark finn
    Brembo pads
    Braking wavey discs front & rear
    WOW's with wavey discs, rear tyre is brand new, front is barely used, + another spare set of wets unused
    Brembo master cylinder
    PC3
    Dymag wheels
    Quick release fuel cap
    Stomp grips
    R&G Crash Bungs
    Steering damper
    Full MHP stainless exhaust and headers
    Renthal Sprocket
    Supercorsa's with at least couple of days left in them
    Spare screen (with a slight crack)
    Plus another set of slick scrubs with only 20 mins use
    Generator
    Tyre Warmers
    Paddock Stand Set

    Just counting the mods there is about 3/4Ks worth of gear on the bike, she aint much to look at but should ride fantastic!!!

    Unfortunately I won't be able to book any trackdays until end of june (and its gonna kill me waiting) but I assure you all that July and August will be a very busy time for Mr Tyke.

    :)
     
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  7. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Couldn't wait that long fez... ;)
     
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    Soooooooo jealous...... :(
     
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  9. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Aren't you tracking your blade now?
     
  10. Yorkshire Tyke

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    11th june may be a possibility depending on if I can get the bike there, don't have a van/trailer or car license for that matter so would need a buddy to also be going from york
     
  11. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Yes but could never properly abuse it round a track like you could a track bike and they look so damn cool! I might have to do the same thing later this year ;)
     
  12. Doodles

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    Looks good.... if you're anything like I was, you will go 2 or 3 seconds a lap quicker just because its a trackbike!!

    Whenever I take my road bike on the track there is always 10% - 20% held in reserve as I don't want to bin my pride and joy, whereas with a trackbike, its helmet on and go for it!! If I bin it then I will replace bits via ebay/breakers in my own good time.

    Nice one.... have a blast! ;)
     
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    Nice 1 Tyke you've really been bitten by the track bug!!
     
  14. martinowen

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    Hope you have lots of fun :D

    see if you can find cheap storage centre near your local track
     
  15. Repsol Rob

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    I agree Martin but surely asking to share a unit would be a better option and how will he get there ???? :D
     
  16. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Hehe ride my blade...
     
  17. martinowen

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    Actually I'm sure you said it has a v5, horn and a number plate then put daytime mot........job done
     
  18. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Lol yeah and then when I crash it gaffer tape it up and ride it back home!!!
     
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    Not if - WHEN lol, I love the confidence there.

    That's when you invite a mate with a van to the track day lol
     
  20. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Already miles ahead of ya on that one martin! :) Yeah well you're better off expecting to crash than going there thinking it will all be fine and dandy!
     

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