08 r6 Track/Race Build

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 11:44 AM

Hey @psych0hans

This is for you buddy.

I finally started on my build for the track r6 for next season.

Get bike home - done!
Strip all bodywork - done!
Check every bolt for torque and generally check out the complete bike
Set suspension
Get clipons & rearsets and remove general street bits
Go on the r6 diet plan, which includes removing cat and reflashing of ecu
Put track bodywork on
Start tweaking while coaching for race season

snot · September 28th, 2014, 11:59 AM

So you have 2 R6? Is one going to be street and the other track only?
I will be watching this thread.

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

So you have 2 R6? Is one going to be street and the other track only?
I will be watching this thread.

Yes mam, I have 2 r6's. Next we meet up again at the track, I will be on this bike if my plans go well. If we see each other on the street, I will be on my blue one that you seen at Mid-O.

There will be some switching of pieces and parts between the 2 bikes, but overall you will know this one when you see it in the paddock.

ps... it will not be black.

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 12:09 PM

GP Shift Done!

choneofakind · September 28th, 2014, 01:02 PM

Dude. Highlighter yellow. Whole bike.

snot · September 28th, 2014, 01:07 PM

Since your out of room in your garage I could store the 250 for you. You will need to leave the key so I can start it periodically

In all honestly if I could I would and I would have another bike myself

choneofakind · September 28th, 2014, 01:10 PM

Yepp. I'm in a one bike situation right now. When one borrows space in their parents' garage to store their motorcycle and bicycles, one must be polite and not take up the whole place with a fleet.

Just one for now.

JohnnyBravo · September 28th, 2014, 03:43 PM

+777K on neon highlighter bike!!!

Reminds me I Gota but a R6 throttle tube.

snot · September 28th, 2014, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

+777K on neon highlighter bike!!!.

Pink?

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 03:45 PM

Fine, pink + neon yellow it is....

snot · September 28th, 2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Fine, pink + neon yellow it is....

Actually, your mechanic and crew chief Jade should pick the color. But in hope its yellow and pink highlighter colors.

choneofakind · September 28th, 2014, 04:31 PM

I also think jade should pick. Keep her involved.

I like that idea better than my color suggestion, though I wouldn't mind if she picked highlighter yellow.

csmith12 the racer and CR and rider is a badass, csmith12 the dad is adorable.

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 04:46 PM

I aint givin' away the pain scheme. I will tell ya'lls that it will be epic.

But.... it will take me a while and I will need help from everyone to keep it a secret until time to lift the curtain.

snot · September 28th, 2014, 05:20 PM

Yes sir secret is safe with us...
Instead of just sponsor stickers you could add our screen names to the mix. It would make for good pit conversation.

csmith12 · September 28th, 2014, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Yes sir secret is safe with us...
Instead of just sponsor stickers you could add our screen names to the mix. It would make for good pit conversation.

sending pm now!

Hero Danny · September 28th, 2014, 05:27 PM

Congrats on the new bike, looking forward to the progress reports! Remember, you can NEVER have enough pictures!!

choneofakind · September 28th, 2014, 06:11 PM

What if you got a vinyl cutter and like 10 random colors of vinyls. Then, take your 1000 handshakes and a million faces thread, and make a vinyl of the name of each person you met and continue to meet. Random colors for each name. Youll have a continuously growing paint job. Lol. Just don't crash and tear them all off.

snot · September 28th, 2014, 06:16 PM

There is a guy in cincy that will wrap bikes.

psych0hans · October 2nd, 2014, 03:07 AM

Sweet bro! Looking forward to this

LittleRedNinjette · October 2nd, 2014, 11:53 AM

Sirref · October 2nd, 2014, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Yes sir secret is safe with us...
Instead of just sponsor stickers you could add our screen names to the mix. It would make for good pit conversation.

if he does this I'm making another account named poopfeast420

Qomomoko · October 2nd, 2014, 12:06 PM

eager to get update

csmith12 · October 2nd, 2014, 12:15 PM

Update is less than what you guys want (no pics). I have went through half the nuts & bolts and such. I have also started matching the suspension settings to my other r6, that I have written down.

Quote:

Here are my complete r6 suspension settings.

Front: OEM Forks
Sag: 35mm
Preload: 3 lines
Rebound: 7 clicks out
Low speed - 4 clicks out
High speed - 2 turns out

NOTE MY OEM SHOCK IS DIFFERENT between 06 and 08, in respect to the high and low speed compression adjusters
Rear: OEM Shock
Sag: 27mm
Ramp Preload: Topped out
Rebound: 7 clicks out
Low speed: 15 clicks out
High speed: 7 clicks out (right at 2 turns)

I do my own suspension work and keep a running log of every change. This bike has a non stock front end (springs) that are set to 10lbs less than my fully geared weight. The rear shock is also slightly different but has all the same settings. I am trying to ride this bike on the track in about a week and will tweak from there. I am hoping I don't have to replace the springs by tweaking it out "close enough".

The overall goal of this bike is not hard core racing, I am just trying to have some fun at A group pace and do some coaching.

snot · October 2nd, 2014, 05:14 PM

Sooo you know a thing about suspensions too? I really need to hang out with you more

csmith12 · November 3rd, 2014, 10:33 AM

Ran the bike long enough to get it fully warmed up.

All is well aside of a little bend in the fan mounts on the radiator causing one of the fans to rub. Easy fix and this bike is mechanically track day ready. Still much to do to get it race ready.

adouglas · November 3rd, 2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Fine, pink + neon yellow it is....

Pffft.

Paisley.

or plaid.

csmith12 · November 3rd, 2014, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Get bike home - done!
Strip all bodywork - done!
Check every bolt for torque and generally check out the complete bike - done!
Set suspension - done!
Get clipons & rearsets and remove general street bits - in progress
Go on the r6 diet plan, which includes removing cat and reflashing of ecu
Put track bodywork on
Start tweaking while coaching for race season

Foxrider64 · November 3rd, 2014, 03:01 PM

So are you bringing it to JGP??

Have you been there with a 600- that track was built for 600s without a doubt

csmith12 · November 3rd, 2014, 03:37 PM

I have turned a few laps on my r6 there. Could have done more if I didn't have some mechanical issues those 3 days.

csmith12 · November 10th, 2014, 11:46 AM

Progress as of now.

psych0hans · November 10th, 2014, 10:59 PM

Looking good!!! I love the direction the paint is taking

subxero · November 11th, 2014, 08:02 AM

csmith12 · November 17th, 2014, 11:45 AM

Is it spring yet?

csmith12 · November 17th, 2014, 01:50 PM

Now the question of the day is.... Yellow or white wheels?

LittleRedNinjette · November 17th, 2014, 01:51 PM

yellow

Sirref · November 17th, 2014, 01:54 PM

both

LittleRedNinjette · November 17th, 2014, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

both

Half and half or one of each? half and half would be cool IMO.

Sirref · November 17th, 2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRedNinjette

Half and half or one of each? half and half would be cool IMO.

half 'n' half

choneofakind · November 17th, 2014, 05:54 PM

One of each. Half 'n half is more of a sumo thing IMHO

snot · November 17th, 2014, 06:31 PM

White back, and yellow front..
Or...
Go big, Green for Go...

September 28th, 2014, 12:09 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	GP Shift Done! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 28th, 2014, 01:02 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Dude. Highlighter yellow. Whole bike.
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September 28th, 2014, 01:07 PM	#6
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Since your out of room in your garage I could store the 250 for you. You will need to leave the key so I can start it periodically In all honestly if I could I would and I would have another bike myself
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 28th, 2014, 03:45 PM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Fine, pink + neon yellow it is.... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 28th, 2014, 04:31 PM	#12
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I also think jade should pick. Keep her involved. I like that idea better than my color suggestion, though I wouldn't mind if she picked highlighter yellow. csmith12 the racer and CR and rider is a badass, csmith12 the dad is adorable.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

September 28th, 2014, 11:59 AM	#2
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	So you have 2 R6? Is one going to be street and the other track only? I will be watching this thread.

September 28th, 2014, 01:10 PM	#7
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yepp. I'm in a one bike situation right now. When one borrows space in their parents' garage to store their motorcycle and bicycles, one must be polite and not take up the whole place with a fleet. Just one for now.

September 28th, 2014, 03:43 PM	#8
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	+777K on neon highlighter bike!!! Reminds me I Gota but a R6 throttle tube.

September 28th, 2014, 04:46 PM	#13
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I aint givin' away the pain scheme. I will tell ya'lls that it will be epic. But.... it will take me a while and I will need help from everyone to keep it a secret until time to lift the curtain. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 28th, 2014, 05:20 PM	#14
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Yes sir secret is safe with us... Instead of just sponsor stickers you could add our screen names to the mix. It would make for good pit conversation.

September 28th, 2014, 05:27 PM	#16
Hero Danny Inline 4!!! Name: Danny Location: MA Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2008 CBR600rr, 1987 KLR 250 Posts: A lot.	Congrats on the new bike, looking forward to the progress reports! Remember, you can NEVER have enough pictures!! __________________________________________________ Be careful. Remember you are invisible

September 28th, 2014, 06:11 PM	#17
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	What if you got a vinyl cutter and like 10 random colors of vinyls. Then, take your 1000 handshakes and a million faces thread, and make a vinyl of the name of each person you met and continue to meet. Random colors for each name. Youll have a continuously growing paint job. Lol. Just don't crash and tear them all off.

September 28th, 2014, 06:16 PM	#18
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	There is a guy in cincy that will wrap bikes.

October 2nd, 2014, 03:07 AM	#19
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Sweet bro! Looking forward to this __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

October 2nd, 2014, 11:53 AM	#20
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October 2nd, 2014, 12:06 PM	#22
Qomomoko ninjette.org guru Name: Luis Location: Miami Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja 250, 2005 R6, 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Posts: 250	eager to get update

October 2nd, 2014, 05:14 PM	#24
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Sooo you know a thing about suspensions too? I really need to hang out with you more

November 3rd, 2014, 10:33 AM	#25
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Ran the bike long enough to get it fully warmed up. All is well aside of a little bend in the fan mounts on the radiator causing one of the fans to rub. Easy fix and this bike is mechanically track day ready. Still much to do to get it race ready. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 3rd, 2014, 03:01 PM	#28
Foxrider64 Hello Moto Name: Alex Location: Ft. Myers Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 1975 RD350; 2001 KX125; 2003 Z1000; 2003 KDX50; 2009 ZX6R; 2011 Ninja 250R; 2014 KX250F Posts: 352	So are you bringing it to JGP?? Have you been there with a 600- that track was built for 600s without a doubt

November 3rd, 2014, 03:37 PM	#29
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have turned a few laps on my r6 there. Could have done more if I didn't have some mechanical issues those 3 days. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 10th, 2014, 10:59 PM	#31
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Looking good!!! I love the direction the paint is taking __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

November 17th, 2014, 01:50 PM	#34
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Now the question of the day is.... Yellow or white wheels? __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 17th, 2014, 01:51 PM	#35
LittleRedNinjette Certified Troublemaker Name: Teri Location: Hamilton, NJ Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '13, Aug '14, Feb '17	yellow __________________________________________________ Raven's Rejuvenation A bruise is a lesson... and each lesson makes us better...

November 17th, 2014, 01:54 PM	#36
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	both __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

November 17th, 2014, 05:54 PM	#39
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	One of each. Half 'n half is more of a sumo thing IMHO

November 17th, 2014, 06:31 PM	#40
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	White back, and yellow front.. Or... Go big, Green for Go...

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