What to do about a track bike

Discussion in 'Trackdays' started by mekanix, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. Yorkshire Tyke

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    Get some pics requested and up on here!!
     
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  2. robinh73

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  3. navvy10

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    I've just requested some bike p*rn from the fella. As soon as they arrive I will upload ;)
     
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  4. navvy10

    navvy10 Well-Known Member

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    Ok here is his response, sounds like a really nice fella....

    Thanks for your interest.

    I've attached some low res pics I pulled off my facebook page. These are very recent (last weekend) and give an accurate representation of the condition of the bike. I spent €700 at the start of the year having the bike and 2 sets of wheels painted. I cant get high res pictures as I'm racing up North in Kirkistown on Saturday and the bike is already in the van at the minute. I can take some high res photos at the weekend and get them to you.

    I've owned this bike from brand new. I have the Irish Log book (equivalent to the V5). It never saw a track before mid 2011. I've been steadily improving it since then. I've spent a fortune on it. It goes really well. It easily keeps up with ZX10Rs and S1000s at the faster tracks up in Northern Ireland.

    I've had 8 "Cup" class wins this year, 4-5 seconds and a few thirds. This bike has done low 56 second laps of Mondello park national circuit, 1'46" dead on the International Mondello circuit (0.2 off clubman lap record) and I got down to a 1'11.6" at Bishopcourt a few weeks ago. I'm sure it could go quicker if you had someone a bit younger on it. (I'm 38)

    It's been 100% reliable. All it needs for next year is a valve clearance check (not done since April) and an oil change and a slight touch up to the bodywork here and there to get it mint again.

    Bad bits: I dropped it last weekend at approx 35mph. It was really very minor. I was going for the lead on the second last lap. I just tucked the front as I left the brakes off...( I have a terrible habit of trail breaking) You can just make out some light scuffs in the picture named "Gixxer Mondello 010913". This is a half hour touch up to get it back to mint. The R&G engine case protectors are a bit scuffed but perfectly serviceable.

    I forgot to mention in the ad that I have spare heavy duty clutch springs and plates that I'll be throwing in. The bike is available immediately as i can no longer win the Adelaide Masters Cup championship that I was chasing. I've also attached pictures of the standard fairing that I'll throw in with the deal if I get the asking price or very close to it. It's all there bar fasteners, lights and side stand.

    The full wiring loom is still on the bike. I also left the electric fan in place (along with the thermostat) so there are no worries about having to monitor engine temperature in pit lane or on the start line. Note that the yellow number boards are stickers. These can easily be removed and reveal the traditional white superbike numberboards.

    Let me know if you want high res pics and I'll get them to you when i get back after the weekend.

    I look forward to hearing from you,
    Regards,
    Brian Coomey
    Daytime Office Tel: 00353 26 21861
    Mob: 00353 87 8305315
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  5. Souleh

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    Ill be scrutineering at kirkistown this sat, if I can ill try to scrutineer this bike and let you know what its like close up ;)
     
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  6. robinh73

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    That sounds and looks like a great bike, lots of good bits on it. Keep us posted on developments!
     
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  9. Slick

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    Bit late on this thread but I too track my road Blade. Myself and other friends have done a few track days and really enjoyed them....

    However one of my mates has just lowsided his mint Ninja at Brands yesterday, the left side is totally trashed. To say the least he is absolutely gutted and can't even bring himself to even look at his former pride and joy.

    It has really put me off using mine.

    As an aside does anyone know someone with '05 ZX-6R 636 parts going?
     
  10. Souleh

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    What are you looking? I raced one last year
     
  11. Slick

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    05 ZX-6R 636 fairings, switch gear, clip ons
     

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