James' UK Racing Thread

[James_]

A bit about the new ride:

Bought the bike off Sicko's brother, another track day junkie who had just upgraded to a Fireblade. Bike is in pretty good nick, had a few tumbles but nothing severe.

2007 CBR600RR

* Standard Engine
* CRC Fairings Track Fairings painted white
* Stomp Grips
* K-Tech 20SSK front fork piston kit + new springs
* K-Tech 35DDS rear shock (and spring)
* ASV Short Levers
* Standard electronic steering damper
* STM Slipper Clutch
* HM Quickshifter
* R&G Crash Bungs and Bar Ends
* GB Racing Engine Covers
* Diamond rearsets
* Power Commander III
* Akrapovic slip on
* HRC rear brake fluid reservoir
* Metzeler slicks on the dry wheels
* Bridgestone wets on the wet wheels
* 520 conversion (Renthal chain & sprockets)
* Shortened gearing (-1 front +2 rear)


Some pics...

IMG-20140914-WA0003.jpgIMG_20141005_151529.jpgIMG_20141005_151352.jpg

[Turbo]

A bit about the new ride:

Bought the bike off Sicko's brother, another track day junkie who had just upgraded to a Fireblade. Bike is in pretty good nick, had a few tumbles but nothing severe.

Here's me overtaking it, with previous fairings, at Cadwell park..... just for your reference

[Marty]

A bit about the new ride:

Bought the bike off Sicko's brother, another track day junkie who had just upgraded to a Fireblade. Bike is in pretty good nick, had a few tumbles but nothing severe.

2007 CBR600RR

* Standard Engine
* CRC Fairings Track Fairings painted white
* Stomp Grips
* K-Tech 20SSK front fork piston kit + new springs
* K-Tech 35DDS rear shock (and spring)
* ASV Short Levers
* Standard electronic steering damper
* STM Slipper Clutch
* HM Quickshifter
* R&G Crash Bungs and Bar Ends
* GB Racing Engine Covers
* Diamond rearsets
* Power Commander III
* Akrapovic slip on
* HRC rear brake fluid reservoir
* Metzeler slicks on the dry wheels
* Bridgestone wets on the wet wheels
* 520 conversion (Renthal chain & sprockets)
* Shortened gearing (-1 front +2 rear)


Some pics...

IMG-20140914-WA0003.jpgIMG_20141005_151529.jpgIMG_20141005_151352.jpg

Nice spec sheet mate! I just watched your videos, it seems like your taking to the wet pretty well.

Marty

[Turbo]

had a few tumbles but nothing severe.

Only one I'm aware of...
Low-side at Rockingham

[James_]

Only one I'm aware of...
Low-side at Rockingham

ah, cool. that sounds familiar actually.

[James_]

So I haven't posted much as tracklife has been almost non existent over the last few months. Winter is a major drag.
The biggest news is that I doubled my lockup/workshop space, so now I have enough room to swing a cat, or crack fox (or second bike)... and its cheaper!! I found out there is a tool shed onsite, from which I borrowed an angle grinder! There is only one water tap onsite, so sunday was BYO hose.

Now that I am getting more set up, I have a constant feeling of de ja vu. It's kinda strange to be creating a garage and track kit from almost scratch, especially when I write it down. As you can tell from the items listed below I have managed to do a few things in the cold months. Nothing major. I had the pleasure of doing my fork seals twice thanks to either All Balls cocking up, or supplier of all balls cocking up, where the seals were just a tiny bit too big and were leaking oil almost instantly. Buying some OEM seals and they measure 1mm different!

A few things that I have bought or made to help with the self servicing aspect and getting the bike ready for the season.
and some things.. just because;

(pics coming)

Work Bench!
access ramp
Vice
Fork spring compressor
Fork holder - servicing
Fork oil level tool
Fork bleed tool
Fork seal driver
head lift stand
Inverter Generator
fuel jug
wheel balancer

New bits of kit:
Hel braided lines
Vesrah pads
adj levers
front discs
disc bolts
clip ons
Brake fluid
fork oil
engine oil
oil filter
distilled water
spark plugs
tyres
lubes
dog tags - yep, required for racing! no blood type, just name and DOB. I find that very strange.

and still need a 2kg powder fire extinguisher for the van. no vehicles in paddock without extinguishers!


Another big development, I have completed the theory and practical elements of racing licence application - an hour in class room mainly talking about classes and flags, and a couple sessions on track to show I know where the throttle is. Plus a practice race start.
After getting my eyes tested (mandatory) I have sent off my form. Now awaiting plastic card.

Costs are spread over different areas but I think its on par with MA.
Prac and theory £80 (normally £125)
Eye test £15
Club Membership £35
Application £48

But, unlike MA, its only £48 to renew with eye tests required every 2 years.

So, my first race this year was to be on the 21st march at snetterton....however with 3 days at Jerez booked a week later, the TDO has decided to collect bikes for shipping on the 21st march! bummer. Now my first race will be at Oulton Park on the 11th April. Then every fortnight or so for a few months.

I will upload some photos so this post makes a bit more sense and isn't just me rambling about shite.