Need a track bike!

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

So today I did one of those Stay Upright courses at Eastern Creek. It was the first time I had ever been there, and was bloody excited to finally have a crack at it.

After a quick intro talk we were taken out to where we would be riding for the day. The area we had to play in (for the intermediate course anyway) was T6-8, then looped back around to T6, via the passageway on the left, before T9. So the instructors did their thing and we then got to put what they taught us into motion. Especially loved the whole lesson on riding position and leaning because it meant I could open the throttles a bit. HAD A BLAST! Especially enjoyed T7!

All I can say is that I need to get myself a track bike and have a proper run someday!
Any reccomendations on a good starter bike (cbr250rr perhaps?) or should I save and get a real track bike?
Also approx how much could race fairings, slicks, crash knobs etc set me back?

[Mike]

Take your 250R out to begin with. Obviously it's your road bike so take it easy and enjoy the day, don't worry about setting any lap records. Once you've got a little real world experience on the track you'll soon find the answers to most of the questions you've asked.

BTW, a CBR250/ZXR250 would be a good starting point.

[knucklehead]

Haha, got bitten by the bug hey! Hope your pockets are deep!

[robracer]

BTW, a CBR250/ZXR250 would be a good starting point.

Thats a hard one, they are massivly overpriced, best bet would be get an older 6 that is already sorted for the same money
But in saying that the CBRR 250 that I had was good for 1:53's around the creek @ 22,000RPM (rev limiter bypass)

[laidback]

Haha, got bitten by the bug hey! Hope your pockets are deep!

Mate it is soooo much fun. I've just started and have a ball each time I get on the track.

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

I look forward to the next time i'm there Think i'll just have to stick with my 250 for now and save for a good trackie later.

[98ninja]

i bought a fzr600 trackbike but have no way of getting it to the track!
ohlins rear shock, gsxr750 front end, ported and polished head.
maybe will hire a ute. or make friends with someone with a trailer.

[zxsixr03]

Buy a 400, VFR, CBR400 while learning to ride on the track, cheap on tyres etc and there not heavy on HP but more than enough for lots of fun

[Mike]

Buy a 400, VFR, CBR400 while learning to ride on the track, cheap on tyres etc and there not heavy on HP but more than enough for lots of fun

^^ Also a good option!

[-b-r-e-n-t-]

Think I should start saving! Hope to have one next year Thanks for the suggestions guys! Appreciate it