[ltan667]

So I got a 91 GSF400 and I really want to try and hit the track but I never see any nakeds out at the track (when I go watch). Is it not a good idea to track a naked? I've never been on a faired bike so does it really make that much of a difference?

Currently trying to workout an electrical problem before I decide to sign up for this upcoming trackday nearby but need to know if it's not safe running a naked on the track.

 

[ped]

you really shouldnt. no fairings at those high speeds will cause massive chassis chatter and headshake.

 

[Jim Moore]

Hell yes! Do it! I see all kinds of bikes at the track. It'll be great fun.

 

[ZxHunteR]

you really shouldnt. no fairings at those high speeds will cause massive chassis chatter and headshake.

This.

You are putting everyone around you at risk by riding naked.

 

[Jim Moore]

How fast do you guys think a Bandit 400 is gonna go?!

 

[Claudius]

This.

You are putting everyone around you at risk by riding naked.

I have been on track on a naked S4 and had no problems. Naked bikes raced for fifty years without issues on street and track. This was years ago when frames flexed like rubber bands. WERA has many vintage classes that run unfaired bikes w/o significant issues. That being said, my bike only tops out around 115-120 on the track and riding a faired bike is way more comfortable in terms of the wind blast.

I am wondering where this is coming from - personal experience, internet statements or articles/books.

 

[LessPeople_MoreRobots]

A good friend of mine races CCS on a naked bike. He's an animal, too.

 

[Tripped1]

C'mon

Sarcasm detectors guys.

 

[boner]

C'mon

Sarcasm detectors guys.

i hope so, that was a retarded comment. lol

 

[R1100S-Rider]

you really shouldnt. no fairings at those high speeds will cause massive chassis chatter and headshake.

:twofinger



I've seen MANY people taking their naked bikes out on the track. Hell, many people RACE their naked bikes on a road track.

 

[benroe]

There is no better feeling than smoking a repli racer on a less focused machine. So HELL YES!! track that monkey!!

 

[rbrsddn]

How about Lojack?

 

[ltan667]

So general consensus is that I should track it? Alright then, I can't wait!

I've been thinking of getting a stg 3 jet kit and individual pods on the carbs, what do y'all think? The guys on the bandit forum said if/when it's tuned right, the bike is a beast but I went to a couple of shops around town and I was told to stay away from individual pods.

 

[malik ross]

So general consensus is that I should track it? Alright then, I can't wait!

I've been thinking of getting a stg 3 jet kit and individual pods on the carbs, what do y'all think? The guys on the bandit forum said if/when it's tuned right, the bike is a beast but I went to a couple of shops around town and I was told to stay away from individual pods.

A stage3 jet kit is a waste for that bike and any other bike that is not heavily modified. A stage3 kit is for bikes that have had displacement increased, valve jobs, cams and a host of other performance mods you bike doesn’t have and doesn’t need.

Additionally you have a small displacement bike. The powerband is going to be peaky enough to begin with. Doing a bunch of performance mods is just going to move the powerband higher and make the bike harder to ride. My advice is leave the motor as stock as possible. You’ll need all the usability the motor to muster starting out.

Save the money you would spend on jet kits, pods and a pipe and put it towards good brakes pads, stainless steel brake lines and good tires. These will help you go faster at the track than a jet kit. After that I’d start looking for suspension if you plan to keep riding this bike on the track. Being the bike is almost 20 years you may have to do a lot of reading and a lot of searching to find decent suspension components.

 

[ltan667]

A stage3 jet kit is a waste for that bike and any other bike that is not heavily modified. A stage3 kit is for bikes that have had displacement increased, valve jobs, cams and a host of other performance mods you bike doesn’t have and doesn’t need.

Additionally you have a small displacement bike. The powerband is going to be peaky enough to begin with. Doing a bunch of performance mods is just going to move the powerband higher and make the bike harder to ride. My advice is leave the motor as stock as possible. You’ll need all the usability the motor to muster starting out.

Save the money you would spend on jet kits, pods and a pipe and put it towards good brakes pads, stainless steel brake lines and good tires. These will help you go faster at the track than a jet kit. After that I’d start looking for suspension if you plan to keep riding this bike on the track. Being the bike is almost 20 years you may have to do a lot of reading and a lot of searching to find decent suspension components.

Thanks for the advice, I'll probably start looking into doing a SRAD front end conversion. I hear it's a pretty popular mod and the feel of the bike is no comparison after wards. As for the rear shock, some say the Bandit 1200 shocks work pretty good but I think raise the height about .5'' or so.

I may try to get this stuff done before I hit the track but I kind of want to do a before and after run.

 

[04zx6r]

A good friend of mine races CCS on a naked bike. He's an animal, too.

More info on this bike please, it's beautiful.

 

[Tripped1]

More info on this bike please, it's beautiful.

It is isn't it

I saw a guy with a pretty well worked over yellow one that was just sex on wheels.

The Triumph Thruxtons really get me going to.....I don't even want to think about the cost of having three bikes. Two keeps me pretty well broke.

 

[04zx6r]

There was a tech working at the Ducati dealer over in Bend when I was there who had one. He put a ton of money into it. Dynoed at about 105hp to the rear tire. He put the magnesium wheels on it, built internals, great looking bike. I think Ducati has a winner with that one.

 

[Optimus Leo]

Me and my best riding buddy always track our bikes. CB400SF and GS500. We have a LOT OF FUN doing it.

It is not a supersport, but who cares? It is just training...someday I will get a proper track bike.

This was the last track day I attended. We had the track to ourselves

YouTube - turaguas track day motos

 

[malik ross]

Thanks for the advice, I'll probably start looking into doing a SRAD front end conversion. I hear it's a pretty popular mod and the feel of the bike is no comparison after wards. As for the rear shock, some say the Bandit 1200 shocks work pretty good but I think raise the height about .5'' or so.

I may try to get this stuff done before I hit the track but I kind of want to do a before and after run.

the GSXR600 front end would be an upgrade with the wheel and brakes. the 750 is overkill.

5mm in rear rife height isn't too bad and may actually help it steer better. more important than all of the shiny bits is getting the suspension set up properly.