HondaGalToo
Control Rider
Yeah, no doubt. Thanks for the info. I'd always thought they'd be bad in the wet, but I've had some folks say they were better than expected.
Guess it depends on how you define "expected".
How often do you need extra wheels at the track?
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Guess it depends on how you define "expected".
some guy #2
Member
My bike is street/track so not having to swap tires is a huge plus. I change my own tires but anything to cut the down time is a bonus. I often bring two rears with me to a track since I go through them so often.
Full wheel sets (rotors and cush) are generally hot ticket items people want to pick up. If you can find them for $350 shipped I'd jump on it since you can easily resale them for that or more during the riding season.
Full wheel sets (rotors and cush) are generally hot ticket items people want to pick up. If you can find them for $350 shipped I'd jump on it since you can easily resale them for that or more during the riding season.
Motofun352
Control Rider
Learn how to change and balance your own tires/wheels...Then you can mount them at home where it's easy (while drinking a beer!) and have them at the ready at the track.
j_fuggin_t
Member
no prob.. its a sketchy kinda feeling LOL
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
Sometimes I need that beer whilst balancing wheels. Every now and then, it just seems to not stop moving.Motofun352;184961 wrote: Learn how to change and balance your own tires/wheels...Then you can mount them at home where it's easy (while drinking a beer!) and have them at the ready at the track.
But I agree. Changing my own tires was an initial investment (I got a No-Mar) but it'll pay for itself over time. And, being able to do it at my leisure...and be ready ahead of time...priceless! I hated rushing at the track to get wheels off for tire changes.
rk97
Member
sounds like the OP made his choice, but I don't think you can go wrong in this situation.
I purchased my bike with a spare set of rims included, and promptly sold them to pay for more track time... Now that I'm getting more "serious" (hahahaha) about riding, it would be nice to have them back, but $300 buys 15 tire changes at the track, so I consider my decision financially sound for the time being.
So one more vote for "convenient, but not essential."
I purchased my bike with a spare set of rims included, and promptly sold them to pay for more track time... Now that I'm getting more "serious" (hahahaha) about riding, it would be nice to have them back, but $300 buys 15 tire changes at the track, so I consider my decision financially sound for the time being.
So one more vote for "convenient, but not essential."
j_fuggin_t
Member
yes and no my friend.. imagine this if you will.. we pay on the average $165 for a track day which comes out to around $23 a session, now if you miss your session + the tire change you've lost more... tires are our biggest expense in this sport so why not be prepared instead of waiting in line for the trackside vendor to swap them out :dunno:
1literduceater
New Member
The GSXR is way easier then the old 600rr. Nonetheless its still a pain in the butt and if you want to jump in by all means have at it!
On a side note when are we getting you out on the new dirtibike? :dunno:
afinepoint
Member
Touche. Like the snow blower I bought a year ago. :doh:
afinepoint
Member
Bought.
Thanks all for the advice.
Reg