So I am finally taking the 1098s off road and turning her into a track only tool. Plan on adding the following: Slipper clutch Quick shifter Already purchased complete set of track fairing including tank, adjustable rear sets, tyre warmers. Any other recommendations? I am not looking at engine modifications or tuning, this is purely for the pleasure of it. Cheers G
Strip everything thats not needed, everything. Lock wire the oil sump plug and anything else that can emit oil, and anything that may work loose due to higher sustained revs (or make sure locktited bolts in like exhaust shield and some smaller bolts)
Ride your bike on the track, find out where it's holding you back and improve that part. If you don't you will end up buying every mod under the sun and it may not benefit you. That said:- Get a GPS laptimer - Aim do a good one. You need to see progress and have a goal - laptimer is the way to go. A set of stands Extension cable Sprockets to allow gearing adjustments Traction Control ?
Suspension set up, brake pads, tyres and if you have the funds, a set of lightweight wheels. @bradders makes a very important point about wire locking, guy bought an R1 someone converted and the sump plug unwound dumping all the oil in the catch tray going down Paddock Hill ending in disaster. Crash bungs I think are a given as countless offs demonstrate their value. Andy
Duct tape, zip ties and fuel cans. A big kit bag for all your riding gear. To relax between sessions a folding chair and table
Thanks for all the advice, suspension set up already but will look at it again once I do Oulton park prior to a 3 day trip to Jerez in March. Yep to the lock wire stuff and crash bungs, not sure about lightweight wheels, will the difference justify the cost, aren't the marchesini ones on the S adequate? Traction control? Anyone fitted after market to 1098? If so what and was it worth it?
Your terminology, adequate, is about right. Stock wheels will always be that but if you track back through numerous threads on here, the one constant is lightweight wheels. Turn in is significantly better. Doesn't have to be magnesium or carbon as there are some very good aluminium ones out there. Andy
Is a quickshifter necessary? and if you think\feel so then it needs to be set up properly. There have been some noted gearbox problems on this forum with people using quickshifters and then needing a gearbox rebuild. You really only need a slipper clutch if you are making or considering clutchless downshifts. Having said that I have two slipper clutches on three of my bikes and although I can feel them slip slightly on fast clutch shifting down changes on track I can't say I notice the difference on the bike that doesn't have it when used on the track as well. This link might help Bike Track Days Hub - Your Source of Bike Track Day Hints, Tips, Advice and Guides
No, a slipper is not for clutchless down shifts. Its there to allow you dump the clutch after a rapid multiple downshift - ie sixth to third in one go. They make hell of a difference when used and set up correctly.
Personally, I wouldnt chuck lots of money at lighter wheels etc, first thing to hold you back will be the suspension and the size of your balls/apetite to push boundaries If you want to go fast quickly, get some tuition. If you want to have just fun, spend money on tracktime not trinkets.
Everyone was waiting for you to post with constructive info AndyB, the common thought was that you would have the answer somewhere in you notebook.
Quickshifter is a big +, stand back and watch bikes going up the straight and tell me if you can spot the one without the quickshifter.......then tell me you don't think one is necessary... Set up is simple and the latest HM is automatic set up @Cranker V2 is spot on re slipper clutch. @bradders spot on regarding wheels, track time, training and trinkets. I have BST carbon wheels and standard BMW S1000rr wheels (the heavy ones), I use both sets. TBH there is not that much of a difference and was I in the place where I was starting again......I wouldn't bother.
Maybe change from road to race shift. No benefit imo on lap times but certainly helps on short shifts on lefthanders.
