Cartagena 8th & 9th Oct 2014 Review

[Kwacky]

I've not got a track bike. I'll be using my road bike.

[Frankie]

I have used a road bike up until this one.
As for times I was putting in more consistent times in and around the 2.10 to 2.15... I am sure for many reading this they are not blistering times.. But I was well pleased. Next goal get below 2.00.

Nutz to answer your question, no comparison the Suzuki is a far better bike than the CBR I had. After all the Honda was an old steelie road bike with track fairing this one is a proper track bike with good kit fitted.

I felt more comfortable with the 600 on track for sure, let the improvements continue I was making the most of my tyres as well

[D6Nutz]

What tyres did you use? I would be interested to know roughly how much track time they had and what the wear rate is like.

[duke63]

They look like Dunlop GP211's from the photo.

[kingfixer]

D212's i think

[Blade]

They look like Dunlop GP211's from the photo.

Thats what I thought too.

[Deegee]

Looks like there's a bit of tear going on with the shoulder of the tyre, the centre looks better though, difficult to say any more without looking at it and knowing more about tyre behaviour in hot places like Cartagena, that's not something I've come across in the UK.

[Frankie]

D212's i think

I would agree with Mick as he fitted them

As for the tear, I think I did that at Snetterton, well I know I did it at Snetterton, at Cartagena I used Dunlops recommended pressures, had a good check throughout the day on levels, they increased a couple of psi after a really heavy session. But as you can see, when at the correct levels the wear was perfect, and the tyre was not really on the area where the tear is much

[Frankie]

A little vid I captured on Day one looking back....With one of those DOH! moments at around 50 secs - And a 2.50 Dan coming past like I am standing still
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xim4aID ... jQsQdpvoWw[/video]

[kingfixer]

"this video is private "

[Frankie]

"this video is private "

unlocked

[Kwacky]

Yer numpty.

[Kwacky]

I'm trying to work out what that guy does at the 50s point. I thought he clipped a curb then sat it up but I think he's too far out for it to be the kerb.

[kingfixer]

At least he was slow enough there was no dramas in the gravel.

[Blade]

Great write up, videos and photos Frankie mate sounds a great event and the improvements in lap time are very impressive. Nice one mate

[Frankie]

Thanks - Yeah it helps that I was fecking slow to start ha ha ha

[Blade]

What's the spec of the track bike Frankie ?

[Frankie]

As far as I am aware the bikes engine is a standard K6 Gixer. Its does however have very tasty suspension, brembo master, PC5 power commander, nice carbon fiber engine protection. No quick shifter as the one fitted does not work with the PC5 only the 3. Arrow can, New hoses, quick action throttle, Feel free to add what I have missed Mick.

[Blade]

Sounds very trick Frankie. What suspension is on it ?

I shouldnt keep asking for info really as I already know where this will end up And it will be expensive

[Frankie]

I found this list, which shows I don't even know what year my bike is lol. It's a K7.


Bike spec:

Bluprinted Engine by RJS Superbike
Mildly tunned Cylinder Head by Ray Stringer
Ohlins 25mm Front Fork Cartridge Kit with 10lb Springs
Ohlins TTX36 Rear Shock with 100lb spring
Ohlins steering damper
Arrow full Evo Titanium exhaust System with removable baffle.
Power Commander 5
K&N Air Filter with Pair Valve removed.
Active Quick Action Throttle
Brembo Master Cylinder.
HEL Braided Brake Lines.
Renthal Clip-ons & Grips.
Aftermarket Rearsets, not sure what make but they are compatible with Gilles Pegs when replacements are needed.
DHM Crash Bobbins.
520 Chain Conversion with Renthal Sprockets. Spares sprockets included.
SES Race Clock Bracket.
Polished Rear Swinarm for that MotoGP look!
CF engine & frame covers
Samco hoses
Rear shock has just been serviced

does that help Steve ? Hehe