I've only been riding 2 years, after my first year I bought a '02 Hayabusa.
I took a safety and riding class to get my motorcycle endorsement, then followed up with their advance riding course. All before I bought my first bike. ('05 Suzuki Boulevard C50) The C50 still great to ride, especially for group rides or "poker runs."
I had never ridden any sportbike before buying my Busa. The riding courses I attended only had small cruisers and dual sports to practice on, though it did teach great riding techniques.
After buying my Busa I had to "relearn" how to ride because everything "felt" different. Luckily, before buying I read and watch many riding tips and reviews !
I've been on my Busa for a year and I do NEED to take it to the track. (luckily I haven't gotten killed or a ticket yet) My first step in getting to the track is getting the bike "prepped."
Here's what I've gotten so far:
Chinese fairing kit with fuel tank, new bolts and windscreen
second radiator fan
brake/clutch leavers
shift/rear brake leavers
"race" double H front/rear brake pads
race slick tires (still looking for cheap used front/rear rims)
silicone radiator hoses kit (5 piece with clamps)
Non-Glycol coolant
stainless steel reusable oil filter
double Ester synthetic motor oil
Carpenter clutch modification kit (billet ring that holds lock up mechanism & heavy duty clutch springs)
K&N air filter
braided clutch/front & rear brake lines
stator coil
regulator/rectifier
starter and relay solenoid
Lithium battery with built in management
-1 tooth (16) front sprocket/40 tooth rear sprocket (both steel with factory pitch)
"xw" ring race chain
Z Bomb top speed eliminator
plug and play gear indicator
There are a few others items I DO need to get like; racing suit/boots/gloves and drill press for safety wiring bolts. Along with other cosmetic upgrades.
I didn't NEED to get "all" the items listed above, though my Busa is over 15 years old (9700 miles now) and I don't want to chance issues later. Better to change out what I can afford at the same time, while it's apart. It's also time for valve adjustment and tune up.
Second step, getting ME "prepped." I think this step is more important than getting the bike ready for the track; because money/time spent on bike can't compare to my life. This is where my path crosses with yours !
The California Superbike School is going to be at the New Jersey Motorsports Park; about 5 hours from Syracuse NY; on 7/30, 7/31, 8/20 & 8/21.
I don't know your riding experience though professional riders go to this school to improve their skills, so I feel safe in saying; "attending a course (they have 4) would be great time on the track & improve your riding skills."
With me having no track experience and considering the amount of money I've spent on "upgrades;" I'm using their bike when I attend !!! At least for level 1.
I'm cheap. may not seem like it from my "upgrades," though I think cost of the school ($525 using your bike or $725 using theirs) in worth investing in to improving my riding ability. I like that the school's focus in on improving my vision/attention/focus, riding techniques and cornering; therefore making me a better and faster rider.
I'm planning level 1 on their bike, then level 2 on my Busa.
Maybe your thread here will bring some of us Busa owners together ! Then we can post pictures and videos proving, "Hayabusa's can corner & be tracked !!!"
