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Title: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: marklawrence66 on 07 July 2016, 11:10:00 pm
Hi guys
I ride a fazer 600 1998. With 15w oil in the forks and stiffer rear suspension.
I have done my first day on the track with maxxis at standard size . was okay but I think woth the right tyre I could get more in the corners. Also don't want to waste my road tyres. My burning question is how much larger can I go. I can get my hands on some scrubs from bsb supercorsa they are 180/60/17 rear 120/60/17.
Cheers for any input
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: marklawrence66 on 07 July 2016, 11:11:56 pm
fogot to say.  First pic is my chain clearance that's about 15mm hugger clearance is a little more.
Cheers
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: Punkstig on 08 July 2016, 07:56:10 am
No need to go larger, just better tyres, hero blobs, and footpegs with blobs removed touch down with the standard size!
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: Slaninar on 08 July 2016, 08:12:01 am
Quote from: Punkstig on 08 July 2016, 07:56:10 am
No need to go larger, just better tyres, hero blobs, and footpegs with blobs removed touch down with the standard size!


+1


Wider tyres make it worse.


I'd go with Metzeler Sportec Interact M5, or M7 as a decent choice.


Squared off 2nd hand rear is also OK for track - cheap and should grip on the sides, as long as it's in good condition and a sport tyre type.
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: sgpwwg on 08 July 2016, 09:07:34 pm
The best tyres to go for are Pirelli supercorsas.  Look on eBay go for a 120 front and 160 rear you will not believe the difference they make. I have done 5 tracks days on the same set and they are awesome, so much so I have started to hit the generator cover on fast left handers. I have another day booked at Bedford autodrome on the 25th and can't wait. You will need to make some jack up plates for you foot pegs though.
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: Exupnut on 08 July 2016, 09:12:12 pm
Spwwg.......hoooooo foccin cares about wot????

GENIUS PICCY AND EXXCELENT POST!!!!
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: Exupnut on 08 July 2016, 09:14:58 pm
U do look a bit Stiggy-ish  there bud ....but nice lean.....wish i could do that :-)
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: Punkstig on 08 July 2016, 09:37:55 pm
Quote from: Exupnut on 08 July 2016, 09:14:58 pm
U do look a bit Stiggy-ish  there bud ....but nice lean.....wish i could do that :-)
His 'eds in the wrong place to look like me!
Title: Re: Tyres for a track day on a fazer 600 1998.
Post by: marklawrence66 on 10 July 2016, 10:23:33 am
Quote from: sgpwwg on 08 July 2016, 09:07:34 pm
The best tyres to go for are Pirelli supercorsas.  Look on eBay go for a 120 front and 160 rear you will not believe the difference they make. I have done 5 tracks days on the same set and they are awesome, so much so I have started to hit the generator cover on fast left handers. I have another day booked at Bedford autodrome on the 25th and can't wait. You will need to make some jack up plates for you foot pegs though.
Thanks mate I will have a good look. I was at Bedford aerodrome last month on the 27th now heading to brands on the 6th. Good to see I'm nit the only foccer  on the track. I'm waiting for my USB with my pics on them then I'll share.