Richard Coates
New Member
Hello - I am looking for some experienced insight as to prepping my 2015 R3 to enter some races this year. I am registered in race school and will have to go into the open novice class. I have read the rule book and comprehend the bulk of the tech specs, but have some R3 specific questions:
1) I am running hot bodies race fairings, the belly pan is fully sealed with no holes, and the breather/ vent hoses reach into it. Do I need a catch can? If so where would I mount it?
2) The base of the fork legs - the regs say wire or tape the drain bolts. Can I simply place gorilla tape on the bottom of the leg and be done with it?
3) front axle - note I have a slide installed. What is the best way to safety wire this axle (and still use the slider?) ? I am scratching my head more than I should be
4) for the rear axle I am planning to drill the threaded part of the axle and use a cotter pin/ hitch pin - this will be OK I presume?
I know there are a couple of R3 racers out there who would be familiar with this bike in particular, so any insight would be great - I don’t personally know any one who races one and being in Calgary I am a bit far from anyone in Edmonton. I was out at some track days last year and am looking forward to a new challenge/ experience this year...
Thanks in advance
1) I am running hot bodies race fairings, the belly pan is fully sealed with no holes, and the breather/ vent hoses reach into it. Do I need a catch can? If so where would I mount it?
2) The base of the fork legs - the regs say wire or tape the drain bolts. Can I simply place gorilla tape on the bottom of the leg and be done with it?
3) front axle - note I have a slide installed. What is the best way to safety wire this axle (and still use the slider?) ? I am scratching my head more than I should be
4) for the rear axle I am planning to drill the threaded part of the axle and use a cotter pin/ hitch pin - this will be OK I presume?
I know there are a couple of R3 racers out there who would be familiar with this bike in particular, so any insight would be great - I don’t personally know any one who races one and being in Calgary I am a bit far from anyone in Edmonton. I was out at some track days last year and am looking forward to a new challenge/ experience this year...
Thanks in advance