new guy advice

[truckstop]

Yep, selling of the street bodywork (which only had 300 miles on it and was pristine) and lights paid for my track plastics, rear sets, clip-ons and some other stuff.

[f3racer]

wow! did you sell it on ebay?

[truckstop]

Yep, ebay. I think I got a total of like, $1,200 selling the street stuff. (bodywork, lights, seats, (don't sell the seat unless you get a superbike tail that doesn't need it.) stock rearset/pegs and handlebars)

Of course then you wont really be able to put it back to street trim without buying all that stuff back again.

In your hunt for sponsorship, definitely approach the companies that make track plastics, you probably wont get anything for free, but you may be able to get a discount.

[ryan]

Amen to what Super Dave said. Also, the last thing on my mind right now would be sponsorship. It ain't gonna happen anytime soon.  Get some race plastics, get your suspension dialed in and race

[MELK-MAN]

Understand it only takes one race to have your shiny bike made into something that may after a crash have little or nothing of value to salvage. None of us hope for that, but if your on a super tight budget already, expenses to finish a season can and often do include "new bike-destroyed last one"..
If you don't have health insurance.. don't race. Im asuming since your military you have good insurance so that comment was directed at those who don't.

2:05 lap time on the "old" configuration is not setting the world on fire but is a good start. As far as sponsorship there is contingency awards from manufacturers like Vortex,Silkolene,Michelin (and other tires),PitBull,EBC,SHarkskinz, etc. Research what classes these product awards are paid in and race these classes. IF your going to race you might as well have a chance to get some $ toward product for your efforts. Other than that, find a rich friend or relative.

[f3racer]

thanks.

[r1owner]

Like Greg said, make sure you get setup for all the contingency stuff.  As an AM, it's probably the best way to reduce some of the costs of racing.  In particular, I would look at the tire companies contingecy payouts for amatuers as that will probably be your biggest expense.

I know Probst (member here on the board) sells a lot of used takeoffs in good shape for a good price.

As far as selling your plastics... you'll prolly have good luck listing them on the CBR forums too as street guys are almost always looking for a set.

Having bought two bikes and converted them to "race" bikes, I personally think you're better off selling your street bike and picking up a used race bike that already has most of the work done to it.

Have fun!

[MELK-MAN]

Like Greg said, make sure you get setup for all the contingency stuff.  As an AM, it's probably the best way to reduce some of the costs of racing.  In particular, I would look at the tire companies contingecy payouts for amatuers as that will probably be your biggest expense.

I know Probst (member here on the board) sells a lot of used takeoffs in good shape for a good price.

As far as selling your plastics... you'll prolly have good luck listing them on the CBR forums too as street guys are almost always looking for a set.

Having bought two bikes and converted them to "race" bikes, I personally think you're better off selling your street bike and picking up a used race bike that already has most of the work done to it.

Have fun!

Amen to picking up a year or 2 old racebike ready to go. I as well prepped 2 brand new 2007 bikes in 07 and wow.. quite expensive. Sometimes getting used your not exactly sure what your getting but i have had good experiences buying from reputable racers that are not out to screw people. You will save a ton of cash and TIME having a race ready bike you can pick up and take right to the races.