Do not fall in love with the patina. You are not restoring a classic; you are building a tool.
Now go drain the coolant, cut the wiring harness, and I'll see you in Turn 1.
You cannot "ride around" bad tires or a loose chain at 120mph. This act is non-negotiable. moto trackday project script
Without a plan, you bleed money on shiny anodized parts that add weight and zero lap time. You end up with a "streetfighter" that isn't street legal and a "race bike" that overheats on the sighting lap.
But did I pass a guy on an S1000RR in the rain because my suspension was set up perfectly? Yes. Yes I did. Do not fall in love with the patina
For 90% of trackday riders, stock engine power is enough. You are the restriction, not the throttle bodies.
Most people spend $2,000 on a pipe and power commander before touching the forks. That is a crime. You cannot "ride around" bad tires or a
A slow bike at 100% pace is more fun than a fast bike at 40% pace. Build for handling. Build for reliability. Ignore the horsepower wars.