Quote Originally Posted by spideyrdr

- safety wired bolts and caps for any opening that contains liquid ($50 + time to drill the bolts)
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You'd almost certainly want rearsets like Woodcraft or similar. These aren't a requirement as far as I know but undoubtedly are an item to look at replacing.

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The 08 R6 has a slipper clutch but maybe it would be an area to look at upgrading. velocity stacks come to mind. That $250 or so would get you around the track marginally quicker - and I mean MARGINALLY.

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All Oil drain plugs, Oil Filter, and any hoses containing oil.
Radiator Cap and drain plug.... The Radiator Hoses are not required, but it never hurts to reinforce the hose clamp itself. Simply rapping a piece of safety wire around the hose as a backup for the clamp, is likely to do no good if you loose the clamp, due to the high pressure in the coolant system.

You do not necessarily need rearsets, if you are not dragging the stock pegs. Chris Fuller races an R6 with stock rearsets, and is plenty fast. The benefits are ground clearance, and GP shift. But you can get adapters to make the stock linkage GP shift.


I personally think the stock R6 slipper works great. Especially when you look at the cost of an aftermarket. Also keep in mind that when you start changing things like Slipper Clutches and Velocity stacks, your bike is no longer "Supersport" legal.

As yes.. welcome to the club. And as mentioned, anyone will be willing to help you answer questions on and off the track, myself included.