# The dedicated track queen **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [December 11, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-dedicated-track-queen/265725 "2012-12-11T13:21:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 7
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2012, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-dedicated-track-queen/265725/7 "2012-12-12T09:08:31Z")
> [@Texas hold 'em Poker, do you play it?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/texas-hold-em-poker-do-you-play-it/51197/28): > > The R6 was going to be street/track duty, but I do recall reading a long time ago how people recommended taking 250’s to the track to really focus on cornering technique, and that a skilled lightweight rider can take out middleweight riders in turns. > > So I posted on both the R6 Forum and Kawi Forum (Which I’ve been a member of for a few year now) to see their professional opinion (Those who’ve had experience at the track and different size bikes) and they all agreed that 250/300’s are awesome track bikes, and great way to really learn. > > Sooo, because my dad wanted to get back on the street this year (Sold his M109R TANK), we went halves on the Ninja 300. > > Tires will be the main priority … my dad is already looking at swapping those POS unknown tires with a proper set. Lines and Pads will definitely be in store before she hits the track. > > What’s wrong with the stock suspension? I know you’re the suspension guru … I was gonna come crawling to you for help this spring 😃 Nothing wrong with smaller bikes, both for street and track. Just thought you are tracking the R6. Are either of your bike all paid off? OEM suspension is ok if they are fully adjustable, so at least there is something you can kind of do about them. There is pretty much nothing you can do with the OEM non adjustables, other than fork springs and oil; unless/until they have emulators for them. They shouldn’t post too big of a problem until your pace increases. I am no guru, but if you are interest in the dark art, I have many resources that I can share; Some are in the stickies btw. In 2014, LRRS is phasing out the 500’s in the Sportsman class and will be replaced with the 250/300’s. Just like you mentioned, the smaller cc bikes is a friendlier class to get into trackdays, because you can’t kill yourself with the throttle…alone :rofl --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-dedicated-track-queen/265725)._