Really??? Where??? I'm not doubting you, just haven't seen any of these stories that I can recall. Fact of the matter is any motor by any manufacture when pushed hard can let go. All part of the game. The xplane is a great platform.

 

I know of a lot of cross plane owners (Kyle_M, irish01, Burn-Z, z064life and many others) that ride track only with their R1s, and have had few or no problems.

If that is what you want to do, just do the research on what parts you'd like to change and enjoy yourself. The only thing I think needs to be changed other than the bodywork (may as well save the stock stuff) is fork springs (they used progressive springs in the soqis and sag is nearly impossible to sort well). There are a TON of parts that are nice to change, but the bike as it came is really very well track oriented.

 

I've tracked my 11 for 2 seasons (since new)...no issues.

track fairings, rear shock, case covers are the 3 best mods so far

 

I tracked mine a season and a half before I crashed it. I had a coolant spitting problem, but the weekend I crashed it I believe I had it resolved. The world may never know :lol

Many of our members track their r1's like dan mentioned. He only named a small fraction of guys though :yesnod

 

I've tracked mine from 300 miles :lol

No motor issues.

 

Ive only ever read about a few overheating problems. Nothing else

 

I've tracked my '09 and '12 for going on 3 years, no problems except the oil light coming on the '12. Apparently that is normal.

If it does go boom, at least the fuzz won't be there..:sneaky

 

No issues here, doing a full track season along with racing on our 2011. We have spoken to more than one engine builder who said to keep a close eye on the valves, though.

 

Fair enough, appreciate the feedback all.
Track it is then.


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