Monster for track days

[Dochunt]

I am riding a Zx6r on the track but I feel that I might have more fun on my M796 as it fits me better.
I know some guys use the Monster for track days.
What are the pluses and minuses.
Thanks for the feedback.

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[koko64]

You will need to deal with ground clearance and ergo issues and it better be a tight track. I have done it once, you don't want to wad a beautiful streetbike, just my opinion. I track a Gixxer so I'm biased.

Stopintime is the king of Monster track riding, he'll chime in and have good advice.

[stopintime]

Hi 

I love my Monster and it's all I've got, so I use it for track days and racing too.

Skills and adaptability can compensate for more than most are willing to try, but compared to a well sorted superbike it's no match.

Depends on what you expect and how much your riding demands of a bike. If you're intermediate or in the slower expert level - the 796 is fine. You'll know soon enough if it's ok or if you need mods and/or another bike.

If you're able to keep the Kawa for a while - do so, and try the Monster a couple of times. If you have fun on it - fine. If not - return to the Kawa or ask again and we'll start improving the Monster.

[Dochunt]

My next track day is the 7th. I think I will take both bikes and see which is more fun. I am new to this so still have a lot to learn


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[Speeddog]

I've had neither a M796 or a ZX on a track, so no FHE here.

I've had my S4 on the Streets of Willow for two track days, lots of fun for sure.

I'd think a big fast track you'd spend a lot of time trying to not get peeled off the back due to the wind.

[Dochunt]

That is an issue. The track is go to

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[GregP]

The ZX6 is built to run at the track.  The Monster, not so much. That being said, I only have an S4 and with a lot of $$ I have made it track ready.  If I had to choose, I'd take the Ninja.  It's cheaper to fix too if you fall down.

Either way, you're going to the track which is always a good thing.  ENJOY!

[Dochunt]

I am 6 feet 2 with bad knees. I am having a hard time moving into the right position to hang off on the Zx6r. On the Monster it is much easier to get the body into the right position.
The track I go to we hit about 140 at the end of the main straight. The rest of the course is mostly between 40 to 90. I might have wind issues on the straight away.
Maybe a bigger fairing up front will help with that.

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[Charlie98]

I am 6 feet 2 with bad knees.

I'm 6'2" with a bad back, riding an M796...   

I'll be curious to see how you like tracking the Monster, I'm considering doing it myself... not to be competitive, just to learn to ride better.

[Dochunt]

I'm 6'2" with a bad back, riding an M796...  

I'll be curious to see how you like tracking the Monster, I'm considering doing it myself... not to be competitive, just to learn to ride better.

I am not competing with anyone else but myself. I will put up a report after the first time I track the Monster.
I have seen a few other guys at the track on Monsters, I will get their input as well.

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[stopintime]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFP-ADL1yq8

 

[Dochunt]

Nice. Thanks for sharing. Do you miss the lack of top end on the Monster


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[stopintime]

Nice. Thanks for sharing. Do you miss the lack of top end on the Monster


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Yes, but then again I've had to learn more about late braking, high corner speed, early exit and tactics 

[SpikeC]

A set of clipons go a long way to improve the top end ergos! And cornering dynamics!

[Dochunt]

A set of clipons go a long way to improve the top end ergos! And cornering dynamics!

I might do that depending on how it feels the first time on the track.

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