Insight into converting 2006 GS into a track/race bike

[Strider]

Well, one issue is that in order to collect contingency, most manufacturers expect you to run the same tires front and back. OTOH, if you've already done the Kat rear swap, there's no reason you can't run Michelins front and back.

Thus my problem with the set up.  But as I said I don't think anyone is paying for my class and I'm pretty damn sure grids aren't big enough even if they were paying. 

[vtgs500f]

Well the bike is pretty much done and made its track debut yesterday (In the rain). It ran fantastic, pulled strong, handled great, brakes were fantastic.
Very comfortable body position (Way better for me then my GSRX). The tires were a little iffy when the track was wet, but came in once it was only damp. (only a couple of slides that really made me sweat) It was fun to beat up on all the 1K bikes in the rain, I was a little worried about running in the advanced group with them, but no problems and I did a fair amount of passing.
Overall very happy, needs a few adjustments and the belly pan, and it is ready to race. Oh and some rain tires.
Here is a picture of it at the track.

[burning1]

Very nice, congrats.

No kidding on the difference a rain makes. First time I ever found myself 'out-powering' the 600s down the front straight at T-Hill.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

some great info in here, have read it a few times now. i appreciate everyone's input!

will hopefully be picking Strider's race bike soon. and gettin it on the track next summer.

anyone else on the east coast tracking a gs?

[werase643]

used to....
still have some goodies left
only 1.5 hr away from ya
will safety wire for fud and replacement drill bits