B1H as a track bike

[Neio79]

Umm as the title says, I am thinking of getting a road going B1H mainly for a track bike but also with the ability to take on the road if needs be.

I assume many on here have had a B1H as a track bike? any good? good points bad points etc. I know they are hard on the road but thoughts on them for use on the track is what I am after.

[Maddog]

Mate, i had a B1H as a road bike and a K1 as a track bike. For the money they are really really good. They handle well and there are loads of spares available for them. Theres loads of set ups available for each track. I sold my K1 a couple of years ago with loads of spares, kit ECU, wets on wheels, etc etc. Now that i sold the ZX10r i would consider getting another B1 K1 for track.

[Neio79]

Good to hear, as there are a few about at a decent price ATM. 

Whats a K1 BTW, forgive my ignorance. Ive heard of the B1, C1, P7F etc etc.

[Carbon_ZX6R]

the k1 is the 600cc version of the b1h , as it needed to be a lower displacement for racing

[MOzZereLLa]

Also known as the ZX6-RR. Quite rare and very collectible if you can find one in good road trim.

[David W]

The K1 was very tuneable (and compliant with Supersport rules) but I reckon you'd be better off with a B1 for just a trackday hack.  That's if you could even find a K1.  The engines are very different from memory.

All of them are getting on a bit though.

[Neio79]

Ahhh OK , I know the bike now.

Yes,  the K1 is very hard to find. Seen a few B1's that aren't cosmetically great and therefore a bit cheaper. that said ive seen a potential in a dealer in Manchester for less than 3K with a few nice touches. custom paint job etc.  I think I will set my budget at £3K for a track B.

[Lord Danoir the first]

Back in the day they were a real weapon and even now on twisty circuits they'll be great. The standard shock really isn't up to the job on track even for slow group riders. Jack the back, drop the front and they turn incredibly.

Bit long in the tooth now though, so finding a straight one may prove challenging. Plus they'll be seriously down on power nowadays.

I'd give serious consideration to a 749, now they DO handle from the crate and decent ones could be had for your budget..........

[Carbon_ZX6R]

i can sell you a b1h that just needs putting back together for £1500

[Neio79]

i can sell you a b1h that just needs putting back together for £1500

How putting back together? lol are we talking like an airfix kit?

[Carbon_ZX6R]

body work , and reconnect wires , lights etc

[Neio79]

Is that all included?
any pics etc?

[Carbon_ZX6R]

only thing its missing is maybe one or two standard type bolts and it needs a new ram air intake as i broke it, its just chucked at the back of garage atm , got 28k miles on it , has slipper clutch fitted , gillies rear sets , full race akrapovic
its pretty tatty , but mechanically there was nothing wrong with it at all

[Phil_8]

Considering the various tech help threads, it would take a brave, brave person to buy a bike from Carbon!

[Neio79]

Once back together is it likely. O pass an MOT?  Where are you based ?