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'''Q.''' If I get lean crazy and lowside the bike, is there something I can do to protect the fairings?

'''A.''' Either crash into a wall of pillows and marshmallows, or take off the fairings. If you crash, you're going to break parts, no matter what you do. That's why it's called a CRASH.

'''A1.''' Either crash into a wall of pillows and marshmallows or take off the fairings, although they do protect the frame. If you crash, you're going to break parts, no matter what you do. That's why it's called a CRASH.

Remove the mirrors and turn signals. In the rear, you can undo the four bolts that hold the rear fender on, and the turn signals and tail light all come off together.

'''A2.''' Through the [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Where_can_I_buy_parts/tools_online%3F#Junkyards.2C_err..._Used_Parts usual sources] you should be able to find some used, not-in-the-greatest-shape fairings cheapish. Of course, they may be two different colors and have some other cosmetic issues, but if it is just for track days, who cares?

'''Q.''' Will the stock dunflops do okay for this sort of riding? I know they are okay tires but they are solid as a freaking rock and such a hard compound.

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'''Q.''' Am I more likely to crash at the track?

'''A.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:

'''A1.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:

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*95% of the drivers (in some areas) don't see you as anything but a speed bump

'''A2.''' One thing you can do to lessen the chances of crashing at the track: Don't be part of the very first group to blast off on the track once they unleash the masses in the morning.

*Let the first, impatient group go around first.

*Let them warm up the track and find the hairy, slick spots in the shade.

*Let them come back and fill you in on what the track is looking like.

*And most importantly, let them crash their bikes without you risking yours in order to avoid theirs.

====A parting shot====

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 '''Q.''' If I get lean crazy and lowside the bike, is there something I can do to protect the fairings?
-'''A.''' Either crash into a wall of pillows and marshmallows, or take off the fairings. If you crash, you're going to break parts, no matter what you do. That's why it's called a CRASH.
+'''A1.''' Either crash into a wall of pillows and marshmallows or take off the fairings, although they do protect the frame. If you crash, you're going to break parts, no matter what you do. That's why it's called a CRASH.
 Remove the mirrors and turn signals. In the rear, you can undo the four bolts that hold the rear fender on, and the turn signals and tail light all come off together.
+'''A2.''' Through the [http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Where_can_I_buy_parts/tools_online%3F#Junkyards.2C_err..._Used_Parts usual sources] you should be able to find some used, not-in-the-greatest-shape fairings cheapish. Of course, they may be two different colors and have some other cosmetic issues, but if it is just for track days, who cares?
 '''Q.''' Will the stock dunflops do okay for this sort of riding? I know they are okay tires but they are solid as a freaking rock and such a hard compound.
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 '''Q.''' Am I more likely to crash at the track?
-'''A.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:
+'''A1.''' I'd be willing to bet that even though you may be more likely to have a crash on the track, you're less likely for the injuries to be life-threatening. Just look at the differences between the two:
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 *95% of the drivers (in some areas) don't see you as anything but a speed bump
+'''A2.''' One thing you can do to lessen the chances of crashing at the track: Don't be part of the very first group to blast off on the track once they unleash the masses in the morning.
+*Let the first, impatient group go around first.
+*Let them warm up the track and find the hairy, slick spots in the shade.
+*Let them come back and fill you in on what the track is looking like.
+*And most importantly, let them crash their bikes without you risking yours in order to avoid theirs.
 ====A parting shot====