RDR Racing Yamaha R3

Yamaha R3

In my first track day season, I had been hearing from my track days buddies that one of the best ways to get better on the track was to get a small bike and do small tracks. So in 2018 I added a Yamaha R3 and although I thought all the fun and training would happen on small tracks, I found out how much fun they are on big tracks. In 2019, this was the bike I chose to focus on while getting my road racing license... and then began racing.

What were some of the reasons that I chose this bike?

It has Fuel Injection, so no manual choke and better tuning options;
It feels a little bigger than the Ninja;
A couple more ponies than the Ninja (to haul my bigger butt down the track);
Yamaha is a trusted brand that I've owned for years;
Comparison tests had most choosing the R3 as the best all around of the small bikes;

R3 at Pacific Raceways Turn 9 — 2019 Photo by Joe Salas - 4theracers.com

Competition Werkes

Competition Werkes : Y-Pipe and GP Exhaust

When I started the season, CW didn't make a y-pipe for the R3... so they came and picked up mine and created the first one. I ordered the stainless slip on (with baffle option) exhaust.

I took the R3 to M-Tech Motosports in Bend Oregon and they added a tuner, then put it on the dyno.

See and hear the R3 on the Dyno at M-Tech

Mark Degross of 2-Fast gives us some details and then we show the resulting dyno sheets.

R3 Dyno Video - 3:40 minutes

CW Exhaust for 2015 R3

Product ID: WY300-S (2015+ Yamaha R3 Standard Slip On Exhaust)
CW Y-pipe
Product ID: WX125 Baffle

Slip On and Fender Eliminators

Slip On Exhaust (Stainless)

Product ID: WY300 (2015+ Yamaha R3 Slip On Exhaust)

Fender Eliminator

Product ID: 1Y300 (2015+ Yamaha R3 Fender Eliminator Kit w/Lic Light & Signals)

These are photos when the stock fairings. As always, click the photos to see the larger versions.

Hear and see the Bike doing Rips Trackside and Onboard 1:18 minutes

See a Four Way Split Screen of One Lap at PIR 2:43 minutes

See our Competition Werkes section for more related photos and videos.

Woodcraft

Woodcraft Technologies Clip-Ons

I had several reasons for switching to aftermarket clip-ons: better riding position, replaceable parts, solid mount for the hand guards. The quality is excellent - which you expect from Woodcraft. The clip-ons were a huge improvement over the stock position which totally sucks on this series R1, making this a mandatory update in my opinion. For the R3 these come in two styles: straight mount and forward mount; they suggested the forward mount since I was racing and I'm glad I went with that (although you have to mod your dashboard mount). Hand guards are mandatory for many if not all racing organizations, and don't settle for those cheap ones as they mount terribly and are basically worthless (I had them on my CBR954 in J2TD)... the Woodcraft lever guards mount really secure (note: use Blue thread lock to secure).

Yamaha R3 Clip-Ons

1.5 Inch Clip-On Riser Assembly

15-010x Hand Guard Assembly - Both Sides

STG Installation Video on R3

Woodcraft Technologies Tire Warmers

The 2019 season was my first time ever using tire warmers. I used them with my R11 Bridgestones all season and they were amazing. My pit crew (my wife) had no problems learning how to put them on and take them off quickly. The side curtains are great at holding the heat in, and their quick disconnects took the worry out of messing anything up. Make it easy on yourself and order the optional 31-2500 soft carrying cases for easy storage.

Yamaha R3 Tire Warmers

Part 30-2105 Gen III Dual Temp

Woodcraft Technologies Rearsets

Yamaha R3 Rearset Assembly

Part 05-0403B STD Shift + Folding Toe Pieces (shifter and brake)

RDR Review Video and Photos 2:08 minutes

Woodcraft Toe Guard

Yamaha R3 Rearset Assembly

55-1100 Woodcraft Wide Coverage Toe Guard Kit

If you race toe guards are required in most organizations. These devices help protect your body parts from getting caught between the chain and sprocket. As you can imagine, these would be wise to have on your street bikes as well (if you like all of your body parts).

See our Woodcraft section for more related photos and videos.

2018: Custom Painted R3 Fairing Kit

Custom design fairings for our track days.

T-Rex Racing

R3 Protection Kit

The following parts are all made of UHMW-PE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) and a aircraft grade aluminum 6061-T6.

Engine Stator Clutch Case Cover Savers

Part #N78-15C

Frame Sliders No Cut

Part #N78-15

Front and Rear Axle Sliders

Part #N78-15F and #N78-15R

Exhaust Frame Sliders

Part #N78-15ES

RDR Review Video and Photos 1:26 minutes

See close up photos of the installation of T-Rex sliders, engine case covers, axle sliders, exhaust slider, spools, and their strapless tie downs setup for my 2015 Yamaha R3.

See our T-Rex Racing section for more related photos and videos.