Good Deal on track bike?

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by The Chi

Has the bike been crashed? Is it a salvage title? A frankenstein?

Things to look for! Have you heard back from him yet?

Not terribly worried about crashes- it's a trackbike. I'll probably crash it. I got an email with the pics, and replied asking about the title and location. I plan to ride up and have a look at it. Just got a PM on the board where I found it- 4.5 hours east of me. 2.5 hours from Gettysburg Would be too funny to ride up there during the rally with a half dozen bikes in tow.

[Sean]

Better make sure the frame is straight if it's been crashed.

I would think there are better track bikes out there than a 650R in the same price range. Isn't the suspension non-adjustable? I've ridden one and it's a nice street bike (nice and comfy) but it seemed pretty heavy and too upright for track duty.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Sean

Better make sure the frame is straight if it's been crashed.

I would think there are better track bikes out there than a 650R in the same price range. Isn't the suspension non-adjustable? I've ridden one and it's a nice street bike (nice and comfy) but it seemed pretty heavy and too upright for track duty.

Suspension has been upgraded. With all the extra stuff it comes with, plus all the changes I would ever want to make, I think this is worth it. Of course I could find some beat GSXR for less, or a first gen SV, but everyone has them. All I would need for this one is to pick it up a put in fuel. It has lower bars and aftermarket rearsets- that fixes that. It's no heavier than an SV either.

Anyone know if AAA can do a VIN search relatively cheaply/easily? Pretty much the only thing stopping me now is the lack of title. Besides my legality questions, it's going to be hard to unload when the time comes. I've heard it's fine to sell a track bike with no title, but I don't know how exactly it works. I don't want to put this on the road. May end up applying for a R/Salvage title.

[Phenix_Rider]

Assuming I get all the right answers to my latest email, anyone know where I can find a decent free bill of sale?

[Sean]

CA puts them on the DMV website, try your state or the state the bike is in.

[derf]

My humble opinion... You are probably better off with a more popular bike, like a gsxr. You know you are gonna crash it eventually, and there are enough gixxers on the road that parts aren't hard to find or too expensive, I don't know about the 650, but it is something to think about.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by derf

My humble opinion... You are probably better off with a more popular bike, like a gsxr. You know you are gonna crash it eventually, and there are enough gixxers on the road that parts aren't hard to find or too expensive, I don't know about the 650, but it is something to think about.

Used and slightly rashed parts are very easy to find for the 650R. Which is all I need for a track bike.

Getting more details now. Still seems a bit sketchy, but it's something I can check out. Originally came from a salvage dealer in NH, then the current owner bought it off a guy in Conn. Crashed twice on the track.

This place sounds interesting. EX500s for $1500, EX650 for $2900

Crackhead ZX6R for $4500

[CrazyKell]

I think you'd be better off with a different bike.

I'm not that familiar with the 650 but you don't see too many of them on the track....there's a reason.

[Trip]

I would stay away from a 650 for track purposes, you will have good corner speed, but you if you think getting passed by straight line queens riding 1000s on a 600 is annoying, wait til you try it on a 650. For the price, I would just go with a wrecked 600. More parts, easier to sell. You will be hard pressed to get rid of a 650r track bike with no title/salvage title.

[CrazyKell]

I forgot to mention that if, like others have noted, the suspension can't be adjusted....what the HELL are you going to do with that thing on the track??? Steer clear!