Good Deal on track bike?

[Sean]

SVs put down some stupid fast lap times at Willow even while being down ~30+hp from the 600s.

[RACER X]

Svs teach you how to ride vs using HP to get ahead. and yes they are very formidable track bikes when ridden by a good rider.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by RACER X

i'll disagree w/ you.........its fun to pass liter bikes in the corners......

Originally Posted by Sean

SVs put down some stupid fast lap times at Willow even while being down ~30+hp from the 600s.

Originally Posted by RACER X

Svs teach you how to ride vs using HP to get ahead. and yes they are very formidable track bikes when ridden by a good rider.

Yes I know what both a 600 and SV are capable having owned both. I still say 600.

The 650r is the same bike, why down it for the SV????? If he found a 650r, he wants, he has a 650r already, so he probably should get that over a SV because he already knows the bikes in and out and will have parts.....

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Trip

Yes I know what both a 600 and SV are capable having owned both. I still say 600.

The 650r is the same bike, why down it for the SV????? If he found a 650r, he wants, he has a 650r already, so he probably should get that over a SV because he already knows the bikes in and out and will have parts.....

And I DON'T LIKE the SV or GSXR. Don't like the feel or the way they ride or the image. I would consider an R6 or ZX6R if I found one with this level of aftermarket stuff for the same price. I'm not looking to spend $4k for some trashed newer bike- yes I know I could spend less on an older model, but that doesn't appeal to me either. Why buy a porky carbed three generations past supersport when I can get a 650R that I'm comfortable with a like very much that's track prepped?

I know some of you (Tigger) could find a deal in the dark, with your hands behind your back, and earplugs, and a clothespin on your nose So what are you seeing out there?

[derf]

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http://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/1380886384.html

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to name a few

[derf]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

And I DON'T LIKE the SV or GSXR. Don't like the feel or the way they ride or the image.

the gsxr track bike image is way different than its corona inspired street image

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by derf

the gsxr track bike image is way different than its corona inspired street image

Oh, I know it, but there's a lot to the bike itself that isn't right for me.

The '02 636 doesn't have any of the aftermarket parts I want, and it's carbed. Not low enough price for me to get the parts either.

The F4i has potential.

The 96 honda is too old.

The 98 honda is again, too old. And no goodies.

'03 Zook is a good deal- for somebody else.

'03/'06 600RR wouldn't be bad, but it's a frankenstein. And no suspension work.

I know I'm being picky here. This isn't something I need NOW. I know most people know almost nothing about the 650R- but I have pretty extensive knowledge Everyone says the SV is a great way to start on the track, the Ninja is just as competent. And if I eventually decide to try racing it, the 650 level racing shouldn't be as ridiculously crowded.

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

And I DON'T LIKE the SV or GSXR. Don't like the feel or the way they ride or the image. I would consider an R6 or ZX6R if I found one with this level of aftermarket stuff for the same price.

Yeah for a track bike, the R6 is the way to go unless you can find a brand new gen 6r for dirt cheap or a decent 636. I would skip the years between the 636 and the newest gen.

[OreoGaborio]

Originally Posted by Trip

Yeah for a track bike, the R6 is the way to go unless you can find a brand new gen 6r for dirt cheap or a decent 636. I would skip the years between the 636 and the newest gen.

Trip, give it a rest.

I know riders with all sorts of bikes... including gsxr's, r6's etc... and they thought the were the cat's ass... best thing ever... then they rode something different & were like "holy cow, you mean there's something else that's fun?"

Just cuz you think the R6 is the best thing out there doesn't mean it is.

I've ridden ALL SORTS of bikes around different race tracks, from 500's to 600's to 1000's... v-twins, I twins, I fours, thumpers etc. CR500 Supermoto to MV Agusta. There's no ONE BIKE that's the best for everyone out there.




Although I've never ridden one around the track myself, I know first han that the 650r can be turned into a very capable track/race bike. I race against them regularly in the LW classes at Loudon & am friends with people that race them... It's a little down on power compared to the SV, but not by much. They still handle VERY well and can be incredibly quick in the right hands.

Not only that, but they make great LEARNING TOOLS... more-so than a bike that you can twist the throttle on to make up for your mistakes. They wiggle around & flex a little to let you know you're not being smooth without biting you in the ass.

It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.

[Sean]

lol...let the guy ride what he wants. Who gives a shit?