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R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
Mike K. - www.goMTAG.com - For Pirelli tires, Moto-D tire warmers, and Woodcraft parts
LRRS/CCS Expert #86 / RSP Racing / Woodcraft / MTAG Pirelli / Dyno Solutions / Tony's Track Days / Sport Bike Track Gear / 434racer / Brunetto T-Shirts / Knox / Crossfit Wallingford
R.I.P. - Reed - 3-23-2008
Between the house, my El Camino project and uh.. being a husband.. I don't think I can swing a $2k+ track bike. I want to get more time on the track and I don't think my VFR is going to cut it.
What should I do? It's not the track day costs or on-going maintenance etc. that's a problem, but just really finding the cash to purchase the bike with.
I suppose I could always auction off my virginity..
Unfortunately, $2-3k seems to be the minimum cost of doing this particular business. I can't stress enough, Chip's 650 is is a damned good value for the parts and spares that come with it. I practically stole my track bike and still managed spend more money than that setting it up with rain wheels, spares, etc. And my spares/goodie box isn't even as deep as his. I'm running fast and loose there.
Turn-key. EFI. Running and setup.
If you're serious about doing a lot of track time, running a dedicated track bike is a no-brainer. One crash and it pays for itself vs repairing a street bike and taking the depreciation hit.
I agree that your VFR is not a very good track choice. For track days it is fine. But I think you're a little crazy if you actually try to race it. (I now own a 91 VFR 750.)
Deals are out there. My buddy bought a 2003 r6 for $2300, this time of year track bikes become scarce. But as Colin said that Kawasaki is a deal.
Ducati/MV Agusta/Kawasaki/Beta
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Boston Tier 1 Racing/ Fishtail Instructor
DP Brakes Northeast Road Racing Representative
Track bikes will bring in more bitches than an el camino.
Just saying.
Unless you're looking for a specific kind of lady that digs an el camino. Like tawny kittain (sp?), or something.
Cliff's Cycles KTM
NETRA enduro B-vet
Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.
When I start my KTM in the morning, rules are broken. Its inevitable...
01 SV650S (RC51 eater)/07 690SM /03 300EXC/14 XTZ1200
TRACKS:Firebird/NHMS/VIR/Calabogie/California Speedway/NJMP/MMC/NYST/Palmer/Thompson/Club Motorsports
Sooo I'm looking for a track-prepped SV if someone comes across one. Would like to spend less than $2000 so that rules out the two really nice ones for sale here
Would be for track days, not racing, so I don't need as many spares right now
Open your search to include the EX650. No reason not to.
You'll want the spares soon enough. Honest. You will.
I know nothing of this, other than it meets your criteria...
https://weraclassifieds.com/ads/2006...ama-race-bike/
Hey this is close.... not fully set up but with a little eBay and Ninja buying you could have a great starter bike..
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...-2300-obo.html
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