[Mongoose441]

I am starting to get a little discontent with the middleweight class. The 600's are fun. But damm I am getting old The grids are huge and and at 36 years I will never be the next Jamie Hacking.

So I am Gonna sell My CBR600 F4i, And buy an SV650 or Maybe Ducati.

And go Lightweight. So Any of you lightweight racers Wanna give me some tips or advice fire away. I really like High tech stuff So I would prob be looking for a superbike type of thing. I would like really something with Great suspesion and brakes and a Mildly tuned motor(IE Reliable).

So if you know of a bike thats fits the above let me know. I am looking to get one right away.

My F4I will be in the For sale section Soon

[rebelpacket]

Hawk, SV650, Motard. Ducati's are good, but fat, heavy, and not as reliable as the jap's.

[Kitt]

glad you walked away from the 1A spill, you probably feel it a little today.

[TheIglu]

SV's are the way to go. Cheap, fast, fun.

[hessogood]

That was a pretty good crash, I have no idea how you highsided there.

Oh, and you're welcome.

[Mongoose441]

Originally Posted by hessogood

That was a pretty good crash, I have no idea how you highsided there. I wanted to catch the guy and pass him more then I wanted to close the throttle. In fact I kept opening it up. leaned over

Oh, and you're welcome.

Thanks a lot, We had never met before, I was glad to be ok But I really just wanted a cigarette.

Thanks to You and Scott (SmF) and Stupidhawk for helping a brother out

[Doc]

Dude that was you! I was the guy who pulled the tech sticker. (sorry but the cornerworker in me had to) and had you take Scott's bike.

Glad you were ok.

Hawks are great but you most likely won't be all the competative... If you want to try mine you can.

The Hawk has SOUL and History and I love it but... An SV will get you to the front quicker. Plain and simple.

Or a Motard.... Anyone can ride those things! I kid , I kid!

[hessogood]

You should have asked, I already had one lit as you came sliding toward me.

[Mongoose441]

Doc I would love to try your Hawk,

Cant ride a motard as I have very short Legs

[Doc]

Originally Posted by Mongoose441

Doc I would love to try your Hawk,

Cant ride a motard as I have very short Legs

Just promise you won't crash it.

[Pittenger5]

Dont worry about him crashing it, as long as I dont crash he wont crash. He just crashes to make me feel better about my failures

[SVRACER01]

Originally Posted by Mongoose441

And go Lightweight. So Any of you lightweight racers Wanna give me some tips or advice fire away.

nope. i have NO advice

[a13x]

SV650
Ducati 800 (like the one Gerard just had for sale)
a tuned Hawk if you can find it.

[smf]

Originally Posted by a13x

SV650
Ducati 800 (like the one Gerard just had for sale)
a tuned Hawk if you can find it.

btw, I'm skipping the next race weekend (june 2/3). if you want to run my hawk during friday practise or something that'd be cool w/ me. fyi, the tires are a little shagged.

[smf]

forgot to mention... mine's pretty basic and the suspension is a little light for my skinny ass. doc's would likely be a closer match setup-wise (and he's got an ultra-trick front end on his). offer stands, just giving you too much info.

[35racer]

After my "big" crash in the 600 class, I decided the same thing... to go lightweight.

I ended up on a Yamaha TZ250 and never regretted the move.

If you like to tinker and you have the desire to do the maintenance (which is not bad, by the way)... then it definitely fits your requirements. (great suspension, brakes, and reliable)

[Doc]

Originally Posted by smf

forgot to mention... mine's pretty basic and the suspension is a little light for my skinny ass. doc's would likely be a closer match setup-wise (and he's got an ultra-trick front end on his). offer stands, just giving you too much info.

So what are you saying...? I am fat!

I am skipping that weekend as well. I will be down the 14th-17th though.

[smf]

Originally Posted by Doc

So what are you saying...? I am fat!

I am skipping that weekend as well. I will be down the 14th-17th though.

yes, yes i am. now get yer ass to the gym

um... look at dan, you and me, you're closer so your bike would be a better match. the downside is your bike is faaar away in comparison so i offered mine up. just giving him full disclosure.

[Stupidhawk007]

THe hawk is good, quite competitive in Ultralight superbike. In the lightweight classes(LWGP, LWSB), however, it's a bit outgunned. If you keep the engine mods to anything but a big bore kit, it's very reliable. There are are usually TONS of spare parts up there, too. Give it a shot.

[Hardcore]

I've got a race Hawk for sale if interested

[SVRACER01]

chad likes to race thing twice and then sell them. can i race your bike at the classic chad?

[Doc]

How much Chad?

[Mongoose441]

Originally Posted by hardcore

I've got a race Hawk for sale if interested

How Much?

Whats it got for suff?

[Doc]

I sold it to him. We actually traded for some Chickenhawks and his Old GS500.
It has stock rear suspension, F2 front, 1x158 cams, ported heads, Stage 3 jet kit, 2 Bros exhaust... Currently not shifting well per Chad.

[Daytona440]

I've toyed with selling my 02 SV race bike. Biggity has first crack at it but if he passes then it's open season. Galfer wave rotors and stainless lines. Pete kates redone front suspension and a penske rear shock. all it needs is a front fairing stay. (i have one but it's for the wrong bodywork.)