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Old 06-02-03, 10:04 AM
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im not planning on doing this till 2005, but i like to plan ahead.

I took a few Penguin schools this year, and next year I want to take some more.

In 2005 I plan on buying an entry level bike to compete in the newbie class.


Can I do well on a EX500 or should I go with a SV650S?

I know Jeff can do high teens on a EX but Im not him, so I will need a little more to go faster (i think).

Thanks for any thoughts, and I hope to see some of you this friday (6th).
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Old 06-02-03, 10:22 AM
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I haven't ridden either, but I know the sv650 kicks major butt around that track.

I'd go with the 650.
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Old 06-02-03, 01:03 PM
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What do you mean you have taken a few Penquin schools? If you take the class once it's good for a year and you can do open practices when they have them.
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Old 06-02-03, 09:22 PM
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Penguin has more than one level of school. You can always return and learn something.
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Old 06-02-03, 09:28 PM
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You are correct they do have a advance course, but why and the hell would you take the Advance course if you haven't even raced yet?
I haven't taken the Advance course, but from what I hear they just walk you around the track and then show you some different lines. Unless you are racing a lot and trying to get your times down because you are stuck and can't break a certain time why take the course?
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Old 06-03-03, 08:57 PM
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The EX500 is competitive but if you have the chance and the cash go with the SV650. The EX is a little underpowered when compared to the SV and like Dan (legalspeed) had mentioned it's been kicking butt.
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