Looking into a track bike...

[imkindafkedup]

So I'm looking into a track bike for the up and comming season in the $2000<$3000 range. I've been looking at Hobb's and Argo. What I found so far is this eBay Motors: 02 Suzuki GSXR 600 Engine Motor GSX-R (item 330202055988 end time Mar-05-08 10:14:56 PST) to go into this bike Catalog Page for Hobbs Automotive - 2001 SUZUKI GSX-R600. MY question is how easy is an engine swap? Is this a good idea or should I keep looking for a bike already running?

[BLACK SQUIRREL]

Send Hobbs a PM "Pastarocket" on this sight I am sure he has or can get what you want

[Loun]

I also know someone local that has a couple gsxr 600 motors that he would part with if you need one.

[catch2otwo]

if your on a tight budget, id suggest buying a running bike. motor swaps always tend to run over a tight budget.

[CMG241]

consider buying a used track bike that already has the suspension, rear sets, race plastic and such - you'll find a bunch for 3k any ways

[Jim]

let me know what you find. i'm thinking of getting an 01-03 GSXR 600 track bike for the 2009 season

[Wishbone]

Check the WERA board for some nice track stuff

IE

[OreoGaborio]

I've got my '00 ZX6R for sale in the for-sale section... 3g's as is.

[Doc]

You could even look in the LRRS classifieds.

I got a Hawk you can have for $1500.

[imkindafkedup]

I got a Hawk you can have for $1500.

Whats the deal with the hawk?

[Doc]

The deal is it is my Project Hawk. I can make it into a streetbike, a racebike or part it out. (I would get the most from parting it out.)

It needs to be put together but I have all the pieces and it wouldn't take more than a weekend. Motor is 1mm over, it has an aftermarket rear shock (needs a rebuild) and has an upgraded stock front end.

Cheap starter racebike. I might even go cheaper.

Thing is I could just hold onto it. I don't have to sell it but if someone wants a cheap starter and it expands the Hawk nation...

[imkindafkedup]

how much do estimate a rebuild of the rear shock to be? any pictures before it was dismantled?

[Doc]

I have 2 progressive 415's and a 900rr. None of them are the good rear shocks but they are better than stock. I am sure Peter could fix up either for you, you have to ask him on pricing though.

[imkindafkedup]

cool, I'll PM him, maybe just put one of the 415's on and I can have the other one rebuilt while still having the bike rideable. any pics of the Hawk before you took it apart?

[Doc]

Not really, the motor is from one bike, the frame from another. I have a choice of a couple different tails...

[burnham]

consider buying a used track bike that already has the suspension, rear sets, race plastic and such - you'll find a bunch for 3k any ways

+1 on that and the wera boards. I spent thousands making my Aprilia a track only bike, just to make it worth less in the long run.

[jwm2k3]

Ive seen that GSXR in person and it would be a great trackbike if not for the motor issue. I would rock that thing if I could do a motor swap myself.....

[imkindafkedup]

Not really, the motor is from one bike, the frame from another. I have a choice of a couple different tails...

would it be full fairing?

[OreoGaborio]

Naked's the way to go

[Doc]

would it be full fairing?

Nope, that is just for posers.

Naked's the way to go

Yep.

[pasta-rocket]

I can give you that gsxr for 2000.00 The motor runs but will need a valve job. Call me tomorrow on my cell at 603-661-0148 I have 4-5 ready to go race bikes cheap. Ryan

[DucDave]

I can sell you that gsxr for 2000.00 The motor runs but will need a valve job. Call me tomorrow on my cell at 603-661-0148 I have 4-5 ready to go race bikes cheap. Ryan

Fixed it for you....

...unless you really meant...

I can give you that gsxr for nuthin'. The motor runs but will need a valve job. Call me tomorrow on my cell at 603-661-0148 I have 4-5 ready to go race bikes cheap. And one for free...! Ryan

[burnham]

Good thing you caught that, Dave.

[OreoGaborio]

Good thing you caught that, Dave.

batman saves the day once again.

[brendanp]

+1..hope you get a bike.. we can hook up for this season bro!