Buying a track bike

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by snobuny

SouthHaven (http://www.gingermanraceway.com/) about an hour farther than Grattan.

Grattan is definately my favorite, it just flows better. We will be there July 31 and Aug 1st.

Gingerman is a "thrust and brake track" and doesn't have much flow to it, pavement has these little ridges that are unnerving until you get used to them. Don't have any dates set for Gingerman but they will have open track days and we just show up.

Ducati Days at Gingerman are mid-August and $100 per day.. And the new 1,000 foot section of the track is open making it a way better track..

[101lifts2]

I've ridden all of the 600 supersports. IMO the best is a toss up between the 09 ZX6r and GSXR (07-09). The Gixxer has a chassis that can be setup to suit nearly every rider and there are a TON of parts.

The R6 is really the best out of the box track bike(it just falls into the corners), but you have to haulin ass around corners to find the sweetness. The ergos are harsh too.

The 600rr is easy to ride fast, but for me it felt cramped. The GSXR feels much better for bigger people.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by TYEster

I'll see your R6 and raise you the most fun you'll ever have in your life on the track...


http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=15599

$4k OBO located in Central TX.

Is this a sales pitch?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Full Throttle

Yea i think you should go for the same bike if possible. But if you have to pick one of the other top brands i would go YAMAHA lol. I know im being Biased but ive ridden an 06 GSXR and an 07 CBR and i didnt really like either. Im sure i would of gotten more comfortable with it but it just didnt seem to even be in the same class as my R6. Ive never ridden a KAWI so i cant vouch for it but in my opinion the YAMAHA is in another league when it comes to truly being race ready.

The R6 was gutless below 10k. It needs gearing, a pipe and a remap.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Is this a sales pitch?

No cause I don't mention anything about financing.














(and just putting the word out to those who'd be interested)

[Mudpuppy]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

I've ridden all of the 600 supersports. IMO the best is a toss up between the 09 ZX6r and GSXR (07-09). The Gixxer has a chassis that can be setup to suit nearly every rider and there are a TON of parts.

The R6 is really the best out of the box track bike(it just falls into the corners), but you have to haulin ass around corners to find the sweetness. The ergos are harsh too.

The 600rr is easy to ride fast, but for me it felt cramped. The GSXR feels much better for bigger people.

I have not ridden the ZX6r or the GSXR but I believe your evaluation of the R6 is dead on.. And definitely there is absolutely nothing under 10k.. At the local track around here I have perfected keeping it 10k and above around the whole track..

I am headed to the gap next week and I am going to rent a bike.. they have options of the R1, SV650, ZX6R and some other unmentionables.. I was worried due to the fact I haven't planned my trip I wouldn't be able to get the R1.. but now I am thinking it might be interesting to try the ZX6R..

[tallywacker]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

I have not ridden the ZX6r or the GSXR but I believe your evaluation of the R6 is dead on.. And definitely there is absolutely nothing under 10k.. At the local track around here I have perfected keeping it 10k and above around the whole track..

I am headed to the gap next week and I am going to rent a bike.. they have options of the R1, SV650, ZX6R and some other unmentionables.. I was worried due to the fact I haven't planned my trip I wouldn't be able to get the R1.. but now I am thinking it might be interesting to try the ZX6R..

Yep I never had to deal with any power difference since my R6 hangs around atleast 10k when I'm riding hard.

[Mudpuppy]

The 520 chain on the R6 made a big difference though.. a lot more power on hand when you need it - quicker anyways.. eliminates some of that lag from the carbs and also makes it much smoother power..

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

The 520 chain on the R6 made a big difference though.. a lot more power on hand when you need it - quicker anyways.. eliminates some of that lag from the carbs and also makes it much smoother power..

Are you referring to the carbs you ate or something?

[HokieDNA01]

There is a sweet 636 my friend is selling here. Its all "tracked" out and ready to ride. I'll get you the info if you want. I know it would be a hike to get it but might be worth it.

Let me know