Tonik

You can tell me anything you want about this subject and it will be gladly accepted. And what you say makes perfect sense based on what I am seeing/feeling happening.

Depends if I sell the current house and get a big pole barn at the new house or just add an over-sized shed to the current house. So the choices would be full on toy hauler or a fold away harbor freight trailer.

So, now that the learned mass have spoken (much appreciated btw) I will toss out my thoughts. Liter bike is too much, I will overuse the power and make the learning curve worse. A pure 600 sport is the best answer but I already have the FZ6 and it's in great shape and a great bike. There is no reason why it can't perform pretty well on the track. Perfect, no, but it is a great platform. Plus I have it, a few clicks on the interwebs and stuff will start showing up at the door. So I'm leaning (pun intended) towards adding a rear set, forks and rear shock to it. Rear set is mandatory the pegs are just too low on that bike to the point that if my feet are not in exactly the right place I drag a boot before I drag a peg. Fork work and rear shock won't cost much so why not. And as several people mentioned my lack of smoothness is a big issue here, there is no doubt when I slid it I got on too hard too soon. And yea body position is still rough, it got better after lunch but still has a long way to go. Not being smooth and improper body position isn't going to be fixed by a new bike. I am turning low 2 minute laps after two trips to the track with damn near zero experience on a sport bike. I am quite ok with that.

I figured you figured that. Yea, it's played out, my neck and shoulders won't take even the semi upright position of the FZ6. But for your maiden 536 run I will gladly make an exception. I am open this weekend.

I will bust out the FZ6 for that ride, would be funny as hell to add you to my signature.

No, I intend to keep the White Whale...or replace it with a the new Venture which I am sure I can make go just as fast.

Well, with the stock one which is like nothing. It sucked hard, well it blew hard..right square on my neck so hard I could breath. And that was only at street speeds, can't imagine it at 135.

Noted. Although you won't ride with me anymore, that still hurts. Never looked at it that way, that is an excellent observation.

So, I am hooked and it is decision time. Rider coach took me aside yesterday and said 'Don't push that bike any more, you are pushing the suspension as far as you can. The rear is working too hard, I can see it when I follow you' This was after he watched me slide it sideways through 8. I rolled on too soon and too hard. Now, as I get better and smoother I might be able to squeeze a bit more out of it but he is right, few more track days and I will be going as quick as I can on this bike. I should also add, my street riding of a sport/sporty bike is going to be very limited. Even the FZ6 is killing my body, specifically my neck from having it angled up like you have to. I injured it pretty good when I was young, arthritis is setting in. I have no problems at the track with it, 20 minutes on and 40 off more or less and it can handle that, zero pain. But a whole day on the street is killing me. So as we ponder this, street riding is of little to no concern. Option 1. Convert the FZ6. Rear set. clip ons, really good rear shock is available and decent front forks for about a grand. So I would have 3800 total in the bike and upgrades. (Not counting trailer, lap timer, gopro, gps, tire warmers, generator and an umbrella babe as those costs will come with any bike). I figure in the spring I can flip the FZ6 for 3K. Option 2. Flip the FZ6 and grab a 600 SS in the 4K range. Option 3. Flip the FZ6 and grab a liter bike in the 4k range. Lets debate the three options as they are, then we can start a 'which best bike for option 2 or 3' later. I am pretty sure what I am going to do, but am curious what the masses here think.

So, if I go Sept 11th and 12th I can be in for this.

That is actually option 2 in my original list.

The old popcorn might be full of asbestos depending upon it's age. 1977 was the ban on that. So if it is older than that, I would leave it alone.

2B) Attach the new ceiling straight through the old plaster directly to the joists.

Tell her you think it's a great idea and can't wait for her to get started. Now, if she want's opinions on how best to do it...in order of my preference. 1) Gut the ceiling and do it right. 2) Frame out over the old ceiling making sure your new frame is into solid joists. 3) Attach it to the old ceiling and buy the entire family hard hats, with a few spares for visitors.

You're welcome my son. There was an H4 in the garage next to us yesterday. Amazing machine.

It's a derogatory term, and if the circumstances in this situation have been correctly described it is the proper term to use.

So I wrote a post last night thanking everyone for the great time yesterday. Apparently Casper's shit is broke again. So, thanks gang, it was a blast.

Get the hitch mount. Then you can come to the track and be our tire bitch.

Terrible choice and an irresponsible use of your money.

Did someone hack your account? You never spend money like this.

I just heard its gonna be pretty busy. Novice is full.

I can have you tech'd in 15 minutes.

FIRST in garage 14!

Pure genius. For 400 bucks you can put a rear set and clip ons on the FZ6 and be in the same seating position as a supersport. Then you will know how it feels at the end of the day. https://www.amazon.com/2004-2009-Yamaha-Danmoto-Billet-Rearsets/dp/B00OZ1EPGK http://www.motosport.com/vortex-clipons?mmy=yamaha%3Bfz6%3B2006&mmy_source=pdp

Awesome! Cya in the morning man. I feel sad for Izzy though. She deserves to stretch her legs after years of going slow.