redkow97 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 My track bike hasn't even sold yet, and i'm already going through riding withdrawl While a large part of me thinks I will do no riding/racing next summer, a small part of me is holding out hope that I can afford to race something slower and less expensive, and still have some fun doing it.So, i'm trying to figure out what I'm looking for... The contenders are:- 1st generation SV650- 2nd generation EX500- Honda F2/F3- whatever era ZX6 is V7 legal- EX250 (old model)Basically, I am hoping to get a bike for under $1100, and not sink much into it in the way of "upgrades" and such. Racing an EX500 with $1000 in suspension, fork work, and swing-arm swaps defeats the purpose for me.The EX's will be the cheapest to buy, but the F2/F3 is going to be faster right out of the box, and will be better for trackdays, so I don't get totally mowed down by newer/bigger bikes.assuming my TOTAL bike budget is around $1500 including all upgrades, what say you? $1500 F2/F3, or $500 EX500, and then $1000 making it suck slightly less? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 the twofitty series looks really fun. if only you weren't a known nesba lover and motoseries hatin' fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Wouldn't it be cheaper just fixing up your current bike instead of selling it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) http://www.triumph675.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47039? - only $900 Edited October 22, 2011 by Steve Butters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester3681 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Wouldn't it be cheaper just fixing up your current bike instead of selling it?This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I'd keep your bike, just spend a bit to fix all thats bad on it and hit the track again next year - dont worry about debt, all of that will be resolved eventually once your life insurance policy pays out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmassacre Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Here's a 2nd gen sv with a few mods that u might be able to bargain with. I didn't see it posted on OR but seems like he's pretty familiar with the circuit. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/2655917502.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman_343 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) Should race mini's... NSF-100, CRF150R, CR85, etc. Super cheap and just as fun!But, if I were looking to race full sized, I'd look into the 250cc class! It's a fun class and cost is low Edited October 22, 2011 by fireman_343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I would stick with the 600.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Here's a 2nd gen sv with a few mods that u might be able to bargain with. I didn't see it posted on OR but seems like he's pretty familiar with the circuit. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/2655917502.htmlHe is on OR, he is not going to come down in the price range you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat42 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Here's a 2nd gen sv with a few mods that u might be able to bargain with. I didn't see it posted on OR but seems like he's pretty familiar with the circuit. http://cleveland.craigslist.org/mcy/2655917502.htmlthats my bike i was going to post it up here but i dont have enough posts....its a good bike and i'm a little flexible on price...its going to be a very capable bike w/ race tires and a nice rear shock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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