First Trackday

Originally Posted by graemepaterson

But the point is he would be 'potentialy' beable to blitz the fast group quicker and more safely on a ss600 than he ever would on a standard sv650, and you cant deny that.

I dont deny it, I completely agree, which is why I said if he's not feeling comfortable on the SV then something that handles better would be helpful and would allow him to go faster.

But apparently, after just 1 track day and despite apprently being happy on the SV, that's what's holding him back (in the novice group). That's just laughable.

[quote=To be fair I dont know the guy, I dont know how he rides, no one does. Although this being your first trackday ever I can appreciate why some people may struggle to understand you thinking you cant get anymore from the bike.[/quote]

I can understand why people would be skeptical about me saying I need a different bike after my first bike track day. I am competent on the road, both in my car and on my bike, and sometimes too quick for other road users who aren't expecting it. Thats the main reason why I thought I'd ease off on the road and go on the track instead. Ever since getting my belly pan down on the cat and fiddle run I've begin to doubt whether the SV is the safest bike to ride near/at the limit.

Originally Posted by imaleon

I can understand why people would be skeptical about me saying I need a different bike after my first bike track day. I am competent on the road, both in my car and on my bike, and sometimes too quick for other road users who aren't expecting it. Thats the main reason why I thought I'd ease off on the road and go on the track instead. Ever since getting my belly pan down on the cat and fiddle run I've begin to doubt whether the SV is the safest bike to ride near/at the limit.

You really do sound like the archetypal over confident teenager who needs to calm down.

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

But apparently, after just 1 track day and despite apprently being happy on the SV, that's what's holding him back (in the novice group). That's just laughable.

Why was I the only person with an SV then? Do you think that is a coincidence?? And you can ride just as fast on the road too, or had you forgotten that? As mentioned before, you don't know how I ride; and if an instructor (who has a hell of a lot more experience than you) has said I need something faster to improve; then I'll take his advice over yours any day of the week.

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

You really do sound like the archetypal over confident teenager who needs to calm down.

Im not a teenager. You sound like a 60yr old man who doesn't understand that age has no bearing on ability!

Does anyone know what they're db level is on their exhaust? I have a remus can, and I don't think it has baffles.....or I don't have them. I was really scared that I wasn't going to pass the noise level.

Originally Posted by imaleon

Why was I the only person with an SV then? Do you think that is a coincidence?? And you can ride just as fast on the road too, or had you forgotten that? As mentioned before, you don't know how I ride; and if an instructor (who has a hell of a lot more experience than you) has said I need something faster to improve; then I'll take his advice over yours any day of the week.

Originally Posted by imaleon

Im not a teenager. You sound like a 60yr old man who doesn't understand that age has no bearing on ability!

Ok then! Enjoy your 600. The one you reckon has less torque than an SV

Yeh either 2007 cbr600rr or the triumph 675, both have improved torque levels

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

You really do sound like the archetypal over confident teenager who needs to calm down.

And you sound like an internet know-it-all. No offence, it takes one to know one

I suspect he will go quicker on a SS600 than on his SV. If he wants quicker, then that's fine.

Doesn't make the SV a crap bike, neither does it make him a Rossi clone. A little less defensiveness of the SV from some on this forum might be a good idea. It's a superb bike, but it's not going to be as track focussed as some of the other bikes mentioned.

If the guy has done a trackday, enjoyed it and wants to buy a more track focussed machine, then that's good news, in my opinion. I think the use of the phrase 'outgrown' is what has caused this debate. Perhaps a poor choice of words as it implies his ability has outgrown the bike. I think he probably meant that his needs rather than his skill have outgrown what the SV has to offer. Switched emphasis is probably better.