Track bike - SV650.org

sv4me · 02-08-05, 11:44 PM

After reading about one of the guys in MCN getting a mashed up CBR RR for £1700 and doing it up,got me thinking. I want a track bike! \

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Got a few questions though,what are the categories of write off I should avoid and what type of damage will be expensive to repair? Im guessing frame,engine parts,swingarm might be costly

Not thinking of one bike to look out for in particular as I couldnt decide anyway and guess it just depends on what pops up. I saw a 916 without the lowers and radiator damage. Is having a twin as a raceday bike a good idea though? And an SV is a no no

I was looking for something with a bit more poke!

I know of blacks bike shop just down the road from me and cheshire salvage. Anyone know any other dealers,preferably in the north?

And is it cheaper to buy an already prepped race bike? I saw an RSV Mille for £2400 ready to race. Kind of takes the fun out of getting the bits and rebuilding it though!

Sorry for all the questions

just want to make sure I do this right

M.C. · 03-08-05, 04:37 PM

i would say get somthing like a gixer 6 loads of parts for these and you should be able to get one quite cheap.

Skip · 03-08-05, 05:03 PM

I have gone in on a track bike with two friends. Its a 1993 CBR600 with a Micron can, uprated filter and has been jetted, two almost new Pirelli Dragon Evo tyres and completely stripped apart from a rev counter and temperaure gauge... Get my first chance to try it on the 15th at Snetterton... how much did we pay you ask.... £200 each! Yes thats £600! eBay bargain!

carelesschucca · 03-08-05, 05:42 PM

well chuffed for ya mate at £200 each its not that bad if one of you bins it... they'll just have to buy the next few rounds at the bar!!!

03-08-05, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sv4me

And an SV is a no no

I was looking for something with a bit more poke!

Have you ridden on the track yet?

03-08-05, 05:50 PM

better than tracking your road bike! an sv track bike should be plenty.

sv4me · 03-08-05, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Quote:

Originally Posted by sv4me

And an SV is a no no

I was looking for something with a bit more poke!

Have you ridden on the track yet?

Err yes

i took my ninja to Oulton park. Its abilities still outweigh mine I think but maybe thats just me being modest! I still caned the living daylights out of it just as I usually do on the road

the SV just doesnt have enough power on the track and as ive already had one would prefer something different

The reason why I got the ninja was because I was riding the SV like an IL4 and revving the brains out of it all the time. I definitely outgrew it and dont think im being big headed there. And the reason I want a track bike is I dont want to chuck my lovely ninja down the road....closely followed by my big head :P

Im looking at early fireblades at the minute,wouldnt mind a CBR1000 but cant have everything

03-08-05, 11:49 PM

I actually think that a well set up SV650 is the perfect track bike.

You can rag the thing stupid and it just keeps on going. It rewards you for not making mistakes and, due to the power deficit, can really show up problems with your riding.

I have yet to instruct on a track day where there has been anyone (other than racers of course) on 600s or 1000s that my little 650 can't keep with.

Now maybe I'm doing the wrong track days but I think it is the most rewarding bike I've ridden on track and the list includes British SuperSport 600s, Aprili Challenge RSV-Rs, etc.

04-08-05, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sv4me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Quote:

Originally Posted by sv4me

And an SV is a no no

I was looking for something with a bit more poke!

Have you ridden on the track yet?

Err yes

i took my ninja to Oulton park. Its abilities still outweigh mine I think but maybe thats just me being modest! I still caned the living daylights out of it just as I usually do on the road

the SV just doesnt have enough power on the track and as ive already had one would prefer something different

The reason why I got the ninja was because I was riding the SV like an IL4 and revving the brains out of it all the time. I definitely outgrew it and dont think im being big headed there. And the reason I want a track bike is I dont want to chuck my lovely ninja down the road....closely followed by my big head :P

Im looking at early fireblades at the minute,wouldnt mind a CBR1000 but cant have everything

Just because you cain the living daylights out of a bike, doesn't mean you're fast.

Unless you've got alot of track experience, I very much doubt you can ride the SV to its limits. Untill you can, what's the point getting something faster?

04-08-05, 09:00 AM

It also depends on what tracks you intend doing. If you're looking at riding the GP circuits at Silverstone, Brands & Donnington the SV's legs are a bit short.

When I did Silverstone GP on my Gixer, there was a guy on an SV who kept with me all through the bends but I left him on the longer straights. But if it were a tighter twisty circuit, then he probably would have been quicker than me. He was a better rider than I, but I had a bike better suited to the track.

You can find plenty of wrecked CBR600's and Gixxer 600's about. I'd still consider an SV as a track bike, hust think about what you could do by losing 2 or 3 theeth off the front, and a bit off tuning.... Would be a great laugh

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02-08-05, 11:44 PM	#1
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Track bike After reading about one of the guys in MCN getting a mashed up CBR RR for £1700 and doing it up,got me thinking. I want a track bike! \/ Got a few questions though,what are the categories of write off I should avoid and what type of damage will be expensive to repair? Im guessing frame,engine parts,swingarm might be costly Not thinking of one bike to look out for in particular as I couldnt decide anyway and guess it just depends on what pops up. I saw a 916 without the lowers and radiator damage. Is having a twin as a raceday bike a good idea though? And an SV is a no no I was looking for something with a bit more poke! I know of blacks bike shop just down the road from me and cheshire salvage. Anyone know any other dealers,preferably in the north? And is it cheaper to buy an already prepped race bike? I saw an RSV Mille for £2400 ready to race. Kind of takes the fun out of getting the bits and rebuilding it though! Sorry for all the questions just want to make sure I do this right __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

03-08-05, 05:03 PM	#3
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	I have gone in on a track bike with two friends. Its a 1993 CBR600 with a Micron can, uprated filter and has been jetted, two almost new Pirelli Dragon Evo tyres and completely stripped apart from a rev counter and temperaure gauge... Get my first chance to try it on the 15th at Snetterton... how much did we pay you ask.... £200 each! Yes thats £600! eBay bargain! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

03-08-05, 05:42 PM	#4
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	well chuffed for ya mate at £200 each its not that bad if one of you bins it... they'll just have to buy the next few rounds at the bar!!! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

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03-08-05, 04:37 PM	#2
M.C. Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 281	i would say get somthing like a gixer 6 loads of parts for these and you should be able to get one quite cheap.

03-08-05, 05:50 PM	#6
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	better than tracking your road bike! an sv track bike should be plenty.

03-08-05, 11:49 PM	#8
Mike1234 Guest Posts: n/a	I actually think that a well set up SV650 is the perfect track bike. You can rag the thing stupid and it just keeps on going. It rewards you for not making mistakes and, due to the power deficit, can really show up problems with your riding. I have yet to instruct on a track day where there has been anyone (other than racers of course) on 600s or 1000s that my little 650 can't keep with. Now maybe I'm doing the wrong track days but I think it is the most rewarding bike I've ridden on track and the list includes British SuperSport 600s, Aprili Challenge RSV-Rs, etc.

04-08-05, 09:00 AM	#10
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	It also depends on what tracks you intend doing. If you're looking at riding the GP circuits at Silverstone, Brands & Donnington the SV's legs are a bit short. When I did Silverstone GP on my Gixer, there was a guy on an SV who kept with me all through the bends but I left him on the longer straights. But if it were a tighter twisty circuit, then he probably would have been quicker than me. He was a better rider than I, but I had a bike better suited to the track. You can find plenty of wrecked CBR600's and Gixxer 600's about. I'd still consider an SV as a track bike, hust think about what you could do by losing 2 or 3 theeth off the front, and a bit off tuning.... Would be a great laugh .