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Old 04-10-13, 06:07 AM   #1
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Hello everyone!

New to the forum, will probably ask a few silly questions that have been asked a million times before so I apologise now

I have a mate who has a R1 track bike, awesome bit of kit! But I'm thinking of getting into track days myself and would like your opinions on a 1st track bike.

Either a SV650 or ZXR400 are what I'm thinking.

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Old 04-10-13, 06:12 AM   #2
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The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options
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The avalibility of spare parts would be my main train of thought.
But id not go for either of thoes two options
Ok, what would you go for?


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Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.
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Id have a look about for a CBR 600 steel frame. Cam chain tensioners aside pretty well built.
the R6 and Gixer 6 are also good bikes.
If you have the basic skills the SV s suspension can quite cheaply be sorted so its a valid option.
Ok, thank you for that. I do like the newer shape R6's and I've heard they make pretty good track bikes. Bit too expensive for me at the min tho. The CBR, is that an RR?


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Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older last ones about 98 .. What budget have you in mind
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Not the rr.
They are quite a bit older . What budget have you in mind
Was this what you was thinking of?

http://bit.ly/1ejcKc8

At the minute I'm just looking around, gauging what's around for what money really. I want to get it for as cheap as possible whatever I buy lol! As I've got to get a bike trailer too! Plus I'm building a new shed to accommodate a new bike!


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If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.
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If you get a road.going one you can sell the fairings . So if you want an R6 you might be able to ofset some costs.
Yea that's very true. An R6 would be brilliant ha! Have you got a track bike?


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Ive an old zx 6 f 3 .
Used as a work hac . But if i had the time yes id use it on track.
But time kids etc kinda get in the way.
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