Which bike to use for trackdays? - SV650.org

sv4me · 28-10-10, 07:38 PM

I know I could get the

treatment on this but hear me out

I'm thinking of doing 2 trackdays back to back 13th and 14th November. In the past i've always done them on my ninja and had a bloody good time. Only problem is I'm not happy with the dunlops that are on it right now and anyways they wont stand up to both days so would need replacing.

Dilemma i've got is new tyres getting fitted to the SV tomorrow, cheapo pair of Michelin Pilot Sports £115 for the pair

so it'd be a lot cheaper for me to kill them than get a new set on the ninja as well.

Only problems I can see with the SV is its unfaired so not ideal for the straights! And its done 32k miles. Its had a bit of a caning from me in the past (would be my 1st trackday on it though) but i've treated it to new parts and had it serviced whenever it needed it. So do you think its a good idea to take my 11yr old naked SV to the track? I know i'll have a blast on it i just don't want to kill it

28-10-10, 07:43 PM

Take both - and share the sessions between the two

Biker Biggles · 28-10-10, 08:37 PM

SV is great fun on a track,especially if its mainly corners like Mallory or Rockingham National.

sv4me · 28-10-10, 09:02 PM

1st is at Mallory so could use the SV to p!ss some sports bikes off

Then Silverstone which would suit the ninja more

Love it when a plan comes together

29-10-10, 05:46 AM

sv650's dont like the 3 sisters track (just ask irksy lol) but you got to do at least one td on the suki

flymo · 29-10-10, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepreston

sv650's dont like the 3 sisters track (just ask irksy lol) but you got to do at least one td on the suki

What???? The bike doesnt give a cr@p, its the rider that doesnt like it

johnnyrod · 29-10-10, 11:30 AM

Mallory will be fine on the SV, you might get totally beaten up at Silverstone though, I hear it's a fast track

andrewsmith · 29-10-10, 11:40 AM

do the SV for both as U'll embarras them at Mallory and annoy a few in the slow bits at silverstone

sv4me · 29-10-10, 01:43 PM

I've just watched a few vids of Mallory Park trackdays, SV all the way

i'll get murdered on the start/finish straight and then ride round the outside of them at Gerards

hairpin and bus stop should be a bit fun too!

Went to BSB @ Silverstone the other month, the SV would be lost round there so open and fast i've definitely got to get the ninja on. Part worn pair of diablo supercorsas off ebay perhaps

29-10-10, 01:56 PM

pm berlin im sure he'll have some scrubs going cheap

28-10-10, 07:38 PM	#1
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Which bike to use for trackdays? I know I could get the treatment on this but hear me out I'm thinking of doing 2 trackdays back to back 13th and 14th November. In the past i've always done them on my ninja and had a bloody good time. Only problem is I'm not happy with the dunlops that are on it right now and anyways they wont stand up to both days so would need replacing. Dilemma i've got is new tyres getting fitted to the SV tomorrow, cheapo pair of Michelin Pilot Sports £115 for the pair so it'd be a lot cheaper for me to kill them than get a new set on the ninja as well. Only problems I can see with the SV is its unfaired so not ideal for the straights! And its done 32k miles. Its had a bit of a caning from me in the past (would be my 1st trackday on it though) but i've treated it to new parts and had it serviced whenever it needed it. So do you think its a good idea to take my 11yr old naked SV to the track? I know i'll have a blast on it i just don't want to kill it __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

28-10-10, 07:43 PM	#2
UKPrincess Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? Take both - and share the sessions between the two

28-10-10, 08:37 PM	#3
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? SV is great fun on a track,especially if its mainly corners like Mallory or Rockingham National. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

28-10-10, 09:02 PM	#4
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? 1st is at Mallory so could use the SV to p!ss some sports bikes off Then Silverstone which would suit the ninja more Love it when a plan comes together __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

29-10-10, 05:46 AM	#5
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? sv650's dont like the 3 sisters track (just ask irksy lol) but you got to do at least one td on the suki

29-10-10, 11:30 AM	#7
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? Mallory will be fine on the SV, you might get totally beaten up at Silverstone though, I hear it's a fast track

29-10-10, 11:40 AM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? do the SV for both as U'll embarras them at Mallory and annoy a few in the slow bits at silverstone __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

29-10-10, 01:43 PM	#9
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? I've just watched a few vids of Mallory Park trackdays, SV all the way i'll get murdered on the start/finish straight and then ride round the outside of them at Gerards hairpin and bus stop should be a bit fun too! Went to BSB @ Silverstone the other month, the SV would be lost round there so open and fast i've definitely got to get the ninja on. Part worn pair of diablo supercorsas off ebay perhaps __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

29-10-10, 01:56 PM	#10
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which bike to use for trackdays? pm berlin im sure he'll have some scrubs going cheap

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