Should I buy a Suzuki

Chain · 02-01-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

Looks like a good buy but personally I would want something fuel injected when I build my racebike. Less pissing around more riding.

For all intents and purposes, once you get the mixers dialed in on that bike, it'll meter fuel every bit as well as a fuelie. I did two jet kits and six dyno pulls myself on my '01 SV and once it was set up, it ran like a baby eating mini TLS (about 70hp at the wheel, about 47 lb-ft torque).

I don't mean to begin a debate on CVs versus FI, but jetting carbs is fun IMO.

Maybe I'm just old....

sheepofblue · 02-01-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_rua

If you are concerned about traveling long distances and being disappointed why don't you shop around a little more. It took me about 3 months to buy "my" ideal track bike for the price I wanted. Places I looked were:

I have found a ton of good cheap track bikes located in AL off of WERA and NESBA. Unfortunately AL is way too far for me to travel to get a bike.

Good Luck!

I am leaning toward a wait. This seems like a deal and good entry point but the timing stinks. Besides taking a weekend to see, I just got my trailer. Also I screwed my wrist up again last weekend so riding is stopped and I might have to attend to that

MrX954 · 02-01-2005, 12:27 PM

I just got notified of a 900rr track bike, needs plastics $500....not going to jump on the first one I hear of tho....this one sounds WAY to sketchy for me. "Good things come to those who wait" right?

And its not fuel injected

EDDIE110171 · 02-01-2005, 4:23 PM

Hey, maybe the bike is close to one of the Florida .org members. Maybe one of us could check it out for you, before you waste a trip.

colryn · 02-01-2005, 4:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDIE110171

Hey, maybe the bike is close to one of the Florida .org members. Maybe one of us could check it out for you, before you waste a trip.

sheepofblue · 02-01-2005, 4:29 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDIE110171

Hey, maybe the bike is close to one of the Florida .org members. Maybe one of us could check it out for you, before you waste a trip.

I am slow but did think of that

sheepofblue · 02-02-2005, 1:51 PM

D'oh it might be sold. But thanks for the input everyone, a special thanks to coryln for the offer to go and look (I will PM you). Lots of good feedback so I can know more on what to look for next time. Of course now that I need to wait I can build more $$$ and maybe get fancier

tigerblade · 02-02-2005, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chain

For all intents and purposes, once you get the mixers dialed in on that bike, it'll meter fuel every bit as well as a fuelie. I did two jet kits and six dyno pulls myself on my '01 SV and once it was set up, it ran like a baby eating mini TLS (about 70hp at the wheel, about 47 lb-ft torque).

I don't mean to begin a debate on CVs versus FI, but jetting carbs is fun IMO.

Maybe I'm just old....

Of course, if you start with the '03 or newer you'll be getting 70 hp stock, then can build from there.

TGZ13 · 02-02-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

Of course, if you start with the '03 or newer you'll be getting 70 hp stock, then can build from there.

Wasnt it in 04 that they made a few more little tweaks to the 650?

Thought I remember something from when I was looking at them myself

sheepofblue · 02-07-2005, 2:53 PM

Another candidate finding out where he is now. Comments welcome

PS please folks if you are selling things have your location, I am not traveling to California for a $2K bike

Newfie TLR · 02-07-2005, 3:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

snip...... PS please folks if you are selling things have your location, I am not traveling to California for a $2K bike

How about coming to Canada?? A place south of Detroit actually.

sheepofblue · 02-07-2005, 3:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfie TLR

How about coming to Canada?? A place south of Detroit actually.

??? why.

On the original topic, he is in MD by Annapolis. Any volunteers to go take a look?

mr_rua · 02-07-2005, 3:48 PM

They guy is located in Annapolis, MD which is about 1.5 hours from me. If you are really interested in this bike and no .org members are in that area I can go take a look at the bike for you to do a pre-assessment. Best if you get pics sent to you before you make any further decisions.

sheepofblue · 02-07-2005, 6:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_rua

They guy is located in Annapolis, MD which is about 1.5 hours from me. If you are really interested in this bike and no .org members are in that area I can go take a look at the bike for you to do a pre-assessment. Best if you get pics sent to you before you make any further decisions.

Wow thanks that is a VERY generous offer. I just got out of a meeting doing regular work and am going to request pics.

cbr99xx · 02-07-2005, 11:20 PM

If your going to look at a CBR6... I'd... (and I did)... hold out for an F4. Just my preference... ('99 model, alum frame, no FI).

sheepofblue · 02-07-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cbr99xx

If your going to look at a CBR6... I'd... (and I did)... hold out for an F4. Just my preference... ('99 model, alum frame, no FI).

Interesting I was attracted to the price, Honda and that it can run vintage class. I figure track bike, over 40 class and vintage are potential use before replacement. I admit I would rather have FI but

Any other thoughts? Other wise board folks?

cbr99xx · 02-07-2005, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Interesting I was attracted to the price, Honda and that it can run vintage class. I figure track bike, over 40 class and vintage are potential use before replacement. I admit I would rather have FI but

Any other thoughts? Other wise board folks?

That's fine... Are you going to race?

If I were going to buy a 600 I wouldn't buy a '95 model that has already been raced. (for how long???) But that's just me....

sheepofblue · 02-08-2005, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cbr99xx

That's fine... Are you going to race?

If I were going to buy a 600 I wouldn't buy a '95 model that has already been raced. (for how long???) But that's just me....

No keep going I am looking for opinion. It looks to be rode hard. Not sure on the race thing for me but would like to keep the option open if I can do so at a decent $$. The alternative is still an RC, more $$ but if I didn't do a lot of track time I could make it road worthy also

I have until June but would rather not waffle until the last

BDA116 · 02-08-2005, 12:54 AM

The old CBR 600 engines are nearly bulletproof, and for the money you would get a fun track bike.
That said, finding an F3 for the $2-2.5K price is a piece of cake, and the F4s aren't a whole lot more if you want to hold off to find one.

mr_rua · 02-08-2005, 8:24 AM

Personally, I would hold out for a fuel injected bike. My buddy who I go to many track days with has a carb'd gixxer (track duty only) and we spend anywhere from 15mins. - 30 mins. getting his bike started and warmed up in the mornings. That's just my take on the FI vs. carb'd bikes. I picked up my F4i (street; been down twice w/ cracked plastic; never tracked or raced) for $2700. I'm pretty sure that if you do a little more snooping that you'll find something turn key that is FI. Like I said in a previous post, I saw a lot of nice and cheap track bikes in AL.

sheepofblue · 02-08-2005, 9:02 AM

Thanks for the opinions. I think I am holding out for something closer, still very undecided on what to get though

oldgoat · 02-08-2005, 10:20 AM

I'd go with a 750 or smaller bike. The wera page has several newer well set- up race bikes for sale. Most have 5000.00 or more in upgrade already done to them. If you have never set up a race bike i think thats the way to go. Everything is done for you. Of course you taking a chance with the motor frame and several other possible problems. But thats with anything you buy used.
Alsso the 600's are way more fun to ride than the liter bike in