Aaarg need help deciding..

[Pedro-bot]

Yup, I have, but none of those organized events ya'll do 'round these parts...

A couple of friends and me used to bribe the keeper of a track in Venezuela to let us get the bikes in, back when I had the Cbr

Me thinks you need to do one of those track days 'round these parts first. 

That may help you decide if ya really need/want a track bike. One less thing to consider is all.

[cbartlett419]

You got your bike back man?

no

[cbartlett419]

Isaac Brock from Modest Mouse referred to his opinions as kittens because he was "...giving them away...". W/ that said I usually
try to be responsible w/ my kittens and not leave them at other's doors, but you asked for it my man...

I'd go to a track school and ride the s4rs, using that as research.

Then I would consider my investment/fulfillment ratio. I'd think of my bike as a depreciating bank account that looks alot like a Ducati Monster, with the return being measured in fulfillment. I think that the s4rs would have a slower depreciation rate than your current ride(s). I'd then evaluate the fulfillment return in the short/long term of the s4rs, on all accounts: riding, modding, maintenance, cost of operation. Also the length of the term (how long will I own this bike?) is something I'd consider.   I'd then take the same approach to evaluating the 2 bike option and all of it's nuances: enjoyment of track days, riding experience, having two bikes to mod, cost of operating two bikes, maintaining 2 bikes, the depreciation of the bikes. Then compare the two ratios and pick the one that seemed to offer the most return w/ the least investment loss.


...yeah

[AndreRA3]

I think Swanny is right, you got to do whatever makes you happy.

If you want to go the 1 bike route, I can't see how you could go wrong with Swanny's.  The man takes great care of his bikes!!!

If you want a track-only jap bike, you might be interested in my 2005 SV650s.  It's been through a lowside and a highside, but in both cases the frame sliders helped keep the bike alive.  I've replaced the fairing stay and the subframe (as well as most of the plastics) after the highside.  The only damage now is a dent in the fuel tank and scratches in the grab bar, and neither should matter in the track. I'm aiming for $3800.  If it sounds interesting, shoot me a PM!

[Duc L'Smart]

Still thinking Chipo?

[El Matador]

Still thinking Chipo?

Yeah, but actually, there-s been a lot of family shit that is making me reconsider having a bike, period.

[vinucci]

i think you should take your 695 to the track before going out and buying a track bike
as a matter of fact there is a trackday coming up at tws on the 21 of this month