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Vonsliek
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 03:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

once i fix my forks & triples & assuming it passes recertification inspection, & can be registered again & insured, do you think it will be easy enough to sell for say w/ 3900 miles on clock w/ racekit & new pirelli diablos, when new same wld cost + racekit & tires?

i like the bike but have decided its too limited for what i am commiting to now - track training & days, as tho it has awesome grunt & cornering, its a wee bit to asthmatic for hard track work & to spend the $$ to make it hold up on straights seems unreasonable given my financial situation.

there is a used '04 zx-10r nearby for US$9400 w/ only 6000 miles on clock. a steering damper & better tires & this will thrill me - if not do the other thing that rhymes w/ thrill .. thats why i am moving to track, as i am too aggressive on roads.

spare an thoughts?! : )

happy xmas.
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Cochise
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a friend who has two bikes, depending on if they sold or not, he has an '02 R1 for $4500 it is a track bike from the factory, and he has a 2000 (I think) ZX-9R for 2500 that is for race also.
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Vonsliek
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 04:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

damn i screwed up!!

i was saying sell my bike for US$8500 when new its US$11000 + racekit & tires. but the bold feature deleted the stuff i wanted & bolded the stuff i DIDN'T!!! >:0 argh!
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99buellx1
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

$8500 for a recert bike!?

No frikin way I'd spend near that much! Maybe would spend around $5k tops.


Also, on a slightly differnet note, if you are just getting into track days and track duty......I really dont think you need a liter bike. If you learn the fast way around the track before you make the bike fast you will ultimately be a better racer/rider.
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Steve899
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 10:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ZX10R to start with on the track. Too much power, all you learn is " I can't stop this thing" . The Buell you have will teach you more than any ZX10R ever could, if you do want to sell it , then get a 600cc. A race track is about the turns, Entry , apex , exit. Never seen anybody give a ZX10R full throttle in a turn, and walk away from it.

Do what you want,starting with a ZX10 IMHO is not a good idea. I own a 2005 XB12R and a 2005 ZX10R for the street, and I race a 2005 ZX6R 636. If the track has No turns than a ZX10 would be my first choice, otherwise please consider a lower powered bike for the track, you will be happy you did.
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Cochise
Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Vonsliek, you have mail, the bike checks out and he still has it, his last race day he had a second and a third place finish. It hasn't been down while HE has had it. Runs great and like a top.
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Vonsliek
Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

steve .. thanks for yr honest input .. what i was after .. & i agree abt the learn to ride bit first .. i just have a deposit on an 06 r1 & was trying to justify it/reduce my expenditure while obliged .. i think i'll just tell them i can't afford a bike & keep a store credit.

cheers guys.

paul.
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