Wanted: Pro Twin

[Ivan]

Anyone got a pro twin up for sale I am currently just looking as I am planning on moving to one fairly soon

[k14]

Anyone got a pro twin up for sale I am currently just looking as I am planning on moving to one fairly soon
So you've learnt all you need to know in 125s? Too good for us now :2thumbsup

[Mental Trousers]

Star Insurance have an 04 SV650 up for sale (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=142226024). A stolen bike that was recovered.

[Ivan]

So you've learnt all you need to know in 125s? Too good for us now :2thumbsup


Nah Im no were near good enough for you guys. You guys rule.

Nah me and dad talked about moving me up its not so much we are sick of 125's its just I want a) a bike I can buy myself.
B) something a lot simpler to run a pro twin doesnt require any wear near the maintenance of a 125 and things like tires etc become alot more open on what brands there are and I want abike thats bigger in height etc for me to ride, But nothing thats alot faster a pro twin time was fairly close to a 125 time and watching it there aint much in it pump gas race pipesand fairings differnt rear shock and front internals nothing serious really.

[Hellraiser]

get an aprilia SXV5.5 they are elijable to run in pro twins

[k14]

Nah Im no were near good enough for you guys. You guys rule.

Nah me and dad talked about moving me up its not so much we are sick of 125's its just I want a) a bike I can buy myself.
B) something a lot simpler to run a pro twin doesnt require any wear near the maintenance of a 125 and things like tires etc become alot more open on what brands there are and I want abike thats bigger in height etc for me to ride, But nothing thats alot faster a pro twin time was fairly close to a 125 time and watching it there aint much in it pump gas race pipesand fairings differnt rear shock and front internals nothing serious really.
Yeah thats fair enough. I've considered it myself but am too far into 125's to get out now. Still something to look at in the future though.

Good luck :2thumbsup

[GSVR]

get an aprilia SXV5.5 they are elijable to run in pro twins

Someone who obviously hasn't read the rules or the list of homologated bikes.

[Hellraiser]

Someone who obviously hasn't read the rules or the list of homologated bikes.

What list . . . . . . . The SXV is a v twin less than 650cc and there are more than 10 of them produced each year. When i made the enquiry with motor cycling nz the only issue is that it's a motard but that didn't mean it was automaticly excluded they just pointed out that motard's have they're own class to race in. But if you know any info that i have missed please do enlighten me

[k14]

What list . . . . . . . The SXV is a v twin less than 650cc and there are more than 10 of them produced each year. When i made the enquiry with motor cycling nz the only issue is that it's a motard but that didn't mean it was automaticly excluded they just pointed out that motard's have they're own class to race in. But if you know any info that i have missed please do enlighten me
Motards are only allowed to race with motards. Last year they bought in the rule that motards aren't allowed to race with "normal" bikes in F3, F2 etc.

[Grub]

So you've learnt all you need to know in 125s? Too good for us now :2thumbsup

I'm not surprised really ... look at the height of the poor lad. All the rest of you weigh in at less than 50kg. Power to weight has to be one of the defining factors in 125's surely.

[k14]

I'm not surprised really ... look at the height of the poor lad. All the rest of you weigh in at less than 50kg. Power to weight has to be one of the defining factors in 125's surely.
Yeah, I totally agree.

Btw, I'm 70kg and 6 foot so not exactly short or light either :headbang:

[Grub]

Btw, I'm 70kg and 6 foot so not exactly short or light either :headbang:

Oh shit, I knew I was going to get into trouble with that statement :( Sorry K I must have missed you amongst the midgets on the weekend

[Ivan]

Yeah Kirks a big guy im 6'1 and 66kgs

Half the reason but I see why you want to stay your there and at the pointy end of the field im at the back so have nothing to lose going to a new class and not running at the front

[Skunk]

...and 6 foot so not exactly short

So that's why I look up to you...

[k14]

Oh shit, I knew I was going to get into trouble with that statement :( Sorry K I must have missed you amongst the midgets on the weekend
Nah its all good :)

You can ride one of these things ok if you're tall and a bit heavy. Just have to do lost of leg exercises and a few modifications. Stretching helps too.

[Ivan]

Do you find you get like ya leg muscles cramping up after a days racing?

[k14]

Do you find you get like ya leg muscles cramping up after a days racing?
I have in the past but don't now. With running, cycling and lots of stretching I'm flexible as :niceone:

[Ivan]

I do lots of walking and running like lits my mates dont have a licence you see lol. And ummm skating and pushbiking yet still I find I get that feeling and im so double jointed i can kick myself in the head when im drunk lol

[quallman1234]

Yeah sweet, How much you looking to spend Ivan? and what do you want.

Do you want a fully set up pro twin?
A Road Legal SV without fairings added
A F3 Setup SV?
A written off SV?

Blah! I want a XT Laptimer! Need a new helmet for now.

[GSVR]

What list . . . . . . . The SXV is a v twin less than 650cc and there are more than 10 of them produced each year. When i made the enquiry with motor cycling nz the only issue is that it's a motard but that didn't mean it was automaticly excluded they just pointed out that motard's have they're own class to race in. But if you know any info that i have missed please do enlighten me

When you made your enquiry are you sure you asked if it was legal for ProTwin or legal for F3 ?

Of course in ProTwin you aren't allowed to change out any parts so you are stuck with the standard brakes and spoked wheels if its legal.

The Homologated bike list is a bit of a worry as all the carbed SVs and the K3 are missing!

[Ivan]

so that means you cant race a carbd SV and you cant race a K3?

[k14]

so that means you cant race a carbd SV and you cant race a K3?
Surely its just an oversite by the people that wrote that document?

[Ivan]

Yeah sweet, How much you looking to spend Ivan? and what do you want.

Do you want a fully set up pro twin?
A Road Legal SV without fairings added
A F3 Setup SV?
A written off SV?




Well I do want a pro twins eligable bike
A road legal SV is all goodmakes it more fun building it into the racer yourself
No I dont want a F3 Setup SV as that takes to much to convert back especially if theres engine work
A written of SV is ok, But I dont want that star insurance one as it says engine condition unknown kinda dodgy really.

[Ivan]

Surely its just an oversite by the people that wrote that document?

I hope so Ive been looking at a K3 SV650

[GSVR]

I hope so Ive been looking at a K3 SV650

Na you definately don't want a K3 model as they make 2.5 less HP.

03: 70 hp, 04+: 72.5 hp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SV650

[Ivan]

Cheers for that man, no wonder they are cheaper in a class with such tight rules on what mods can be done its best to start on the bike with the most power

[Racey Rider]

Is Vic club going to be a runing pro twins class this year Ivan?

[FROSTY]

Na you definately don't want a K3 model as they make 2.5 less HP.

03: 70 hp, 04+: 72.5 hp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzuki_SV650
And thats why a carbied SV aint in the hunt--63hp factory

[GSVR]

And thats why a carbied SV aint in the hunt--63hp factory

Where the hell did you get that figure?

[FROSTY]

check the factory quoted hp figures- mine was on the dyno as a before and after compario--I still have the dyno figures somewhere