Time to hang up the road gear

[Hoon]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it.

[sinfull]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it.

I agree to dissagree !

I did the same a year or two back set my bike for track only and did track only for a while and enjoyed every second ! I now ride on the road again and am far better for the experience !
But i recomend sticking with the bike ya have, doing track days and a bit of clubmans racing (it aint about winning it's about going as quick as you can and personal bests) when and if the club tells you your going too fast for clubmans, then it's time to look at another bike (if you want to get serious), but with the model ya have i can't see it being a problem and you will still have loads of fun for years without the phenominal costs that come with racing !

And from personal experience, it got the need for speed out of my system and i am now a nanna on the roads (goes and regathers his demerits)

[Mental Trousers]

Well I don't agree with anyone. I say go for it. I gave away street riding about 8 years ago and just rode on the track. I still have a road registered bike but never use it. Riding on the street has no appeal when you are only concerned with going as fast as possible.

If I were you I'd get something more track orientated, sell the gs1200 as it has limited potential and get a F3/F2 track bike or SV650 or something. Dedicated track bikes mean no worries about crashing them plus they are easier to repair. Or stick with the gs1200 for now but I think you'll find you'll soon outgrow it.

I agree.

I don't ride on the road anymore, mainly because I'm sick of having to ride in a way that compensates for the possible actions of morons. I found I was riding scared most of the time and when I was having fun things were starting to get dangerously fast.

If I were you I'd probably park up the GS1200 and find a ready to race SV/ER and go F3/Pro Twins racing. Many people make the mistake of going too hard to start with and spending lots of money only to find they give up racing. Start with something cheap for a season or two and make absolutely certain that racing is for you. Then, if you're still into it, sell off the GS1200 and find yourself something serious to race.

[Griffin]

To clarify some posters misconceptions...

Not on an L plate
Not at high school (though not long since I guess)

Seriously??? We've seen your profile pic, your like... 12. Go away and play on club penguin until your grown up enough to understand the forum your posting in.

[superman]

Seriously??? We've seen your profile pic, your like... 12. Go away and play on club penguin until your grown up enough to understand the forum your posting in.

Club what?

The joys of being 19 and looking young... gets old after a few trips to the pub.

[ital916]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Looks like clubmans sv650/er6 is the way to go, now I just have to find that right bike! And save up for all the gear (I finally get to have a reason for wanting to wear a race/track suit haha).

I think I'll join the AMCC next week and go have a yarn to them at their next meeting and introduce myself.

[Maha]

Showing a lack of self control may not be the best attitude to take to the track first up.
Tai Chi ?

[Brett]

What a sad, sad man. Doesn't want anything but speed on public roads, if you have those sort of mental issues definitely go to the track. Sniff some petrol and enjoy yourself.

Did you read his post at all before blurting out that shit?

[Str8 Jacket]

Club what?

The joys of being 19 and looking young... gets old after a few trips to the pub.

Umm, you look young cause YOU ARE young..... OMGWTFBBQ

[puddytat]

I decided to ditch road riding after one to many tickets,& being paranoid for 2 weeks after doing a runner....thought oh well the tracks the place after doing some trackdays , can get my jollies there & then I'll be happy pootlin' on the road. NOT!!
Just went harder!!
So if youre struggling to slow down on the road, then the track is the place to be
Lack of self control on the road I think translates nicely into having a ball on the track.You'll have all the self control you need, as you'll be going way fasterer than ever & you'll be nervous as fuck & learning the track.
For a start youll be probably towards the middle to the tail end, & not as fast as you think you are.....just dont dump the clutch first time out!
Its about fun,& not about bragging rights,which so often accompanies fanging with ya mates on the road.

[cold comfort]

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Looks like clubmans sv650/er6 is the way to go, now I just have to find that right bike! And save up for all the gear (I finally get to have a reason for wanting to wear a race/track suit haha).

I think I'll join the AMCC next week and go have a yarn to them at their next meeting and introduce myself.

I have an excellent SV 650 in black for sale on trade-meMint condition, well set up fopr either road or track. Perfect fro the Protwin/F3 starter. Was heading there myself but financial circumstances have changed.http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=404605199.

[Brett]

I am also going to try my hand at track only riding. Sold the GSXR (getting picked up tomorrow) and looking for a 600cc track bike (looking at a 636 today). Don't know how long I will last, already have a strong hankering for a big bang R1. I think that the GSXR is still one of the best bikes I have owned and ridden to date, but got a bit tired of 600cc on the road, and because the bike is in mint condition, got frustrated not being able to go hard on the track for fear of binning. The theory now being, with a track bike I can have fun without fear of destroying my "minta".