SV650 F3 after having raced F1?

**Tony.OK** · 23rd August 2012, 22:37

Having hurt myself on a stupid dirt bike and realising the track is prob safer overall I find myself wanting another toy. Problem is I am not flush enough to get what I would prefer so am looking a little smaller than anything I've ridden, namely an SV650.
My concern would be that it'd be too much of a drop from what I had? That and I know nothing about those twins. Are they pretty robust for thrashing constantly?
Not interested in getting anything old that needs a shed full of spares to keep it going, just a modernish reliable steed that will amuse me when I can get the chance to get off from work and to a track..............maybe even the odd race

Thoughts? Experiences?
Pros? Cons?

**fi5hy** · 24th August 2012, 09:12

Get a bucket

**Drew** · 24th August 2012, 09:48

He doesn't want a shed full of spares Fish.

I've raced a protwin after my superbike. The racing is good, but it does lack something. The speed.

**MSTRS:Me** · 24th August 2012, 10:02

The big question is "Do you race for the ultimate speed or just to be faster than the rest of the field?"

**Mental Trousers** · 24th August 2012, 12:22

Originally Posted by Drew

I've raced a protwin after my superbike. The racing is good, but it does lack something. The speed.

It lacks the power to save you from a small mistake. Still goes quick enough to hurt when you make a big mistake though.

**Shorty_925** · 24th August 2012, 12:38

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Having hurt myself on a stupid dirt bike and realising the track is prob safer overall I find myself wanting another toy. Problem is I am not flush enough to get what I would prefer so am looking a little smaller than anything I've ridden, namely an SV650.
My concern would be that it'd be too much of a drop from what I had? That and I know nothing about those twins. Are they pretty robust for thrashing constantly?
Not interested in getting anything old that needs a shed full of spares to keep it going, just a modernish reliable steed that will amuse me when I can get the chance to get off from work and to a track..............maybe even the odd race

Thoughts? Experiences?
Pros? Cons?

I use mine for work + the track, no more than an hour for the conversion. Theyre also good for the hillclimbs & sprints that are coming up over summer.

**Tony.OK** · 24th August 2012, 12:46

Thanks for the replies.
So buying something with say 30k's on it would not be a prob?

I'd prob be doing more test days than anything else which is why I wonder if the fun factor will be there if not battling with others?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 24th August 2012, 12:52

You would be better off getting something already at the spec you want I reckon. I owned an SV650 (naked) from new in 2006. Great bike, no question, but things it needed were (in order). A better rear shock. Send the forks to Robert for a sort out. End can/power commander maybe. bit of crash protection and you're golden. Get the EFI one rather than the first (carbed) one for ease of tuning.

I've seen a few with GSxR600 front ends in them which would be a major upgrade.

**Drew** · 24th August 2012, 13:02

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Thanks for the replies.
So buying something with say 30k's on it would not be a prob?

I'd prob be doing more test days than anything else which is why I wonder if the fun factor will be there if not battling with others?

As a track day bike? Not my cup'o'tea mate.

Once you're racing it's cool, but just for a buzz, you won't feel it like ya did the thou.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 24th August 2012, 13:28

sign up for one of those S1000RR deals if it comes off.

I know my limits as a rider, I'll be sticking with my detuned honda Cub 50

**discodan** · 24th August 2012, 14:45

They seem to be pretty reliable if you keep the engine stock. Having said that, I know of at least 3 pro-twins that have lunched them selves with conrod failures but they were full time race bikes.
You'd probably find Manfeild less exciting but Taupo track 2 more fun?

**Fozzzy** · 27th August 2012, 22:15

Get a Aprilia RS250 they are cheap on tm. They would make a great race b ike

**neil_cb125t** · 28th August 2012, 11:57

Originally Posted by Tony.OK

Having hurt myself on a stupid dirt bike and realising the track is prob safer overall I find myself wanting another toy. Problem is I am not flush enough to get what I would prefer so am looking a little smaller than anything I've ridden, namely an SV650.
My concern would be that it'd be too much of a drop from what I had? That and I know nothing about those twins. Are they pretty robust for thrashing constantly?
Not interested in getting anything old that needs a shed full of spares to keep it going, just a modernish reliable steed that will amuse me when I can get the chance to get off from work and to a track..............maybe even the odd race

Thoughts? Experiences?
Pros? Cons?

Well over the last 5 years I have raced 400's, a classic norton domy then a new 600, then a Rg150, now im borrowing a post classic 600. The F3 relm will improve the crap out of your corner entry and mid corner speed. I don't think you'll regret it - you will either have blast and be surprised or have a balst and then get bored with no power......You will laugh your but off with Wide open throttle hilarity. What about a ER6, they are stupid reliable and different :-)

**driftn** · 28th August 2012, 12:18

I too have been pondering the same thing mate. I think it would be a fair ol hoot to be honest, spied this on the trademe the other day.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=500836478