The new Pro Twins class

**Nicksta** · 8th August 2007, 18:47

Originally Posted by Tom

hmm well ok i didnt know that but when i look at all the previous races in f3 in the vic club the sv650s are always the top 4

thats probably cos they are 400cc bikes racing.... a 450 will kick a SV's ass...
you dont pay much attention to nationals do you?

**moT** · 8th August 2007, 18:48

What bikes are supposed to have riders on them!! no wonder my bike hasnt won any races!! im supposed to be on it! it all makes sence now.

**moT** · 8th August 2007, 18:52

Originally Posted by Nicksta

thats probably cos they are 400cc bikes racing.... a 450 will kick a SV's ass...
you dont pay much attention to nationals do you?

not really i dnt have channel1 here..but thats nice to know theres a sv650 racing in clubmans now i wanna see how much faster it is... im haveing adrenalin withdrawls

**GSVR** · 8th August 2007, 18:56

Originally Posted by Drew

The pair of you do realise the bikes have riders on them aye?

Some talent is required to win on anything.

So thats how come the best you did was second last round

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Just taking the piss. You'd better get a win next round.

**moT** · 8th August 2007, 18:58

Originally Posted by Garry H

So thats how come the best you did was second last round

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Just taking the piss. You'd better get a win next round.

lol Hey i had to start from the back of the grid!!! oh and i will... i willll

**Possum41** · 8th August 2007, 19:25

Originally Posted by Tom

hmm well ok i didnt know that but when i look at all the previous races in f3 in the vic club the sv650s are always the top 4

Hey Tom you beta look again they ain't all SV's my Hyosung is sitting in 3rd overall at the moment!!!!

Jared Wintle is doing just fine on his 400 aswell, admitedly he can't keep up with the front 650's but he is beating the rest, and to put things into perspective, 2 of us dicing at the front of the class this year were both dicing with jared and sometimes beaten by him last year, its just that this year i bought me some bigger balls

**Possum41** · 8th August 2007, 19:27

Originally Posted by Garry H

So thats how come the best you did was second last round

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Just taking the piss. You'd better get a win next round.

Sorry drew garry meant to say second is a fantastic placing for you, you can't have the wins if i'm on top of the podium

**Possum41** · 8th August 2007, 19:32

Originally Posted by johnsv650

hi possum,
i hope your carbon fibre fairings aren't for the race bike, when in doubt read the rules first...........carbons out, only fibreglass......
hows the front fairing mount going ? a spare or sell us one, my motor is nearly done i'm told....

Hi john, the carbons are for the remainder of our winter series as Pro twins rules don't apply yet, and then the fibreglass ones go on.

As for the front mount i havn't made any yet but il make a point of getting onto it.

How are you going to get on with your engine?? i thought you were having it rebuilt to the same specs as your SV which means it won't be pro twins either??

**slowpoke** · 8th August 2007, 23:54

Tut tut tut, so much thinkin' goin' on inside the square....what we need is some good ol' fashioned CHEATIN'!!!!

**cowpoos** · 9th August 2007, 00:13

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Tut tut tut, so much thinkin' goin' on inside the square....what we need is some good ol' fashioned CHEATIN'!!!!

I've got that covered Spud!!! ordered the SV650 stickers for my bike today!!

**steve74** · 9th August 2007, 00:32

this thread raises some valid points and has been a great help to me. I decided to seriously look into the idea of racing a ProTwin in the hope of bringing back the thrills i experienced in the 250 proddie days. I ran a club level RGV in the early/mid 90s on a bike/tire budget of under $6000. Although i was never going to keep up with those guys with the big cheque books or the guys with armpits full of real tallent, i run happily within a group of half a dozen riders all about the same speed and ability. it was a cheap way of giving it your all on a budget machine. I was hoping that i could pick up a SV for around $6 -8 grand, fit some sticky tires, adjust the suspension and go. I now Know this is not going to be the case, and can see why fitting better suspension and a power commander is nessasary. I do not have great wads of cash lying around and see food on the table as a higher priority than racing. I do love my racing and have to make sacrifices. A less powerfull bike will be my sacrifice. Still im sure that on a budget of under $8000 i could still have fun on a slightly modified yet slower bike. if the class is going to be flooded with riders then i will have fun dicing for a top 10 finish while the cheque book racers, trophy snatchers and real talented guys provide the specticle up front. besides it will get me off my 15yr old RGV and may encourage me to spend some more $$$ as time go's on.

my 10 cents worth, thanks for the info. im gonna give it a go!!

steve

**Tim 39** · 9th August 2007, 08:54

Originally Posted by steve74

this thread raises some valid points and has been a great help to me. I decided to seriously look into the idea of racing a ProTwin in the hope of bringing back the thrills i experienced in the 250 proddie days. I ran a club level RGV in the early/mid 90s on a bike/tire budget of under $6000. Although i was never going to keep up with those guys with the big cheque books or the guys with armpits full of real tallent, i run happily within a group of half a dozen riders all about the same speed and ability. it was a cheap way of giving it your all on a budget machine. I was hoping that i could pick up a SV for around $6 -8 grand, fit some sticky tires, adjust the suspension and go. I now Know this is not going to be the case, and can see why fitting better suspension and a power commander is nessasary. I do not have great wads of cash lying around and see food on the table as a higher priority than racing. I do love my racing and have to make sacrifices. A less powerfull bike will be my sacrifice. Still im sure that on a budget of under $8000 i could still have fun on a slightly modified yet slower bike. if the class is going to be flooded with riders then i will have fun dicing for a top 10 finish while the cheque book racers, trophy snatchers and real talented guys provide the specticle up front. besides it will get me off my 15yr old RGV and may encourage me to spend some more $$$ as time go's on.

my 10 cents worth, thanks for the info. im gonna give it a go!!

steve

good on ya! so We'll be seeing you at ruapuna later in the year then will we?

**Possum41** · 9th August 2007, 09:42

Originally Posted by steve74

this thread raises some valid points and has been a great help to me. I decided to seriously look into the idea of racing a ProTwin in the hope of bringing back the thrills i experienced in the 250 proddie days. I ran a club level RGV in the early/mid 90s on a bike/tire budget of under $6000. Although i was never going to keep up with those guys with the big cheque books or the guys with armpits full of real tallent, i run happily within a group of half a dozen riders all about the same speed and ability. it was a cheap way of giving it your all on a budget machine. I was hoping that i could pick up a SV for around $6 -8 grand, fit some sticky tires, adjust the suspension and go. I now Know this is not going to be the case, and can see why fitting better suspension and a power commander is nessasary. I do not have great wads of cash lying around and see food on the table as a higher priority than racing. I do love my racing and have to make sacrifices. A less powerfull bike will be my sacrifice. Still im sure that on a budget of under $8000 i could still have fun on a slightly modified yet slower bike. if the class is going to be flooded with riders then i will have fun dicing for a top 10 finish while the cheque book racers, trophy snatchers and real talented guys provide the specticle up front. besides it will get me off my 15yr old RGV and may encourage me to spend some more $$$ as time go's on.

my 10 cents worth, thanks for the info. im gonna give it a go!!

steve

Good on ya steve, this is exactly who and what this class is targeting. MNZ have given people a great alternative that can be affordable. Great to hear.