Rough idea of racing costs??

**koba** · 13th November 2007, 14:30

Another option is to keeep the nice road bike and scratch up enough cash for a cheap streetstock effort for a wee while, then your not so fucked if you decide its not for you.
Streetstock is on cheap bikes with cheap tyres and cheaper than cheap mods. (none, pretty much)

I got my bike (rg 150, same as most others) for $1500 with a spare.
2x new conti GO (not the macdaddy dunlop tt900s) came to about $200 fitted.
$40 for a new clutch cable inner
$100 New chain (fitted, these are tiny non o-ring cheapies)
about $100 per race entry and transponder hire (same as any other bike)
around $50 Bike gas and fancy 2 stroke oil per day worst case.

And I commute on it!

Great fun till it blows up, and even rebuilds are RELITIVLEY cheap.

**GSVR** · 13th November 2007, 15:32

You could always rent one of these racers.

http://2002.motorcyclesport.co.nz/content.cfm?id=1549

Sorry but this must provide a non biased insite into cost. I notice the cost of tyres hasn't changed much.

**Robert Taylor** · 13th November 2007, 16:52

Originally Posted by Toast

Agree with that!

Buying a well looked after and set up race bike from a reputable team is the way to go, in my opinion.

Second to that would be buying an insurance wreck if you can get it cheap. Raid eBay for forks and wheels and you can come out well ahead.

There are a lot of dodgy ex racebikes that have been sold over the years with the sellers only concern being to quit. Very often you can be buying something with worn out gear. BE VERY CAREFUL.

**GSVR** · 13th November 2007, 17:02

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

There are a lot of dodgy ex racebikes that have been sold over the years with the sellers only concern being to quit. Very often you can be buying something with worn out gear. BE VERY CAREFUL.

Gezz Robert I didn't think my bike was that bad. And I wasn't really intending quitting.

**Sully60** · 13th November 2007, 17:25

Originally Posted by koba

Another option is to keeep the nice road bike and scratch up enough cash for a cheap streetstock effort for a wee while, then your not so fucked if you decide its not for you.

I tend to agree with the concept, though not necessarily on a 150. If you can do 40's at Towpow a one fiddy could get a little tedious in fairly quick order.

You've probably got a good idea of the costs based on the earlier posts so you know what you can achieve financially.
The thing you need to think about is what class or form of racing will give you the best bang for ya buck.

Our old mate Mr Code says you get better at riding by riding and thinking about it and we all get enough time to think about it. What I'm trying to say is think about a bike you can ride at as many meetings as possible.
So if you do want to do 10 or 15 of those 4, 5, $600?? weekends a year you'll need to factor in the differences between classes in terms of consumables. You'll already have an idea of tyre wear if you've been riding around that "bloody Taupo".

You don't improve as well on sub standard machines so you want your bike to be top notch everytime you ride it.You want to be able to ride as hard as you can go everytime not going the same speed or slower than last time because you're riding on shagged tyres or you need to service the suspension etc etc.

Anyway just another angle to think about.
What ever you do just make sure get something you actually enjoy riding!
Good luck!

**roadracingoldfart** · 13th November 2007, 19:51

All i can say is you guys are spending WAY TOO MUCH to do a non championship / prize money series.

I do ok as some of you know and if i had ambition i couild manage better im sure. Hell i think im a front runner in my chosen class.

A season for me doing the VMCC winter series is not even a fraction of what some of you have quoted here. What are you doing wrong ??? .

Seriously i need to ask what the hell are you really spending the cash on , is it product at FULL RETAIL ? well get a sponsor or just beg for a better deal , anything. I get a set of tyres for less than $300.00 fitted (yes they are good tyres) and i have spare fuel left from 16 litres avgas every round.
Sure i am only doing 1 class but shit , start to do a few deals with suppliers,find the importer not the retailers. If you want to ask me for help with info just PM me and ill see what i can do.

Cheers Paul.

**Two Smoker** · 13th November 2007, 20:21

To be a front runner, it generally costs me about a grand a meet at Club level. Nationals skyrockets that bill...

To buy a 600 stock and get it competetive you are looking at around 30 grand...

**Tony.OK** · 13th November 2007, 22:11

Thanks for all the info and ideas guys,much appreciated.No matter which way I go its gonna cost money,the difference will be me at the end of the day,will I be happy just doing it(not a winning attitude) or will I be frustrated not doing well?
Only way i guess is to have the balls to commit to having a go,can't regret trying aye?

So who's looking for an 06 Blade then? hahaa

**cowpoos** · 14th November 2007, 08:02

Originally Posted by Two Smoker

To be a front runner, it generally costs me about a grand a meet at Club level. Nationals skyrockets that bill...

To buy a 600 stock and get it competetive you are looking at around 30 grand...

it cost you a grand?? come on bro!! your talking your self up here now...you don't eat that many pies!!

**GaZBur** · 14th November 2007, 08:35

Originally Posted by koba

...And I commute on it! ...

I'm in the same boat mate! My race budget is an old piece of rope coloured with boot polish so it resembles a shoe string!
My typical expenses
$40 entry fee - South Island prices - sometimes as low as $20
$50 worth of rubber - for a large track day - heaps less for motards, hill climbs etc.
$10 petrol.
I usually ride to the meeting before stripping off the plate so its usually less than $100 plus travel. The bike i use bounces when you drop it so no costs for repairs. OK - I am not on competitive machinery - but I bet I have more fun than most and have surprised a few who thought they should be in front of me but weren't.
Whatever your budget or aspirations are - just have a go!!!!

**Racey Rider** · 14th November 2007, 20:59

Where do you fallas get that kind of money from????

I ride Streetstock 150. (bike value - $1000) - No tyre warmers
$500 odd for Vic club race season fees with transponder hire.
One set of tyres lasts TWO YEARS.

My full vic club season budget is $1000
$2000 if I want to do each practice/test day beforehand.

Sleep in the car if you have too.

Theres good close racing to be had in the smaller classes.

**vtec** · 14th November 2007, 21:10

Check out this bike that I've got for sale... it's ex-Andrew Stroud. Much cheaper than the 30k that two smoker has suggested it would cost to mod a new bike yourself.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=125268188

I got consistant 1.39's on it, and I was being a pussy on the brakes.

Well set up race bike with spare rims. I'm going back to racing my CBR250, for the fun not the glory. Going to get tender basted in F3 on it.

**feral1** · 18th November 2007, 00:58

Originally Posted by Toast

Oh, and don't foget the cost of stands, warmers, ramps, tools, spares just in case, transit insurance, etc.

And Jim is probably right, my estimates no exception. The more competitive you get, the more it will cost.

Hey Toast,

What do you mean by 'Transit insurance"? does your insurance company cover your bike and gear while its in the back of the van enroute to the track (fire and theft, etc)??

Who you with?

Cheers
Feral

PS your old blade is still runnin sweet

**Toast** · 18th November 2007, 20:55

Originally Posted by feral1

Hey Toast,

What do you mean by 'Transit insurance"? does your insurance company cover your bike and gear while its in the back of the van enroute to the track (fire and theft, etc)??

Who you with?

Cheers
Feral

PS your old blade is still runnin sweet

Yeah, I get Transit, Fire and theft from John Baker Insurance (Brokers). Good to know if I get t-boned or something that my baby will be replaced. PM 'Jetboy' on this forum if you want to know more

Spoke to Hamish the other day...sounds like he's staying out of trouble on it...just!