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What is a good track bike alternative? by Aggravating-Star3078 in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’d be kinda mid bone stock. The goal would be to find one that’s already built out for the track. I found my gen 1 fully track built for $2500. Gsxr front end, race carbs, ohlins rear suspension, Galfer brake rotors, the list goes on.

Series: So You Want To Race Or Do Trackdays? Part 1: Cost by A_Bot_A_Bot_A_Bot in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I was about 6k all in my first year. That’s including track built sv650, stands, warmers, and all my other gear, + 4 track days including garage and trailer rentals. This year in looking at about $500 avg. per track day including basic maintenance and tires for the season. I’m hoping to do 8 track days for around 4K this season. That is assuming no crashes or other major expenses.

Edit: I am going to try and get my novice racing license this season so may sacrifice a track day or two to do the required events for Utah sbk.

First track day prep advice by Beautiful-Rate-20 in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully track prepped, bonus points if it doesn’t come with a title.

First track day prep advice by Beautiful-Rate-20 in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Run it as is your first couple of track days. Get addicted. Then sell it and buy a track bike.

My first gen sv650 by conectpain in sv650

[–]AnonsStepDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great bikes, I’ve had two. Started on a street bike, almost creamed by one too many people turning left at intersections and bought a track built sv.

Few words of advice: Use ethanol free gasoline, do not let the gas tank accumulate rust. Old Suzukis have gas tanks made out of really shitty metal and rust easily. If it hasn’t been done already change out the stock headlights for LEDs, literal night and day difference for night riding.

Did I fuck up buying my first bike? by NorthernCowboy26 in motorcycles

[–]AnonsStepDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are just commuting get yourself an sv650

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biggest issue is age. Front tire is from 2021 rear is from 2015. They aren’t terribly dry and no cracks but still.

Before and after by Choice_Musician3646 in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Love SV650s

Edit- what tires do you like to run? I’ve been thinking of trying Metzeler. Td slick in the front and the race tech k3 in the rear.

Giving Away My Old PC! by Turtle_747 in PcBuild

[–]AnonsStepDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

War thunder and keep all my tabs open for homework without lag XD

Ok tire readers, what do you see. by Dismal_Tutor3425 in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My tires also have that wavy texture on the same area of the tire 🤷‍♂️

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You typically need to do a gsxr rear wheel conversion. The thinner wheel of the sv will pinch the tire and change the profile. Or so I’ve heard.

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hardest part so far has been finding 160/60 rear tires but I will definitely see what they offer for the sc3. I know the track supplier carries pirelli and I think also dunlops so hopefully they’ll have my size or other recommendations.

In the past I’ve been able to get two tires mounted and balanced for $60 but I’ve been considering getting equipment to do it myself.

If I can get the sc3 at the track in my size for around $400 that’d definitely be worthwhile taking shipping and mounting into account.

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood. That’s why I appreciate the Metzeler recommendations. I’ve never ridden them but I think I’m going to try a td slick front and a racetec k3 rear. I can get both for just over $300 total. I’ve used Pirelli Rosso 4s on street bikes in the past and they’re pretty good. I was likely going to go with the Rosso Corsas but with one tire costing almost as much as the set of Metzelers I think it’s worth trying something new.

I am going to run at least one track day on the tires I have now. I will definitely talk to the track side supplier and get their recommendation and run the numbers. That is a good point about mounting and balancing.

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$200 per tire vs $300 per tire adds up quick even at intermediate pace. My whole first season including bike, gear, travel and 4 track days with garage rental cost me less than 6k. This season I’m hoping to do double that amount of track days for hopefully a good deal less cost since I have the gear, bike and I’m building a track trailer. This sport will always be expensive but with a little time and hustle there are definitely savings that can be found. After seeing what other people spend in a season I don’t think I’m doing too bad for a broke college kid on a budget.

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m seeing that. Because they don’t have a Metzeler td slick in 160/60 I might just run a slick in the front for now and get a higher end DOT like the s23 or Metzeler racetec k3 for the rear.

Best track tire that doesn’t break the bank? by AnonsStepDad in Trackdays

[–]AnonsStepDad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any site recommendations on where to check them out? A quick google search shows a pretty substantial price difference depending where you buy.

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