Giving up street riding, track only. Ever done it?

[Fiery254]

A 1000 trackbike is hilariously awesome but Scott Rupert once told me that riding a liter bike at TMP is like having a sword fight in a closet. Having first hand experience doing that, I'd have to agree. I had previously told him that I thought riding a liter bike on the Nelson track was like going deer hunting with an RPG.

Anyhow... if your intentions are to just go around a race track, drag some knee, and have fun then a 1000 can be a lot of fun. If you really want to learn how to go fast a 600 is a much better learning tool.. and is easier on tires. Not many people can learn how to go fast on a 1000.

Depends on what you want.

I thought I was quick on my 1098 when I started track days. And I was. But only on the straights. As a mate of mine said; "park and ride". I would advise a 600 for the track but would also add that a litre bike at the track is miles better fun than riding anything on the street.

 

[Mr.Azim]

and you'll get more race classes with a 600 in case you ever get into that (ie: SOAR)

You'll often see a 600 on the same podium as 1000's in Open Sprint or Heavyweight classes.

 

[vrus]

the way I view it is that some people out there are willing to spend 40-50k on a car alone. Putting that into perspective, having a track and street bike isn't so bad!

 

[Corsara]

Hello again,

It's been 10 days since I last rode my bike, which was at the track, and the day after that I cancelled my insurance. These last 10 days went quick, didn't think about riding much as I was quite busy with work and family. Tonight, though, I felt like it'd be so great if I could take her for a late night spin...oh well.. Next track day is in a couple of weeks, and then after that I'll try to squeeze in at least one more before the season ends. I'm holding up so far, but really need to increase the track days frequency, or I might start having the blues....

 

[omnivore]

This summer has been very busy, and I only rode my streetbike 3 times, and only a half hr ride each time....So I took off the insurance and just left fire and theft on it.

I am really misssing my long rides (3-10 days) int he Appalachians this yr.
Next yr I hope to make up for it.