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sawracer
PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:47 pm 

Joined: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:34 pm
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Location: orange CA
Considering getting a track only bike. I have a Rd 400 but am guessing it'll be a pita? Or maybe thats my cheapest route. Maybe a beat up ninja 250? Any ideas? I am not a particularly fast person in the twisties so I am not necessarily looking for big power. More like reliability and handles decent.
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Mr. Foully
PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 10:30 pm 

Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:14 pm
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Location: East Troy, WI
The Ninja 250 is coming on strong in regional racing. It should make finding cheap used speed parts easier with better access to development info.
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67lotus49
PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 11:08 pm 
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Location: Running Springs Ca
My wife and I both have FZR400's, they are a hoot to ride. Just under 400lbs. 60hp stock and one of the best handling bikes made.

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Ja-Moo
PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:02 am 
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Go with the ninja 250, there are a million out there. Best way to learn how to ride fast.

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H2RTuner
PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:33 pm 

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ONLY thing I figure could make an FZR400 even better, swap in a TD850 engine in place of the 400 plant. Use the 400 engine on a go-cart, powered bar stool, etc.
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67lotus49
PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:53 pm 
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It's a good motor for a newbie, and with a 14k redline fun to ride hard. I may turn the 90 FZR back into a track but soon. With the Penske rear shock
and re-valved forks, upgraded front brakes it belongs on the track. The guy I bought it from had put a race bike top end on it and makes about 70hp to
the wheel. :D
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Sverre
PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 6:51 pm 
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i would have bought a aprilia rs 250, but i guess those are not as common over there as over here..
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Ja-Moo
PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:05 pm 
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When leanring, the less hp the better.........

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