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as soon as i figure out how to post pics, i'll show ya mine = imageshack is a no no right?
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# ¿ Jul 6, 2008 15:05 |
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2024 10:00 |
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i have an 07 650r. it was super comfy with the stock bars on, felt like you could ride all day and have your body not hate you. i ordered and installed the sport bars V2. best mod i've done so far, probably the best mod you can do to our little 650's. gives you a lower more sporty position, while retaining the comfort. oh yea, 650r's rock
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# ¿ Dec 3, 2008 05:40 |
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2008 kawi EX250 race bike
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# ¿ May 11, 2011 02:47 |
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Z3n posted:Where are you racing/who are you racing with? The 250 number is excellent. thanks. i race CMRA (central motorcycle roadracing association). texas tracks, with one track in oklahoma. picked up this 250 from a WERA seller in march of last year, i wanted a dedicated track/race bike (i can dig up my purchase/build thread from our local forum if there is any interest). i bought the bike and did my licensing the same day. this is my second season racing, i was 3rd in points for one of my classes but i missed the last race weekend, and it looks like i'll be missing the next one as well. 250's are stupid fun.
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# ¿ May 11, 2011 03:29 |
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Russian Bear posted:Is there a preference for gen 4 vs gen 3 (or vice versa) for the 250 class? I'd love to race a 250 sometime in the future, mind sharing costs of a typical race weekend? Z3n posted:Have you had a chance to track a 600 at all? I'm also curious about 250 race costs...I keep trying to convince myself I should race a 250/650 rather than a 600, but I just can't bring myself to go back. cost wise, its pretty good compared to a 600. lets break it down. gate fee: $15 entry fees: $100 for my 2 sprints. i race Formula 4 ($45) and E superstock ($50) +$5 since in register the day of. endurace: $35 per hour, split equally among my teammate. i stick to the shorter 2-3 hour endurance since i don't wanna beat up my engine for a long rear end time. i did do a 6hr endurance race, and that was split among 4 people. so for a typical race weekend, i'll be right under or slightly over $200 after i factor in food and gas money. tires: BT003r/s rear (in a 140) i used to get them for $100, but i paid $120 for the last one. i ran pretty much a WHOLE SEASON and trackdays in between, on 1 rear tire. for the front, i used to to run a BT003 pro soft compound (in a 120). these run around $140-$150 and i have to get them from our race distributor, since they are a race tire. i'm now running a Dunlop Ntech front, a buddy sold me his race takeoff for $20. the dunlops last a LOOOOOONG time. plenty of tread left on, i'll most likely throw another Ntech on there if i can get it for $30 lol. oil changes: $30 (if i buy a new filter). i change the oil every other race weekend, or 3-4 trackdays. if i do an endurance, oil will be changed before the next race. and Zen, i started off on a ninja 650r. which i still ride on the street. i've ridden friend's 600s on the track.i tend to take it easy since i don't wanna bin a someone else's bike. takes me a bit to get used to coming off a 250. i'm thinking about getting a race ready SV, to tempting. let me dig up a thread on 250 racing costs. i'll make a new one on here. here is a vid from our E superstock race, at the season opener. my friend was running a go pro, and i ended up being in front of her for the majority of the race. check out my pass at 4:19, i came in way hot and ran wide =( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXGDilfxgA&feature=player_embedded
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# ¿ May 12, 2011 01:02 |
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i wanna move try a bigger bike, but its hard to justify the costs. the fast guys around here buy a brand new set of dunlops for close to $500. i can't and won't do that. plus, there is no way you can come off the 250 and not have a big poo poo eating grin on your face. my teammate is a body builder, over six feet 240lbs easy, dude says he likes endurance racing my bike more than racing his gsxr 1000. but like i said, i'm reeeeally thinking of picking up an SV.
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# ¿ May 12, 2011 01:45 |
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2024 10:00 |
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i recently picked up a third bike as well. i think i have a problem. riders anonymous?
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# ¿ Mar 20, 2012 04:22 |