New track bike for me :)

Discussion in 'Trackdays' started by Jollygiant, Feb 10, 2013.

  1. Jollygiant

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    Obviously not brand new.
    It's a 98 race prepped blade, so that will be two blades in the garage as of tomorrow when I collect it.
    Has the 17" front wheel conversion done aswell and loads of spares, but not the winners cups on it lol, see the pics below.
    So will give it a good clean up and personalise it when I get it home and prob sell on some of the parts as I don't need them all by any means.
    Its an older bike but will be shit loads of fun as I won't worry about what happens to it atall :D

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    Well done mate. Looks spot on.
     
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    Was looking into getting one of these myself for the track but couldn't find one at the right price/condition, would be interested in hearing what you think of it on a track as I will keep looking if works well :)
     
  4. Jollygiant

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    Will do mate, had one as a road bike a few years ago and it was good, this should go alot better as its been lightened and properly set up.
    Think I paid a fair price for it, £1400 for everything.
     
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    Seems a great price to me!
    I want something with just a day mot so nothing too fancy.
    What are they like for tall people? I'm 6'4 and not too light so struggle with most 600's.
     
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    looks a great track bike and a good price, had a rrw on the road and used to use it for odd trackdays and it was brilliant, enjoy!
     
  7. Jollygiant

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    All good mate i'm 6'5" and plenty of room
     
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    I will keep looking then :)
     
  9. Jollygiant

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    make sure its got a 17" front wheel though or tyre choice is very limited.
     
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    Cheers for that, would never of thought of that
     
  11. Jollygiant

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    if it hasnt its not much hassle, you just need a vfr800 front wheel which needs a bit of maching off the boss faces.
    or a complete 929 front end fits straight on, but that costs a bit more lol
     
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    Looks good fun that mate. £1400 is a great price for a bike that looks as good as that.
     
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    Looks nice, seems a great price.
     
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    still love that shape blade,loads of fun
     
  16. Jollygiant

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    Well I've done my usual and changed my mind this morning before I picked it up.
    I think I could get better for my money and something newer.
    Also the rrw's have a bit of an issue with ground clearance
     
  17. jimmy

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    You are bloody dynamite [​IMG] [​IMG]
     

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