twin racing?

[wera331]

I think I'm going to get a jap.  twin to race next year and I'm wondering about issues people have with them, like weight or power, or handling.I like the rc51 and the tl and sv, you know I like most twins.thanks.

[251am]

  I have no issues with my '03 RC. Penske triple clicker, TSE massaged forks, Michelin PRC front and usually a PR5 rear. Only issue you may have is it's weight to throw around. Start workin out!     Take a close look at 1st gen SV 650s and also the SV1000s. Tray Batey is cleaning up with an SV1000, but that's Tray!!

[wera331]

I'm racing an old buell now, do they weigh more than that?

[251am]

 I have no idea, but you might wanna check out the new Buells too. Which one do you have? M2, S2?

[PJ]

You should look into getting a Buell XB. Lighter, better handling, better suspension and better brakes than the tube frame bike you're riding now. Plus Buell is offering a generous contingency program, for experts and ams.

http://buell.com/en_us/mania/racing/racingsupport.asp

[wera331]

I'm racing a x1 now, but I'm going to get somthing that I dont have yo put so much money into to keep it working.(jap)

[boo181]

don't race a twin myself, but sv's are everywhere and parts are easy find....oh yeah, and you can race a 650 in just about any race you want

[G-reg]

I know a guy who wants to get rid of his fully setup rc51 with spares after this season if you're looking.. 

[Jeff]

I know a guy who wants to get rid of his fully setup rc51 with spares after this season if you're looking.. 

I hear that RC51 has ohlins forks and shock, slipper clutch, marchisini wheels and so much more too! 

[Mark Bernard]

I have a XB12r and if you keep it stock (for reliability) and if it's set up properly, you should have minimal maintance. I got mine together in June and once I got the mapping and suspention issues worked out, I have had no problem withit what so ever. Going from my M2 to a XB was like going from a K car to a Viper! Its faster, lighter, handles much better and is very competitive. (I just need bigger balls to keep up with Mr. Paul James though!  

[EX_#76]

I would shy away from an RC51.  they are good bikes, but you can only race them is a couple of classes.  An SV is a great bike for all of the lightweight stuff, and they are cheap.  The 03 models seem to be a little more prone to crank problems than other models.  All models can easily spin rod bearings if you over rev them while downshifting.  I have heard of 03 and newer SVs making as much as 76hp with a pipe and remapping.  XB 12 is also good because they actually pay contingency.  If you are a large person 200# or more the XB 12 has a ton more torque then the SV and will pull a larger rider out of a turn faster ( ask Don Cook ).  But they will cost about double of what you could buy an SV for.

As far as maintenance, I can only comment on the SV.  I like to get into my motor every season.  The rings wear out after a season or two.  Many people have rode hi milage street bikes on the track for three years without touching anything.  They don't seem to blow up they just lose HP.

[wera331]

hopefully after this year I'll be able to find either a rc51 or a sv1000. tell your friend to post it when hes done with it.