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Is too much track time bad for the bike?
- Thread starter bryndan
- Start date
Aside from crashing, most of the guys I've seen who have track dedicated bikes seem to take better care of them compared to guys who have street bikes.
-more consistant oil changes and other fluids
-suspension upgrades
-ergonomic upgrades
Keep in mind these bikes are designed to be ridden hard. Having a street bike on the street, you are not fully utilizing its capabilities as you do on the track.
I think it all boils down to who the owner is and them taking care of the bike in either situation. My .02
-more consistant oil changes and other fluids
-suspension upgrades
-ergonomic upgrades
Keep in mind these bikes are designed to be ridden hard. Having a street bike on the street, you are not fully utilizing its capabilities as you do on the track.
I think it all boils down to who the owner is and them taking care of the bike in either situation. My .02
Silvy Johnston
New member
Better off buying second hand that hasn't been tracked imo. Even if both have been maintained meticulously the non-track is going to have been less stressed. Also one that has NOT been babied during breakin would be better.
Good to see you're finally out of the shadows.
Good to see you're finally out of the shadows.
Most professional race bikes are stripped, rebuilt and parts replaced every few races. That's because the reality is that an engine that works harder and spins faster, will wear quicker (regardless of oil changes) than one used at street level.
In the hands of track-day enthusiasts these "rebuilds" are fewer, and maintenance is mostly reliant on more frequent oil changes.
Given your boyfriend's logic, and yours, I'd say dump your boyfriend.............
jdw
In the hands of track-day enthusiasts these "rebuilds" are fewer, and maintenance is mostly reliant on more frequent oil changes.
Given your boyfriend's logic, and yours, I'd say dump your boyfriend.............
jdw
+1 Highly debatable but to baby break in is pretty much useless. Keep it loaded but keeping the rps the under 6k rpm...you are pretty much wasting your time.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Yeah, that would hold true in a SS or superbike spec bike who then again who said anything about a full fledge race bike?!?!
He was asking about a tracked out bike, not a professional race bike. Most of them, the engine is pretty much stock but is rolling on aftermarket race bodywork, clip on, rearsets, pipe, PC etc.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
Yeah, that would hold true in a SS or superbike spec bike who then again who said anything about a full fledge race bike?!?!
He was asking about a tracked out bike, not a professional race bike. Most of them, the engine is pretty much stock but is rolling on aftermarket race bodywork, clip on, rearsets, pipe, PC etc.
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B.dropped at 5 mph w/minor damage to the street fairings
C. 1st 848 owner... not sure which type of oil to use, what type of chain lube to use and not sure how many miles can I get with the reserve light.
I'm sure if you had 2 848's, same mileage; one that never saw the track vs one that was on the track for 1 yr but had all the oem stuff removed (plastics, headlights, harness, clip ons, rear sets, exhaust) then replaced before it went up for sale, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference.
My gig is that it all depends on the owner. If you don't know the owner, you don't know the history of the bike.
The owner could have probably swapped out the gauge with one that has lower mileage, crashed the bike but fixed it and never told you.
The owner could have bought the bike brand new, only rode it on the track but at a B or C group pace and changed the oil after every other track day.
B.dropped at 5 mph w/minor damage to the street fairings
C. 1st 848 owner... not sure which type of oil to use, what type of chain lube to use and not sure how many miles can I get with the reserve light.
I'm sure if you had 2 848's, same mileage; one that never saw the track vs one that was on the track for 1 yr but had all the oem stuff removed (plastics, headlights, harness, clip ons, rear sets, exhaust) then replaced before it went up for sale, you probably wouldn't even notice the difference.
My gig is that it all depends on the owner. If you don't know the owner, you don't know the history of the bike.
The owner could have probably swapped out the gauge with one that has lower mileage, crashed the bike but fixed it and never told you.
The owner could have bought the bike brand new, only rode it on the track but at a B or C group pace and changed the oil after every other track day.
nonyahbusiness
New member
....and aliens could have invaded and set up camp in the fuel tank. Or government CIA operatives could be launching a covert tracking operation from the ECU. Or......
As the original poster posits; assuming all things being equal (or as you would put it, "equally unknown") which 848 would you choose? One ridden on the street, or one thrashed at the track.....
jdw
As the original poster posits; assuming all things being equal (or as you would put it, "equally unknown") which 848 would you choose? One ridden on the street, or one thrashed at the track.....
jdw
There many quality used bikes to be had on the market today many have already been upgraded with performance enhancing parts like exhaust, chips and improved air flow. Ive seen dozens of bikes bought and upgraded only to be sold shortly after breaking them in because the person didn't know what they were getting into when they bought a Ducati super-bike or GSXR 1000 for their first bike cause it was cool. Or they couldn't afford it or lost their job ect. Used is in my humble opinion a good way to go as long as you know what your buying and find the right bike and the right circumstances. Just be patient and keep looking until you find the right deal. However A bike that has seen a lot ot track time is not the right bike or circumstances. I gambled on a theft recovery bike and got a GREAT deal on my last ducati and have had little trouble with it.
Good luck!
Good luck!