>1000cc M/C choice for Salt?

[Mile High Talon]

Hey all,

Any suggestions about selecting a used 1000cc-up bike that would be a good compromise for street use AND Salt racing between $5000-7500? Over the past 30 years I've owned Yamahas, Kawis, Hondas, a 1000 Suzi, an XLCH, and most recently, an FXSTC.

I've been out of the sport bike scene for a really long time, but I prefer canyon carving to bar hopping, so I'm leaning towards a Buell or a Japanese sport bike. P or M chassis & P, PP, PS, BG, BF, PBF engine class.

Thanks, James

[RichFox]

I would go for the one you like best.

[Dean Los Angeles]

a good compromise for street use AND Salt racing

Yuck! That terrible "AND" word.
It might help to look at the records and work from there.
Here are the bottom 20 records in the 1000cc class.

P-PV    R. Joliffe    Vincent    ' 00    104.292
SC-PG    Willie Buchta    H/d    7-Aug   117.363
SC-PF    Willie Buchta    Buell    7-Aug   120.463
A-VG    Paul Friebus    H/D    6-Aug   120.596
APS-VG    Paul Friebus    H/D    6-Aug   121.363
M-VF    Paul Friebus    H/D    7-Aug   121.898
MPS-VG    Paul Friebus    H/D    7-Aug   123.051
MPS-VF    Paul Friebus    H/D    7-Aug   124.976
SC-PF    Willie Buchta    Buell    7-Oct   128.136
M-VG    Paul Friebus    H/D    7-Aug   130.556
APS-VF    Broken Spoke Special    Indian    7-Aug   134.572
A-VF    Broken Spoke Special    Indian    7-Aug   138.17
P-PP    Jdees Performance    Buell    3-Aug   144.626
M-PG    Don Smith Racing    H/D    ' 99    146.675
A-PG    Yankee Engineuity Express    H/D    7-Aug   147.197
MPS-PBG    J. Smith    Norton    ' 99    148.981
M-PF    Full House Mouse 2    H/D    3-Aug   150.15
SC-G    Gary McMillan    Suzuki    7-Aug   152.036
A-PF    Lone eagle Racing    H/D    ' 02    153.58
SC-G    Gary McMillan    Suzuki    7-Oct   156.709

[bak189]

Hey, how about that new Buell with the new Rotax V-Twin!!!!!!!!!!............Oh, sorry it is 1125c.c.

[willieworld]

sorry dean but the record in 1000cc sc-pf is 128.136 thanks willie buchta

[willieworld]

saw it after i posted --what did you do with the front suspension off of your a bike  thanks  willie buchta

[sockjohn]

Hey all,

Any suggestions about selecting a used 1000cc-up bike that would be a good compromise for street use AND Salt racing between $5000-7500? Over the past 30 years I've owned Yamahas, Kawis, Hondas, a 1000 Suzi, an XLCH, and most recently, an FXSTC.

I've been out of the sport bike scene for a really long time, but I prefer canyon carving to bar hopping, so I'm leaning towards a Buell or a Japanese sport bike. P or M chassis & P, PP, PS, BG, BF, PBF engine class.

Thanks, James

In that price range any Busa you would actually want to buy is probably out, but a GSXR 1000 is certainly doable.  You already have leathers, or is that a separate budget?  They aren't cheap!

I would buy the bike I would want to run on the salt, and compromise the street because it's going to be an all out race bike at some point! 

I don't know why it is, but records just under 200mph always catch my eye

I've heard the  GSXR 1000 shares motor mounts with the 600 and 750 which would get you lots of choices down the road..  (or is this just false rumors?)

[Sumner]

...................................I've heard the  GSXR 1000 shares motor mounts with the 600 and 750 which would get you lots of choices down the road..  (or is this just false rumors?)

I think that is true as when I was doing research on my 750 I think I read where guys were putting 1000's in the frames,

Sum

[1212FBGS]

the last gsxr series with interchangable motor mounts was the "w" series 92 gsxr600, 93-95 gsxr750 and 93-98 gsxr1100 will all interchange... JE has a real nice 907 big bore kit for the 750. you can usually pick up a "w" 750 for around 3g.... the '96 up gsxr600 and 750 will interchange motors but the 1000 needs advanced frame mods to shoe horn a 1000 motor into the smaller chassis.... none of the hondas will interchange... a 94-98 zx9 will fit into a 96-00 zx7 chassis but they dont have a 600 worth a crap...  right Jon?..... the yam yzf600-750 will swap but they dont have a 1000... everyone knows pre "R1's" are crap so dont waist your time...
good luck
Kent

[Mile High Talon]

Thanks for the ideas guys! Good points about the records and motor interchanges. Will let you know what I buy.

James

[racin jason]

First generation busas have depreciated since the 08 Busa came out. expect to pay between 5-7k for a good one less for a bike with "history".
if you start out with the stock busa its good for 185-190mph. Then put a small nitrous kit on it and it should be good for 210-215mph. then put a turbo on it and run in the 240-250+mph range. you can run 1350cc, 1650 and 2000 engine classes.

I just sold a bike that went 216mph for less than 5k that came with three spare engines and a truckload of spares.

The hayabusa are the small block chevrolets of the motorcycle world. reasonable price, very durable and tons of aftermarket support.

[mike mendoza]

Hey, how about that new Buell with the new Rotax V-Twin!!!!!!!!!!............Oh, sorry it is 1125c.c.

new buel  ohv?

[Super Kaz]

First generation busas have depreciated since the 08 Busa came out. expect to pay between 5-7k for a good one less for a bike with "history".
if you start out with the stock busa its good for 185-190mph. Then put a small nitrous kit on it and it should be good for 210-215mph. then put a turbo on it and run in the 240-250+mph range. you can run 1350cc, 1650 and 2000 engine classes.

I just sold a bike that went 216mph for less than 5k that came with three spare engines and a truckload of spares.

The hayabusa are the small block chevrolets of the motorcycle world. reasonable price, very durable and tons of aftermarket support.

and you didn't call me !

[dwarner]

Jason,

You need a new career choice. Used bike salesperson is not your best bet. Turn in your white belt.

DW

[landracing]

I guess I would suggest something older.

The reason being if its over 7 years old parts are cheap on the internet and if something is alot newer it relativly more expensive and harder to find.

But its just a matter how fast you want to go and what you are starting with.

Jon