WTF does it mean, "It's too nice to be used"? - Page 2

OneSickPsycho · 01-25-2009, 09:34 PM

I understand... but I don't 'get it'.

That being said, I was leary of dumping my Buell when it was still shiney and new... GM put some good logic in my head that was more than true and certianly stuck. He said something to the effect of, "you know what will fix that?... scratches." That week my bike fell over onto the sidewalk and I never worried about dropping it again... and when I did drop it, I wasn't even pissed or anything.

the chi · 01-25-2009, 09:35 PM

I dont understand having and not using a nice toy, but I understand not wanting to destroy it or take the chance.

If ya have to worry about dropping or crashing a bike on the track, that might not be the best place for you to take it.

Then again, every time you fool around in the garage you take a chance of dropping or knocking it over.

The ultimate, but not always feasible would be to have enough money or toys you dont have to worry about messing one up!

BobTheBiker · 01-25-2009, 09:45 PM

to me, buying something expensive and exotic, spending rediculous amounts of money on upgrading, then just keeping it in the living room as an ornament makes as much sense as buying a lamborghini to commute to work in.

JoJoYZF · 01-25-2009, 09:57 PM

I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

SteveP · 01-25-2009, 09:57 PM

I don't think I fit the criteria you stated. But I will take my SV to the track before the Tuono. It really comes down to which bike would be easier to fix if/when I toss it?

Flexin · 01-25-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

Insurance doesn't pay for damage done at the race track does it? If not its a big difference then. On the street its fixed or replaced, track its a ball of metal to sit in your garage till you can afford to rebuild it.

James

JoJoYZF · 01-25-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexin

Insurance doesn't pay for damage done at the race track does it? If not its a big difference then. On the street its fixed or replaced, track its a ball of metal to sit in your garage till you can afford to rebuild it.

James

Some do, some dont. A lot of insurance companies look at it as a school as long as it isnt an actual race.

Flexin · 01-25-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Some do, some dont. A lot of insurance companies look at it as a school as long as it isnt an actual race.

If they cover it then I would enjoy my mods on the track. But if this was my only ride I would think twice. If I have rental coverage then that would solve that problem.

James

Sanchez · 01-25-2009, 10:50 PM

There's a lot to be said for having a ratty track bike. Knowing it will be cheap to fix makes me far more relaxed. Plus, if you get something common like a GSX-R or an SV650, you're all but guaranteed to find spare parts the same day at the track. You can't always say the same for the more exclusive bikes.

Case in point: a guy pitted near me at Jennings last weekend low sided his GSX-R. I had a spare clipon out for him by the time his bike was unloaded from the crash truck. If the guy down the row with the Desmosedici had done the same thing, he'd have been SOL.

Cutty72 · 01-25-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanchez

There's a lot to be said for having a ratty track bike. Knowing it will be cheap to fix makes me far more relaxed. Plus, if you get something common like a GSX-R or an SV650, you're all but guaranteed to find spare parts the same day at the track. You can't always say the same for the more exclusive bikes.

Case in point: a guy pitted near me at Jennings last weekend low sided his GSX-R. I had a spare clipon out for him by the time his bike was unloaded from the crash truck. If the guy down the row with the Desmosedici had done the same thing, he'd have been SOL.

Suprisingly at my first TD a guy tossed his RSV and broke a clip on. Found a new one and had it on by next session...

Pretty sure that wouldn't happen with my Buell...

01-25-2009, 10:50 PM	#19
Sanchez Too sweet to be sour Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Moto: 2006 Buell Ulysses, 2006 GSX-R 750 Posts: 76	There's a lot to be said for having a ratty track bike. Knowing it will be cheap to fix makes me far more relaxed. Plus, if you get something common like a GSX-R or an SV650, you're all but guaranteed to find spare parts the same day at the track. You can't always say the same for the more exclusive bikes. Case in point: a guy pitted near me at Jennings last weekend low sided his GSX-R. I had a spare clipon out for him by the time his bike was unloaded from the crash truck. If the guy down the row with the Desmosedici had done the same thing, he'd have been SOL. __________________ - Matt

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01-25-2009, 09:34 PM	#11
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I understand... but I don't 'get it'. That being said, I was leary of dumping my Buell when it was still shiney and new... GM put some good logic in my head that was more than true and certianly stuck. He said something to the effect of, "you know what will fix that?... scratches." That week my bike fell over onto the sidewalk and I never worried about dropping it again... and when I did drop it, I wasn't even pissed or anything.

01-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	to me, buying something expensive and exotic, spending rediculous amounts of money on upgrading, then just keeping it in the living room as an ornament makes as much sense as buying a lamborghini to commute to work in.

01-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#14
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

01-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#15
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	I don't think I fit the criteria you stated. But I will take my SV to the track before the Tuono. It really comes down to which bike would be easier to fix if/when I toss it?