Are 929's good....... : Honda CBR 1000RR Motorcycle Forums: 1000RR.net

JoeRoke · 02-15-2006, 06:01 PM

...track bikes? the reason im asking is cause i might be able to get one at a really great price. Ive been looking to start doing a few track days, but as you know i can not go anywhere near a track on my current bike.

Let me know what your thoughts and comments are on it...

**TrackHo** · 02-15-2006, 06:03 PM

I rode one on the track for 3 years---there are fine but wont be competitive with current liter models. Prolly a very cost effective way to gain track prowess w/o putting your real bike at risk

JoeRoke · 02-15-2006, 06:06 PM

yeah im not looking to be competitive at all. I’m not looking to see how fast i can be or anything like that...Im just looking to go and enjoy myself.

BlackRR · 02-15-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RR from Staten Island

...track bikes? the reason im asking is cause i might be able to get one at a really great price. Ive been looking to start doing a few track days, but as you know i can not go anywhere near a track on my current bike.

Let me know what your thoughts and comments are on it...

Why not?? Most of us wear tinted sheilds now anyway! (Your bling won't blind us) LOL

Northern RR · 02-15-2006, 06:14 PM

I always wanted to get the 929 to the track. I can't see why it would not be a good track ride? Very good handling bike and not bad power once you do a few mods

But like trackho said, she won't run with a brand new liter bike unless the rider has no clue what they are doing.

simonkobejapan · 02-15-2006, 07:21 PM

they are very easy to ride,be great to use as a track bike.and will be plenty of parts around.
maybe get a full system,rearsets and maybe a shock(the stock ones not too good,and need to up the rear ride height a little)but even just stock will be great fun!its like a mini bike or something really!!
this is my old 929(miss her alot...)

JoeRoke · 02-15-2006, 07:45 PM

Thanks Simon!

simonkobejapan · 02-15-2006, 07:48 PM

there alot of info on the wankers cbr site(fireblade.org)but the 929 is a great little bike
youll have alot of fun with it im sure!!

dragon129 · 02-15-2006, 08:29 PM

I loved my 929. The only thing I have heard bad about having those on the track are that the front forks are pretty much useless. Other than that, it was a great bike. I didn't notice much of a problem with my forks because I only ran it on the track twice and I'm no pro at it. Honestly, if you can learn to elevate your skills on the track and you can use 85% of the maximum ability of a 600cc bike, I would venture to say that you have more riding skills than 80% of us on this website...Including me. I'm not fast and I have no problem admitting it. It's a great bike though.

simonkobejapan · 02-15-2006, 08:32 PM

oh,you will need a steering damper!thats the first thing u should get!!the front end is way too skiterish,i didnt like riding without one.