Supersport Build Prices

I guess you must have one of those very optimistic dyno's

 

Why would it be so impossible to make a ZX6r competitive , not to take anything away from Al who is a super talented guy, but a ZX6r is a very good bike.It is by far the best choice for a privateer and is one reason we have switched back to them after running the R6 in 2000 and 2001.

 

- Okay - I'll bite.

Why is the slowest, least powerful and heavyest bike "by far" the best choice for a privateer?

They pay a little more money is some situations in some sprint classes but otherwise I am not seeing a "by far" advantage here.

I mean, I guess if WERA lets the 636 version race supersport you may seen an advantage there but really, "by far" the best choice for a privateer?

I even went back and looked through the results (although they are not really sorted that way) and there are entire weekends where I can't even see that anyone even raced a ZX-6 in 600 superstock expert sprints, much less dominated the class to make the bike the "by far" choice.

See bottom of article for figures...
http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/issues/dec00/600s.htm

 

I never intended to get a battle going between the builders but who am I to scrutinize against a little pissing contest. Besides, it's free advertising and great publicity for sponsors and the like.

I am quite familiar with the likes of the motors that are built for Larry Denning. One of the motor's that I have was previously built by Larry's former teammate from Dega racing. I won't pitch names because he has since retired (a shame) but the motor that I ran all last season was simply amazing. Durability and awesome power were the highlights, too-short gearing and rider error was the demise of that precious beauty.

In any case, what I am looking for is a company, or privateer for that matter, that knows what it takes for a privateer to run a series and what an engine needs. I have the suspension mods (gotta love Max) and a few years under the belt. What I need is a motor that can compliment that setup and someone who stands behind their work. The motor is a 2000 GSXR 600.

And in case this comes up I'll throw in this in... Yes I understand that owning a new model with all the bells and whistles is great, and I have the funds to do so. However, when I see that good, clean racers can win seasons on 3 and 4 year old equipment, it makes me beleive that there is more to the meat grinder than a hopped-up bike. Yes I would like an advantage against the rest, but I would rather that edge be experience than dumb horsepower. I think it would make me a better racer to save the extra funds to spend on tires and fuel and food, then to go half preparred. I know the bike, it's comfortable. I have the saddle time this season to make place for myself, hopefully in the top section of the points. So if anyone wants my money click on the link and send me a price...

 

I want one 'O" dem dynos that'll make my gsxr 600 put out 116 hp...
Oh no, then it won't be Formula USA legal...
Best stick to what I got I reckon.

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Matt Drucker

 

So what are you saying? Gixxer6's don't make that much in Supersquid form?