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For the street, MT all the way. It's more modern, looks great, sounds great, arguably more just fun to ride on the street. The SV makes a better track/race bike because it's cheaper, more common so everybody has spares, and it's easier to set up for the track. The MTs have really odd geometry and suspensions for the track, you have to do a lot more to make it handle right.

I did finally sell it but I definitely miss that bike, it was phenomenal!

Ohhhh my oh my @@woodyracing49

The GPRs are good, no complaints. This one has probably never been serviced and it's still partially functional but has definitely leaked some fluid out and isn't 100%. The SV doesn't really put it to heavy use, so I'm just riding it as is until the end of the season. I haven't done anything with the steering, the clipons seemed in a decent enough position when I bought it, so I've just left it all alone. Cheers!

Thanks Joel and that's awesome, best of luck! I'm definitely behind on the TH-cam stuff, I've got a few things I'm working on right now, though! It's been a wild racing season, I can't believe it took me this long to get back to it.

@@woodyracing49 Well you're doing it now so don't look back.

@@woodyracing49 Have a look at LWT racer for some utube content ideas. 🏆

I never got a great answer from anyone that seemed to really know, but I ran the lower end of the recommended 32f/30r and they did fine.

@@woodyracing49 thank you so much! That’s about what pressures I run, but I’m not fast enough to do any damage to them lol. I’m headed to Barber for this weekend so I thought I would ask. Thanks a bunch!

@@rpm9719 oh nice, have fun at Barber, it’s looking like a nice weekend! I’m at Road Atlanta with WERA, otherwise I would’ve been there, myself.

It’s one of the greatest places on earth!

Great tips! I’ve been going for years with Fiat groups and actually up here this weekend in an Alfa. That sounds like an incredible trip and I LOVE the S4, such a great bike!

@@woodyracing49 I’ve owned an X 1/9 and 79 Alfetta. The Italians really know how to infuse their passion for art into their machines.

That’s awesome. I’ve been wanting to make that trip to Johnstown CO to visit my grandpa. I live in Nashville and have made that trip in the car but not the bike. I’ve ridden from Dallas to Nashville where I used to live but haven’t done Nashville to Colorado.

Mainly just water and sugar free Red Bull

No one wants to drink that woke piss anymore

@@woodyracing49 drink the regular Red bull. It has regular sugar which is actually not too bad for you. The aspartame in the diet is a genuine brain poison. The Splenda / sucralose in other diet drinks is also a powerful brain poison. Both will make any depression a person is suffering far worse while they cause permanent brain damage. Enjoy that SV650. That's a lifetime own bike. Great, reliable, cheap to own motorcycle.

Much appreciated!!

Thank you!! For sure, being able to focus on nothing but the track ahead of you is unlike anything else. I can’t wait to do it again soon!

Thanks! I'll do a walkaround once I get it set up for me and make a few small changes but here is the quick list I made: *SV650 Mod list* Vortex Sprockets Vortex clip-ons Vortex realstes GB Racing case covers Ghetto Customs bodywork with super bike tail (sits higher than the stock seat for better body position) Power Commander V & quick shifter Motor built by Copoulos GPR Stabilizer Penske double clicker shock Ktech fork cartridges Zoran GSX-R rear wheel conversion to run 180 rears Brembo radial master cylinder Braided brake lines Motion pro throttle M4 exhaust system

Thanks man!! Hope y’all are doing well!

Thanks for the sub! Glad to hear youre going to return to the track after such a long time away. I coach with STT and will be at that event unless something pops up between now and then. Give me a shout and we can link up and I can help you get reacquainted being on track on a motorcycle. Also, if youre bored, come on out to Tally in 2 weeks and watch the WERA season opener. I am making my expert debut after sweeping Novice last year. Perfect opportunity to make some content for you.

​@@TheMotoTank Thanks back! Hell yeah, I appreciate that, I'm sure I'll need all the help I can get. Damn that's awesome, congrats! I got bumped before I stopped but it was only because I showed up to so many rounds in a sparse class that my season standings gave the illusion I knew what I was doing. I just assume nobody realized it before the letter went out 😂 I'll definitely come out to Tally. I'm wanting to hit an early WERA round and knock out the race school and get my novice license back, but I don't think I'm going to be quite ready by Tally in Feb, probably in April.

@@woodyracing49 ill be at all of them and i am at most STT events all year. Im sure well bump into eachother sooner or later. More than happy to help you get back to it!

Gotta go ride my bicycle 20 miles today. Last summer I was up to 30-35 couple times a week. Now, I’m sore after 20. Things change so fast. I have a Yamaha champions class in July. I would love to race. For now, I’ll study and practice and get in shape. Good video. Shape up!

Awesome pickup on the SV650! That's exactly what I'd want if I could have a dedicated track bike. I haven't done a track day in the last 7-8 years (Jennings GP), but thinking of going to AMP with EvolveGT. Currently riding a 22 Tuono 660 Factory, Chattanooga area. Congrats on dropping all those lbs, keep it up and good luck ✌️

They get pretty hot in stop and go traffic, but on highway trips, it’s not an issue at all. It definitely doesn’t have the wind protection of a GS but I’ve never found it to be a huge issue and, if it does become a problem, there are aftermarket windscreens. I come from sport bikes where the wind gets pushed to your helmet if you’re not in a full race tuck, it’s much more comfortable for me having no windscreen than a short one. I would probably rather have cruise control and a better way to attach bags than more wind protection, but it’s perfectly doable as it is.

@@woodyracing49 That gets some worries off my chest. So basically it depends on the level of individual's tolerence. I'm fine with naked bikes. It's just probably people's exagerration and trying to convince me into getting the GS. Mind games. Anyway, thanks for replying!

@@soulevolution2735 So much also depends on the kind of riding you frequently do. I owned one bike, a BMW K1200LT that you didn't feel the wind at all. Hit cruise control and turn up the radio. But the this was over 900 pounds and impossible for a relatively small guy like myself to maneuver in my tight and vertical driveway. I prefer to feel the wind over that any day.

Thanks! I swear I’m planning to get back to it. What’s the best route, real lessons or books/TH-cam?

It’s the Ogio Tail Bag 2.0, I just grabbed it from Cycle Gear but it’s been great. Straps go under the seat, I keep them tucked there when not using it. Even used it as a base to strap camping gear for an overnight trip a couple of weeks after this trip. Small duffel bag, tent, chair, sleeping bag, pillow the whole kit. Looked ridiculous but worked great.

I’m stoked to ride it!

Bro ducatis aren’t unreliable the electronic are. but motor quality is A1 821 just has a shitty throttle control if you ride to much in rainy hot climates