Should I get a bike that has been raced?

[bass boss]

I presently own a stock '99 and don't have any experience with racing. I ride on the street only and never at the track. I am thinking about buying another bike that is a 2000 and has been set up for racing and having 2 bikes--one for my son to ride and one for me. This bike that I am looking at for possible purchase has Brock Davidson parts replacing some of the stock parts (such as the clutch), altered gear ratios, an extended swing arm and has been lowered. I think that everything that could be chromed has been chromed. I am not much of a mechanic, I just like to ride. If I invest in a bike that has been raced hard at the track, what are my chances that the extra stress on the bike will cause more frequent mechanical problems? I am concerned that it might cost a ton of money to keep this thing running. If I don't race it, what are the chances that it hold up as well as a stock busa? My '99 has required only normal maintenance and has been very reliable. This other bike is a lot faster than my stock
'99. Should non-mechanic types just stick with simple stock bikes or is it worth it to invest $9000-9500 in a used racer that might have twice that much invested in it?

 

[Mikey D]

Good question. Actually sounds like you understand the situation.

Bottom line is:
More aftermarket = more upkeep

Also depending on how well it was built will determine the life span of the bike. Quality issues.

Plus, if you start generating 300+ hp in an engine designed for 160ish, the longevity will be reduced.

Additionally, I know many aftermarket accessories are not as good as stock - mirrors are the prime example.

What do you know about the race bike?

 

[bass boss]

I only know that the bike is on it's second owner. I think that it was originally built by Brock Davidson--and probably raced hard until it was no longer useful to him, then sold to the next guy. The quality of Brock Davidson parts is not something that I am familiar with,but I have read good things from others about his parts. It has a full Hindle tiitanium exhaust system and a MacIntosh swing arm, Snitz adjustable rear lowering parts and the front end has been lowered, too. The chain is supposed to be high quality, too. I was told it was worth $300. It also has a P.C.3. It doesn't have a turbo.

 

[rubbersidedown]

dont do it . if yer not into draggin' , why bother .

An extended wheel base. how well is that gonna work in the twisties ? its bin lowered, thats not gr8 for "everyday" either . Hot rods can be finicky .

Sure its got all kinds of beefy shid in it . So it can handle the abuse .

The Other Side: Racers often take very good care of their rides...oil changes,maintenance,etc etc....
Racers are not usually poor people .

If i were you.....[which by the way , would be very cool for you.....] (sorry , I had a beer earlier....then I had like 9 more )

Find a bike that someone like me has owned . Or a guy like Pacemaster , or Bulletrain , Monsta , Revlis....etc etc.
We ride...we ride hard...but we look after our shid .

Drag bike....I dunno. The K's are usually low but I wouldn't . I like vehicles that have highway miles .

ask why they are selling it . dig around . are they shopping for another busa . ask in the pitts . if they are looking for a similar ride to the one they already have.....

 

[bass boss]

I think that is good advice and I am not at all surprise to hear what has been said. I was pretty skeptical about the practicality of the idea. So, I thought I would ask. I have always heard the same kind of advice for buying used cars, too. Buy it from some one one that has not used it hard and has kept it stock instead of someone that has boosted the horsepower and used it hard. Thanks!!