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SlowWhite · 11-26-2007

So what is everyone doing for winter projects? I'm still in termoil over getting a new motor or just spending the money on my bike, which I plan to race next year regardless. But was at the track yesterday watching the races and saw 3 people go down. no-one was hurt but seems like a lot more accidents happen with bikes, so which would be more expensive? repairing a bike or fixing up the eclipse?
Would love, to just once be able to have my car running perfectly so I could actually see what it'll do after all these years. But I doubt that's possible with my car cause no matter how much I try it never seems to happen.

**JET** · 11-27-2007

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Originally Posted by SlowWhite

So what is everyone doing for winter projects? I'm still in termoil over getting a new motor or just spending the money on my bike, which I plan to race next year regardless. But was at the track yesterday watching the races and saw 3 people go down. no-one was hurt but seems like a lot more accidents happen with bikes, so which would be more expensive? repairing a bike or fixing up the eclipse?
Would love, to just once be able to have my car running perfectly so I could actually see what it'll do after all these years. But I doubt that's possible with my car cause no matter how much I try it never seems to happen.

The eclipse will be cheaper than the bike going down very hard. They are so light that they don't take crashes well. Subframes, swing arms and frames like to bend. If you are going to race, start in a lower class, usually a SV650 is a good choice. Racing is TOTALLY different than riding on the street. I am sure you won't believe me, but it is. Start with a bike that won't scare you because of the shear speed. That way if you crash it, you don't crash your street bike too. Or just fix the eclipse

Gravy · 11-27-2007

I've got a busy winter coming up, 255, twin 14b's, not sure if i'm going FMIC or dsm smic's yet, and probably struts and cv boots. Alignment and dyno time. Maybe HG or just replacing a bunch of hoses, havn't taken the back part of the engine apart to see where the coolant is coming from. Also fixing the lifter tick... busy winter.

Speedfreak · 11-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Gravy

Also fixing the lifter tick... busy winter.

Ahh yes, forgot about lifters, I will be doing those as well. Anyone got any?