Monster 1000 for track???

kevincg · #1 (**permalink**) 11-26-2007, 03:54 AM

Anyone have any thoughts about building a track special using the S2R monster? I have been playing with the idea of building a track only bike for some time, and I have access to a great S2R cheap.
Would this be a good chassis for the track?
With the SSSA, is this bike going to be heavy?
How would it compare to a SS1000 frame, as far as handling?
I would upgrade the forks (swap out with full adj set) and shock, and possibly throw on lighter wheels. Exhaust would also change.

If this is a bad idea please let me know.
Thanks,

Ducman851 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-28-2007, 03:08 AM

I use my 800 on the track

vtwin92 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-29-2007, 06:24 PM

I ran my monster S2R1000 this year at the track. My only mod at the time was an exhaust system. All other components were as they came. It was my first track day and I found the bike both forgiving and capable. Track prep was easy because there is no coolant issues. The bike is super light and totally flickable with the stock bars. That was a big help for a newbie like myself, read easy to change bad lines mid corner. I also thought it trailbraked like a champ. Thats the good stuff, here are my gripes. I found the limits of the rear suspension real quick once I picked up the pace and really started to push it. The front end also lacks the adjustablility of most modern litre bikes. The rev limiter also comes in way too early. I was bouncing off that thing constantly. In the bikes defense however, I did go down one sprocket tooth in the front. I guess if the price is right go for it, but you may grow out of it after a couple of track events.

Darkness · #4 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 04:17 AM

b'oi racer · #5 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 05:40 AM

clopstyle · #6 (**permalink**) 01-18-2008, 01:31 AM

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Capt. Home Slice · #7 (**permalink**) 01-29-2008, 04:19 PM

Do it!

You'll have a blast. That's for sure.

foggy102 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-30-2008, 12:34 PM

When I started my track project I was told the bike wouldn't handle as it's an ST based frame - total BS in the end. Take it as far as you want. I wanted something different and didn't feel like selling my Foggy for peanuts.

REMEMBER - track riding is 80% + based on the rider.
Have fun. There's a huge community of guys that have done it and can help.

JP

gixracer · #9 (**permalink**) 05-06-2008, 12:13 PM

modded s2r1k was fun