matt.c
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 posted on 22/6/09 at 08:52 PM |
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Not sure what to do!
Been thinking for a while now about selling the indy for something else. My indy has took all of my budget and now have very little money to improve
it. Now after having a kit car i have found its not filled my needs. Dont get me wrong i love the car and its plenty quick enough but its all the
running costs ie tax, insurance and the fact that is only really usable in the summer months.
Thought about having a superbike but im thinking that would only last for a "fling" and the other idea is to sell the indy to fund a
Karting outfit and go racing?
Both the bike and Kart would be much easier to get to places ie tracks.
Im scared to sell the indy and regret it and never get the chance to have one again. In my ideal world i would have them all but budget dont stretch
to it.
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eccsmk
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 08:57 PM |
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i used to race karts
trust me the indy will be cheaper!!
the best thing is to go to work in it and that'll help change your mind 
at the end of the day tho there really is only one person who can make the decision.
best of luck with what vere you decide mate
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graememk
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 08:58 PM |
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running the indy would be cheaper than kart racing tust me
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BenB
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:00 PM |
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If you go for a superbike just make sure you sign the donor forms before you go for the test drive.
I'm not wishing anything bad here. But the figures speak for themselves- ONLY twice as many people get killed in cars each year as on m/bikes...
How many cars are there for each motorbike.....
Leather does not a crumple zone make....
I'd just get full weather gear and go touring with the Tour7 list.... that adds a whole different spin to owning a Seven from just quick blats
in the summer....
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mark chandler
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:07 PM |
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Humm superbike, I have one of those and they are great.
but..... If you only want to use the Indy for summer months then the bike will also succumb.
You also need to think hard about this, I have had my fireblade for about 6 years now, had an VFR400 before that for a couple of years, now its just
poked in my garage.
The reason for this is that last year I rode to the cataluna moto GP, fantastic riding in France and Spain but upon returning to England watched my
mate fall off in front of me which has put me off.
The English roads are appalling which takes away a lot of the joy.
Big bikes are something you do to get it out of your blood, not something to keep doing IMHO, just to dangerous in the UK these days.
Have you tracked your Indy yet ?
Do not worry about getting a new bike either, I can ride my 893 blade as fast as my mate can go on his 2008 R1 on the bends, you can pick up a good
one for £1500 and learn the art.
Regards Mark
[Edited on 22/6/09 by mark chandler]
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Nash
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:19 PM |
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Matt, I endurance raced Rotax Max karts for 5 years right across Europe and even at Club level it is hugely expensive. Having said that it is a very
rewarding past time. In my opinion if you have a bike you may as well keep the car (and I rode bikes for 15 years before karting).
As said previously it is your call but try out each, There are arrive and drive seats available for 2 stroke karting at most circuits. Hire a bike and
see what suits you.
Decide in haste repent at leisure
Good luck..........Neil
It's What You Do Next That Counts.
Build It, Buy It, Drive It:
Southern Kit Car Club
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matt.c
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:21 PM |
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Not tracked yet as it seems to cost a fortune for a trackday when you include the day @ £199 plus fuel for the day and costs of brakes etc. You could
probably say good bye to £300 per day!!  I just cant afford that.
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Guinness
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:29 PM |
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Keep the Indy.
You don't HAVE to upgrade it (yet!)
I've never seen you drive, but I can almost be certain, that you could be quicker. I thought I was reasonably quick until I went out with an
instructor driving round Croft. Made me realise I hadn't even been trying!!
Do you blat with a group of other 7's? I can honestly say that blatting / touring with the NE7ER's is brilliant and IMHO what 7ing is all
about.
If I was you, I'd blat as frequently as I could afford to put fuel in it. Then try it on a trackday. Finally, join the Tour 7 list and try a
mini tour!
As for trackdays being expensive, yes they are, BUT, they can be done on the cheap. The NE7ER's hire Middlesbrough / Teesside Autodrome on two
Monday's per year, once in Spring and once in Autumn. We do it on a not for profit basis, just paying the track fees, marshalls, first aid.
More clubs should contact their local tracks and try to negotiate a deal.
Mike
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JUD
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:33 PM |
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Not sure I get the logic on how a bike or cart would be less expensive to run than the Indy, or that you would get more use of them since I would
imagine their use would be weather dependant as well?
Have I missed the point?
As for tracking the Indy - get on an airfield day. Not as good as track as they are normally a bit flat, but not a lot to hit. They are normally
cheaper than circuit days - I think MSE days start at £99. Add 40-60 litres of fuel and the travel costs to/from and you are done. Wear and tear will
be in the tyre department - there is not a lot to stop on an Indy, so brakes should be fine for quite a few runs out on TDs.
Cheers
Martin
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MK Indy Blade
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matt.c
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JUD
Not sure I get the logic on how a bike or cart would be less expensive to run than the Indy, or that you would get more use of them since I would
imagine their use would be weather dependant as well?
Have I missed the point?
I was thinking that i could fund a karting season with the money by selling the indy but i now think it costs much more than i expected.
The bike idea was just to replace the indy but like other have said about the death rate and its really putting me off that idea!!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:44 PM |
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Matt, do I need to come over there and give you a slap?
Keep the Indy what ever you do, they are a great toy and you would regret it loads if you sold it. You wont have the chance to build something like
that again for a long time. If you think the indy is impractical then you seriously cant be considering a superbike! Have you been on one for a
longish ride? They are hellishly uncomfortable and even less practical than a seven.
You dont need to upgrade anything, its quick enough as it is, though it does need a good suspension setting session! Maybe this would make all the
difference to how the car feels.
You only need to pay insurance and tax for half the year too if you take it off the road in the winter 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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matt.c
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Matt, do I need to come over there and give you a slap?
I do think i need one!
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graememk
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 10:16 PM |
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YES
quote:
Originally posted by matt.c
quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
Matt, do I need to come over there and give you a slap?
I do think i need one!
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fazerruss
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 07:07 AM |
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Easy this have both car and bike. You will just have to quit the cigs,boose,drugs and hookers 
"if assholes could fly this place would be an airport"
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omega0684
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 07:08 AM |
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havent you only had it on the road for a few months?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 10:09 AM |
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I use a bike everyday to work and for most times I'm just by myself, they suck in the rain worse than any car and often are very cold. I only
use mine so much due to me getting home far easier and the running costs for a 125cc bike are stupidly low it doesn’t make sense to use anything
else.
I’d also agree with BenB as your more like to just die on a superbike, I’m the only one out of my friends who hasn’t had a crash, some of them had
huge ones. Bikes are not for going fast on.
As above simply get some proper weather gear and think about getting it comfy like a good heater and making the interior nice and warm. I see you’ve
made it just a bare bones car and I’m not surprised your not happy. If you’re going to use a car long term it needs to be pleasant to be in and not
just bare panels and GRP seats. Really you’ve just built a 4 wheel superbike and it’s as impractical as one too.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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James
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 10:16 AM |
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I haven't been in mine for ages.
Then 2 weeks ago I had a long run in Jaspers Stryker followed by one in Conrod's Locost.
The difference between having a comfy seat, a windscreen, etc. etc. was so great. It's inspired me to get on with the screen fitting in my car..
made all the difference to the enjoyment (as a passenger anyway!). We could even talk normally at 80mph rather than shouting in ears etc.!
Get a screen, hood and doors for yours, and some seat padding. You'll be amazed at the comfort increase levels and more importantly you can use
it in any weather!
Cheers,
James
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