Hey everyone, haven't posted up in awhile; hopefully this bullshit called winter is over soon. I can't wait to get down to CMP in March but wish I was joining you lucky SOB's at Jennings.

Anyway, I'm debating between keeping the 07 750 strictly a street bike and buying a cheaper 04 for the track or keeping it dual purpose. The 04 has valving done and a Penske triple shock and is considerably cheaper than my current ride which has stock suspension.

Who's ridden both generations the 04/05 and the 06/07 600 or 750 and what did you think as a comparison. My 07 is pretty light and while not as flickable as an R6 feels pretty nimble, the 04/05's seem heavier to me even though the specs don't agree.

And to further complicate things I was also debating the 06+ R6 for track only but am afraid of the motors.

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Ben
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I had an 04 600 which I was not in love with. It feels a lot bigger than an 06/07. I don't think there is much in the way of actual weight difference but it just feels huge in comparison. It actually felt bigger than my R1.
Mine was a good bike, till Eli wrecked it a few times . But it would not be my first choice at all. I'd go the 06/07 route or an R6 07 on if you can swing it.
Thought you were in love with the whole "cheater bike" 750 thing

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On the 04/05's you have to watch out for the STVA problems with bad solder joints/connections. There are a few threads on the common gsxr forums.

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Oh I still love the cheater, its the only way I can keep up with the rest of you guys, haha. I'm more bored than anything else (not w/ the bike, bored with winter). So I was looking around and found a good price on an 04 and also a couple of R6's.

I haven't ridden an 04 on the track but I know what you mean about it feeling huge. I think I'll stick with the 06/07 just because its a blast.

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Hey Tib, thanks for that...off topic but are you planning on getting back out on the track this season? If you are what bike did you decide on?

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Ben
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dont for get the 06-7 has a slipper from the factory, and larger front rotors it makes about 6 hp more (750 ) and 10 more (600) the suspension on the later models is better from the factory but if it isnt stock it dosnt matter

jason