[three3eye]

I have a 2005 FZ6, and let me start by saying that I love it. I can ride it for hours on end without getting uncomfortable, I love the way it looks, I love the way it handles, I love the way it sounds with a drilled out stock muffler, and I love that it has just enough power to keep me satisfied without killing me. In only 2 years I have put 10,000 miles on it. Last summer I moved out of my parents house and refused to even buy a car cause I had my FZ, and I used it exclusively all summer until I had to buy a car in the fall due to cold weather.

Anyways, on to the intention of this post: Last summer I took the FZ to the Poconos FUSA track day with Sportbike Track Time, and I had a blast. I got to really see what the bike was capable of in a safe environment, and I really got to improve my riding ability. However, right when I got to tech inspection this instructor (some AMA champ) said to me "you know this isn't really a track bike right?", and I said "yeah but I'm not looking to win any races, just have fun". And I did have a lot of fun.

But there were 2 things that bothered me. First, after the whole track day, and scraping both of my peg feelers clean off, I didn't have one scratch on my knee pucks. I tried everything to get my knee down, but I just couldn't reach. After the day I checked my tires, and I could see that I still had about half an inch of chicken strips where my tires just couldn't reach due to my footpegs restricting the lean angle. Second, since I couldn't pass in the turns in the novice group, I felt like I could never pass anyone on the straights since their bikes had more power and were lighter (i.e. GSX600, R6, etc).

Since then I have really been itching to get a bike that is less touring and more sporting. However, I am in love with my FZ6! I can't see myself riding an R6 or similar on the road for more than an hour without needing a visit to the chiropractor. I also am worried that if I take a nasty spill on the track, that I will ruin my nice street bike and have no bike while I scrape together funds to repair it.

I figure I have 3 choices:
1) Sell the FZ6 and buy a new bike, like an R6, for the road and the track
2) Keep the FZ6, and buy a bike just for the track
3) mod the FZ6 for the track (i.e. rear sets, clip ons, etc)

I have seen people on this forum mod their FZ's in all sorts of ways, and seen people take them to the track. So my questions for you guys are :
1) Is it worth it to mod the FZ6 for the track, or will I still be wanting more?
2) Will a modded FZ6 feel as good on the street as it does now?
3) If I give up the FZ6, will I regret it when I ride my new bike on the street?