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Moto Board => General Monster Forum => Topic started by: Giannis on October 19, 2008, 06:06:34 PM

Title: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Giannis on October 19, 2008, 06:06:34 PM


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design by speedjunkies.gr bike belongs to Victor for AMS
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: superjohn on October 19, 2008, 06:09:53 PM
Nicely done.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: ducpainter on October 19, 2008, 06:10:03 PM
Too bad I can't read greek.
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Giannis on October 19, 2008, 06:31:13 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on October 19, 2008, 06:10:03 PM
Too bad I can't read greek.

all i said was did cost him close to 10k

wheels
full exhaust
TTX
fork springs
bodywork/paint
Carbon fiber
rearsets

next thing is brake upgrade and maybe 1098S forks
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: kopfjäger on October 19, 2008, 06:40:54 PM
Quote from: giannis on October 19, 2008, 06:31:13 PM
all i said was did cost him close to 10k

That's nothin.  ;)
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Spicoli on October 19, 2008, 06:47:35 PM
Nice, looks good.
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Statler on October 19, 2008, 07:19:52 PM
That makes it an S, not an R.....but sooooo sweeet.

(I don't want an R version...stock motor is good)
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Giannis on October 19, 2008, 08:20:26 PM
Quote from: Statler on October 19, 2008, 07:19:52 PM
That makes it an S, not an R.....but sooooo sweeet.

(I don't want an R version...stock motor is good)

motor work coming later too..
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Giannis on October 19, 2008, 08:22:31 PM
Quote from: Statler on October 19, 2008, 07:19:52 PM
That makes it an S, not an R.....but sooooo sweeet.

i said R because it has TTX Full termi Forged Mag Wheels and a lot more carbon fiber than S  [cheeky]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: mattyvas on October 19, 2008, 10:49:18 PM
Sweet looking bike  [thumbsup]
I'm really leaning toward swapping my M620 for an 848
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: wraith on October 20, 2008, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: mattyvas on October 19, 2008, 10:49:18 PM
Sweet looking bike  [thumbsup]
I'm really leaning toward swapping my M620 for an 848
I'm thinking the same thing!
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Giannis on October 20, 2008, 01:21:17 AM
you are going to love it, i rode on on the trackday yesterday better than 1098 on the track will not wear you out, it has just enough horsepower to go fast and be safe! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Heath on October 20, 2008, 01:34:02 AM
Quote from: giannis on October 20, 2008, 01:21:17 AM
you are going to love it, i rode on on the trackday yesterday better than 1098 on the track will not wear you out, it has just enough horsepower to go fast and be safe! [thumbsup]
please stop...
I really want an 848 but have convinced myself to wait until I am at least in a higher paying job.  You are not making that decision easy.  ;)
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: bryant8 on October 20, 2008, 05:45:06 AM
I went from my M620 to the 848, I love the 848 on the track and the 620 on the street.

I was at the AMS trackday this past weekend and got to see Victor's 848 in person.  Wow it's a beauty and he's really fast on her.

And Giannis is completely right, you'll love it on the track.  The 848 just rides on rails in the corner.  I finally got my knees to drag [thumbsup]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: MikeZ on October 20, 2008, 05:57:19 AM
Great job on the bike.
I'm still struggling with getting an 848 or a sport touring bike next but gotta keep the Monster no matter what I buy.
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: CougarSlayer on October 20, 2008, 07:24:40 AM
yeah very very nice job
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: ducducgooseme on October 20, 2008, 10:25:11 AM
very nice!!
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Monsterlover on October 20, 2008, 07:43:36 PM
Oh my christ is that nice!

Hmmm. . .

could be a nice replacement for a missing 675 . . .
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Oldfisti on October 20, 2008, 07:49:15 PM
Killer stripes, man!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on October 20, 2008, 09:00:10 PM
Quote from: Heath on October 20, 2008, 01:34:02 AM
please stop...
I really want an 848 but have convinced myself to wait until I am at least in a higher paying job.  You are not making that decision easy.  ;)

I hear the gas mileage is excellent. It would almost pay for itself, you know.
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Desmostro on October 20, 2008, 09:32:19 PM
Those tires have seen some lovin' -  [thumbsup]  I still have a little chicken strip  :P

Quote from: somebastid on October 20, 2008, 09:00:10 PM
I hear the gas mileage is excellent. It would almost pay for itself, you know.

Ha ha.
I went to Tahoe on mine and got 55MPG hwy. The more you ride, the more you save!
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: SKOM on October 20, 2008, 10:31:54 PM
Quote from: somebastid on October 20, 2008, 09:00:10 PM
I hear the gas mileage is excellent. It would almost pay for itself, you know.

[laugh]

Sorry to threadjack but that was my exact justification for getting my S2R.  I hear they have 50% less maintenance now too.  ;)
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: GLantern on October 21, 2008, 11:24:10 AM
Quote from: somebastid on October 20, 2008, 09:00:10 PM
I hear the gas mileage is excellent. It would almost pay for itself, you know.

That is until you factor in that you need premium gas, new tires every 3k-4k miles, oil changes about the same mileage and the maintenance costs :P  Of course thats how i justified commuting my bike everyday also and the huge smile i have when i get to work!
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Desmostro on October 21, 2008, 11:59:43 AM
Quote from: GLantern on October 21, 2008, 11:24:10 AM
That is until you factor in that you need premium gas, new tires every 3k-4k miles, oil changes about the same mileage and the maintenance costs :P  Of course that's how i justified commuting my bike everyday also and the huge smile i have when i get to work!
+1, though,
Living/working in the city:
I did the math and it turned out the 848 was about 1/3 the price per mile than my POS Ford, factoring in repairs, ga$, maintenance, parking $, parking tickets, DMV charges, Bridge tolls, etc.
848 - 2 year full warranty, free road side assistance/ tow; (Any bike)free on bridges at commute hours, park free, or $1.50 a day(free), get there in 1/10 the time...(Any bike); average 45 ~ 50MPG

+ I like it.

Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Dareduc on October 21, 2008, 01:59:11 PM
Beautiful   
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Triple J on October 21, 2008, 02:12:39 PM
I'm not a fan of the red stripes.  :-\ Awesome besides that though.  [thumbsup]

I really want to paint mine gloss black...gotta justify the expense to my wife though.  [roll]
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: ryandalling on October 21, 2008, 02:19:31 PM
My wife encouraged me to buy the pearl white one. I got to leave it that color to keep the endorsement from her.  ;D  It is the fastest color anyway.

That bike is very sexy though... wrong color... but very damn sexy.
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: lawbreaker on October 21, 2008, 03:24:41 PM
I'm diggin the paint...


I'd like to see the Marzocchi forks on it
did they add an adjustable link for the rear susp?
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: Desmostro on October 21, 2008, 04:30:52 PM
Quote from: lawbreaker on October 21, 2008, 03:24:41 PM
I'm diggin the paint...


I'd like to see the Marzocchi forks on it
did they add an adjustable link for the rear susp?

ya paint, what-ev. I like the stripes +1.

I want to know more about how the new "R" bits changed the ride experience.
Can anyone compare / contrast?
Is the handling that much better/ worth the $$$
Title: Re: 848 "Homemade" R
Post by: factorPlayer on October 22, 2008, 12:32:32 AM
Quote from: MikeZ on October 20, 2008, 05:57:19 AM
Great job on the bike.
gotta keep the Monster no matter what I buy.
[thumbsup]