what bike are you lusting after ? (that mere mortals can afford )

Started by ab, December 27, 2011, 11:09:21 PM

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zooom

99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

Mac_48

If I could, I would own a 999s, S2R 1000 and KTM supermoto

but right now I am stuck without a bike for a few years, it's not financially viable for me right now  :-\  I'm going crazy from not riding.....
This site is bad for me.....It makes me want to spend thousands of dollars that I do not have XD

bdub

2005 900ie
now with mivv s'

Y2K  M900 ie  totaled  10/09/08

fastwin

Quote from: Mac_48 on February 11, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
If I could, I would own a 999s, S2R 800 and KTM supermoto

but right now I am stuck without a bike for a few years, it's not financially viable for me right now  :-\  I'm going crazy from not riding.....

Save your pennys and keep looking for a 2005-2006 999S. The only 2007 999 was the Parts Unlimited 999S... super cool if you can find one and like the graphics. [thumbsup] There is a reason you don't see that many '05-'06 trip9S bikes on the market... the owners will only part with them when you pry their cold dead fingers off the bars! [thumbsup] [Dolph] Even the first gen 999S (Jack-O-Lantern front fairing) bikes are hard to come by. Hold out for a second gen 999S. ;)
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

The Bacon Junkie

I LOVE my '05 999 Biposto!!!!   [drool] [bow_down] :D

It's black, and has the "S" motor in it...



I'm surprised I still have my license...  [evil]




[bacon]
Quote from: bobspapa on December 19, 2011, 03:11:09 PM
I only see jesus having a sauna with a teletubbie.
Quote from: El Matador on December 19, 2011, 03:19:02 PM
I find it disturbing that you're imagining me in a sauna, never mind the teletubbie aspect of it

Save the Brass...

fastwin

What he said! [thumbsup] [Dolph]

As cool as all the newer Duc SBKs are I just don't see me parting with my 2005 999. I love that scooter!

And for the 100th time I'll publicly kick myself in the ass for not getting the S model. I stupidly got the base solo seat model and the full Termi kit. Even when the well versed sales person tried to get me off the base model/Termi hang up and go with the S model and the Ohlins boinger upgrade it brings to the table. He smart, me not so much. [bang] I got a good deal on the bike and the exhaust kit... not complaining about that at all. It was my call.

Lesson #1: always go for the top shelf suspension over a stupid exhaust. Even with the full 57mm Termi kit it still sounds marginally better than my Honda mower. :P The extra HP (not that much) doesn't come close to having a full set of Ohlins boingers. Learn from my mistake. [roll] ;) [popcorn]

I am trying over time to "S" it out. Scored a great deal on an Ohlins shock (take off from a 999R) from Moto-Wheels in their close out section. Was thinking about a full Ohlins fork/radial brake swap out but can no longer afford that idea. May just drop back and punt and have the Showa fork re-valved with an Ohlins kit. Worked WONDERS on my S2R1000 Showa fork! [thumbsup] Good bang for the buck. I found a good deal on an Ohlins steering damper. Even got the factory "S" tail piece off ebay for decent money. Years latter still trying to make up for my purchase error. Don't get me wrong... the base model 999 is awesome! Just wish I had bought the S when I had the chance.
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

Vishwacorp

The more I read this thread, the more I end up wanting many of these bikes, especially those sexy 999 models. So I'm going to stop checking updates on this thread, saving me time and money!

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