Quote from: Kevin848 on July 08, 2008, 06:00:46 AM
Pretty serious, to the point I would almost sale off all of my guns to pay for it... I cant believe I just said that. As for how may times a year, hard to say but certainly more than 1 or 2.

You'll outgrow tracking a Monster very quickly (ask Jester).

Are you comfortable tracking your 848?

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on July 08, 2008, 05:58:06 AM
How serious are you about track riding? 1 or 2 days/year, or 10 - 12 days/year?

I know several people afraid to really ride their shiny new SBKs on the track for fear of dropping their new bling-bling.

/subliminal/

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Quite right.  Include me in.  Although "dropping" their shiny SBKs is just the half of it; it's the tumble there towards the end that'll kinda put the hitch in your giddyup.  At least for me anyway   

Guess I'll just have to man-up a bit before now and the next track day 

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on July 08, 2008, 06:05:22 AM
You'll outgrow tracking a Monster very quickly (ask Jester).

Are you comfortable tracking your 848?

Not so much... at least not until the "new" wears off.

Quote from: Kevin848 on July 08, 2008, 06:07:00 AM
Not so much... at least not until the "new" wears off.

At least with the Monster it's easier to ride in town (it's not the dedicated track weapon the SBKs are).  Not that we're a social bunch who flash-mob and get together at the drop of a hat or anything...

After tracking my 848 foe the first time, only spirited rides like the HC trip are fun on the street.

... but, wouldnt the Monster be better suited for those long distance jaunts? The 848 is not long distance friendly, well at least not to me.

Isn't Bryant looking for an older Monster to add to his stable?  And it's for the exact same reason I "re-acquired"   the Monster 620; SBKs are some of the greatest bikes on the planet except when you're stuck riding them around town in stop and go traffic... about like trying to fly an f-16 around in a WalMart.

Alright... the next cup of coffee will be of the Bailey's variety - y'all stop talkin' for cryin' out loud  

I believe Cher has done some distance riding on her 999...

Quote from: Kevin848 on July 08, 2008, 06:12:04 AM
... but, wouldnt the Monster be better suited for those long distance jaunts? The 848 is not long distance friendly, well at least not to me.

A lot of it is what you're used to, what you're more comfortable on.

I'm MUCH more comfortable on the Paul Smart than the Monster on longer trips (I've done several on both).

You guys are going to get me to get the Monster and the 748 hahah... of course I would have to step over the wifes dead body  

Ehhhh, who needs wives?

I have indeed done some long distance cruising on the 999; 1,200 miles in 36 hours.  2/3rds of the trip were track-like roads in Arkansas though so that made a HUGE difference.  It's the in-town stuff that really bogs me down...

Quote from: Cher on July 08, 2008, 06:18:39 AM

Ehhhh, who needs wives?

haha good point!

I rode the 848 on the last Hico run and had no problem comfort wise. As DLS said it depends what your most comfy with.

Quote from: Kevin848 on July 08, 2008, 06:00:46 AM
Pretty serious, to the point I would almost sale off all of my guns to pay for it... I cant believe I just said that. As for how may times a year, hard to say but certainly more than 1 or 2.

Ive got a 1999 748 for sale with a few mods.  Might consider a partial trade for some cool guns and cash.

Lots of good arguments to go either way... this is going to be a tough but welcome dilemma for sure. Hmm now my mind begins to wander to the costs associated with keeping a 748 trackable.