Well that sucks

thanks my friend, keep em coming!

a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine 

Quote from: muskrat on March 06, 2011, 02:57:42 PM
a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine  

harassment or motorcycle shopping?  


LYD, I think what might be helpful is for you to ride my '04 999 that's got a factory hp rating of 124 (measured at the crank).  The reason I say this is because I think you might be narrowing your shopping field unnecessarily to the 7xx series motos.

Having come from a M620, the transition to 120-ish horsepower was pretty much without drama (I'll  ignore the 110 mph in a 60 on the demo ride just for the time being); obviously the 999 has gobs more power but it has a FANTASTIC chassis and brakes to match.  Confidence-inspiring would be an understatement.

So, all of that to say, don't rule out a larger displacement SBK - they're not called *super* bikes for nothing  

I agree. Big time. Well said. [moto]

Quote from: Cher on March 06, 2011, 03:53:29 PM...SBK - they're not called *super* bikes for nothing  

I had some fun putting the 1098 back on the road the other day: I had to insure it.

I called Progressive: "I'd like to drop one bike from my policy, and add another please..."

HE: "Sure, I just need the VIN number ...Sir, I see that this bike is classified as a 'Super Bike' "

Me: "Actually, it's a Super-Duper Bike, but when I went to fill out the paperwork there weren't enough spaces on the form, so..."

HE: "Um, Oh, I ...see, I do need to let you know, WOW, this bike is going to cost $227 MORE per year to insure..."

Me: "Yes, but I'm going to let you know a dirty little secret: This bike is actually $230 more fun to ride.  
With a premium increase of $227 -I'm actually SAVING three 'FUN DOLLARS'! "

HE: <long pause> "Oh... Kay..."




make the beast with two backsing with people.   It's ...a hobby of mine 

 

Nice one Rich! I had a conversation one time over the phone with a medical insurance customer service yahoo regarding the MAJOR increase in my co-pay on a certain Rx I have to take. It was going no where, around and around in circles. I finally asked her what my co-pay would be if I just make the beast with two backsing dropped dead? How much would they charge me to just die? There was a long uncomfortable silence (pregnant pause ) and then she just hung up. Never got an answer to that one!! Hope that one was recorded for the supervisors!!

Quote from: muskrat on March 06, 2011, 02:57:42 PM
a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine 

1st i have been doing research after researchon 748 vs 748s vs 748r vs 749..........

and this bike in okc is not an  S  1st dead giveway is no adjustable footpegs, so I am not bothering with that. i have looked from here to WV where I was before, I know I could get donnie to pack it up and ship it to me, he does it alot.  no hurry, plus like lisa said, i may want a bigger one.  mindy said go get a new 848, if thats what you want. but I'm not sure yet.  Nothing has really made me say wow I want that!! but thanks to all. 

Quote from: RichD on March 06, 2011, 07:51:09 PM
I had some fun putting the 1098 back on the road the other day: I had to insure it.

I called Progressive: "I'd like to drop one bike from my policy, and add another please..."

HE: "Sure, I just need the VIN number ...Sir, I see that this bike is classified as a 'Super Bike' "

Me: "Actually, it's a Super-Duper Bike, but when I went to fill out the paperwork there weren't enough spaces on the form, so..."

HE: "Um, Oh, I ...see, I do need to let you know, WOW, this bike is going to cost $227 MORE per year to insure..."

Me: "Yes, but I'm going to let you know a dirty little secret: This bike is actually $230 more fun to ride.  
With a premium increase of $227 -I'm actually SAVING three 'FUN DOLLARS'! "

HE: <long pause> "Oh... Kay..."


make the beast with two backsing with people.   It's ...a hobby of mine 

    Nice!

oops, didn't even notice they put S on there.  Maybe they have receipts for the internals having been done. 
Your wife is smart, do what she says and go get a new one. 

New one?  Way too easy and where's the sport in that?   

let someone take the initial hit. and put some mods on already, like exhaust, maybe some carbon ..............(neverending).........and new levers...etc, you get the point.  What I would like to have is a 998 with the new motor and the old body, i think! 

good choice!  I love the 998, my favorite but in the meantime
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/2237280518.html
http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/mcy/2181769282.html

Quote from: muskrat on March 07, 2011, 09:11:15 AM
http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/mcy/2181769282.html

This one seems to be that slow, ugly yellow color...