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Started by Giannis, October 19, 2008, 06:06:34 PM

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CougarSlayer

#15
October 20, 2008, 07:24:40 AM
yeah very very nice job
cc's are still 992

ducducgooseme

#16
October 20, 2008, 10:25:11 AM
very nice!!
If you love your bike, set it free.
If it comes back to you, you've
probably high-sided.

Monsterlover

#17
October 20, 2008, 07:43:36 PM
Oh my christ is that nice!

Hmmm. . .

could be a nice replacement for a missing 675 . . .
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Oldfisti

#18
October 20, 2008, 07:49:15 PM
Killer stripes, man!  [thumbsup]
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#19
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.
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Desmostro

#20
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!
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

SKOM

#21
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.  ;)
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GLantern

#22
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!
"Just ride and never ever look back"


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Desmostro

#23
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.

If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

Dareduc

#24
October 21, 2008, 01:59:11 PM
Beautiful   

Triple J

#25
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]

ryandalling

#26
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.
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lawbreaker

#27
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?

Desmostro

#28
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 $$$
If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much room

factorPlayer

#29
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]
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