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999 track bike?

Started by muskrat, December 17, 2008, 10:59:25 PM

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Samsonite

Quote from: ♣ McKraut ♣ on December 21, 2008, 08:16:34 PM
so THAT'S what your job is in that house.....

it's all making sense now...it can be difficult holding that camera off to the side like that...
yeah, they suck at POV.....  I'm just sayin
Suzuki DS 80   Suzuki SP 125   Suzuki GSXR 1000   Ducati M600   Ducati SC 1000   Ducati S4R 1000   Ducati PS1000LE   Ducati 1098S   Yamaha YZFR 1000   Yamaha YZFR 600   Ducati Sport 900   Yamaha YSR 50   Triumph Daytona 600   2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Slag on December 21, 2008, 09:24:09 AM
I think that the rash of 1098 sales is due to people not being able to afford the payments.

Could be people wanting to move to the 1198
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

muskrat

Quote from: Tommy on December 21, 2008, 08:19:43 PM
yeah, they suck at POV.....  I'm just sayin

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
lets see how many know what that means
Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Duc L'Smart

'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Duc L'Smart

So, back on topic, whatever model you decide on, I would def go at least an S model. A good suspension & proper setup is IMHO critical for serious riding.
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

muskrat

Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

Duc L'Smart

'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

muskrat

Quote from: L'Avatar D'Jour on December 22, 2008, 09:05:30 AM
So, back on topic, whatever model you decide on, I would def go at least an S model. A good suspension & proper setup is IMHO critical for serious riding.

I for one would not come close to using the Ohlins to its full potential, at least not yet.  Still dreaming about this bike though.
Can we thin the gene pool? 

2015 MTS 1200
09 Electra Glide

RichD

Quote from: muskrat on December 22, 2008, 09:07:10 AM
I for one would not come close to using the Ohlins to its full potential, at least not yet.  Still dreaming about this bike though.

Don't think of the Ohlins in terms of using it to it's "fullest potential",
Think of it as extra safety margin to cover you when you accidentally go beyond your  abilities!   [thumbsup]
DFW-MFer!

TresGatos

Quote from: RichD on December 22, 2008, 09:58:19 AM
Don't think of the Ohlins in terms of using it to it's "fullest potential",
Think of it as extra safety margin to cover you when you accidentally go beyond your  abilities!   [thumbsup]
I think that fits me and my Sbike and my abilities.  Rich knows.


(POV - prince of varkness?) ;D
'65 Honda CM91 - '98 Suzuki DR650 - '08 695+mods - '08 Hypermotard 1100S

cdc

#55
Quote from: RichD on December 22, 2008, 09:58:19 AM
Don't think of the Ohlins in terms of using it to it's "fullest potential",
Think of it as extra safety margin to cover you when you accidentally go beyond your  abilities!   [thumbsup]

+1

With the proper spring, it improves even the low to medium speed ride.

cdc

bryant8

I'm thinking of getting a cheaper/smaller track bike.  I-4 600cc or a 2-stroke 50-125 cc seems to be the ticket

I can't use up the 848 yet... yet
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

Duc L'Smart

'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

bryant8

That 999 would be a fun track bike.  Somebody would have a blast with it
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

dallas2r

2007 Monster S2R1000
2016 Multistrada 1200S Touring/Urban

A motorcycle will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no motorcycle. -Unknown