Photo Opp

[fastwin]

Good to see the 996 didn't leave Bryant stranded on the road and he made it to his photo shoot!

[dallas2r]

Good to see the 996 didn't leave Bryant stranded on the road and he made it to his photo shoot!

you're telling me. I'm glad I finally got a chance to ride a Tamburini (sp?).  I now understand you're issues with the "twitchiness" but it helps to have a few beers in you to "smooth things out". I was pretty effed up when I rode it though so I probably won't remember the experience, but let me thank u now before I forget. 

[svoloch]

Yeah, I also felt the "twitchy" in transmission, and the wheel kept popping up in fro t of the dubliner.   Tough to tell if that was the bike, the espresso from Bryant, or the guinness but overall the power delivery and handling was seriously tits...

[TresGatos]

I liked riding it through the fountain area chasing the girls.  Talk about fun [moto]

Seriously though, great everything Bryant.  Evening meet there would rock!

And to satisgy a request, a pic

[bryant8]

Well the 996S didn't fail to turn heads and be the belle of the ball.  I think after riding it, my desire for Tamburini is back.  I was really comfy on it and don't have any real issues with it.  Hmmm, let the search begin.

[junior varsity]

Build your own (like me).


Note: more costly, but you get the exact features you want.

[bryant8]

I don't know about building one, but all I know is that I will have one in my garage one day.  I knew riding fastwin's 996S would bring back the Tamburini desire back.  Might have to go back to the college day diet of Ramen noodles to save up.

[fastwin]

Will and Patrick... way ahead of you guys! Figured there would be at least 10-12 of posts more gonzo than that! Problem for you guys is I knew Bryant would keep the hooliganism in check on my bike. My ace? I have HIS bike in my garage as hostage!!!

Really glad the weather and turn out was so great for B and the shop! How can a group get together like that not be fun? And the goofing off afterwards.

And yes... the twitchiness does seem to get better after a few Newcastles. At least for me.

[bryant8]

Yeah, there were some lustful eyes on the 996S today.  Can't say thanks enough for letting me borrow it for the shoot.  

Many thanks again and again.

Have to say I did fall in love w/ the Tamburini bikes again and then the waitress at the Dallas Pizza Lounge... I'll be there more often for the view and the po'boy drink special

[junior varsity]

I don't know about building one, but all I know is that I will have one in my garage one day.  I knew riding fastwin's 996S would bring back the Tamburini desire back.  Might have to go back to the college day diet of Ramen noodles to save up.

Buy one 916/748/996/998 frame. (I grabbed a never registered 2003 748 frame).

Choose Biposto or Monoposto. (I chose Monoposto).

Choose track/street. (I choose track). Get headlight bracket/fairing stays or track fairing stay, and related headlight fairing.

Choose 998 style fairing, or the others.

Choose motor. (998 would be the obvious choice here, and get it thoroughly built for your "needs". Other good choice 748-->853cc - in the words of Wayne's World, it wails.) (I chose 900ie for a more noteworthy project).

Obtain wiring harness by any means possible (including but not limited to taking one from somebody's bike when they are not looking).

Grab swingarm. Grab wheels and brakes. Order up some good fork cartridges and a nice shock, and spend a weekend putting it all together. Call me, I'll help.


Here's where we are at so far on mine:




Then again, a nice condition 996/998 can be had for mid 8k's or less. And its already put together. Only trouble is it may be biposto and you wanted monoposto (or vice versa). It could be the color you don't want, or it may come with flaking rockers unbeknownst to you.

[fastwin]

Have to say I did fall in love w/ the Tamburini bikes again and then the waitress at the Dallas Pizza Lounge... I'll be there more often for the view and the po'boy drink special

If riding up on the 996S will help your prospects with the waitress we can work something out! Rental for beer has been a life long staple of mine. [moto]

[muskrat]

I pass on back in black and raise Bryant 1000 on the 996!

[bryant8]

If riding up on the 996S will help your prospects with the waitress we can work something out! Rental for beer has been a life long staple of mine. [moto]

Apparently she's into the iPad and not the 996S... may have to rethink the angle  

[muskrat]

Hmmmm I can borrow the wife's or you can but the condition is to cancel your 996 bid 

[TresGatos]

I pass on back in black and raise Bryant 1000 on the 996!

+1
but the CDC 916SPS - priceless. Literally :-/