Welp, last week, a board member (who will go unnamed unless they wish to chime in) contacted me about the S4R. I was offered the asking price $4,500, and I took it.
The wee bike was good to me. It being about the only thing I've ever owned in my life that was new. It saw the country from Massachusetts to California, a trip or two up and down all of Cali, up to Nevada, and it visited Ducati in the Rockies with a friend.
I went on my first date with my wife on that bike.
Unfortunately, due to various back and neck problems, I could no longer comfortably ride it. Which is a shame-I loved racking up the miles and riding every single day. It was my only form of transportation for some time, and I'll miss it.
Leaving it parked wasn't doing it justice, and there are better options than to just let the bike just get older, without being ridden. Last night I dropped it off with the new owners friend, who should deliver it sometime late this week. I hope he enjoys is as much as I did.
more bacon money [bacon]
Finally, you can update your sig!
Good for you and congrats to the new owner. ;D
Sounds like someone got a good deal. Glad the bike found a new home and will get some exercise.
You looking for a ride more conducive to your physical limitations, or are you off bikes for the forseable future?
I hope it's the first part.
GS in the future?
Quote from: RBX QB on June 10, 2009, 01:26:54 PM
You looking for a ride more conducive to your physical limitations, or are you off bikes for the forseable future?
I hope it's the first part.
The first part. I ain't exceptionally tall, however, my arms and legs are pretty dang long. I plain old don't fit on a monster-my legs don't fit in the cut outs, my arms are very bent to be on the bars-people who've ridden with me have commented on it.
I suspect it came to be such an issue due to the sheer volume of time spent on the bike. I put about 20K on it in the first year.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 10, 2009, 12:32:39 PM
I went on my first date with my wife on that bike.
Hey, you didn't mention that before! That explains the broken and repaired rear turn signal, and the three foil wrappers that I found jammed under the seat.
[laugh]
I'll take good care of her. Your bike, I mean.
Damn. I'm surprised it took that long to sell at that price. Shame really.
Here's to ya new owner. [beer]
Couple pictures from last night's ride (can't post most of them, they make IZ look like a pro photographer [laugh]):
(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/2009-06-09_mudball5.JPG)
(http://paularickert.net/albums/userpics/2009-06-09_mudball6.JPG)
Quote from: trenner on June 10, 2009, 02:48:05 PM
Hey, you didn't mention that before! That explains the broken and repaired rear turn signal, and the three foil wrappers that I found jammed under the seat.
Ooops! [cheeky] [laugh]
Have fun with her. [thumbsup] [moto]
You only wanted $4500 for it????
Dang. :P
Well, I was hoping for 20K, but had it up for $6500, no offers (not even insulting ones), same for $5500. Market sucks, but if I waited, I can't see getting much more.
Not that it matters-current bike I like is $300 :P
Sorry to hear you had to let your bike go - glad to hear it has gone to a good home.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 10, 2009, 02:25:31 PM
The first part. I ain't exceptionally tall, however, my arms and legs are pretty dang long. I plain old don't fit on a monster-my legs don't fit in the cut outs, my arms are very bent to be on the bars-people who've ridden with me have commented on it.
On the upside, I hear the Streetfighter has much better ergonomics. [thumbsup]
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 10, 2009, 12:32:39 PM
Welp, last week, a board member (who will go unnamed unless they wish to chime in) contacted me about the S4R. I was offered the asking price $4,500, and I took it.
Aw hell, I was going to wait for you to ask $3k, then offer $2,500... ;)
Oh well, glad you found a buyer, finally.
Here's my new ride. [thumbsup] Look around...you can find low mile examples for a fairly reasonable price. ;D
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/DSC00003.jpg)
Quote from: Triple J on June 10, 2009, 04:14:10 PM
Here's my new ride. [thumbsup] Look around...you can find low mile examples for a fairly reasonable price. ;D
(http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n258/JJGeo/DSC00003.jpg)
Want.
I know a guy with one for sale ;)
same color
note to new owner: if it wasn't mentioned at point of sale, that bike and price includes a clause that Dave drinks for free whenever you see him again for the next five years.
oh, and you're not allowed to wash the wheels.
[moto]
Quote from: Statler on June 10, 2009, 04:52:44 PM
note to new owner: if it wasn't mentioned at point of sale, that bike and price includes a clause that Dave drinks for free whenever you see him again for the next five years.
That's a given.
Quote from: Statler on June 10, 2009, 04:52:44 PM
oh, and you're not allowed to wash the wheels.
We'll see about that. Dave cleaned the wheels (and other bits) a couple times, himself, recently. That might have broken (well, okay, slightly loosened) the Mudball spell.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 10, 2009, 04:43:22 PM
How much?
His name is Phil (boog on the DMF)
send him a pm
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3013 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?action=profile;u=3013)
Quote from: somegirl on June 10, 2009, 03:14:43 PM
(can't post most of them, they make IZ look like a pro photographer [laugh]):
Gahdammit!! :-[
Congrats on finally selling the bike SG.
Two happy DMFers what could be better?
[thumbsup]
Quote from: trenner on Yesterday at 02:48:05 PM
Hey, you didn't mention that before! That explains the broken and repaired rear turn signal, and the three foil wrappers that I found jammed under the seat.
Wait Wait Wait... those foil wrappers can't be Mr. Incredibles... it was clean yesterday before husband and I took a good... look... at it... now he is worn out and in bed prepping for 8+ hour journey to new owner tomorrow. [evil]
Beautiful bike... it is going to be in great hands and good care next to two cousins and a hawt racer 748 with a british accent (yellow to boot). It is a spitting image of my s4r, uncanny similarities except the minor ding. Lovely bike, and I can understand why you will miss it! I am sure pictures will show up here soon.
Quote from: Statler on Yesterday at 04:52:44 PM
oh, and you're not allowed to wash the wheels.
BTW, Trenner better keep those wheels clean or he will be shining mine as well... oh wait, perhaps he has once or twice! [bow_down]
Hint hint nudge nudge!
Quote from: trouble on June 10, 2009, 08:47:33 PM
Two happy DMFers what could be better?
[thumbsup]
+11TY billion :)
Congrats on the sale Mr I!!! It broke my heart to see her waiting to be adopted.
Hot bike!!! Congrats to the new owner!!!! [thumbsup]
Sorry to hear the reasons she had to go, but congrats on the sale. It was the right choice.
I just wish you could get an S4R here in Australia for $4,500 USD, heck even twice that $9,000 USD would still be a bargain down here [bang]