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and I'm all hyphy.  Took delivery of my 08 Hyper two days ago and all i can say is.....I should have bought one a long time ago....so damn fun. [moto]

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Nice stable!

SHAZAM!   [thumbsup]

Well if it's so fun, sounds like you won't be needing that Streetfigher any more.  Thing looks pretty beat up too.  I guess I could take it off your hands for you.  ;D

Very nice.   [thumbsup]   [moto]

Wellcome to the club asado, how do'es it compare with the streetfighter [bow_down]

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I saw a neat write up in the August 2009 Cycle World about a 6.4 gallon gas tank replacement for the Hypers. It's made by California Cycleworks and it costs $799. Beats that little 3.3 gal stocker. Perfect thing for slabbing it from LA to NY! [laugh] www.ca-cycleworks.com (http://) (http://)

3.3 in the Hyper? Yeah right. Talk to some Hyper owners and ask them how big the tank REALLY is...

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first of all... congrads! second of all... please give a complete comparison of riding that bad boy VS riding a monster or streetfighter if you can... I am in the market for a new bike... and every time one of those passes... i ask myself... why the f*^& dont i have one of those... but my buddies are all naked riders... some insight please

@fastwin: thanks for the mention!

@asado, if you've got any questions, please call and I'll talk to you about the tank. We can also send you the installation booklet to review.

Thanks,
Chris

Thank you.

Short version of "MY" experience between the three motoscooters below;

S4RS
Pros: Looks good, handles fairly well, plenty of power, brakes are very good, aftermarket parts are plenty to suit your needs and you can find them for a very good price now a days.

Cons: You can spend serious money on mods if you’re not careful (like me), Feels heavy, front end light (had the damper and complete triple tree replaced and it made a big difference), awkward right foot positioning (changing the rearset is a must) and If you're my height (5'7) the long reach from the seat to the bars can cause discomfort on long trips.

SF
Pros: Looks good, handles very good even with the Showa (The BST’s made the SF handles like a dream, its quicker on turns and made the SF even lighter), brakes are extremely good, likes to lean, light, tight and compact, very good riding position and the power is overabundance.  Add the Termi’s, race ecu and air filter and the power is insane.

Cons:  You can spend serious money on mods if you’re not careful (like me) and same as the S4RS, the awkward right foot positioning exists (I replaced the stock plastic exhaust guard with Motowheels carbon version and it made a difference)

Hypermotard:
Pros: Lots of torque, plenty of power, very, very fun on paved goat trails, handles like a supermoto (grew up riding supermotos and it’s the same except with the few added weight) , very good riding position,   2up riding is good and did I say very very fun on goat trails?

Cons: You can spend serious money on mods if you’re not careful (like me), high seat height (not a problem to me, I’ve ridden some KTM’s than I can’t even reach the ground at all), lots of wind blast on freeway rides if you’re going past 80mph (again, doesn’t bother me because im used to it) and can land you in jail because of the urge to ride on sidewalks, tight alleys etc.

The three motoscoosters are very different from each other, each have their own purpose, strength and weaknesses. 
I cannot make recommendations on which is the best one or the best one to own because what works for me might not work on others.   Different folks, different strokes…..

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Changed from blacked out to all red. Nice stable! Enjoy!

nice 1-2 punch!

Ha! I just noticed that the right turn signals are BOTH on at the same time in one of the pics. Heh, that's pretty cool. ;)

I completely agree with asado's review of the Hyper. I'm unsure if I can ever own one of those. The few rides I did on Z!na's HM were absolutely nut-ball. So glad no police witnessed me...!

:) Chris

Those are some great urban assault weapons you got there!  [thumbsup]

The SF is getting jealous, I find myself taking the hyper out more often.  Something about the hyper that makes you feel like you're a little kid again ;D


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