Anyone less than impressed with their 696, or is it just me?

[RC Fan]

what do you wear on your feet when you ride? I have to tippy toe on shoes, and i can almost flat foot on boots, and do the side to sid on my oxtars, but it depends on where you are going and what kind of riding you're doing at the momment, if you're on your way to work, regular boots work great, just keep a pair of whatever shoes you're wearing, at work. If you're out riding, you're usualy not touching ground unless you're taking a break, so its not that big of a deal.


Though breaking in the 696 will make the bike much more smoother and fun to ride, you're still not going to get any power out of it. So if you're going to sell it the sooner the better. thats assuming you can handle that kind of power, cause you can get into trouble with a 80hp just like you can with 130hp.

I have a pair of Alpinestars SMX-4 boots that I am breaking in currently.  Something with a thicker sole would be great, but that makes it hard to get your toes under the shift lever.

I think I would be OK with the extra power.  I ride fairly conservatively, it is just nice to have the power there if you need it.

[Bladecutter]

I think I would be OK with the extra power.  I ride fairly conservatively, it is just nice to have the power there if you need it.

That's a slippery slope you can quickly find yourself on, you know.

I currently ride an 848, which I find phenomenal for power all across the rpm range.
But, what I wouldn't give to have the power of the Desmosedici every now and again.

What would happen if I owned the Desmosedici?
Would I be lusting after a turbo or supercharger kit?

I've only recently touched the rev limiter on the 848 in 4th gear recently.
That short period of time that it went from 110 mph to 146 is more than enough power for my tastes.
Heck, second gear alone redlines at 100mph.

So at street legal speeds, all I ever need to do is drop down into second gear, wring it out, pass the car, pull back into my lane, and all is good. But its nice having all of those extra gears, for some crazed reason.

I had a point, I know I did.
Oh yeah, more power becomes a dangerous lust.
Enjoy what you have, and enjoy it fully.

BC.