Am I selling out? or crazy? ........

[needtorque]

I sold my 999 and kept my S4Rs for street use.  No contest, for me.  The riding position of the 999 (and the other superbikes) is optimized for the track.  The Monsters are optimized for the street.   Plus, you can change so many things on the Monster to make it fit you perfectly.  And it will be more comfortable for your wife.  And it will cost less to buy.  And it will cost less to maintain.  And if you drop it, it will cost less to repair.  And, frankly, a 4v Monster on the street is way more fun than a 4v superbike.  Wheelie fun!!  The roles are reversed at the track.   Racebikes for the racetrack and streetbikes for the street; everyone is happy!

Why not find one of those BEAUTIFUL S4R's what came with a white frame, dark blue bodywork, white wheels and stripes?  Those things ROCK and I've seen them for as little as $6k in perfect low mileage condition.

Tim

LOL, I believe you are referring to the one currently in the monsters for sale section?  I have been looking at that one for sure.

[needtorque]

NeedTorque,

Yep, that 166 RWHP at Touring Sport is 999R and certainly should have an honest 166 RWHP - wish I could afford it.  That bike belonged to Mark of "The Duc Shop" in Atlanta.  It is a low miles 999R 104 mm bore that he put a 66 mm stroke crank in to yield a 1120cc stroker with 13.5/1 pistons and a blue print assembly. 

Jorunymans right about Myers in Asheville, NC too.  I bought my last bike there. Good, trustworthy folks. Less than an hour from Greenville too.

We'll be throwing a spring "ride in camp out" in Walhalla this June.  Stay in touch and come over.

I'm in Clemson  - work at the University.

If you want a little laugh, google "Motorcycle Hippies". You'll get a hit for Clemson Cafe.  Look at the pics in gallery and read the paragraph on the home page.

LA

I certainly will.  The main reasons I have not been more active is school and not having a motorcylce makes me feel like crap when I come to a forum full of beautiful pics and I cant ride.