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

[RC Fan]

So you have full insurance, the damage is major, you are not habitually filing claims.  Everything is legit, file the claim, get your bike fixed like new, and ride on.  End of story.  However, this thread is now 8 pages.  And that seems to be because a lot of replies are causing emotional responses.  That to me is a sign that the purpose here is not really trying to get a problem solved but to evoke more responses.  Hence I'm starting to think this is trolling.  Maybe I'm wrong, lets see how far this thread goes. 

Also, if you haven't have your 696 serviced yet...  If you think parts are expensive, wait till you see the service prices.    At least you won't have to bother your insurance company with it.

If I was trolling as you say, and I was trying to raise a stink about insurance, wouldn't I have brought that up eight pages ago?  Sorry to be boring, but I am not a troll.  I have gotten 8 pages of great advice, for which I am grateful.  I am certainly open for more advice on this subject, whether people agree with me or not.

[RC Fan]

Profile claims Cathy is a woman.

Yes, that is correct.  Might explain some things eh?  Still not a troll though.

[junior varsity]

do you, by chance, happen to live under a bridge?


(more seriously, post up when you've figured out the whole wheel situation)

[RC Fan]

(more seriously, post up when you've figured out the whole wheel situation)

Will do!  You guys have convinced me that I need to give the bike a proper chance, so I endeavour to do that this summer.  I will also try to miss the bloody pothole next time if possible!

[junior varsity]

You can't miss 'em all, but there are a few tips that make them easier to manage:

light hands on the bars. a death grip only hurts you.

don't be on the brakes as you hit it, if you must slow down, slow down early, then be on the gas as you approach.

by on the gas, i don't mean open the throttle as far as you can and wheelie over it. i mean, make sure the throttle is at least cracked open to shift weight off the front and on to the rear of the bike.

ALSO, for the price of the replacement OEM wheel, you can nearly get a set of Carrozzeria wheels from MonsterParts / Motowheels and have a little bit more performance. 

[RC Fan]

You can't miss 'em all, but there are a few tips that make them easier to manage:

light hands on the bars. a death grip only hurts you.

don't be on the brakes as you hit it, if you must slow down, slow down early, then be on the gas as you approach.

by on the gas, i don't mean open the throttle as far as you can and wheelie over it. i mean, make sure the throttle is at least cracked open to shift weight off the front and on to the rear of the bike.

ALSO, for the price of the replacement OEM wheel, you can nearly get a set of Carrozzeria wheels from MonsterParts / Motowheels and have a little bit more performance. 

Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

That ITX Forged Aluminum wheel at Motowheels is sharp too!

[teddy037.2]

Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

That ITX Forged Aluminum wheel at Motowheels is sharp too!

now you're learnin' 

breaking OE stuff is the best reason to upgrade!

[junior varsity]

also, if you get black wheels, they don't look dirty near as much.

[He Man]

+11ty billion, after PCing my wheels i finnaly saw this stuff called "brake dust"

and only a female could take the kind of crap thrown around on this thread, if it was any of the dudes i knew, they be pointing shotguns back.

i still vote Street Triple R!!!

great, now im a troll!

[GLantern]

great, now im a troll!

I agree with the street triple but AFTER you break in the 696 and give it a chance just to be sure.


I'll troll with you though i'm still waiting for craigo to come back about this one

Photos of back tires from "need more power" set please. kthx.

Whats up?

[RC Fan]

i still vote Street Triple R!!!

There is a used Speed Triple here in town that I want to check out.  There isn't a dealer here unfortunately, and the nearest dealerships are three to four hours away.  I will be hitting one of them to check out a Street Triple.  One must always be on the lookout for one's next motorcycle.

[RC Fan]

I agree with the street triple but AFTER you break in the 696 and give it a chance just to be sure.

Yes, I am likely not quite ready for a Street Triple.  Seat height is a limiting factor for me too, as I am too wimpy to hang off one side.

[GLantern]

There is a used Speed Triple here in town that I want to check out.  There isn't a dealer here unfortunately, and the nearest dealerships are three to four hours away.  I will be hitting one of them to check out a Street Triple.  One must always be on the lookout for one's next motorcycle.

That is something to seriously consider when purchasing a bike.  If your dealer is 3-4 hours away it becomes a huge hassle if anything is needed for the motorcycle.

[z0mb1e_DUC]

Thanks, I will keep that in mind.

That ITX Forged Aluminum wheel at Motowheels is sharp too!

Make sure you register with Motowheels, the pricing gets even better.  You're talking about $500 more than the cost of the single OEM wheel will get a set of those  ITX wheels.


All the board  sponsors will save you money.

[herm]

Habitually as in continually.  As in claiming for every little thing.  That is how I perceived your comment in the first place.  Insurance is meant for large claims.  I am not pro-insurance company, I have just seen several small claims roll into a surcharge for the client.  Sometimes short term gains equal long term pain.

How is that trolling?

im sorry........what??

insurance is meant for whatever you or i as the insured party are eligible for under a given policy.