Do I really want a 1098S

[arai_speed]

I can't get over the subject line.

Do I really want a 1098S?

That's like asking, do I really want 

 

[Bick]

Sorry it didn't work out, Dennis. If you don't mind a base 1098, I know of one in good shape near me (New Orleans). Good luck.

And Raux, that was a nice summation of why I just bought a 1098 

You're selling it already?

[swampduc]

You're selling it already?

no. I was talking about another one I found in my search of craigslist all over the south

[ducducgooseme]

Im selling mine...PM for info.

 

[dennisd]

Im selling mine...PM for info.

 

PM sent

[WetDuc]

 

That is a nasty gorgeous machine.  Ducati really did it right when the 1098/1198 came out.

[swampduc]

Im selling mine...PM for info.

 

<drool>

[DRKWNG]

Im selling mine...PM for info.

 

That is just mean mean mean to "catch" that bike under such lighting conditions!! 

How much are you asking?  Feel like delivering it to Hawaii? 

[s2r800]

i'll pipe up..

i have a 2008 1098s with open clutch, adjustable levers, full termi system, ducati billet slave, heli bars, adjustable link, and gold 1098r wheels.

was thinking of using it to trade in for my next car purchase ( only rode it 6 times last summer)  anyone interested?  offers?

[sbrguy]

from what you are saying unless youare buying the bike above, i would say you really don't want the bike.

you may "lust" after it, but you don't "want it".

reasons:

you have set up so many limits with the bike, it must be red, you won't sell another bike to get this one, you know you won't ride it much, you said its ergos might not be the best for you, you know it will set your "dream house" idea back a bit, etc.

listen, follow your instinct you are a sucessful guy, your instinct has probably served you very well. 

Your instinct is telling you this is a bad idea.  Yes you are lusting after it because it looks cool and such, we all do that.

If you really wanted it that bad (provided you really have the funds to comfortably pay for it), you would not be asking us why you should get it or giving you reasons not to get it.   In the immortal words of Nike you would "JUST DO IT".

Don't get the bike enjoy your bikes you have and get that dream home you want sooner not later.  You are really a lot more fortunate than others to be able to even consider doing such a thing, go after it and get that cool house and relax you worked hard enough for long enough so get ready to sit on the porch and have that cool drink on a hot summer day.

[dennisd]

I've decided that unless I come across a screamin deal, I'm going to be "smart" and enjoy the bikes I have.  Is there a 1098 or 1198 in my future?  Only time will tell.

Thanks for all the input guys!!!

[sbrguy]

exactly unless you find that 1098 in perfect condition and is someone just throwing the bike away so to speak dont' get it yet.   You will get one, just wait a couple of years these bikes are going to be on the used market and will come down i price, there is nothing "limited or special edition" about the standard 1098s or such. 

by then you will probably have that dream house and have more than enough room to put a pristine 1098s in the garage to go with the house.