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fouramdesigns

March 23, 2010, 05:24:50 PM
I'v always wanted on. Something to hold me over till I can afford a Streetfighter. Keen on the KTM, Husq. Thought's, opinions, what else is out there? Just watched a sweet SM510 go low on Ebay. Damn I hate being broke.
2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

He Man

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March 23, 2010, 05:35:12 PM
Thats one of my favorite SMs. Those husky sure are pretty, ive heard mixed things about maintenance on them though.

hows the parting of the bike going?

fouramdesigns

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March 23, 2010, 05:45:05 PM
Slowly but surely, most of the small stuff is sold. If I could just move these new forks and the engine, I'll be sitting great. There goes $8K down the drain. Live and learn, with a flat wallet.
2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

myssrhl

#3
March 23, 2010, 05:47:46 PM
I wanted a motard but.....

Seriously, I want a, ohhhh, a Road King...... or even a bagger....

Too many opportunities  to haul some nice trim.....

First option would be a VibeRider in the passenger seat...

"Never grow old .... Never give up"

Turf

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March 23, 2010, 05:54:25 PM
Quote from: fouramdesigns on March 23, 2010, 05:24:50 PM
I'v always wanted on. Something to hold me over till I can afford a Streetfighter. Keen on the KTM, Husq. Thought's, opinions, what else is out there? Just watched a sweet SM510 go low on Ebay. Damn I hate being broke.

Watch out for the 510 i know they had some issues with cranks snapping, that was two years ago so they may have fixed it. I was looking for one a few years back but was put off for the money. Best bet is probably to look around thumper talk for a good deal.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

fouramdesigns

#5
March 23, 2010, 05:58:30 PM
Good idea. The DRZ seems like the big choice on there. Just wish it was at least a 500. Hell, I may have this frame left over and the engine. Could build a SM....ha
2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

Turf

#6
March 23, 2010, 06:00:48 PM
Quote from: fouramdesigns on March 23, 2010, 05:58:30 PM
Good idea. The DRZ seems like the big choice on there. Just wish it was at least a 500. Hell, I may have this frame left over and the engine. Could build a SM....ha
I can tell you the DR650 is hella fun...it pulls big make the beast with two backs off wheelies  [evil] the 400 is a BLAST too though, you'd be surprised if you haven't taken one out yet.
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

fouramdesigns

#7
March 23, 2010, 06:03:22 PM
2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

He Man

#8
March 23, 2010, 06:47:44 PM
id really trade my monster in this for
Husqvarna SMR 510, with twin Leo's

fouramdesigns

#9
March 23, 2010, 07:23:46 PM
 :o I can haz?
2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

fouramdesigns

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March 23, 2010, 08:02:21 PM Last Edit: March 23, 2010, 08:07:40 PM by fouramdesigns
One to watch too. Old schooler back on the block with first unit since 82'. I love it
http://www.ossamoto.es/TR280.htm#We present the OSSA TR 280i


2001 Monster S4, Termignoni/ECU, DP short air box w/BMC filter, Rizoma Zero's front/back, Cookie tail chop, Rizoma belt covers, Evoluzione slave, CF all over

MadDuck

#11
March 23, 2010, 10:06:44 PM
Quote from: fouramdesigns on March 23, 2010, 08:02:21 PM
One to watch too. Old schooler back on the block with first unit since 82'. I love it
http://www.ossamoto.es/TR280.htm#We present the OSSA TR 280i




I've done no research at all but that looks like a super modern trials bike. Wasn't Ossa always known only for Moto-X and Trials?  If so, that's no comparison to a road ready super moto what-so-ever. Still a nice bike but it's not even apples to oranges.
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Kopfjäger

#12
March 23, 2010, 10:28:10 PM
^^ It's a Trials bike for sure. Far cry from a Super Moto.  [thumbsup]
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ID_DUC_MON

#13
March 24, 2010, 02:24:12 AM
Quote from: fouramdesigns on March 23, 2010, 05:58:30 PM
Good idea. The DRZ seems like the big choice on there. Just wish it was at least a 500. Hell, I may have this frame left over and the engine. Could build a SM....ha

Don't knock the little DRZ's. I ride with one now and then. On the straights the GSXR-R*-CBR-ZX bikes flat run from it, in the twisties though, it is a whole other story. Nothing like being in a full-lean, knee down, 180 degree hair pin on a 600 sport bike and being flat out wasted by a guy on a dirtbike with street tires LOL. He can still roll right along at 90 MPH on the flats though without redlining it.

duc996

#14
March 24, 2010, 03:51:11 AM
Sumos are fun bike! like riding a scooter  [thumbsup]
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