NOW I HAVE A 748

[LYD]

Ok I am looking for a superbike, but I want a 748 or a 749, can anyone help?  reasonable price, reasonable distance to go get.

[muskrat]

I don't believe it's an S but what the hell, go look at it http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2171422913.html

[muskrat]

but I know you're partial to yellow http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2198071616.html

[Jester]

I'd probably go with a later model 749.

[Cher]

LYD, your welcome to ride my 999 on the Muenster ride for a while today if you haven't had a chance to get the feel for one of the Terblanche SBKs.  

[LYD]

the red one is sold, and not really  looking for another yellow,  i know everyone is in AAHHHHH, but yes Iwant to experience so much more!! not in a big hurry to jump on anything,  and thanks lisa i just may take you up on that! 

[svoloch]

the difference in comfort level between the 749/999 and pre/post SBKs is MASSIVE.  Take a ride on mine or Lisa's, and then hop on a 748/996 or an 848/1x98 and you will see.  Not that this should be your only guide, as clearly the later models have quite a power advantage, but for some of the longer rides, the comfort of the 749/999 is pretty freakin' awesome.  You can even ride them with an inflamed prostate... 

[fastwin]

There is also the famous potential rocker flaking issue on the Tamburini 748s. Be wary of that. I don't recall any outstanding similar "famous" issues on the 749s. Regarding comfort, either bike can be fitted with Heli-bar clip ons which certainly help some. Doesn't turn either one into a Barcalounger but even without the fused neck vertebrae I would have made the change. Adding a Zero Gravity Double Bubble screen makes for a really nice combo package given the added bar height. We're still only talking an inch maybe 1.5" taller.

I also have the DP "comfort" seat on my 999. Again, slight improvement like the Heli-bars. Nothing dramatic. I know Lisa has done a banzai Arkansas ride on her 999 and Jari (the previous owner of my 996S) did some multi day AR rides on the 996S. Me? I'd need a chiropractor and a massage therapist following me in a sag wagon if I tried that.

Good luck with the bike hunt. I think the perfect superbike would be the slightly more modern Terblanche 749/999 with the iconic bodywork of the Tamburini 748/916. [moto]

[LYD]

thanks!!

[bryant8]

Ahem, Brian you mean my 996S! 

[muskrat]

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/mcy/2167334400.html
have your little Bro check it out.

[LYD]

http://neworleans.craigslist.org/mcy/2167334400.html
have your little Bro check it out.

Already checked that one out.  Its sold
I thought the same thing, have cory go check it out.
Thanks

[muskrat]

http://waco.craigslist.org/mcy/2213103432.html 

[muskrat]

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2224921377.html

[LYD]

http://waco.craigslist.org/mcy/2213103432.html 

went and lookedat that one,  piece of crap!  young kid who did nothing with the bike except drop it on both sides. offered 2500 he stuck to 3300 needed service one of the clutch spring were the bolt screws in was broke on one.   looks better in the pic. 

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/2224921377.html

talked with that guy, he still has the buke, but I really dont want another yellow bike,

but thanks!