NOW I HAVE A 748

[muskrat]

Well that sucks

[LYD]

thanks my friend, keep em coming!

[muskrat]

a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine 

[Cher]

a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine  

harassment or motorcycle shopping?  


LYD, I think what might be helpful is for you to ride my '04 999 that's got a factory hp rating of 124 (measured at the crank).  The reason I say this is because I think you might be narrowing your shopping field unnecessarily to the 7xx series motos.

Having come from a M620, the transition to 120-ish horsepower was pretty much without drama (I'll  ignore the 110 mph in a 60 on the demo ride just for the time being); obviously the 999 has gobs more power but it has a FANTASTIC chassis and brakes to match.  Confidence-inspiring would be an understatement.

So, all of that to say, don't rule out a larger displacement SBK - they're not called *super* bikes for nothing  

[fastwin]

I agree. Big time. Well said. [moto]

[RichD]

...SBK - they're not called *super* bikes for nothing  

I had some fun putting the 1098 back on the road the other day: I had to insure it.

I called Progressive: "I'd like to drop one bike from my policy, and add another please..."

HE: "Sure, I just need the VIN number ...Sir, I see that this bike is classified as a 'Super Bike' "

Me: "Actually, it's a Super-Duper Bike, but when I went to fill out the paperwork there weren't enough spaces on the form, so..."

HE: "Um, Oh, I ...see, I do need to let you know, WOW, this bike is going to cost $227 MORE per year to insure..."

Me: "Yes, but I'm going to let you know a dirty little secret: This bike is actually $230 more fun to ride.  
With a premium increase of $227 -I'm actually SAVING three 'FUN DOLLARS'! "

HE: <long pause> "Oh... Kay..."




make the beast with two backsing with people.   It's ...a hobby of mine 

[Ronr]

 
 

[fastwin]

Nice one Rich! I had a conversation one time over the phone with a medical insurance customer service yahoo regarding the MAJOR increase in my co-pay on a certain Rx I have to take. It was going no where, around and around in circles. I finally asked her what my co-pay would be if I just make the beast with two backsing dropped dead? How much would they charge me to just die? There was a long uncomfortable silence (pregnant pause ) and then she just hung up. Never got an answer to that one!! Hope that one was recorded for the supervisors!!

[LYD]

a little pricey but it's worth harassing them http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/mcy/2228106745.html
if you don't want to I will....a hobby of mine 

1st i have been doing research after researchon 748 vs 748s vs 748r vs 749..........

and this bike in okc is not an  S  1st dead giveway is no adjustable footpegs, so I am not bothering with that. i have looked from here to WV where I was before, I know I could get donnie to pack it up and ship it to me, he does it alot.  no hurry, plus like lisa said, i may want a bigger one.  mindy said go get a new 848, if thats what you want. but I'm not sure yet.  Nothing has really made me say wow I want that!! but thanks to all. 

[Cher]

I had some fun putting the 1098 back on the road the other day: I had to insure it.

I called Progressive: "I'd like to drop one bike from my policy, and add another please..."

HE: "Sure, I just need the VIN number ...Sir, I see that this bike is classified as a 'Super Bike' "

Me: "Actually, it's a Super-Duper Bike, but when I went to fill out the paperwork there weren't enough spaces on the form, so..."

HE: "Um, Oh, I ...see, I do need to let you know, WOW, this bike is going to cost $227 MORE per year to insure..."

Me: "Yes, but I'm going to let you know a dirty little secret: This bike is actually $230 more fun to ride.  
With a premium increase of $227 -I'm actually SAVING three 'FUN DOLLARS'! "

HE: <long pause> "Oh... Kay..."


make the beast with two backsing with people.   It's ...a hobby of mine 

    Nice!

[muskrat]

oops, didn't even notice they put S on there.  Maybe they have receipts for the internals having been done. 
Your wife is smart, do what she says and go get a new one. 

[Cher]

New one?  Way too easy and where's the sport in that?   

[LYD]

let someone take the initial hit. and put some mods on already, like exhaust, maybe some carbon ..............(neverending).........and new levers...etc, you get the point.  What I would like to have is a 998 with the new motor and the old body, i think! 

[muskrat]

good choice!  I love the 998, my favorite but in the meantime
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/2237280518.html
http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/mcy/2181769282.html

[Duc L'Smart]

http://elpaso.en.craigslist.org/mcy/2181769282.html

This one seems to be that slow, ugly yellow color...