Talk me out of buying this NEW 2010 SF1098S for $14,999

[Travman]

KBB says $13,090.

[Rudemouthsky]

Why the 1098 over the 848? Seems like the 848 would make the correct amount of power for you/ anyone looking to shred around an urban environment… and be a lesser investment.

Chris - its the price. A new 848 would cost about the same OTD. I still absolutely adore the SF848.

Joshua- weird, right? The dealer said they had FOUR of them and just sent 2 to auction.

[danaid]

 There has been one at my local dealer for $1000 less OTD. I almost bought it on several occasions, but I greatly dislike the frame color and that what I have read about those bikes are the 10' seemed to have the most problems with the F.I. And tank swelling.
 

[koko64]

Why the 1098 over the 848? Seems like the 848 would make the correct amount of power for you/ anyone looking to shred around an urban environment… and be a lesser investment.

You are absolutely right, but he don't want the nice girl next door,..
 he wants the porn star! 

[theoneillusion]

Four years collecting dust and they've sent two off for auction? You've got some major bargaining power there, but if you go in with that hard to resist starry-eyed gotta have it look you're a gonner. Do you know what the two that went to auction went for?

[Travman]

I rode the SF1098 with the Termi's and ECU installed.  It was a great bike.  I would prefer to get one with that already done instead of a brand new, stock one.  Once you buy it, it will simply be a four year old used bike.  A year from now your new bike will be worth a little less than a similar SF with the Termis and ECU already installed.  Also it won't be as enjoyable.  

[DRKWNG]

SHUT IT Travis!! 

 

[Travman]

SHUT IT Travis!! 

 

What?   He said he wanted to be talked out of it. 

[joshuajcrouch]

Four years collecting dust and they've sent two off for auction? You've got some major bargaining power there, but if you go in with that hard to resist starry-eyed gotta have it look you're a gonner. Do you know what the two that went to auction went for?

I hate to say it... but THIS.  If its been sitting for 4 years I wouldn't really call it a brand new bike.  If anything something that has been ridden lightly for the last 4 years might be in better condition.  I don't think this is a bad move on your part, I would just hope that you are negotiating them down on the price.

[Rudemouthsky]

Yeah I'm not so stoked on it after some deep thinking. Plus it's not the right color. I still would like at least a partial warranty. Looks like I can get low mileage 848's with close to the full 2 years all day long for around $10,500, and low mileage F1098S's for around $12,500.

I just remember how I dawdled on the Sport Classic I wanted when they were 8k, then out of nowhere they became desirable and shot through the roof. I want to be impulsive, and not *too* stupid in the process.

And I wasn't kidding about wanting talked out of it. The last time I had this fun/excited/breathless feeling in my gut before a major purchase I wound up divorced and on my parents couch 3 months later.

[koko64]

OK. Yep, in 1986 I didnt listen to my gut and the same thing happened.
Get a used SF with all the goodies on it. .Save big $$$ on depreciation and the Termi kit.

[DRKWNG]

If the bike is NOS, as in never titled, you will still get the full warranty with purchase.

[muskrat]

Yeah I'm not so stoked on it after some deep thinking. Plus it's not the right color. I still would like at least a partial warranty. Looks like I can get low mileage 848's with close to the full 2 years all day long for around $10,500, and low mileage F1098S's for around $12,500.

I just remember how I dawdled on the Sport Classic I wanted when they were 8k, then out of nowhere they became desirable and shot through the roof. I want to be impulsive, and not *too* stupid in the process.

And I wasn't kidding about wanting talked out of it. The last time I had this fun/excited/breathless feeling in my gut before a major purchase I wound up divorced and on my parents couch 3 months later.

divorce is worth it
now man-up and buy a shiny toy for yourself and remember that it, either, has a dry clutch. 

[minnesotamonster]

Id pass. Find a clean low mileage used one with extras for a few thousand less.

Example:

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/4151257471.html

[koko64]

Checked it out.  Nice one.