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Should I buy an S4Rs?

Started by He Man, Today at 03:58:17 AM

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He Man

Today at 03:58:17 AM
This is really a shoot the shit thread and looking for opinions.

I was offered an S4R 2007 (the grey metallic one) thats been refitted with ohlins, so its basically an S4Rs at a reasonable price. What are some of the reasons you would buy/not buy this thing?

Some things to note:

-I cant really ride the thing in the NYC all too much because 4v + urban life sounds like misery or is it?
-I seldom ride for pleasure anymore, I have twin boys + newborn baby girl.
-I have space for only 1 more bike.
-I already own a S2R1000 that is currently being rebuilt slowly.
-My first bike was a M900 and I actually want that more since its something I could ride and beat on daily.
-An S4Rs was at one point in my life a dream bike, but always seemed impractical.
-The other bike I'm looking at is a ~2018 to 2020 Multistrada or...another DR650 (my last one got stolen).
-My daily ride is currently a suzuki Tu250 which is for commuting and not exactly fun.


I've realized that Ducati Monsters (the older models atleast) occupy a special place in my soul and Im really motivated to find another monster, but I really dont need it.

ducpainter

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Today at 04:48:58 AM
Water cooled 4 valves are maintenance money pits.
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He Man

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Today at 05:27:02 AM
I've been told that, but what makes them money pits? Assuming I will be doing all valve and belt adjustments myself.

This bike is a 2007 so its quite old but "well maintained" and ~15,000 miles. I'd think no matter what time has gotten to the rubbers.

stopintime

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Today at 06:50:06 AM
4valves easier to modulate than 2v. Larger clutch slave is good. Tight throttle cable is a plus (as slways). Dry clutch is fun and easy to work on. Either this top predator or a 125cc scooter. If it proves to be a mistake, sell it when the S2R Evo is ready to ride.
268,000 km/eighteen years - loving it

Frank C

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Today at 09:16:59 AM
I have a 2002 ST4s (the one with the 996s engine) and an old school M900.  The valve clearance and adjustment is much more involved in the ST and it seems to go through chains more frequently.  Oh, and all the bodywork has to come off of the ST to do anything, but a non issue with the S4R.
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