Sportbike riders

Originally Posted by shockin330i

848 is so nice

They are... Eh, I don't know what to call them.

The ultimate vibrator under about 4k RPM! *90 degree 2cyl FTW*
Massively uncomfortable comparatively speaking.

But overall a very amazing machine, that I myself considered buying.

Thinking about a Daytona 675 instead...

Originally Posted by niko084

They are... Eh, I don't know what to call them.

The ultimate vibrator under about 4k RPM! *90 degree 2cyl FTW*
Massively uncomfortable comparatively speaking.

But overall a very amazing machine, that I myself considered buying.

Thinking about a Daytona 675 instead...

who the hell rides at those low RPMs anyway

Originally Posted by snikwad

who the hell rides at those low RPMs anyway

4k Low rpm?
We are talking about a 849cc motor here...

I mean don't get me wrong its GREAT for a track bike, it's a darn dream.
But do to parts costs it's a horrible stunt bike, and longer distance riding you really want your rpm a bit lower, especially with that much rotating mass.

If I had the cash to throw on a track toy, I would buy one, for now I'll keep my R6, and maybe look at a Daytona 675. But I do lots of 300 mile trips too.

I don't stunt. And I don't really ride long distances anymore. My sportbikes from here on out like my current will be aggresively focused.

My days of making a sportbike into a tourer and what not are done, its easier to just buy a 2nd damn bike. I still say 4kpm is not somewhere I ride at. My RR redlines at 12k I'm pretty sure that duc revs the same or higher, and if I had one it would be geared shorter for sure.

RR would be more feasable as a track bike, tons of parts for it just floating around. why not get a pimp touring bike as a street bike like the interceptor?

The 848's redline is 10,800, but ya in the case of severe aggressive riding, it's a different story.

Originally Posted by p0kerface

RR would be more feasable as a track bike, tons of parts for it just floating around. why not get a pimp touring bike as a street bike like the interceptor?

interceptor? hell fuk no.
naked or supermoto, that touring crap is not for me.

Originally Posted by SD 328I

The 848 is very hard to find used right now, you will find 3 times more 1098s than 848s on the used bike market. You may have no choice to buy it new, but do yourself a favor and test ride a used 1098 at the dealership before you buy a new 848, it maybe closer and less intimidating that you think.

Hmmm, I may try that. I'll try to find a used one locally that I can test ride.

Originally Posted by snikwad

^agreed.

here we go...
http://www.newenough.com/closeouts/b...cle_boots.html

i cannot remember where else i saw them tho

Damn, only $329.00???!!?? It's too bad that I hate them in white. LOL! I suppose that the bike shop that I decide to purchase from (..IF I decide to purchase) will give me a discount on gear.

i love white boots. my Pumas are white. hard to keep clean but totally dope

Originally Posted by snikwad

i love white boots. my Pumas are white. hard to keep clean but totally dope

I have this OCD thing when it comes to white clothing (..which is why I can't rock a white Laguna Seca track suit even though they look TOTALLY fresh). I even experience anxiety when my favorite white Capoeira pants get dirty. Yeah, I have issues!

yeah, you def do. lol

Out of curiosity, how much do all of the riders here pay monthly on their bikes (..What was the cost of the bike? How much down? What was the finance term? etc..)?

With $2,000 down, my payments will be $192.43; $2,500 down, and the payments drop to 184.64 respectively. The term is 84 months @ 7.9%.

i buy used, and prolly always will. i bought my 04 rr with 5400 miles in nov of 06 for $6k. i think i owe $1400 now and paying like $100/month.

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

Out of curiosity, how much do all of the riders here pay monthly on their bikes (..What was the cost of the bike? How much down? What was the finance term? etc..)?

With $2,000 down, my payments will be $192.43; $2,500 down, and the payments drop to 184.64 respectively. The term is 84 months @ 7.9%.

Bought my '07 600rr at the end of august with 5600 miles on her. Paid the full $5500, don't owe a thing.

Lucky bastidges!

84 months?? I wouldn't finance anything that long if you can help it. I bought mine new in 07, put only $350 down, payments were $189/month for 48 months, just paid it off

Originally Posted by DoubleRGirl

84 months?? I wouldn't finance anything that long if you can help it. I bought mine new in 07, put only $350 down, payments were $189/month for 48 months, just paid it off

I have the option of 48 - 84 months. No pre-payment penalties, and I'd likely have it paid off much sooner anyways. Congrats on paying off the RR!

Originally Posted by DoubleRGirl

84 months?? I wouldn't finance anything that long if you can help it. I bought mine new in 07, put only $350 down, payments were $189/month for 48 months, just paid it off

Nice bike

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

I have the option of 48 - 84 months. No pre-payment penalties, and I'd likely have it paid off much sooner anyways. Congrats on paying off the RR!

if you can get the same interest rate for thay long and know you'll pay it off sooner then that's def the way to go. I'm so happy to have the bike paid for, what a load off

you guys take loans to buy a bike?