Lon Says No To BMW...

Amber Lamps · 03-03-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

not even a test ride?

Nope the weather wouldn't cooperate on days that I had time. Besides the dealer was getting "pushy" about me making a decision so I made one... To be honest, I really hate the bike visually...really hate. My bike is paid for, the insurance is cheap and I have it set up exactly how want it. I'll buy something totally different, like a supermoto or a ATV to play with. I just can't see buying another sport bike when I have no intention of giving this one up. I was being stupid to even look at the bike to be honest.

Trip · 03-03-2010, 08:42 PM

yeah, if you didnt have a 1000 and you were wanting a new one I could see the point, but since you already have a pretty new 1000 thats really clean it's just not must have.

goof2 · 03-03-2010, 09:43 PM

You never sounded convinced about it. I think you should be for the kind of money they want for it. It seems nice, but for that price I personally would prefer the look, and especially the sound, of an 1198S Ducati. Good luck with whatever you decide to get.

Dave · 03-03-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

You never sounded convinced about it. I think you should be for the kind of money they want for it. It seems nice, but for that price I personally would prefer the look, and especially the sound, of an 1198S Ducati. Good luck with whatever you decide to get.

in these times you can find desperate duc dealers dumping S's for jap prices. be really tempting if i had any money

smileyman · 03-03-2010, 10:21 PM

Desperate dealers...The BMW/Duc/Triumph dealer in LR aready kicked the bucket. Went from desperate deals to dead in 8 months...

Dave · 03-03-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Desperate dealers...The BMW/Duc/Triumph dealer in LR aready kicked the bucket. Went from desperate deals to dead in 8 months...

same with ours. sucks.

hey tig, what you wanna bet zook will put out a haslam rep if he wins this season? maybe with factory arrow cans? they did it for matt...in '04

Amber Lamps · 03-04-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

same with ours. sucks.

hey tig, what you wanna bet zook will put out a haslam rep if he wins this season? maybe with factory arrow cans? they did it for matt...in '04

True but never a Corser model...weird. I also have a slight aversion to buying a 1st year new model. Did that in '97 with the YZF1000 and vowed "never again"....

z06boy · 03-04-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

yeah, if you didnt have a 1000 and you were wanting a new one I could see the point, but since you already have a pretty new 1000 thats really clean it's just not must have.

Truth. I haven't seen the new BMW in person but I would like to and would love to ride one but for the $$ I'll be keeping my 07 R1 regardless for now.

I've never gotten all worked up over the 09 R1 since it's come out either...even though it sure does sound good with aftermarket exhaust.

tached1000rr · 03-03-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lon D

Nope the weather wouldn't cooperate on days that I had time. Besides the dealer was getting "pushy" about me making a decision so I made one... To be honest, I really hate the bike visually...really hate. My bike is paid for, the insurance is cheap and I have it set up exactly how want it. I'll buy something totally different, like a supermoto or a ATV to play with. I just can't see buying another sport bike when I have no intention of giving this one up. I was being stupid to even look at the bike to be honest.

I agree with your decision, just hoped you could give a ride report.

smileyman · 03-03-2010, 10:17 PM

Oh go on and buy that girlie Solstice, we wont poke fun...Too much anyways.

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Desperate dealers...The BMW/Duc/Triumph dealer in LR aready kicked the bucket. Went from desperate deals to dead in 8 months... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-03-2010, 10:17 PM	#10
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Oh go on and buy that girlie Solstice, we wont poke fun...Too much anyways. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-03-2010, 09:43 PM	#3
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	You never sounded convinced about it. I think you should be for the kind of money they want for it. It seems nice, but for that price I personally would prefer the look, and especially the sound, of an 1198S Ducati. Good luck with whatever you decide to get.