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TyM2Go wrote:the flames are sizzling hot! what is wrong with you in red would be even better that being said for any of the older guys struggling in bed this right her can be your "stimulant"

Fitz - you're becoming unreadable again ... slow down and punctuate.

I know you can - I saw it once ...

Strika wrote:I hadn't noticed the fucking ugly flames on the belly pan previously. That is a deal breaker for me.

Yeah, the flames are ugly. Luckily they only come on the US version .

TyM2Go wrote:the flames are sizzling hot! what is wrong with you in red would be even better that being said for any of the older guys struggling in bed this right her can be your "stimulant"

As Seiko so rightly said, flames are for a 50's hotrod and look very cool on such, not for a 2012 ultra hyper mega speed producing missile. Flames are for wanker wanna be's! Good to see you showing your true colours still TyM2Go.

Strika wrote:I hadn't noticed the fucking ugly flames on the belly pan previously. That is a deal breaker for me, it would have to be removed prior to purchase. I just couldn't live with it. Apart from that, I would love one in the shed. Another great toy to go dust up sports bike wannabees on a sunday!!

I like the flames myself but I thought they were only on the US version

Strika wrote:

TyM2Go wrote:the flames are sizzling hot! what is wrong with you in red would be even better that being said for any of the older guys struggling in bed this right her can be your "stimulant"

As Seiko so rightly said, flames are for a 50's hotrod and look very cool on such, not for a 2012 ultra hyper mega speed producing missile. Flames are for wanker wanna be's! Good to see you showing your true colours still TyM2Go.

Oh well I must be a wanker wannabe then I'm happy with that

well strike for an ultra mega speed producing missile I'd like to think flames would be the best possible graphics on it considering its the fastest bike out for now but meh your entitled to your opinion just as much as i am entitled to mine

now forget about the flames hahaha, how much better and sportier does it look with that seat cowl and grab handle removed. it gone from a cool sports tourer to out right sex on wheels.

If anyone is interested in buying this bike give me a call on 0450 925 391.

Green289 wrote:If anyone is interested in buying this bike give me a call on 0450 925 391.

How much are you after?

What's the reason for the sale?

Any Damage?

really?? why are you selling it, has it even been a week?

see other thread....

yeah i did just after i asked.

StevieD wrote:
What's the reason for the sale?

My old neighbour bought a 1098 privately without a test ride. Rode it home approx 13 km which according to him was uncomfortable & hated it. That same day he spent most it organising his CTP, the cheapest he stated was $901 pa. supposebly he has a reasonable insurance history.

The bike sold a week later, he lost $1800.

Moral of story.

A straight line throttle jockey's wallet is inversely proportional to there level of intellect.

Green289, I am not implying this is you.

At the time of putting the deposit down, there were no demonstrators available to ride. Riding the bike home, even though the bike may be the most powerful, fastest production bike on the planet, I found the whole experience a little boring. It was an impulse buy and i guess I got caught up in the hype, forgetting that the bike is a hyper sports tourer.

In terms of touring, the bike does what it was built for extremely well, effortless rip your arms off acceleration when you want it, also quiet and tame when you dont, absorbs all the bumps in the road very well which makes for a comfortable ride and still tackles corners with ease. It's just not the bike for me, Im after something a little more raw, firmer ride, noisier etc. It was never going to be a commuter or long distance tourer for me, just a toy to have fun from time to time and unfortunately it doesnt do that for me. Lesson learnt, take your time and dont buy without test ride.

Soooooo what did you end up with ?