748s for S4R or not

[Lee1980]

Im looking to swap my 748s for a big naked have looked at everything best deals so far on BMW (sheesh im getting old!:lol::lol: im 24 to :lol:) or the S4r.

Dealers gonna give 6k for my 53 plate 748s leaving me to pay 2300, this a good deal?

Is the S4r a lot more powerful? like a different world i hope:D

Anyone got both?

[bradders]

which BMW?

[Brent]

Swap the stealth bike for a BMW???!! Surely not. An S4r I can understand (see Dibble's comments in last Sunday's Kent ride out thread).

[Nattyboy]

£6ks good money p/x id say. If you havent riden an S4R - your in for a treat ! NOTHING like a 748 - Not that a 748's bad - they just make there power in very different ways.

My mate rode my tuned S4R the other day, and he reckoned it was as quick as his mates 2001 blade on the back roads..!!

Do it - you WONT regret it !!!

Cheers
Nat

[Lee1980]

Thanks guys I thought 6k for mine was quite good:D:D

Just got to decide now, Brent I do love my stealth bike but its not practical or comfy, but im so glad I got to own my dream bike for 18 months and got some termis to :D

The 748/9** is still the bees knees after all these years still draws looks over the latest jap offerings anywhere i go:D;):lol:

Bradders see pic below for BMW a R1150r Rockster, looks good better in the flesh, been painted in boxster rep colours to

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Lee1980]

[weeian]

s4r Owns that BMW

/ian

[Lee1980]

Eh? what u mean Ian?

[webbyc]

S4R v BMW - no contest!!!! Have you actually riden the S4R yet? If not you're in for an unexpected treat as Nattyboy says. Go on try one. If you can't get a test ride come over Surrey way for one of our meets and I'd be glad to let you have a go on mine - S4R that is before the inevitable comments come in from Dibble and the likes.

[Lee1980]

Thanks Webby a test ride is not likely as theyre all new, and thanks for the offer to ride yourd looks good with termis to:cool:

Id never make it to Surrey on my 748s:lol one of the reasons i may swap it.

I guess the white wheels are a pain to keep clean? mine will be the red with white wheels/stripe, looks goooood

U have crash bungs? any recommended?

Whats Dibbs been saying?

Cheers

[Nattyboy]

Lee...loads of dealers will offer you a run on an s4r mate..I believe moto rapido are getting one in shortly. You dont want that BMW mate..ive seen one when it had been down the road...nice big guages in the cylinder head (and the pull to the side because of the gyroscopic effect of the boxer twin).

If you can sell yours privatley..I know of a cracking S4R in blue and white (great colours IMO) for sale in Bristol...VERY low mileage !!!

Cheers
Nat

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Nattyboy]

[Brent]

Lee - Dibble was very complimentary about the S4r, to quote:

"Webbys well sorted S4R which I got to ride .... superb mate ....."

Not only well sorted but LOUD..:D

[LesPaul]

Just as everybody else has said get an S4r, all the fun without the pain :lol:
Forza Italia have a low milage Red S4r for sale if your interested here (http://www.forza-italia.co.uk/contents/images/usedbikes/S4REU53FFK.JPG)
www.forza-italia.co.uk

Darren

PS poor picture of mine attatched

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by LesPaul]

[Nattyboy]

Webby...you tried a 14T front sprocket yet...?? WAAHHHEEEYYYYYYYYYY :lol:

Nat

[Lee1980]

The BMW is Cheaper :D and more practical chaeper to run to. But now I can get S4R :D The insurance is no dearer than the 748s may be cheaper next time around to:D

I do like the red/white and rather go new to, I'm sure I will love it:D

[Lee1980]

Which crash bungs u got Darren?

[Nattyboy]

Looking good Darren..they look like R&G crash protectors (got some on the way for mine).

Heres a pic of mine to seal the deal for you Lee..:D And haggle HARD..I got a grand of mine. (try Dave at Pegasus in Reading...not the best of dealerships..but he certainly seems to know how to sharpen a pencil when it come to giving out bike prices..!!).

Paaahhhh..BMW... ARSE..!

Cheers & let us know how your getting on (if your quick you can also sign up for the monster owners club (monnie only) trackday!!

Nat

[Lee1980]

Doubt Ill get much more off maybe the alarm or first service, as I got a good price for my p/x.

I looked at the R&G bungs seem the best as they have a bracket to stop twisting the frame or something? how much?

looking good Nat love the termis with out the bulge to;)

Be to poor for trackdays after this :lol::lol:

[Nattyboy]

R&G's are only 70 notes Lee from here...

http://www.rg-racing.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Ducati_4.html

Cheers!
Nat

[Lee1980]

Cool deffo get them asap for mine, hope they easy to fit to, will the engine drop?

A hugger will be most important to:o

Heres a lovely pic of the Red/white, mmmmmm:D

[Edited on 6-4-2005 by Lee1980]

[LesPaul]

Hi Lee,

Mine are R&G, dead easy to fit, nicked mine off the wifes monster before the DSC trackday at Cadders last year :D.
I did of course replace them for her and can tell you they do work as she road tested the new set on her 600 :o

Thanks Nat, calostomy bag will go eventually like yours did but need to save up again now as I don't want to replace the cat without fitting a power comander at the same time. Fitting the Arrows seems to have sharpened up the throttle response or it could be just the noise makes you think it has, 14 tooth front helps too :devil:

Darren

[webbyc]

Mine are R&G too and as said above, easy to fit.

Nattyboy - I was thinking about changing the gearing by going up one on the back, but is 14T front better?

[Nattyboy]

14t front is all you need mate..perfect as im sure Darren will tell you !!! Wheelies off the throttle in second..!

If you decide to go the 14T route..ive got a couple of new ones in the garage I think..

Cheers
Nat

[webbyc]

Originally posted by Nattyboy
14t front is all you need mate..perfect as im sure Darren will tell you !!! Wheelies off the throttle in second..!

If you decide to go the 14T route..ive got a couple of new ones in the garage I think..

Cheers
Nat

Nat

What do you want for one of them? Are they easy to fit? Do I need any special tools?

[Nattyboy]

I got my mechanic to fit mine, but I have fit one before..really straight forward..no special tools required..

£15 posted for the sprocket mate..

Nat

[eccles291]

Originally posted by Nattyboy
..I know of a cracking S4R in blue and white (great colours IMO) for sale in Bristol...VERY low mileage !!!

Cheers
Nat

Could be interested in this. :bouncy: What sort of price and how low are the miles? :)

[Nattyboy]

The ebay bidding started at Under £6k and about 800 miles I think..let me know if your interested and ill u2u stus e-mail

Cheers
Nat

[Edited on 9-4-2005 by Nattyboy]

[webbyc]

Originally posted by Nattyboy
I got my mechanic to fit mine, but I have fit one before..really straight forward..no special tools required..

£15 posted for the sprocket mate..

Nat

Nat - u2u your address for the cheque, or can pay by paypal if you want.

Chris