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Chef
14-Oct-2009, 13:08
Be interested to see how it compares to my 748sps & 998S.....

Really like the Repsol one

Honda.......it's dirty but you know you want to.......:-)
Rattler
14-Oct-2009, 14:02
Ahhhh.. the grass is always greener on the other side - but that's because of all the manure over there!!! ;)
John W
14-Oct-2009, 14:44
I expect you'll love it, but probably still not buy one.

It'll be like a rocket ship, do everything you could ever want it to, but be as boring as hell to ride.

That was my experience anyway. The R1 is a better bike as it has more character (imo).
Chef
14-Oct-2009, 16:48
Hated it!!!!

Engine & brakes are superb - so much drive...f**k me!!!

However....

>you sit on it not in it - felt like a tourer after a 748/998
>Engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner
>gear change is vague & sloppy
>felt like there wasn't enough weight over the front
>disappointing - had it for 1.5hrs brought it back after 30mins

Very easy to ride but very unengaging & uninspiring

Going to try an R1 & 675 next....:-)
chris.p
14-Oct-2009, 17:30
Hated it!!!!

Engine & brakes are superb - so much drive...f**k me!!!

However....

>you sit on it not in it - felt like a tourer after a 748/998
>Engine sounds like a vacuum cleaner
>gear change is vague & sloppy
>felt like there wasn't enough weight over the front
>disappointing - had it for 1.5hrs brought it back after 30mins

Very easy to ride but very unengaging & uninspiring

Going to try an R1 & 675 next....:-)


Mmmm, Rattler know's all about 675's, think reliability was his big problem;)


Chris:burn:
Chef
14-Oct-2009, 19:07
Mmmmmmmm

Maybe just the R1 then!

BTW Like your Chili rep - shame it's not a 998...:-p.....like mine

Was yours a 748R - bet it handles - I reckon my 748sps handles better than my 998S

But I need the extra power to make up the time I lose in the corners...:-)
chris.p
14-Oct-2009, 21:03
Mmmmmmmm

Maybe just the R1 then!

BTW Like your Chili rep - shame it's not a 998...:-p.....like mine

Was yours a 748R - bet it handles - I reckon my 748sps handles better than my 998S

But I need the extra power to make up the time I lose in the corners...:-)

Yep, it's a 2000 748R and if it all comes together it should have a sigma 853 upgrade this winter:D so watch out ;)

To be fair to the 675, Rattler was ragging the poor thing to death on the race track:devil:


Chris:burn:
Chef
14-Oct-2009, 22:17
853 - good mod - who's going to do it??

I was at Portimao with Tim in April so I understand!!
jimbers45
15-Oct-2009, 15:31
so are you actually taking a bike on next years little trip? ;-) lol
Chaz
15-Oct-2009, 16:47
Mmmm, Rattler know's all about 675's, think reliability was his big problem;)


Chris:burn:

The 675 was a great bike! just don't tune the feckers:devil:
Monty
15-Oct-2009, 17:47
The 675 was a great bike! just don't tune the feckers:devil:

And make sure you check the oil level-OFTEN-like every day. :eek:

John
Chaz
15-Oct-2009, 18:10
And make sure you check the oil level-OFTEN-like every day. :eek:

John

Like every session on a trackday or race:eek:
Chef
15-Oct-2009, 18:15
Jim

Hope so...

My bike is fixed - not ridden since - too busy at work

New f**king loom........

Went to Bigelaar in the end...:-0

Chaz - agree - Tim's bike was pretty trick & looked the nuts
Chaz
15-Oct-2009, 19:26
Jim

Hope so...

My bike is fixed - not ridden since - too busy at work

New f**king loom........

Went to Bigelaar in the end...:-0

Chaz - agree - Tim's bike was pretty trick & looked the nuts

I can build you a Timmy Trumpet rep if you want;)
Jools
16-Oct-2009, 00:03
I've been leading a sheltered life lately, but I heard one of those cross-plane crank R1's for the first time the other day...fecking gorgeous