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Sounds like the decision is made then buddy - otherwise you'll be kicking yourself in the ar$e forever. I've owned 3 bikes of that ilk and I bet I'm a good bit larger than you. Besides, the suspension is so hard because it was designed for proper sized men ;) Get on with it, you're only here once so buy what you want. Cheers! Scott |
"I bet I'm a good bit larger than you"-I have never met you Fatduke, but I DO know Scotty and he is bigger than your average bear Boo Boo.:lol:, and he's just bought a 999R! Mind you in my humble opinion it's going to look like a mini moto and get wedged up his bum..............how many cows did Graham say he would have to slaughter to make your new suit Scott???:lol::lol::lol: John |
Monty - I simply can't afford one of those (749/999) outside my price range.....and therein lies the prob. I'm on a diet though (as I need to get into my leathers for the trackday) - for the rest of this month and the days leading up to te trackday I will be mostly eating......nothing. I might even become 'Not-quite-so-fatduke11111' It could be that I may fit a 996 - Christ, that is committment I sound like a 5 year old.... ;);) |
sonds like Testastretta Multistrada would fit the bill, if only they made one |
Paul As Red sps says, what about an earlier bike, like an 851 SP3. They are a bit like the proverbial, but it so happens I have a minter (really) that might be available. Way faster than my 916 Bip, and probably than a 996 as well (not sure about a 996S). Handles better (Ohlins both ends) and stops better (fully floating front discs) as well. Drop me a U2U if you want some pictures/more details. Andrew |
Paul - have you adjusted the chain yet, that could be slowing you down still!!!!:lol: |
Monty, It wasn't a case of how many cows, more like whens the next foot and mouth scare?? :lol: Paul - whatever you do fancy, go and try it! Unlike popular opinion, I find my 999 less comfortable than my 996 was. And even if it does look like a minimoto wedged up your bum, who cares? That's other peoples problems. Surely you won't let that sway you from owning the most beautiful motorcycle ever produced, IMO. Cheers! Scott |
FWIW, having just sold the 996, am very seriously thinking about chopping in my trsuty old ST2 for a Numptystrada. Haven't ridden one yet, so goona have to do that first, but everyone I've spoken to reckons they are a bit tasty - as far as they go, cos let's face it they are never gonna outhandle a 9xx, but are probably better than the ST. Will let you know how I get on - probably with the assistance of a step ladder looking at the height of the bloody thing........... :rolleye: |
The Tuono motor is stunning, but the handling is quite top heavy and takes some getting used to. I had an RSV for 3 years and couldn't quite get to grips with it. Now I've switched to a 749S it's like night and day. Maybe you should get a test ride somewhere and see how you get on? The Aprilia boys are very worried about parts at the moment. You should be able to get a Tuono very cheap, but what if something goes wrong or you bin it? You may be without the bike for a while. One guy has had his bike written off because the insurers didn't think they could get spares... |
Good point TF.. I am looking at a Tuono 2003 model with less than 4k on it for around £5.5k - I cant get a 749 / 999 for anywhere near that, I might still try and sneak a test ride in. I think the MS may be a bit underpowered for me. Still fancy a 996 - got me eye on one at the mo... |
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