Lon Says No To BMW...

Amber Lamps · 03-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Well, I went and sat on the S1000R and I'm not digging it, sorry. I don't want to sound cheap but I don't think that it's going to be $13,000 better than my bike.

I guess I'll wait and see what Suzuki does next year... Meanwhile, I'll buy either a new car, truck or ATV with money I've saved!

Ofcourse, watch my bike will blow a motor or I'll hit another deer!

tached1000rr · 03-03-2010, 09:06 PM

not even a test ride?

Amber Lamps · 03-03-2010, 09:13 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, 09:42 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, 10:43 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, 11:17 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

z06boy · 03-04-2010, 10:41 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, 11:08 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, 11:17 PM

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

Particle Man · 03-04-2010, 09:47 AM

and here I said no because I didn't want to spend the $

03-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Lon Says No To BMW... Well, I went and sat on the S1000R and I'm not digging it, sorry. I don't want to sound cheap but I don't think that it's going to be $13,000 better than my bike. I guess I'll wait and see what Suzuki does next year... Meanwhile, I'll buy either a new car, truck or ATV with money I've saved! Ofcourse, watch my bike will blow a motor or I'll hit another deer!

03-03-2010, 11:17 PM	#9
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!

03-04-2010, 09:47 AM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	and here I said no because I didn't want to spend the $ __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

03-03-2010, 09:06 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	not even a test ride?

03-03-2010, 10:43 PM	#5
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.