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« on: November 23, 2011, 10:53:36 AM »
I'm thinking that I would like to get either a M1100 Evo (red) or the new SF848 (yellow) this spring.  I have a couple years of riding under my belt and don't want anything too crazy.  Currently ride a Kawi Ninja 650r.  Any thoughts as to which one would be best?  I have test ridden a 2009 M1100 several times a year ago and loved it.  Most of my riding is shorter distances, but I do occasionally do some several hundred mile trips from time to time.   
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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2011, 09:30:19 AM »
For me, it would be M1100 all the way... No water cooling claptrap to deal with, more snap, less aggressive riding position, lower maintenance costs, etc, etc.  Ditch the Diavel-inspired pipe for the earlier semi-undertail aftermarket version of your choice and enjoy.

 
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2011, 09:47:23 AM »
Shut your mouth! S4Rs for evah
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2011, 09:55:17 AM »
Just go with a Super Bike
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2011, 04:57:41 PM »
You need to ride the streetfighter before you make up your mind...
 Also a used S4Rs with all the trimming and classic style would be awesome too.  Just saying
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« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2011, 08:48:10 PM »
Yah, get an S4RS so you can look like the Italian Pimp Daddy
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 12:34:02 PM »
I agree about waiting to ride the SF848.  It's supposed to be much more tame than it's big brother.  I like the idea of the safety pack on the monster.  I don't think I would go wrong with either.  The last M1100 I rode made me smile....it was shaking and snorting with personality...like it didn't want you on its back.  A friend of mine also rode it.  He wasn't used to the Brembo brakes and grabbed a handful on front brake pulling into the lot at Lifecycle.  Needless to say, his "gentlemen's area" got alittle abuse from the tank.  Pretty funny, actually.
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« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2011, 11:59:45 AM »
I'm sorry but the new monster look has not grown on me yet.  I still prefer the old one. I tested the streetfighter 1098 before.  I liked my S4Rs better
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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2011, 01:53:07 PM »
Its something about the round headlight and the same look since 1993, CLASSIC!  I have never ridden a 1098 SF but I look forward to it one day. 
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« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2011, 10:04:18 PM »
I'm diggin on the 1098...  I have been on it for 400 mile days, but due to work and kids this year did not do a multi-day trip yet.  With the snow fall today, looks like 2012 will be the 9,000 mile year.   

I would say, I'm very happy with the purchase.  Power, handling and ergos fit me well.  (I'm 5'8")
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« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2011, 09:50:17 AM »
I like my 696, first bike ever.  However, if I would havehad more dough I would have gone the streetfighter route or maybe a M1100.  I think I would like a bit more power, but everyone said the 696 is the best beginner bike so I was easily talked into it.  It is nice though.
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« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2011, 09:05:17 PM »
Dave, not rippin on you, but....

The M696 isn't just a great beginner bike, it's a great bike, period. 

More power... For what?  So you can get more tickets faster?  Pay higher insurance?  Burn more fuel?  Pay a finance company more interest?

Use the money you save NOT buying an 1100 and buy tires, brake pads, track days, luggage, a tent, and ride the damn wheels off that 696!  I packed my wife's M750 up and rode it 2300 miles in a week, up, down, and sideways in the Smoky Mountains, on and off pavement, ground up a pair of toe sliders, and never once wished for more power.

Always more fun to ride a slower bike fast than riding a fast bike slow.

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« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2011, 09:56:31 PM »
That is a great list of points.  Noted.

I am sure there are several Freudian layers burried in some of what I said.   Grin

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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2011, 08:46:03 AM »
Instead of having one real exensive bike why not have two modestly priced bikes.  You could pick up an '04 MTS 1000 and use that for your excursions and keep the monster for the daily driver.  Or the other route of getting an old 748 for the your "spirited" days and keep the monster for its plush ride... Lots of options.  The only problem with two bikes is the maintenance $$.  The choice is yours but there are a lot of options.
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2011, 08:58:49 AM »
sTD blah blah blah. 
We need more power and yes track days
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« Reply #15 on: December 07, 2011, 07:48:26 PM »
Mother, you prove my point EXACTLY... you should ride a Vespa
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« Reply #16 on: December 07, 2011, 07:51:32 PM »
You sound like my dad...
            Boring, go retire and move to FL already
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