New Guy on the forum

sbd4de3 · 10-16-2008, 04:29 AM

Howdy all, I'm Steve, I ride a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900cc V-twin, well, not right now as I'm in Korea. But when I get home I plan on getting another bike. I'm torn between the new KTM RC8, Ducati 1098, a Busa or ZX-1400. I was recommended to the site by ebbs15 who I recently met out here in Korea. Ride safe and thanks for the place to BS.

Mr Lefty · 10-16-2008, 04:46 AM

Hey welcome man... glad to see ya made it over! hope your settle'n in alright...

I'll keep ya updated on the hikes I told ya about... I think we're gonna scrap this weekend though... everyones kinda headed in a million directions

nhgunnut · 10-16-2008, 06:45 AM

Welcome and if you are in Uniform let me thank you for your service. I have to admit to being a big fan of all the bikes you mention. I currently own a 05 Busa that is set up with a turbo and fuel rail, and a 999. They are very different classes of machines. The Busa is a sport tourer with heavy emphasis on sport. You will hear any numbe of "internet experts" who have obviously spent no time on either the Busa or the ZX14 tell yu how they are pigs or don't handle. They are simply wrong. Both bikes handle very well the ZX14 better than the stock first Gen Busa (the Busa is easily upgraded) and the Gen 2 Busa's and the ZX14 are almost dead even in any practical sense. These are big machines that fool you rather quickly, the moment they start away from a stop the weight dissapears and it would take truly skilled rider to get to the point where the extra length of the stock chassis would make a difference. I would ride either of them across the country without a second thought. That little bit of extra length and weight eat up a lot of the bumps and smooth the ride out
The triple 9 is another beast all together. Faster away from the line and a chassis that is telapathic with a torque curve that will let you get away with some fairly dumb stunts (don't ask me how I know) The ergos are a bear after just a few hours in the saddle (and the 749 and 999 are reported to be the most comfortable of the Duc superbikes) I love the Duc 999 while any of the newer i4 1 liter superbikes will out run it at anything between 30 and 120 it will let even a moderately skilled rider run with the big boys and make them look bad in the twisties
On the 1098 may want to consider that In January Ducati Dealerships will begin taking deliveries of the New 1198 and 1198s .(confirmed with my local dealer yesterday and they have a not to call me when they come in cause I may trade the 999 against a new one) This gives anyone considering joining the Duc squad a couple interesting options. The left over 1098s are likely to be had at considerable discount, or the new 1198 with its 170 hp to play with. Ahh decisions desisions.. ALso you should know at least here in New England KTM has delayed shipping of the RC8 untill around the first the year

Trip · 10-16-2008, 07:20 AM

RC8 or 1098 ftw, welcome

DLIT · 10-16-2008, 07:43 AM

Where you work at out there? I just got back from there in March, I'm AMMO.

Dave · 10-16-2008, 07:53 AM

greets!

fnfalman · 10-20-2008, 06:16 PM

Welcome, Air Farce!

Go Big Orange!!!

10-16-2008, 04:29 AM	#1
sbd4de3 Squid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Currently in South Korea Moto: 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900cc/113ci V-twin Posts: 3	New Guy on the forum Howdy all, I'm Steve, I ride a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900cc V-twin, well, not right now as I'm in Korea. But when I get home I plan on getting another bike. I'm torn between the new KTM RC8, Ducati 1098, a Busa or ZX-1400. I was recommended to the site by ebbs15 who I recently met out here in Korea. Ride safe and thanks for the place to BS.

10-16-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	Welcome and if you are in Uniform let me thank you for your service. I have to admit to being a big fan of all the bikes you mention. I currently own a 05 Busa that is set up with a turbo and fuel rail, and a 999. They are very different classes of machines. The Busa is a sport tourer with heavy emphasis on sport. You will hear any numbe of "internet experts" who have obviously spent no time on either the Busa or the ZX14 tell yu how they are pigs or don't handle. They are simply wrong. Both bikes handle very well the ZX14 better than the stock first Gen Busa (the Busa is easily upgraded) and the Gen 2 Busa's and the ZX14 are almost dead even in any practical sense. These are big machines that fool you rather quickly, the moment they start away from a stop the weight dissapears and it would take truly skilled rider to get to the point where the extra length of the stock chassis would make a difference. I would ride either of them across the country without a second thought. That little bit of extra length and weight eat up a lot of the bumps and smooth the ride out The triple 9 is another beast all together. Faster away from the line and a chassis that is telapathic with a torque curve that will let you get away with some fairly dumb stunts (don't ask me how I know) The ergos are a bear after just a few hours in the saddle (and the 749 and 999 are reported to be the most comfortable of the Duc superbikes) I love the Duc 999 while any of the newer i4 1 liter superbikes will out run it at anything between 30 and 120 it will let even a moderately skilled rider run with the big boys and make them look bad in the twisties On the 1098 may want to consider that In January Ducati Dealerships will begin taking deliveries of the New 1198 and 1198s .(confirmed with my local dealer yesterday and they have a not to call me when they come in cause I may trade the 999 against a new one) This gives anyone considering joining the Duc squad a couple interesting options. The left over 1098s are likely to be had at considerable discount, or the new 1198 with its 170 hp to play with. Ahh decisions desisions.. ALso you should know at least here in New England KTM has delayed shipping of the RC8 untill around the first the year Last edited by nhgunnut; 10-16-2008 at 03:34 PM..

10-16-2008, 07:43 AM	#5
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10-16-2008, 07:53 AM	#6
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10-20-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
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10-16-2008, 04:46 AM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Hey welcome man... glad to see ya made it over! hope your settle'n in alright... I'll keep ya updated on the hikes I told ya about... I think we're gonna scrap this weekend though... everyones kinda headed in a million directions