1098 1098r - R Is For Ridiculous

Discussion in '848 / 1098 / 1198' started by Robarano, Aug 24, 2019.

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  1. Yep. Helmsley to Stokesley was decent, but a lad on a Repsol Fireblade had a definite death wish. :skull:

    Just got on the A19 after that to crunch some miles. :motorcycleduc:

    Oh, you is knackered coz you is old. :thinkingface:
     
    #81 Robarano, Aug 26, 2019
  2. Oh, I agreed then thought of this...:bucktooth:

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    #82 Exige, Aug 26, 2019
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  3. Aye, you have a few months yet :thinkingface:
     
    #83 Exige, Aug 26, 2019
  4. They’d probably ask why we wrap ourselves up in thick black leather clothes and swelter in 30deg heat! I found myself asking this earlier!
     
    #84 Ian, Aug 26, 2019
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  5. Did you go out on your bike afterwards? :eyes:
     
    #85 Robarano, Aug 26, 2019
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  6. And, in my experience, I (we?) don’t get to see the kind of ladies kindly posted by Exige when we’re in our cow suits either, mores the pity!
     
    #86 Ian, Aug 26, 2019
  7. Susssh, what happens in the club stays in the club!
     
    #87 Ian, Aug 26, 2019
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  8. I love this post....your reply...Makes me smile.
    I really want at 1098r as I have the SF 1098 and it's everything you are all saying apart from upright. I love the noise the brakes the nuts of it. I ride the nuts off of it and have put maybe 4k in 4 months this summer, Its hard work in town, but it's a Dook....I love it and can't wait for the Super Bike version.....Oh my daze Yes
     
    #88 SF Kiwi, Aug 31, 2019
  9. You'll be amazed by the difference in power between the 1098 Streetfighter and the 1098R. It's night and day.The 1098R is brutal.

    I've had both, @Exige and @baylissboy have both bikes now. I'm sure they will concur. :)
     
    #89 Robarano, Aug 31, 2019
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  10. While ive no argument with the brutality of the 1098r and currently owning a thumper, L-Twin, il4 and a V4 the sound goes a long way....after 8 years of owning my rsv4 i would still say nothing beats the noise it makes when its been ridden hard...for me its a v4 being shifted up through the box on a QS and its as if the higher it goes from a rev point of view the tone of the engine drops a tad...weird but so addictive...
     
    #90 comfysofa, Aug 31, 2019
  11. You've sold the R Rob?
     
    #91 Pavey, Aug 31, 2019
  12. Nope, the Streetfighter, a while ago now.
     
    #92 Robarano, Aug 31, 2019
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  13. @Robarano is correct, there is no comparison between a SFS & 1098R.....completly different animals!!!
     
    #93 baylissboy, Aug 31, 2019
  14. This sounds better, 1200cc of deep howling IL4 like the bowls of Hell have opened, with a high banshee wail over the top when it boosts - intoxicating - 8mpg





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    #94 Exige, Aug 31, 2019
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  15. Good to hear.....And now the issue of telling my wife...or at least asking my wife...
    I'm already plotting a way to do this....
     
    #95 SF Kiwi, Sep 7, 2019
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  16. The one currently used based on pictures and giggles appears to be, it's an investment love or in exi's case

    je to investice z lásky
     
    #96 noobie, Sep 11, 2019
  17. Que? :confused:
     
    #97 Robarano, Sep 11, 2019
  18. Why do you get a big sweaty, sticky mess on the pipe with the turbo? And can we have a vid?:astonished:
     
    #98 Bluehawk, Sep 11, 2019
  19. Blown seals on an old Holset Turbo before swapping to a RayJay unit, bike is on the list for a recommission but other projects in the way :eyes:
     
    #99 Exige, Sep 11, 2019
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  20. Bit greedy. :eyes:
     
    #100 Robarano, Sep 11, 2019
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