1199 Have I Bought The Wrong Bike?

Discussion in 'Panigale' started by chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016.

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  1. what other bits ????????????///
     
    #21 6GR, Jul 12, 2016
  2. pulling your leg mate, i forgot to say its an old k2 which i use as a track bike. but il still swap it if ya like?? :tearsofjoy:
     
    #22 cookster, Jul 12, 2016
  3. Do like most of us do and buy another one.. :)

    Its only money that you can not take with you.

    I have a Multistrada and a Scrambler - both are way fast enough to loose your licence.

    The scrambler likes to be ridden hard - its limits (power / speed) come just before my limits - so its a good match.

    The multi is happy being ridden calmly or pushed - my limits come before its in terms of handling / power / speed.
     
    #23 Simon Audi, Jul 12, 2016
  4. As in the practicality. I.e what I wanted out of a bike.
     
    #24 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  5. Ha ha yeah, no really a fair swap huh
     
    #25 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  6. Just go out and enjoy it - it only goes as fast as YOU make it go :grinning:. Yes, it does take a while to get used to and, therefore, it's wise to give yourself a "period of adjustment". When you do get used to it, you'll be very happy you didn't get rid of it.
     
    #26 flyer47, Jul 12, 2016
  7. When I bought my 848 Evo Corse I thought I'd bought the wrong bike. Took me 3 weeks riding to get used to it!

    Persevere. You won't regret it :)
     
    #27 El Toro, Jul 12, 2016
  8. I rode a 1199 a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised at how easy and unintimidating it was to ride, the throttle does go both ways, mind it does cook your legs.

    Have you ridden a Multistrada ?
     
    #28 johnv, Jul 12, 2016
  9. No one rides them. They just moan about them. Silly Billy :)
     
    #29 El Toro, Jul 12, 2016
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  10. Well I cannot deny any of that mate!!
     
    #30 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  11. No to the multistrada I haven't ridden, yes to cooked legs and Ive done 200 miles on the m25 filtering which is a pain in the arse. But yes its a realitely easy bike to live with & ride - agreed, just not under 50 moh, but that's the same with 996/748's etc
     
    #31 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  12. took me a wee while to get used to my 749 , but the faster it went the more i got to like it,, now love it..
     
    #32 6GR, Jul 12, 2016
  13. Sounds like the problem's not the bike. It's you. Stop spoiling it for yourself and get out and ride.
     
    #33 ShaunR, Jul 12, 2016
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  14. Really appreciate the input lads its what I expected, mixed, and correct as well. What doesn't help is my metal plates & pins holding me together - I expect I will have it up for sale shortly. I will offer it up here I expect to an enthusiast at a decent price of around £9500 I expect - with a hopeful suggestion of a PX of something more comfy.....another duke maybe?
     
    #34 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  15. Go in with an open mind, try loads of bikes and you may be surprised at what you find you enjoy riding & owning the most .
     
    #35 dukesox, Jul 12, 2016
  16. Think I need 3 bikes ideally
     
    #36 chris_d36, Jul 12, 2016
  17. I need 5 + a project, it's not an easy sell to the wife.
     
    #37 Cream_Revenge, Jul 12, 2016
  18. Hold on to it till the new supersport comes out next year?
     
    #38 900streetfighter, Jul 12, 2016
  19. do a track day on it your bloody love it then!!
     
    #39 cookster, Jul 12, 2016
  20. They are too much for the road. I have done about 4k miles on mine and several track days.. On track is really where they belong
     
    #40 Mr C, Jul 12, 2016
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