1098S is gone... now I have Sport Classic mono in my garage :)

Discussion in 'Sport Classic' started by Iceman, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. Well, the thread title is pretty self explanatory :wink: Just got myself an absolutely spotless Sport Classic monoposto (courtesy of PaulR - thank you! :smile: ).
    I only did about 100 miles on it but I absolutely love it!!! Riding position is much better than I expected and same goes for handling. Plenty of power for road use, tons of fun and stunning to look at.
    Front suspension could be a bit stiffer as it is too bouncy for my liking but other than this I really can't complain.
    Below is just a quick snap but I'll take some decent photos soon :smile:

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    #1 Iceman, Jun 15, 2013
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  2. Hmm.... the upside down photo doesn't appear in my post when I want to edit it.... random...
     
    #2 Iceman, Jun 15, 2013
  3. #3 bradders, Jun 16, 2013
  4. I would look quite interesting... although anything lower than the current clip-ons would be rather uncomfy. I think raised clip-ons are a good compromise between looks and usability.
     
    #4 Iceman, Jun 16, 2013
  5. Congrats,

    I did the same thing after riding sports bikes for years I was only getting in trouble with them!!!, there is enough power for the road and several options for upgrading the forks and brakes etc..., find my one being a never ending project that I enjoy as it makes the bike your our! Enjoy




     
    #5 Zards, Jun 16, 2013
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  6. :upyeah:
     
    #6 El Toro, Jun 16, 2013
  7. Glad you're pleased with it Andy, I enjoyed my farewell ride up to Cambridge on it yesterday. 100 miles on it already, sounds like you'll put it to better use than me, 3400 miles in 5 years was a bit poor :smile:

    I need to start thinking about my 848 Streetfighter now :upyeah:
     
    #7 paulR, Jun 16, 2013
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  8. I took it out for another spin yesterday and came back home around midnight :smile: Brilliant machine!

    Good luck with the Streetfighter... are you looking for a new one or second hand?
     
    #8 Iceman, Jun 16, 2013
  9. Very nice bike. :upyeah:
     
    #9 Rudolph Hart, Jun 16, 2013
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  10. They're quite pricey new, I might try and get an ex demo
     
    #10 paulR, Jun 16, 2013
  11. Nice choice, I do like an air cooled Duke ;-)
     
    #11 nuttynick, Jun 16, 2013
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  12. Cool :smile:
    I saw black SFS1098 today.... bloody good looking bike :smile:
     
    #12 Iceman, Jun 16, 2013
  13. Lovely bike(s) :smile:
     
    #13 mattmccabebrown, Jun 17, 2013
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  14. A gleaming beauty - and as you say fantastic fun to ride - good luck with it Andy :upyeah:
     
    #14 triang, Jun 22, 2013
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  15. Oi, stop rubbing it in you lot, you're making me miss it too much! :frown:
     
    #15 paulR, Jun 22, 2013
  16. One week later and i'm still convinced that this is a perfect bike for me! :)
    Paul - how is that hunt for SF 848 going?
     
    #16 Iceman, Jun 22, 2013
  17. I've got a 1997 TL1000S which has been languishing in my shed for almost 7 years, I got it out this morning :smile:
    It needs a new battery, oil change etc but I may just ride around on that this summer and get the Streetfighter next year. The riding position on the TL is fairly leant over though so I'm not sure if my back will take it!
     
    #17 paulR, Jun 22, 2013
  18. If you're back won't take it then you'll have to buy the SF... tough ;)
     
    #18 Iceman, Jun 22, 2013
  19. awe man...i want one!
     
    #19 Jim, Jun 23, 2013
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