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Well at least you acknowledge why someone might look elsewhere in the Super bike class...;)

lol.. I should say "I'll stick with it until it starts breaking down frequently". Then it goes and I get a Yamaha (which looks just like the Ape, but costs less and I'd wager is much more reliable and easier to source parts for).
 
god forbid it takes away from the pretty pani lines!

maybe AR can design a heatshield cup holder in one!?!?!?!

I'm working on a seat or tank mounted cup holder. I figure the "heat problem" can keep my latte warm.
 
lol.. I should say "I'll stick with it until it starts breaking down frequently". Then it goes and I get a Yamaha (which looks just like the Ape, but costs less and I'd wager is much more reliable and easier to source parts for).

Haha... I guess there is only so low down the totem pole of bikes I am prepared to go...but you have a point...
 
and one would think a discerning mc rider would support better (organic) coffee houses than that starbucks dreck?

Hey but when you get to Starbucks you can always order a super size vanilla bean frapuccino to cool off :D
 
The day I can buy the MotoGP Honda is the day I might take Honda seriously.

Didn't Honda announce last year that they were developing a V-4 Sport bike for general sale to the public? It was supposed to be like the Desmosedici in that it would be costly and limited production. I remember that clearly but haven't heard anything about it in a while.
 
But Aprilias success in Sbk has way more relevance to the bike you can buy than any MotoGp bike...

Actually, any manufacturer's success in FIM 1000cc Superstock has a lot more relevance than either of the above. Watch this year's races on YouTube - you're already on the right bike...
 
Didn't Honda announce last year that they were developing a V-4 Sport bike for general sale to the public? It was supposed to be like the Desmosedici in that it would be costly and limited production. I remember that clearly but haven't heard anything about it in a while.

It appears that Honda are certainly not investing too much in the Cbr1000rr right now... apart from optional Abs it has very little tech... now some would say that's a good thing.... But I like tech...:p
 
and one would think a discerning mc rider would support better (organic) coffee houses than that starbucks dreck?

I honestly stay away from Starbucks even though my friends keep telling me my bike hangs out there when I'm out off town. I prefer a little bakery coffee shop in the Eatonville. The coffee's good, and the pasties are fresh and different every day. :rolleyes:
 
It appears that Honda are certainly not investing too much in the Cbr1000rr right now... apart from optional Abs it has very little tech... now some would say that's a good thing.... But I like tech...:p

Then it has dash problem for years to figure out how to fix.:D

I like the tech too.
 
Then it has dash problem for years to figure out how to fix.:D

I like the tech too.

I was at my Duc shop Saturday getting some work done and I talked to the service manager about the dash problem. He said Ducati finally figured it out. It wasn't the dash causing the problem, they came up with a new wireing harness for the dash with different resistors and that took care of the problem. Thought I'd pass that along since the dash was somewhat responsible for this thread.
 
resistors caused the fogging? interesting....

I was at my Duc shop Saturday getting some work done and I talked to the service manager about the dash problem. He said Ducati finally figured it out. It wasn't the dash causing the problem, they came up with a new wireing harness for the dash with different resistors and that took care of the problem. Thought I'd pass that along since the dash was somewhat responsible for this thread.
 
resistors caused the fogging? interesting....

Not the fogging but all the other dash problems. Malfunctions etc. sorry guys completely slipped my mind. Hopefully your dealers have this info by now. My dealers Ducati Bellevue and the service managers Dave.
Just been keeping an eye on this stuff cause this will be my new bike in 2015. Took the Pani S out for a ride while they were working on mine. :D
 
A couple of thoughts... I replaced my S1000RR with the 1199. When I started the demo 1199 I knew I had to have it. I bought a Ducati because I absolutely love Ducati's. Every time I start it, ride it, look at it, track it, I love it all the more. And I ride the snot out of it.

And like others here I've had my share of maintenance issues... Clutch master needing to be bled all the time, leaking coolant, leaking oil from rear cam / valve cover, lots of awesome heat from stock and Termi exhaust (just got the heat stuff installed last week but haven't picked it up to try it), oh, and the blinker issue too!

I didn't buy the bike for the fastest lap time, nor most comfy ride or the most reliability.

And Stw, if it helps, Sofi and Jeff wouldn't be disappointed if you got the Ape!

Tom
 
A couple of thoughts... I replaced my S1000RR with the 1199. When I started the demo 1199 I knew I had to have it. I bought a Ducati because I absolutely love Ducati's. Every time I start it, ride it, look at it, track it, I love it all the more. And I ride the snot out of it.

And like others here I've had my share of maintenance issues... Clutch master needing to be bled all the time, leaking coolant, leaking oil from rear cam / valve cover, lots of awesome heat from stock and Termi exhaust (just got the heat stuff installed last week but haven't picked it up to try it), oh, and the blinker issue too!

I didn't buy the bike for the fastest lap time, nor most comfy ride or the most reliability.

And Stw, if it helps, Sofi and Jeff wouldn't be disappointed if you got the Ape!

Tom

Why is AMS even relevant to this discussion?? They are not my dealer and I have zero dealings with them...

Your obsequious allusions to that dealer are both irrelevant and annoying...
 
i hope you'll update us when the dash is totally weatherproofed, improved resistors notwithstanding.

Not the fogging but all the other dash problems. Malfunctions etc. sorry guys completely slipped my mind. Hopefully your dealers have this info by now. My dealers Ducati Bellevue and the service managers Dave.
Just been keeping an eye on this stuff cause this will be my new bike in 2015. Took the Pani S out for a ride while they were working on mine. :D
 
Haha... You know damn well what you were referring too.. and yes they know me well because I refuse to deal with their constantly mendacious service dept.. Their sales side is awesome and Marty is a first rate guy..:). but service is their cash cow I refuse to feed...

You are oddly fascinated by my dealings with them...Stalker perhaps??:rolleyes:

Yes, Marty is a good friend of mine and a great guy... Jeff is also a good friend and an awesome guy but he's the owner, not service... Sofi is kinda cute but about the same age as my daughter so that's gross! LOL

Sorry to everyone else here for the distraction but it felt so right!

Tom
 
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Yes, Marty is a good friend of mine and a great guy... Jeff is also a good friend awesome guy, and the owner, not service... Sofi is kinda cute but about the same age as my daughter so that's gross! LOL

Sorry to everyone else here for the distraction but it felt so right!

Tom

What on Earth are you talking about??? What has the "cuteness" of anyone got to do with anything??
 

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