Joined Apr 2013
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Spanaway, Wa
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Denver, Colorado
I bought mine earlier this year with 62 miles on it. I had to properly service it before I started using it and I had both cylinder MAP sensors go bad right away but they were an easy fix. Then I had a lamda sensor wire burn out and short somehow but I ditched those when I installed an SSTK exhaust from one of the SBK teams from one of the rounds.
I have about 800 miles on it now and it's been awesome. I really love it and I am ashamed to say that I think about adding a second one sometimes.
I have about 800 miles on it now and it's been awesome. I really love it and I am ashamed to say that I think about adding a second one sometimes.
Joined Nov 2016
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Mid Nth Coast NSW
Joined Jun 2017
459 Posts | 504+
Denver, Colorado
Yes, that is a possibility. But I like the 1199SL more so I have been thinking of adding a second of those, especially at these prices. But I do think on a certain level that owning both would be the right thing to do.
In all honesty, I have to find a 996R (or 998R) first to complete my homologation superbike lineup.
Joined Jun 2017
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Denver, Colorado
"Holy Collection Batman!"
It's a sickness. I only came here because I thought it was a support group.
In all seriousness, I figured that if I would have the best limited homologation model from each generation, it would be the 888SPO, 916SPS, 996R/998R, 999R, 1098R, 1199SL (yes, too light and too few to be homologation but it's still WSBK spec).
The one that is eluding me is the 996R (I'll also take the 998R) and I know that with my SPS that's technically two from the same generation but the Testastretta motor is its own thing that and that was the bike I lusted after but could never afford when I first got into Ducs. So either a 996R or 998R needs to get permanent residence in my garage.
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Joined Jun 2013
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Daytona Beach, FL
What would you do with two sl sherpa? Well other than drool on them
Still so torn on the sl or v4.....I can only swing one
1199 SL hands down. You can get a V4 anytime latter on down the road when the SL is paid off.
Joined Jun 2017
459 Posts | 504+
Denver, Colorado
What would you do with two sl sherpa? Well other than drool on them
Still so torn on the sl or v4.....I can only swing one
Well I ride all of my bikes so I guess I would ride it. I would probably set it up with a different exhaust than the SSTK WSBK exhaust that's on now so that I could have two different riding experiences. Honestly, it is so stupid but the only reason that I even consider getting another 1199SL is because it is such a phenomenal bike and so much more than people realize and for what it costs relative to other bikes, it's so worth it.
But then of course I think that it's dumb to have two of the same thing so then I think about maybe getting the 1299SL. Then I look at that and I like the 1199SL more and on top of that, the 1299SL is no bargain. So who the hell knows. As I said, the whole idea is stupid.
There is really no decision between the V4 and the SL. In my opinion, that's like people back in the day who thought it was a good idea to trade their Ferrari F40 in on an F430 when that came out.
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Joined Jul 2015
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Virginia
Pull the trigger [period]. Any issues that come with that unicorn, are probably worthwhile the most!! I'm considering the same trigger as well.
#TwoWheelsFOREVER
Joined Jan 2018
393 Posts | 191+
Southern California
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Denver, Colorado
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Southern California
I know of a couple of 998R's in the area. One isn't for sale for sure
, but I can see if I can find out about the other one.
Joined Jun 2017
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Denver, Colorado
I know of a couple of 998R's in the area. One isn't for sale for sure
Any help would be awesome. Thank you.
Joined Jan 2018
393 Posts | 191+
Southern California
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