Why are there so many 1199s for sale?

mark419ny said:

i was comparing the brutal violent tendencies of the 1198/1098 not the problem parts. how it took off from a stop. how it has so much torque. im not really comparing the problems.

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Try riding the 1199 up the top like a real superbike .
It reminds me of the Desmosedici in lots of ways but more a more refined version .
These bikes are really not for stop start amateurs and I agree there are better bikes out there for drag racing between stop lights .

mark419ny said:

+1 on your facts but i guess you dont know how to ride if you think the front end is all over the place. i said that and was attacked.

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That's because squids don't know how to set up their own bikes.

So they get in forums and cry EErr Aaa ErrrAAaa when their diapers are wet because they scared themselves.


You want to be treated like a man start acting like one.


You have a legitimate gripe, no problem, I would probably join you. But that's not what were getting here. We get spoiled little beeches that are some butches boytoy crying over crap they don't understand.


Stop your whining boy.

mark419ny said:

+1 on your facts but i guess you dont know how to ride if you think the front end is all over the place. i said that and was attacked.

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To be fair I haven't done .... to the suspension and that may make a difference.
I attribute the front end issues at high speed full throttle to aerodynamics and a trade off for better flick ability.

Still a fantastic bike. I didn't make a list of why its great but that wasn't the question.

And I weighed it at 390 lbs last week with low fuel light on. I have base model with abs.

Chris

PS : we can't be friends if you like Casey Stoner

turnone said:

To be fair I haven't done .... to the suspension and that may make a difference.

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It makes all the difference in the world. It s exactly why your having the experience you are.

I attribute the front end issues at high speed full throttle to aerodynamics and a trade off for better flick ability.

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Nope you can have both.

But first I must ask, what do you call high speed?

Still a fantastic bike

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Wait until its dialed in brother

100-150 mph under full throttle.

turnone said:

100-150 mph under full throttle.

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You have sag set 35mm f 30ish rear?


Front tire pressure 31, 30r ?


I don't get a bit of front end issues. Most comfortable bike ive ever had for high speed stability.

outhouse said:

You have sag set 35mm f 30ish rear?


Front tire pressure 31, 30r ?


I don't get a bit of front end issues. Most comfortable bike ive ever had for high speed stability.

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OEM tires I ran COLD 28-30 Front and 30 rear. Some issues with the front
Yesterday at Road Atlanta I was running Dunlop slicks (USA made) using HOT pressure 31F and 23R.

Haven't set sag at all weigh 200 in gear. Suspension used to be on progressive when I rode it on the street. Set to Flat for track use yesterday.

turnone said:

To be fair I haven't done .... to the suspension and that may make a difference.

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Duh, your suspension is the foundation of your bike and key to going fast. I wouldn't be tracking a bike unless the suspension is set up properly.

ScrapperX said:

Duh, your suspension is the foundation of your bike and key to going fast. I wouldn't be tracking a bike unless the suspension is set up properly.

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Thanks for the advice. I'm still faster than 98% of everyone I meet including at the track. I see lots of people dicking with settings and still going slow.

So, it's not the only thing that matters.

I do have the race tech book that I will be studying and learning from.

turnone said:

Thanks for the advice. I'm still faster than 98% of everyone I meet including at the track. I see lots of people dicking with settings and still going slow.

So, it's not the only thing that matters.

I do have the race tech book that I will be studying and learning from.

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Once you get that suspension set up you definitely will be even faster. Just think how you wouldn't have to worry about what your suspension is doing during hard braking before the turn, at lean during the turn and powering out of corner exits. you won't have to fight it anymore which make you that much smoother and faster.

turnone said:

Thanks for the advice. I'm still faster than 98% of everyone I meet including at the track. I see lots of people dicking with settings and still going slow.

So, it's not the only thing that matters.

I do have the race tech book that I will be studying and learning from.

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Set the sag bud and youll thank me.

All you really need is to loosen the rear spring a hair and youll be inline.

It will make the ride more stable and comfortable.

Thanks again for all the replies! I am feeling the love. I believe my question is answered and we can lock this thread. No need to get any further 1199 or BMW bashing post on here. Plenty of other threads already existing to take care of that.

I apologize if I made any 1199 owners upset, especially if you live in Australia and are dicks, ..... or cocks.

Cheers.

wilkson said:

Try riding the 1199 up the top like a real superbike .
It reminds me of the Desmosedici in lots of ways but more a more refined version .
These bikes are really not for stop start amateurs and I agree there are better bikes out there for drag racing between stop lights .

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Indeed.

Ameateurs like Mark and Whitepani need to go away and buy ameatur bikes to fit their needs.

Fbto said:

and take another sip of that horrible Fosters.

Dick!

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I've got news for you.
We don't drink that .... here.

I think that Fosters .... you've got over there is actually made in Fort Worth, Texas, and it's worse than the .... they make here.

^^
Is there any good Canadian Beer!?

EvoL said:

Another thing... I had a guy come up to me today on our Sunday ride. A S1000RR rider interested in buying a Panigale. He asked me, first question out of his mouth, "How many problems have you had??". Not "if I had any", but "How many" exactly.

I said none. Maybe its just an S1000RR thing I don't understand. It gets annoying.

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They're used to problems with their BMW's.
So they think it's a natural progression that all bikes they covet/desire are potentially problematic like theirs.

Let's face it.
BMW's are riddled with problems.
Here's a list.
1, You've got to put air in the tyres.
2, You've got to know how to put air in the tyres.
3, You've got to know how much air to put in the tyres.
4, You've got to check the oil level.
5, You've got to know how to check the oil level.
6, You've got to know how much oil it takes from the low mark to fill it to the high mark.
7, You've got to know what oil to put into it.
8, You've got to know how to lube the chain.
9, You've got to know how to inspect the chain.
10, You've got to know how to periodically clean the chain.
11, You've got to know how to clean your BMW. (that's a big problem)
12, You've got to know how to read the owners manual.
13, You've got to be able to comprehend the owners manual.
14, You've got to know how to ride the bike.
15, You've got to wash/clean the bike competantly.
16, You've got to make yourself way too busy to do all the above. (what a joke)
17, You've got to know the number for BMW Roadside assist.
18, You've got to know how to dial the number for BMW Roadside assist.
19, It's advisable to understand the nature of the problem when BMW Roadside assist asks the question to help them to help you. ("I don't know, it doesn't go anymore" won't really cut it)
20, Your bike is uglier than Nanny McPhee
21, Your bike is boring as bat .... to ride

youngR said:

Indeed.

Ameateurs like Mark and Whitepani need to go away and buy ameatur bikes to fit their needs.

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You're being a bit hard mate

Fbto said:

Thanks again for all the replies! I am feeling the love. I believe my question is answered and we can lock this thread. No need to get any further 1199 or BMW bashing post on here. Plenty of other threads already existing to take care of that.

I apologize if I made any 1199 owners upset, especially if you live in Australia and are dicks, ..... or cocks.

Cheers.

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You're ok by me

I think you will find that they typically have cocks in the UK.
Here in OZ we typically don't call each other Dicks either. We use the term Pricks here

mark419ny said:

this coming from a guy who bought his tri used at a tremendous discount (deal of the year). Come on be honest the bike is good but it doesnt touch the hype ducati made and thats why its being sold; people expected it to be a better 1198. after spending whatever you spend whether base or s you have to spend at least another 300 bucks for a new sprocket and carrier to get it how it should be from the factory. plus another 140 for install. Really ducati?

whoever claims there is no gearing problem with the 39 sprocket ride an 1198 and 1199 back to back or ride in the street not highway cant be in second cant be in third always in the wrong gear

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I have stock gearing.
No problem for me

Brad said:

You're being a bit hard mate

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Just giving them a hard time. It seems they never stop bitching about Ducati lately.