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(05-22-2014, 01:09 AM)pechorin75_imp Wrote: I keep trying to avoid reading about these (it could be awfully hard on the bank balance)...but I keep coming back. Curious about one thing you said that I hadn't seen mentioned elsewhere: the vibration. Is it a high-RPM thing, or always present? Just a mild buzz, or like hands-go-numb-in-15-minutes buzz?
I know vibration is a subjective thing, but...
Yeah, compared to the Honda its very noticeable at any RPM but I would call it a mild buzz - nothing goes numb, I'll be able to live with it.
(05-21-2014, 11:11 PM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: You can't wheelie it? That's a pretty serious flaw for a "hooligan" bike.
It may be me. I contacted the dealer and he said there is no wheelie control in the "dynamic pro" setting (where I've had it since new). But it takes an awful lot of throttle and clutch to get the front to even lift a little.
It stills seem to me like the engine is being controlled when I try to wheelie it and the shift light goes crazy like it's indicating intervention (I don't know if that is it's purpose on this bike but it is on my Ducati)
If I have the wheelie intervention turned off and it's still engaging I'm not going to be happy...
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It's probably different on the single-R, but I seem to recall reading that on the RR there was a plug beneath the seat you had to physically remove before all the electronic intervention went away.
If you're experienced with wheelies on other bikes, I can't see why a motorcycle with that much power would have problems unless something were stepping in to limit things.
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I saw an S1000RR at a local Sunday hang-out near the Palm Beach track. I have to say, it was a gorgeous machine; the best-looking supersport I ever saw. If the R is as nice I can see why you bought it, although it's a pretty "apples and oranges" comparison to the CB.
One reason I haven't seriously looked at either "S" is insurance. Going from the CB to a supersport where I live means paying literally 10X for the same coverage. A Kawi Ninja 1000's insurance payments were $50 less than the bike payment per month, and I have a perfect record. I'd pay for the bike twice in 5 years; that's nuts. Did your insurance go up that much?
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(05-22-2014, 03:27 AM)pechorin75_imp Wrote: It's probably different on the single-R, but I seem to recall reading that on the RR there was a plug beneath the seat you had to physically remove before all the electronic intervention went away.
If you're experienced with wheelies on other bikes, I can't see why a motorcycle with that much power would have problems unless something were stepping in to limit things.
Yeah, the dynamic pro setting requires the plug under the seat to be installed. I had the dealer install it before it left the dealership and put the bike in the DP setting just to make sure.
I'm not very good at wheelies but it gives me a little thrill when a bike can do them easily. This bike seems like it's going to take a little getting used to and some practice if I want to wheelie it.
(05-22-2014, 03:53 AM)The Spaceman_imp Wrote: I saw an S1000RR at a local Sunday hang-out near the Palm Beach track. I have to say, it was a gorgeous machine; the best-looking supersport I ever saw. If the R is as nice I can see why you bought it, although it's a pretty "apples and oranges" comparison to the CB.
One reason I haven't seriously looked at either "S" is insurance. Going from the CB to a supersport where I live means paying literally 10X for the same coverage. A Kawi Ninja 1000's insurance payments were $50 less than the bike payment per month, and I have a perfect record. I'd pay for the bike twice in 5 years; that's nuts. Did your insurance go up that much?
My insurance went down slightly from the Honda. I use State Farm and they figure rates based on the bikes displacement. I will pay about $210/year for this bike. My Ducati 1098R (1200cc) is about $240/year
I own 10 bikes and they are all insured. My insurance is very reasonable. I don't know if state laws have any bearing on insurance premiums but you might want to check into a different company.
