Just bought this...

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:46 pm

Fancied a new ride, so went out and bought this yesterday.

Bikemike · Post by **Bikemike** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:16 pm

Very nice, I always thought they were a underrated bike.
I've always fancied one, due to my stumpy little legs they are about the only proper superbike on which my pinkies can touch the floor

dandan0162 · Post by **dandan0162** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:25 pm

Nice bike Ben,I love the sound they produce. only thing that sounds as good as a tuned two stroke to me,did the sv make way for it ?

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 3:33 pm

I've still got the SV at the moment, just stuck it on eBay today for £500.
It owes me nothing, so anything I get for it is a bonus.

garye345 · Post by **garye345** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 4:11 pm

I can never decide between red or yellow with dukes.
Nice bike all the same

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375 · Post by **375** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:23 pm

Thats great Ben ,i have always want a 916 since the first time i saw one.
i looked at a 998 just before xmas but couldn't get it as work is always a bit slow after xmas, one day [-o<

A bike mechanic i know swears the 748's are better to ride then the 916.

Please don't put anymore piccys up

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:32 pm

i had this good fun when i was rich enough to have one

Top-shaggy · Post by **Top-shaggy** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:38 pm

Nearly bought a 916 Senna when they came out - wish I had

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:44 pm

they are good fum and very nimble

375 · Post by **375** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:47 pm

[quote="tescr500"]i had this good fun when i was rich enough to have one

What was the running cost's everyone has said they are high.

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:00 pm

The clutches tend to need to be replaced and the belts need doing on a regular basis, so their upkeep is higher than say a gixer 600 or the like on the servicing side, but they sound the business which makes up for it

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:23 pm

well i was lucky enough to have clutch done on warrenty, the belt was done anyway, i only had it for a year, but it was in and out of the garage with electrical problem, it used to cut out at 8500 revs just for a split second but it was enough to wiggle the bike, the problem was never solved so i sold it back to the garage, it didn't do it everytime but enough to make you think was it is it no not this time yes this time catch my meaning, but i did enjoy it for a year.

Luders · Post by **Luders** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:30 pm

Yeah the early 749's had an electrical problem too, which sounds similar to what you just described Wayne.
The one pictured is an S model, but also a later version post electrical issues.
I've got a 2 year warranty with it as well, so should all be good.

tescr500 · Post by **tescr500** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:52 pm

thats good then 2 year warranty should keep you up and running, very nice bike though, the one i had was a ben bostrom rep a proper one to plaque and all, ohlins all round uprated ecu plus exhausts and they do have a great sound too.

Post by **500bernie** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:11 pm

Hi Ben,

So you got it after all =D>

Great looking bike