Help me find a new bike!

ConqSoft · 05-25-2004, 6:29 PM

Regarding this: http://www.fireblades.org/forums/showthread.php?t=22716

These are the best OTD prices I've found so far. I'd rather get it from a dealer that is within a reasonable distance from Raleigh, NC so that I won't have to deal with shipping. Anyone have any suggestions?

2004 1000RR: $10,881.40
2004 600RR: $8,725.00

2OHOH2 · 05-25-2004, 6:32 PM

Why don't we meet up (like we were supposed to last year), so you can take a spin on my luxocouch and be turned to the Dark Side?

Seriously, any chance of going to the Hoot, or to the Gap anytime soon? I'll be there around 5/6 June, and the weekend of the hoot, at the very least.

Those prices do seem high, though.

ConqSoft · 05-25-2004, 6:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2OHOH2954

Those prices do seem high, though.

All the other dealers were selling them both at full retail though. This is the only one that came down on the price.

luvtolean · 05-25-2004, 6:42 PM

1000RR..why are we even having this discussion?

ConqSoft · 05-25-2004, 6:43 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

1000RR..why are we even having this discussion?

The discussion is just to find the best price on either/both, not which to get.

roadrunner954 · 05-25-2004, 6:46 PM

I gotta 954 I'd sell...

luvtolean · 05-25-2004, 6:53 PM

Ah...OK. My bad.

2OHOH2 · 05-25-2004, 6:54 PM

FWIW, the local dealer (a friend of mine that sold me my 929, 954, 954, 50, and FJR) here would price match anything else you can find, has several 1000s in stock, and without price matching, would do a low 10 OTD for you.

Might be an excuse to visit Historic Charleston, and you're welcome to crash here

deez · 05-25-2004, 6:56 PM

That is a good price on the 1000RR man, especially if it is local. You are getting the bike OTD for less than MSRP in its' first year, do it! Call Dan up and get a set of the Sato Riser bars for it (the stock clipons are risers as well) and it will be comfortable. Do it!

freq · 05-25-2004, 7:48 PM

Any leftover '03 600rrs to be had down there?

ConqSoft · 05-25-2004, 7:49 PM

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Originally Posted by freq

Any leftover '03 600rrs to be had down there?

The only ones I found are asking the same OTD price as I can get the 2004 600RR from my "usual" dealer.

freq · 05-25-2004, 7:57 PM

Still that is not a bad price for a 1000rr.

$9479
$34 setup
$570 tax
$28 license/doc
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$10,112 check #466

Paid In Full

WetShrub · 05-25-2004, 8:01 PM

Either bike you get, you should be able to get some free kickbacks from Dan Kyle right? You guys have had a nice business relationship for a while, I bet he'd throw some parts your way as a thank you for bringing him a bunch of business.

Get the 600. When are you gonna use that much power? I'd never get another liter bike. If I didn't already own the 929 outright it would be gone for something smaller and/or more touring oriented.

-Shrub

stegen · 05-25-2004, 9:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 2OHOH2954

and you're welcome to crash here

Conq and 2OHOH

2OHOH2 · 05-25-2004, 9:27 PM

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Originally Posted by stegen

Conq and 2OHOH

Maybe if you'd shave and tan your nasty ass I'd invite you over too, but noooo, that's just too much effort

ND4SPD · 05-26-2004, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WetShrub

Get the 600. When are you gonna use that much power? I'd never get another liter bike.

Bacchus · 05-26-2004, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Bah! Don't listen to these unenlightend people (sorry ND4, I realize that you are actually enlightened, having owned both). Get the 1K! You know that after your experience with a liter+ bike, you would never be happy with that pipey little high-revving sucker.

Whoops, just went back and reread the thread before posting, and saw your reply to LTL - nevermind...

Diesel954 · 05-26-2004, 1:21 AM

Check out www.Bartlesvillecyclesports.com they have the 1000RR for $9699 OTD. I dont know if they ship but figure $400 for shipping and you're still saving $800. This is where I bought my 954 and they have no hidden costs at all. Thay is the price out the door...period.

RPinOZ · 05-26-2004, 1:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WetShrub

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Get the 600. When are you gonna use that much power? I'd never get another liter bike. If I didn't already own the 929 outright it would be gone for something smaller and/or more touring oriented.

-Shrub

Only if you don't mind revving the rissole out of it all the time

I test rode the 600RR and the 954 back to back. What sold me on the 954 was tractability. With the 600 you have to sit at over 8krpm to be ready to overtake. With the 954 its point and go.

RPinOZ

MedTechRR · 05-26-2004, 2:02 AM

Does this mean we're gonna get to meet you in Grattan?? I don't see your name on the list yet!! Hurry up, the spots are filling up fast!!! You know you're gonna go!! You hafta!!

Quick, you only got 2,876,240 seconds til the fun begins!!!

Chain · 05-26-2004, 8:42 AM

Conq,

I'm late to the party, but congrats on the (upcoming) new ride. It must be exciting, the prospect of turning a page in your riding history, selling the XX, and getting back to your hardcore sportbike roots. We figured this was going to happen some time back when you posted your Givi stuff for sale. Then the TMs. Then the RAM stuff, etc.

Anyway, call Honda East in Toledo, OH and ask for Ed, the Internet Sales Manager. This shop is reputed to do the most yearly internet sales on new powersports products of all U.S. dealers. I have a couple of friends who've bought from them. Their prices are generally unbeatable and the manner in which they crate and ship their bikes is impressive - they go all over the country on new sales.

http://www.hondaeasttoledo.com/

freq · 05-26-2004, 9:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel954

Check out www.Bartlesvillecyclesports.com they have the 1000RR for $9699 OTD. I dont know if they ship but figure $400 for shipping and you're still saving $800. This is where I bought my 954 and they have no hidden costs at all. Thay is the price out the door...period.

Don't forget sales tax when he gets home Diesel.

That might be out the door there but getting in the door to NC might be a different story.

ccwilli3 · 05-26-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by WetShrub

Get the 600. When are you gonna use that much power? I'd never get another liter bike.
-Shrub

I'd have to agree here too. I'll be reluctant to get much bigger than a modern 600. But, Conqsoft doesn't do a lot of track stuff, so the liter might be more likeable for him.

I'd go 600 again myself, but then again, he's already got one of those in the garage (princess's)...

MACI4LIFE · 05-26-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel954

Check out www.Bartlesvillecyclesports.com they have the 1000RR for $9699 OTD. I dont know if they ship but figure $400 for shipping and you're still saving $800. This is where I bought my 954 and they have no hidden costs at all. Thay is the price out the door...period.

For that price i'd go down there and pick it up!! Conq has a trailer..yes no???

ConqSoft · 05-26-2004, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MACI4LIFE

For that price i'd go down there and pick it up!! Conq has a trailer..yes no???

Nope. Even if I did, with current gas prices, it wouldn't be worth the time/effort/gas costs to drive there and back pulling a trailer.

I could put it in the bed of the truck I guess....

QuikMike · 05-26-2004, 10:28 AM

I'll chime in here too, Conq(not that my opinion matters though)...if you're going to be getting into track days and the sort, I'd opt for the 600 as it's more than enough for the track....if not, go with the big dog

I know either way, you're going to get it all fitted with the good stuff(shock, rearsets, clip-ons, etc)....so either way buddy, you can't lose....