samba
2010-04-23 13:44:00 UTC
My name is Chris, I'm 42 years old, have a three year old and another on the way so I understand...lol
I just purchased a left-over new 08 Superduke 990. I have been out of riding for the last 3 years due to some crash sustained injuries, followed by a very painful medical condition that was finally delt with two months ago.
I'm now healthy and learning to live life again!! I had talked myself out of believing I would ever ride again...just made things a little easier to live with.
Guess I was wrong, I have purchased a bike I have wanted for a long time, the SD. The trigger being an e mail from someone in my riding group with pics of his new SD!!!
I have been riding for some 30 years.I started my street riding on a 3 cyl 2 stroke Kawi and from there went directly to inline fours (GSXR'S mostly)...The SD is my first twin and I can't wait!! Looking forward to the change.
I won't be able to pick my new bike up until next week....I live in a small town 100km from where I purchased the bike. I have one last medical procedure to go through, and they say I won't be feeling to well for a few days...then back to work for 8 days (on-call,can't leave the area)...then pick bike up!!
I'm looking forward to being a part of the forum...I think I'm more of a lurker than a poster.
cjc
2010-04-23 13:55:00 UTC
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bic_bicknell
2010-04-23 14:02:00 UTC
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Twisted Jester
2010-04-23 14:16:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2010-04-23 14:20:00 UTC
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robinpeck
2010-04-24 15:44:00 UTC
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Ya Mother
2010-04-24 23:05:00 UTC
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Indydave
2011-01-24 17:10:00 UTC
I have raced motocross for 13 almost 14 years, I am now an Intermediate level rider. Its a fun thing not a career. I Ride Yamaha but I am looking at picking up the 350SXF for next summer.
I just Bought an 08 SDR, I had been looking at bikes and this was the only bike I really wanted. I talked to my Motocross sponsor and found out he had a used Duke R with 88km on it and a Full Akropovic exhaust.
I am looking forward to talking bikes with you guys.
Bert
2011-01-24 21:39:00 UTC
Congrats with the purchase!
mrduke
2011-01-24 21:54:00 UTC
KTMMAN
2011-01-24 23:19:00 UTC
cjc
2011-01-24 23:24:00 UTC
matt_black
2011-01-25 06:30:00 UTC
ktmguy
2011-01-25 12:00:00 UTC
Indydave
2011-01-25 19:16:00 UTC
Some of my friends have GSXR's and now they all want Duke's. Around here the Duke is not a common ride, so It will turn heads.
If any of you are from Alberta (Edmonton area) let me know and this summer we can do some riding. I want to do a trip out to BC, I found some roads out by Penticton that are perfect for riding. Low traffic, with lots of hills and hard corners on new pavement. Should be a lot of fun!
Any Motocross guys on here? If any of you have been on the new 350SXF let me know what you think.
Bert
2011-06-24 12:01:00 UTC
KTM666
2011-06-24 12:38:00 UTC
matt_black
2011-06-24 12:55:00 UTC
websch
2011-06-24 15:58:00 UTC
Sarasota_Steve
2016-10-13 02:47:00 UTC
2015 Black 1290 SDR.
Ive owned this bike since late Aug. Bought 2nd hand with just over 1000 km. Now I have just over 2000 km.
Impressive power. Seems smooth enough. 3rd gear power wheelies. 4th gear pull ups. I never did learn clutch ups.
Handling? Id like to put it on a track. The roads here are the shits.
Of course, even tho it has more power then any other bike ive owned, the mods & personification will begin.
Ive read few threads regarding the mods I might pursue. Forgive me later for asking or starting a thread that has been cover.
cheers
jmann
2016-10-14 00:53:00 UTC
You are welcome.
Welcome in! Lots of information to be had.
Enjoy!
DukeNukem999
2016-10-14 05:30:00 UTC
HWY101
2016-10-17 05:36:00 UTC