I guess I should be in the hello section even though I've been here before, have bought myself another 990. Previously had a 2005 totally standard model and also a 2007 SDR with Akra's.
Here's the new one
Along with the pipes the previous owner has fitted a motohooligan airbox and remapped it with one recommended on here, and it's freakin AWESOME!
I always meant to do the mods on the other 2 I had but never got around to it, I should've made the effort because the smoothness is just ridiculous, you can actually ride around town now.
So a few things I've learnt, I think the SD990 is the most fun road bike you can own. Now I have to say I haven't ridden some of the newer stuff like the 1290, Tuono V4 etc but this is my 45th bike (I'm 44) so have tried a few. So I could be totally wrong and be blown away by something newer but I reckon something with 110ish bhp thtat looks and sounds awesome, will pull a nice wheelie or light up the back tyre under acceleration is all you need on the road. What do I need 170bhp for, especially here in New Zealand where they'll fine you for going 4km/h over the speed limit!
I've had 1000cc sports bikes and I didn't enjoy them on the road, the track is a different story but then I still think my CBR600RR was more fun so even there maybe 100bhp is all you need. Or maybe I'm just too old for my brain to process 170+ bhp.
Motogoon
2017-07-11 21:07:00 UTC
DribbleDuke
2017-07-12 19:10:00 UTC
Looks awesome!
I've just been told mine's w/o, so waiting to find out if i can buy it back or get something different. Good to know you like them so much you're on your third and they get better!
I've just been told mine's w/o, so waiting to find out if i can buy it back or get something different. Good to know you like them so much you're on your third and they get better!
Motogoon
2017-07-12 21:02:00 UTC
Very nice and welcome home. I do believe that people would be hard pressed to find another bike that lets you check off all the important riding prerequisites and still leave a handful of money in the bank as dose the SD. I would love to try the first iteration, it may be more exciting.
Mr_Trecolareco
2017-07-13 02:15:00 UTC
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Motogoon
2017-07-13 09:08:00 UTC
Welcome back!
I don't sell mine because I fear to come to the same conclusion
Best bike for twisty roads, don't need any 200mph/200 bhp rocket.
I don't sell mine because I fear to come to the same conclusion
Best bike for twisty roads, don't need any 200mph/200 bhp rocket.
05DUKE
2017-07-14 08:25:00 UTC
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Motogoon
2017-07-16 12:46:00 UTC
Sweet looking machine
Is there some1 in NZ who does the mods? or are they all sourced from over many sea's?
Is there some1 in NZ who does the mods? or are they all sourced from over many sea's?