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  • #46
    Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
    Congrats Carl. Ride safe and wishing you many miles of happy riding.



    +1 to all of the above.

    But what about the speed limits and cops who hide behind bushes with speed guns? Getting caught in India for overspeeding is not so much of a big deal as in the USA. There it attracts a court fine and probable imprisonment too.
    Which is a good thing, no? Keeps people from getting into trouble. And speed limit laws are realistic in the US - you can easily cruise at 70-80 miles an hour legally, which to me, makes perfect sense. India laws at 60kmph on highways are ridiculous - was good 3 decades ago with bad roads and vehicles to match, but that ain't the case anymore. Still the speed limits remain the same.

    And for more fun in the US, there are many tracks in each state, unlike India where there are only couple of decent tracks in the entire country.
    Last edited by bluevolt; 05-13-2011, 12:47 PM.

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    • #47
      Originally posted by Carlitos View Post
      How much savings is a tough question. It depends on how much you can haggle with the dealer. The thing with a year old bikes is, Yamaha it self discounts them with a rebate and with good financing options. Currently yamaha has a 750$ rebate and 3.99% financing on 2010 models. The best way to buy is to try to get as close to the invoice price (price what dealer paid Yamaha for the bike) of the bike. I managed to buy it for the invoice price. Of course you have to pay tax and documentation fess over that. I could have haggled more, but i dint wanna screw the dealer out of his profit either. I would say both parties were happy. I paid 12K$ total for it. Which is about 1500-2000$ less than the bike was selling for when it came out new in 2010. Although on the east coast, i know folks who bought it for about 11K total. Lot depends on local market conditions etc.
      And yes, the bike was brand new.
      Thanks for the detailed & patient reply.
      You got a real good deal on the new bike, & glad to know you finally managed to find one through your friend.

      Do treat us to more pics, and info on any aftermarket stuff you plan to install on the bike.

      My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

      The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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      • #48
        i got so carried away with ur purchase that i was at a local dealer today checking out bikes.
        although didnt find a 2010 R1 ( looks like they are in demand and hard to find ), but saw a beautful limited edition cbr , but then saw the new zx10r , loved the dash of the bike and is an absolute screamer , i was smiling all the way , until i saw the RSV4R, which put every thing else to shame when i test drove it , at this point i gave up and went home :-( , my wife would kill me if i brougt another bike home !!!
        drive safely... if not for you then for the sake of others!!

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        • #49
          Originally posted by kachhhing View Post
          i got so carried away with ur purchase that i was at a local dealer today checking out bikes.
          although didnt find a 2010 R1 ( looks like they are in demand and hard to find ), but saw a beautful limited edition cbr , but then saw the new zx10r , loved the dash of the bike and is an absolute screamer , i was smiling all the way , until i saw the RSV4R, which put every thing else to shame when i test drove it , at this point i gave up and went home :-( , my wife would kill me if i brougt another bike home !!!
          Dealerships are evil man. JUST EVIL.
          The RSV4 looks so damn small. almost like a 600. But that V4 block weighs a lot. Its as heavy as the R1 i think. But once you get it moving apparently its a dream. And the V4 sound, unique as hell.
          Get the wife into riding motorcycles man..problem solved
          " RIDE In Peace MARCO #58"
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          • #50
            Your baby looks awesome!!

            Ride Hard, Ride Safe!
            "Four Wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul"

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            • #51
              @Carlitos : Congrats buddy, "THE" R1 is one of the best in its class.


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              • #52
                Originally posted by hifisharu View Post
                Congrats Carlito, she looks really great, and just raring to go
                Any mods in the pipeline already??

                Also, I remember you had an AGV Tri Nation edition, gifted to you? Do I remember correctly?
                More on planned mods soon.
                Putting together a ride report for now.
                I have a AGV 5 Continents Rossi Replica. Dint have it that day with me. Now that the summer is here, will bring it out.
                " RIDE In Peace MARCO #58"
                http://www.viaterra.in/Default.aspx [One Stop Shop for Adventure Gear]

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                • #53
                  Originally posted by n_aditya View Post
                  Congrats Carl. Ride safe and wishing you many miles of happy riding.



                  +1 to all of the above.

                  But what about the speed limits and cops who hide behind bushes with speed guns? Getting caught in India for overspeeding is not so much of a big deal as in the USA. There it attracts a court fine and probable imprisonment too.
                  Which is why you need something like this

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                  • #54
                    Originally posted by RKOLI1983 View Post
                    Which is why you need something like this
                    Is that a cop detector?


                    @Carl: Congratulations friend!

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by MJ1984 View Post
                      Is that a cop detector?


                      @Carl: Congratulations friend!
                      no its a radar/lidar detector.

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                      • #56
                        Originally posted by RKOLI1983 View Post
                        no its a radar/lidar detector.
                        Thanks. And what it is used for? I'm confused by it's name

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                        • #57
                          op nice bike!

                          Originally posted by bluevolt View Post
                          US is the best place to ride these kind of motorcycles - the weather is moderate, you can park your bike in a car parking, riding gear available aplenty ,few people fidget with your bike and the interstates and twisties are open for weekend rides. And best of all - the Gas is cheap!

                          Congratulations!
                          weather is moderate only in a few places...

                          gas sadly is no longer cheap
                          rest spot on... lots of options, good roads, etc

                          Originally posted by bluevolt View Post
                          Which is a good thing, no? Keeps people from getting into trouble. And speed limit laws are realistic in the US - you can easily cruise at 70-80 miles an hour legally, which to me, makes perfect sense. India laws at 60kmph on highways are ridiculous - was good 3 decades ago with bad roads and vehicles to match, but that ain't the case anymore. Still the speed limits remain the same.

                          And for more fun in the US, there are many tracks in each state, unlike India where there are only couple of decent tracks in the entire country.
                          not really ppl. still get into trouble for speeding, some dumbass thinks he is riding in wsbk and ends up on news for going 150+ (usually its a gsxr1000 or a R1 )
                          true about tracks there are about 3 of them here within 4-5 hrs from where i am

                          Originally posted by kachhhing View Post
                          i got so carried away with ur purchase that i was at a local dealer today checking out bikes.
                          although didnt find a 2010 R1 ( looks like they are in demand and hard to find ), but saw a beautful limited edition cbr , but then saw the new zx10r , loved the dash of the bike and is an absolute screamer , i was smiling all the way , until i saw the RSV4R, which put every thing else to shame when i test drove it , at this point i gave up and went home :-( , my wife would kill me if i brougt another bike home !!!
                          do it.. rsv4r rocks... i want to see what next year's cbr will be its overdue for a refresh


                          Originally posted by Carlitos View Post
                          Dealerships are evil man. JUST EVIL.
                          The RSV4 looks so damn small. almost like a 600. But that V4 block weighs a lot. Its as heavy as the R1 i think. But once you get it moving apparently its a dream. And the V4 sound, unique as hell.
                          Get the wife into riding motorcycles man..problem solved
                          or be single

                          rsv4r is heavier than a R1 but what a fantastic bike...
                          Last edited by superjd; 05-14-2011, 08:07 AM.

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                          • #58
                            Strange Bike

                            Originally posted by superjd View Post

                            rsv4r is heavier than a R1 but what a fantastic bike...
                            Came across this picture.

                            Does anyone know which bike it is?
                            sigpic

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                            • #59
                              Originally posted by RKOLI1983 View Post
                              Which is why you need something like this

                              What does thing exactly do ?????

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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by sudharma View Post
                                Came across this picture.

                                Does anyone know which bike it is?
                                looks like a modified r1 to me by the shape of the tank and the engine cover....
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