superhawk996 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 What they're selling for on ebay and the amount of fees they charge I think you'll loose a lot. I've been reading and looking at the pics since you listed it, and drooling. I wish my damn boat would sell and I'd probably buy this thing! When I had my 999 my only real complaint was the intense heat that would burn my legs on a hot day. What gripes or low points would you say the 1098 has?....and do you want a boat? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I just sold a bike on eBay. For the audience you reach it's worth the flat $125 fee. Well worth it. I had the Kawasaki sold through the exposure alone in 72 hours. Ended the auction early which only costs the $25 listing fee. Bike sold, paid for and picked up in 5 days flat. eBay is the way to go. For the exposure alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Didn't know it was a flat fee, other stuff I've been selling gets hit at 10% plus BS fees. But the 1098 isn't selling as well as I thought it would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBLXX Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 $125 if it sells $25 if it doesn't. .....and there is a naked 2010 1098 up right now with 21 bids at $9,100. $9,500 for his should be cake if marketed right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 You would think, and I hope for him. He may have to hold out some, but his seems the superior bike compared to many listed. For some reason the closed listings for nakeds are killing the normal 1098 which seems weird. I was looking up the 999 as I miss mine and they're fetching a pretty penny considering they were getting some negative press and the 1098 was the new better replacement. On CL the 999 and 1098 are about the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 I really can't say anything negative about the bike. Having no gas gauge is the closest thing to a drawback about this bike. It has a low fuel light, so it's not a big deal. No thanks on the boat, bit I'll bet you would look great on a Duc! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I really can't say anything negative about the bike. Having no gas gauge is the closest thing to a drawback about this bike. It has a low fuel light, so it's not a big deal. No thanks on the boat, bit I'll bet you would look great on a Duc! ;-) Not sure what it'd take to look great, but I'd feel great and that's all the give a fuck I have in me. I really loved the 999 and wouldn't have sold it if I hadn't needed the $. I stretched finances to buy it because I got a smokin deal ($3600) and when it was time to refill the coffers I dumped it and made $. It helped that I got to buy it in the spring and sell in the winter and still made out, hard to do. The 999 was so easy to ride and very comfortable (other than the burning legs) which was quite surprising. Something about it seemed to part traffic too. I could lane split in any conditions at ludicrous speed and I swear everyone saw me coming and the seas parted constantly. It felt like an extension of my body and just went where I wanted it. It looked FANTASTIC in the family room too. :-) I haven't had a fuel gauge 'till the bird so that's no issue. Does the 1098 have the track timer standard or is it an add-on? The 999 had it and I see conflicting info on the 1098 being standard issue or not. I so wish I had immediate cash to drop. I like all the stuff it has and that it's a mono with the bi-posto option. You should just ship it to me so it stays warm for the winter ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 Yeah. The 1098 has a standard issue lap timer. I know what you mean about a bike seeming like part of your body. My 1098 seems like it's almost telepathic after the suspension mods. The Kyle 30mm triple and the Ohlins bits changed the whole personality of the bike. The stock set up used to push a bit in the corners when you got on the gas hard. Now you can hold your line or change it at will. It just goes where you point it either on or off the gas. It's the best motorcycle I've ever ridden. I wouldn't even think of selling if I was still riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 SOLD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 SOLD! Know it is bittersweet, but happy you got her sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks. I was hoping one of you guys would take this great bike. It really is a good one, but I'm happy it's moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrick Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Congrats on the sale. Someone got a great machine. I wish it had been me, but the timing wasn't good. That is one of my few dream bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALCXX Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Jim, I have been watching this thread. Someone got one hellva bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXTi Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Yeah. And they also got a screaming great deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 What'd it go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Bump. I gotta go buy a lottery ticket. No winning numbers. ....not a good plan I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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