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Offline beardog

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« on: October 20, 2016, 06:57:40 PM »
 I got to ride a Motus  mst it is a great bike and I would like one. The problem with this is a put a deposit on the MSTR a 40k bike but after checking on insurance it is 2k a year. May be a deal breaker that seems to high even for this motorcycle but it is a marriage bike (till death do us part)... Still trying to figure it all out. :bike-037:
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Re: motus
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2016, 08:42:08 PM »
I want one also, but geez, I can't justify that kind of money for a motorcycle.  I guess I will have to wait  a few years and get one used if even then.

Maybe when I retire and can ride a lot more, who knows.

The Breva 1100 is a better bike than I am a rider.  I just need to replace the rear shock and new seat and I would be good to go.

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Re: motus
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2016, 09:37:05 PM »
Quote from: beardog on October 20, 2016, 06:57:40 PM
I got to ride a Motus  mst it is a great bike and I would like one. The problem with this is a put a deposit on the MSTR a 40k bike but after checking on insurance it is 2k a year. May be a deal breaker that seems to high even for this motorcycle but it is a marriage bike (till death do us part)... Still trying to figure it all out. :bike-037:

If it costs more to maintain and insure than it does in gas, I have to wonder whether it's worth the trouble...
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Re: motus
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2016, 07:26:29 AM »
Quote from: beardog on October 20, 2016, 06:57:40 PM
I got to ride a Motus  mst it is a great bike and I would like one. The problem with this is a put a deposit on the MSTR a 40k bike but after checking on insurance it is 2k a year. May be a deal breaker that seems to high even for this motorcycle but it is a marriage bike (till death do us part)... Still trying to figure it all out. :bike-037:

Would LOVE to own a Motus MST myself...but at $35K-$40K...sadly, t is way out of reach for me, and I suspect the majority of rider on this forum. :embarrassed: :cry:  Still, a beautiful American sport touring motorcycle :cool:





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Re: motus
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2016, 07:33:06 AM »
Sport Touring, no ABS, going to be a tough sell.  Rumors of 2015s left on floor, going for big discounts.  Used one with low milage recently sold for $19,000. 

You might make an offer for a left over and see what happens.
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2016, 08:37:16 AM »
I *hate* monthly payments. I would hate 2K yearly payments for insurance even more. (!!) You'd look good on a Motus, Derek..  :smiley: have you shopped around for insurance?
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Re: motus
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2016, 04:33:20 AM »
 Chuck
   I did shop and found one that will insure it for 25% of the other one??? Around $550 one hurdle down now on to the next. It is a work in progress.
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Re: motus
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2016, 05:37:04 AM »
The Motus MSTR is probably the most exhilarating machine I've ever ridden.

Hey, you only live once.

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Re: motus
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2016, 09:16:13 AM »
Quote from: leafman60 on October 22, 2016, 05:37:04 AM
The Motus MSTR is probably the most exhilarating machine I've ever ridden.

Hey, you only live once.

Ab so freakin lutely.
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Re: motus
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2016, 02:37:49 PM »
A $40,000 motorcycle with chain final drive? No thanks....
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Re: motus
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2016, 05:42:50 PM »
Quote from: Lcarlson on October 22, 2016, 02:37:49 PM
A $40,000 motorcycle with chain final drive? No thanks....

I guess a modern chain wouldn't bother me.
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Re: motus
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2016, 06:07:49 PM »
Saw two of them in the parking lot at the Harvest Classic in Luckenback today.  Attention to detail on the bike is amazing.
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Re: motus
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2016, 06:44:56 PM »
Didn't see any $19,000 Motuses (Moti?) on Cycle Trader.  What dealer is discounting them?
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Re: motus
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2016, 07:18:14 PM »
Motus?  No thanks.  Can't afford it first of all, and wouldn't put that kind of money into a motorcycle.  There are many things in this world that are financially out of reach for me.  This is one of those things for which I wouldn't be reaching even if I could.
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Re: motus
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2016, 07:42:00 PM »
What bugs me the most is that a bike that expensive should have a brake lever that looks like it came off a Chinese scooter.
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Re: motus
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2016, 09:03:18 PM »
The tail on this thing is hideous..



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Re: motus
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2016, 09:40:08 PM »
Quote from: dxhall on October 22, 2016, 06:44:56 PM
Didn't see any $19,000 Motuses (Moti?) on Cycle Trader.  What dealer is discounting them?

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