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748 748r Suspension Query

Discussion in '748 / 916 / 996 / 998' started by Count_Ducoo, Sep 25, 2021.

  1. Went to look at a 2000 748R with the Showa's front and rear is there a discernible difference in real life use between these and the later iteration R's with Ohlins ?
     
  2. Real world probably tricky to tell on the road. The Ohlins bikes are very good having said that.
    BUT
    And it’s a big but,
    The Mark 1’s are significantly cheaper. Many thousand pounds.
    Some prefer the cut out fairings on mark 1’s too.
    Both are great bikes. Gen 2 is probably more desirable (according to market prices).
    If you are buying to ride pure and simple, nothing wrong with a mark 1.
     
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  3. Excellent to hear, I prefer the cut outs too for sure also buying to ride and keep so future value is of no interest many thanks for the reply
     
  4. Happy to help. It’s a while since I looked but the mark ones often stick with dealers for a very long time. So bargain really hard.
     
  5. Desmo service at 15000 too. Not just belts. Just in case the one you are looking at us approaching this mileage. That would be a significant bargaining chip.
     
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  6. HOW MUCH!!!!!!
     
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  7. Exactly. That’s why it’s been there so long.
     
  8. It's a fuckedaboutwith 748r
     
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  9. Yes I saw that yesterday whilst searching and had actually read up earlier this week on the 853 conversion on Bikeboy.org and Sigma sites, colour me interested, 2001 too with the superior fairings!

    Though it is quite a distance from me so closer to my funds being available I may take a trip down if it is still available as it seems like the perfect combo of everything
     
  10. To ride, yes. To collect, no.
     
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  11. Cookster will fill you in. But it’s expensive for sure. It’s mark 2 territory.
     
  12. I think he likes ladies
     
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  13. Pretty sure a 2000 748R should have an Ohlins rear shock. Belt change required annually or 7500 miles whichever comes first. It should also be yellow. Andy
     
  14. Both marks came in yellow and red. Yellow was more popular on mark 1 but mark 2 red was more popular (and better:)).
     
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  15. Just going off registration facts. And that red is QUICKER
     
  16. 748sp, 748sps and first gen 748R were only available in yellow/white. Can't remember who posted the link now. Andy
     
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  17. Sp & sps yellow only is correct. Later mark 1 R’s were available in red.
     
  18. The only thing I will be collecting is miles on the bike
     
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  19. Showa/Ohlins front only really makes a valuation difference.

    On the road I bet there is no difference, on the track you would have to be really pushing it to notice the better Ohlins.

    As for the best colour......:(

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