Many thanks to Pro Italia. But I think I'm too short for an MV!!!
Well, I have the night to think about it. But I came so close to driving home with an F41000 today. Despite problems with trade-in, financing, and the wife, by 3:00 p.m. we came to a point were the bike was lowered for me and we could start the paper work.
The only problem is the MV was still way too talk. I could not even get the tips of my toes on the ground. Well, barely. It was too the point were I was fighting the Spidi Vertebrae to get flex enough to touch the ground. I think it was obvious to alot of other customers that it wasn't going to work. Samson was also concerned about sending me out. I tried a 1+1 and it was marginally better.
All the service techs, sales and part reps did everything they could to lower the bike. We finally resorted to swaping out the wheel from a 190/70 to a 190/55. It worked barely. With that modification, I can get most of the ball of my left foot on the ground -or I can get both tips on my toes of both feet. So, I need to decide if I'm going to pull the trigger. The big issue is that I'm not sure if I can handle the higher seat high ALL THE TIME. 90% of the time, I'll probably be fine. But if the other 10% is unexcepted (sudden stops on an incline or sudden drop in street level), I'll drop the bike.
Just a little background, I'm 5 feet and 5 inches. I've had two MV (both 750s) in the past. Yes, they were tall but no where near as tall as the 1000. And I was use to work it with only one foot but I had more foot touching the ground. Also, I can get both balls of my foot on the 999 and have much more confidence at slow speeds.
Lastly, there's the issue of my 999. I'd loose too much to trade it in. So, I'd have to sell it for at least $13 or $14 not to take a major hit. Pay off is around $16K. At the end, I decided to just get both bikes. It's a strain on the budget and my wife is not happy about that idea either.
So, I think I may be out. But I'm really greatful to Samson, Bill, and all the service and parts professionals who really, really, really went out of their way to help me with the deal.
I told Samson I'd like the night to think about it but with the financial and physical issues, I think I may be out. I think I can handle the seat height and extra mouth to feed, but I'm certainly not going to be comfortable with it.
Here's a picture of sales, service, and parts guys trying to see if the lower sized tire will work:
Well, I have the night to think about it. But I came so close to driving home with an F41000 today. Despite problems with trade-in, financing, and the wife, by 3:00 p.m. we came to a point were the bike was lowered for me and we could start the paper work.
The only problem is the MV was still way too talk. I could not even get the tips of my toes on the ground. Well, barely. It was too the point were I was fighting the Spidi Vertebrae to get flex enough to touch the ground. I think it was obvious to alot of other customers that it wasn't going to work. Samson was also concerned about sending me out. I tried a 1+1 and it was marginally better.
All the service techs, sales and part reps did everything they could to lower the bike. We finally resorted to swaping out the wheel from a 190/70 to a 190/55. It worked barely. With that modification, I can get most of the ball of my left foot on the ground -or I can get both tips on my toes of both feet. So, I need to decide if I'm going to pull the trigger. The big issue is that I'm not sure if I can handle the higher seat high ALL THE TIME. 90% of the time, I'll probably be fine. But if the other 10% is unexcepted (sudden stops on an incline or sudden drop in street level), I'll drop the bike.
Just a little background, I'm 5 feet and 5 inches. I've had two MV (both 750s) in the past. Yes, they were tall but no where near as tall as the 1000. And I was use to work it with only one foot but I had more foot touching the ground. Also, I can get both balls of my foot on the 999 and have much more confidence at slow speeds.
Lastly, there's the issue of my 999. I'd loose too much to trade it in. So, I'd have to sell it for at least $13 or $14 not to take a major hit. Pay off is around $16K. At the end, I decided to just get both bikes. It's a strain on the budget and my wife is not happy about that idea either.
So, I think I may be out. But I'm really greatful to Samson, Bill, and all the service and parts professionals who really, really, really went out of their way to help me with the deal.
I told Samson I'd like the night to think about it but with the financial and physical issues, I think I may be out. I think I can handle the seat height and extra mouth to feed, but I'm certainly not going to be comfortable with it.
Here's a picture of sales, service, and parts guys trying to see if the lower sized tire will work: