[Squashbuckler]

Hey there,

I'm seriously looking at taking the leap and buying an 899 come April. I'm originally from South Carolina but I'm currently located outside of Manhattan in Astoria Queens and have been here a little over 5 years.

My riding experience is mainly 13 years on a 96 Ducati 900SS CR back in SC. Prior to that it was a tiny 100cc street legal dirt bike. Yes, I realize that is quite the leap. Thankfully my dad taught me well and instilled the imporance of safety early on. Every time I go home to SC, I always take the Duke out permitting the weather cooperates (Pic outside Blue Ridge Parkway). That or switch with my dads bike who currently rides a 99 Suzuki Hayabusa.

This past summer I had the opportunity to rent an 1199 Panigale out in San Francisco for a couple of days (pic) and man, that thing was a dream! After that, I've been eyeing a Panigale and when the announcement came out regarding a 900cc one, I had my eyes set.

I'm still working out the logistics around things such as storage and insurance. I'm sure I'll have a good bit of questions for the group here, specifically the riders in the NYC area and the various nuances that may come with owning a bike in the city. Anyways, really looking forward to April!

 

[r1fdtres]

Welcome
That makes 2 of us waiting for April
Am also from Queens
Can't wait

Hey there,

I'm seriously looking at taking the leap and buying an 899 come April. I'm originally from South Carolina but I'm currently located outside of Manhattan in Astoria Queens and have been here a little over 5 years.

My riding experience is mainly 13 years on a 96 Ducati 900SS CR back in SC. Prior to that it was a tiny 100cc street legal dirt bike. Yes, I realize that is quite the leap. Thankfully my dad taught me well and instilled the imporance of safety early on. Every time I go home to SC, I always take the Duke out permitting the weather cooperates (Pic outside Blue Ridge Parkway). That or switch with my dads bike who currently rides a 99 Suzuki Hayabusa.

This past summer I had the opportunity to rent an 1199 Panigale out in San Francisco for a couple of days (pic) and man, that thing was a dream! After that, I've been eyeing a Panigale and when the announcement came out regarding a 900cc one, I had my eyes set.

I'm still working out the logistics around things such as storage and insurance. I'm sure I'll have a good bit of questions for the group here, specifically the riders in the NYC area and the various nuances that may come with owning a bike in the city. Anyways, really looking forward to April!

 

[Victory609]

Hey there,



I'm seriously looking at taking the leap and buying an 899 come April. I'm originally from South Carolina but I'm currently located outside of Manhattan in Astoria Queens and have been here a little over 5 years.



My riding experience is mainly 13 years on a 96 Ducati 900SS CR back in SC. Prior to that it was a tiny 100cc street legal dirt bike. Yes, I realize that is quite the leap. Thankfully my dad taught me well and instilled the imporance of safety early on. Every time I go home to SC, I always take the Duke out permitting the weather cooperates (Pic outside Blue Ridge Parkway). That or switch with my dads bike who currently rides a 99 Suzuki Hayabusa.



This past summer I had the opportunity to rent an 1199 Panigale out in San Francisco for a couple of days (pic) and man, that thing was a dream! After that, I've been eyeing a Panigale and when the announcement came out regarding a 900cc one, I had my eyes set.



I'm still working out the logistics around things such as storage and insurance. I'm sure I'll have a good bit of questions for the group here, specifically the riders in the NYC area and the various nuances that may come with owning a bike in the city. Anyways, really looking forward to April!

It will be worth the wait! You'll love it!


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[Squashbuckler]

Picked her up yesterday from Formula One out in Oakdale! Took a little bit of a detour back into Manhattan and went up to the North Shore to Port Jefferson.

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[tenderbeef03]

Hey Squashbuckler, welcome and congrats on the bike. I'm from NY myself and always riding to Astoria Park. I'm in the market for an 899 and if you don't mind me asking, how much you paid out the door? Just trying to get an idea so I don't get rap at the dealer. Plus it don't help that we only got one dealer in the city. Any info will be great and sorry to be a bit off topic.

 

[adeyrob]

Welcome to the form, try and get a demo ride, that will make your mind up for you.

 

[Squashbuckler]

Tenderbee - I'll PM you directly

 

[Doostur]

Welcome. Get a demo. If you can make the 45 min drive go to Cross Country BMW in Metuchen, NJ. Terrance over there will take care of you with no pressure.

Not sure how you can live in Astoria! I always feel like there is no room to walk over there. I can only imagine riding in that area!

 

[Squashbuckler]

Welcome. Get a demo. If you can make the 45 min drive go to Cross Country BMW in Metuchen, NJ. Terrance over there will take care of you with no pressure.

Not sure how you can live in Astoria! I always feel like there is no room to walk over there. I can only imagine riding in that area!

Astoria isn't so bad! The bike is being kept in a biker garage out in Brooklyn, mainly planning on taking it on rides outside of the city, since city driving is no fun I'll be exploring Bear Mountain and its surrounding area this weekend.

 

[lirid]

I'll be exploring Bear Mountain and its surrounding area this weekend.

If you want company, maybe post a ride thread with date/time. I'll be trying to ride this weekend too.

 

[Squashbuckler]

If you want company, maybe post a ride thread with date/time. I'll be trying to ride this weekend too.

Done deal! http://www.899panigale.org/forum/89...sion/5985-ride-thread-nyc-area.html#post66721

 

[Esrever]

Hey there,

I'm seriously looking at taking the leap and buying an 899 come April. I'm originally from South Carolina but I'm currently located outside of Manhattan in Astoria Queens and have been here a little over 5 years.

My riding experience is mainly 13 years on a 96 Ducati 900SS CR back in SC. Prior to that it was a tiny 100cc street legal dirt bike. Yes, I realize that is quite the leap. Thankfully my dad taught me well and instilled the imporance of safety early on. Every time I go home to SC, I always take the Duke out permitting the weather cooperates (Pic outside Blue Ridge Parkway). That or switch with my dads bike who currently rides a 99 Suzuki Hayabusa.

This past summer I had the opportunity to rent an 1199 Panigale out in San Francisco for a couple of days (pic) and man, that thing was a dream! After that, I've been eyeing a Panigale and when the announcement came out regarding a 900cc one, I had my eyes set.

I'm still working out the logistics around things such as storage and insurance. I'm sure I'll have a good bit of questions for the group here, specifically the riders in the NYC area and the various nuances that may come with owning a bike in the city. Anyways, really looking forward to April!

So when in April do you think you are going to get your hands on your 899 Panigale? Riding season is coming up. Weather is getting nicer.

I'll make sure to come back to see a picture of your Panigale once you get it into your garage.

 

[S.I.U.]

I hope it's soon, I hate to see that people ordered a bike and have to wait through the prime riding season without their new bike and get it when idea riding conditions come to an end for the year.

 

[Squashbuckler]

So when in April do you think you are going to get your hands on your 899 Panigale? Riding season is coming up. Weather is getting nicer.

I'll make sure to come back to see a picture of your Panigale once you get it into your garage.

Picked her up a few weeks ago and posted a picture in this thread

http://www.899panigale.org/forum/new-members-introduction/3961-hi-astoria-ny.html#post57705