Ducati's..would you own one?
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If I had the money,
wait scratch that,
if I had the money I'd just get the MV Augustas
wait scratch that,
if I had the money I'd just get the MV Augustas
THEPANTHER
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Yes the @#*& I would. Got a soft spot for the Duc
phierce
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I have had no issues with my late model 748. Over 13K w/ some track days mixed in. My Monster has about the same miles also with no issues.
Both are 4-valve Desmos
The bigest thing on buying an older Ducati (and newer)is find out when the last service was done and how old the cam belts are. Gotta keep fresh belts in every 6K at over $175!
If the service has been done it seems like a good deal.
Also remember that Ebay makes repairs to any bike a lot cheeper.
Latah..
Both are 4-valve Desmos
The bigest thing on buying an older Ducati (and newer)is find out when the last service was done and how old the cam belts are. Gotta keep fresh belts in every 6K at over $175!
If the service has been done it seems like a good deal.
Also remember that Ebay makes repairs to any bike a lot cheeper.
Latah..
Revvv
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It was noisy, a pain to maintain, and expensive because I couldn't work on it myself.
I'am not only a Duc Fan
, but a multi owner. The 900 is a great bike, but like ALL Ducatis service is a MUST
! In the early 90's they did have quality control problems from vendors, but I'am sure the one your looking at has had all the fixes and changes done. I love the 900ss and is one of the most prized Ducs out there. Lots of aftermarket stuff. Now, as to aftermarket for a Duc
. Compaired to a Jap bike it's not just a little more $$$$, but LOTS MORE $$$ ! But lots more depends on your perspective of more. A Duc is really a personal ownership thing of not just a bike, but a BEAUTIFUL BIKE (if I have to explain, maybe it's not the bike for you) !
A good service manual is required since most Duc mechanics knowledgeable on the 900 are long gone
. BUT, they are VERY easy to work on since it's prior COMPUTER STUFF ! And help is readley available. I also reccommend HIGHY you join a Ducati Club for Information
, Social Entertainment
(and NO none I have EVER met are stuck up like my prior PORSCHE Club bunch) and Advice
on whatever you want to do or need. It's also a great place to SELL
your bike when you get ready too ! I've had 5 Duc's and never have I regretted it
!
A good service manual is required since most Duc mechanics knowledgeable on the 900 are long gone
We would all feel that way but such is not the case for most. I figure a phone call to pick his brain and get some answers.
For $2500 cash it might be a buy and it might be a headache.
r8
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Having owned (and luv'd) a couple Ducati's my advice is to stay with the later model machines (2003 +) and be fairly close to a certified mechanic. Its not just the availability/cost of parts but the tools you'll need to do the job
.
If you really want an Italian ride I would keep an eye out for a 749. There were LOTS of them produced and many can be found with low/easy miles and if you come across a 749r....its track time.
If you really want an Italian ride I would keep an eye out for a 749. There were LOTS of them produced and many can be found with low/easy miles and if you come across a 749r....its track time.
Yup, but that ain't nuth'in compared to the €100,000 ($146,285)Augustaibified @ Jan. 01 2008 said:
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Friend of mine picked up a 1098 this summer. Nice, Very Nice bike. But it seems also Very True, as some others here have said, nice if you are 5'6" & 165#. I felt way out of shape on it. Like I was 3 sizes to big. That doesn't keep me from having a Duc. Guy at the shop has had a few Ducs. He tries to race them and does really good til race day. Then it blows-up or comes apart in some EXPENSIVE way. I'll stick to the "tougher then a bag of hammers" jap bikes for now. But the 1098 does make you think!
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