So rather than dumping even more $$$ in my monster which is already so custom I will never be able to sell her for what she is worth, I think I am going to buy yet another bike. It seems like I can get a 996 fairly easily in the $5500-$7200 range.
What should I know about buying/owning one?
Flaking rocker arms.
that's a good point...
what motors have the flaking rocker problems?
is it all the 4-valvers?
Basically every Desmoquattro after 1995 is prone to the dreaded flakes....
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If you get a 998 you won't have the rocker issue. . .
and they look just like a 996 ;D
I would prefer a 998 but haven't seen any in my $6-8k price range.
C.
Ahh.
If you can find a 996 that's been taken care of you might consider that.
Price the rocker arms before you buy.
link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-DUCATI-998-SUPERBIKE-BIPOSTO-RED_W0QQitemZ220464024183QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item3354ae0a77&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245)
link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Ducati-998_W0QQitemZ250481101480QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item3a51d64aa8&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245)
Hopefully, the rockers have been changed by now.
Also, used parts (but prob not rockers) are readily available on ducati.ms
I've been accumulating a few spares for my 996 there.
charging system.....
radiator overflow tank...( the one behind the triples by the headstock)- prone to crack and leak..
I think the rear stub axle...
those are possible issues to check off the top of my head...
Ask Neufunsix if he's still here
Quote from: lawbreaker on August 11, 2009, 07:29:33 PM
charging system.....
radiator overflow tank...( the one behind the triples by the headstock)- prone to crack and leak..
I think the rear stub axle...
those are possible issues to check off the top of my head...
Ask Neufunsix if he's still here
Pretty sure the stub axle was a recall item.
It should have been fixed by now.