So the upgrade to the 1098 forks on my 996 is underway.
These came in today. Merry Christmas to me!!! ;D
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/1098forks.jpg)
Oh, I get it. Beginning with the brakes, piece by piece, you're going to build your 996 into a 1098 ;D
isnt the 996 for sale?
Quote from: swampduc on December 24, 2009, 11:42:13 AM
Oh, I get it. Beginning with the brakes, piece by piece, you're going to build your 996 into a 1098 ;D
Naaa, I think the 996 is a better looking bike. It's hard to beat the iconic shape. I just wanted to do a little upgrade on the front suspension and I couldn't find anyone who made a fork cartridge for the Showas on the 996. So that led me to the 1098 forks which of course came with the added bonus of radial brakes. [thumbsup]
Quote from: lwszabo on December 24, 2009, 02:08:07 PM
isnt the 996 for sale?
It is.... or was.... or....Oh hell, I don't know. [roll]
I guess it is but unless I get my asking price I'm keeping it. I won't take a dime under the $8500 asking price so if someone wants to pay that then I guess they can have it. Otherwise I'll keep it.
With that in mind I guess I'm planning on just keeping it. As we all know the market sucks right now but to be honest it won't break my heart to keep it.
I actually have someone coming to look at it on Saturday. We have discussed the fact that I won't take any less than the asking price so it's no surprise when he gets here.
We've also discussed the possibility of trading my 996 for his 999 so we'll see what happens.
^^^ why?
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 24, 2009, 07:30:45 PM
^^^ why?
Questionable looking better, but vastly superior motor in design, longevity, and power. Not to mention the chassis is leapws ahead as well,...
Excuse the typing, I tried to slice off one of my finge3rs and I'm tired of going bac kto edit everything I type.
Quote from: TAftonomos on December 25, 2009, 04:22:52 PM
Questionable looking better, but vastly superior motor in design, longevity, and power. Not to mention the chassis is leapws ahead as well,...
Excuse the typing, I tried to slice off one of my finge3rs and I'm tired of going bac kto edit everything I type.
Well put Theo. However, the 996 is a classic. It's like anything else with wheels, you
can go out and buy a newer model with more power, better handling, and less maintenance but sometimes it's better to have a really clean example of the older classic version. Especially considering how good the older Ducati Superbikes were/are.
I have given a lot of thought to buying a newer one. I've ridden both the 848 and the 1098 and while they are both very nice they just don't give me that same warm IZ_ feeling when I look at them. I've also owned a 749 and 999 and again, they were both very nice bikes but not quite the same. That being said, I would love to own another 999 at some point. While most purists feel the 999 was just a bump in the road for Ducati, I really liked mine. If I had my choice I would buy a 999R over probably any other bike right now. If you look around they are very affordable in this market too! [thumbsup]
Agreed, Tom. I've ridden more powerful, better handling bikes than my 996, but I've never ridden anything that was more fun. It's a visceral feeling.
Maybe I need to check out the market up there. The market for used bikes down here is not nearly as depressed as it was 6 months ago.
Quote from: swampduc on December 26, 2009, 07:14:11 AM
Agreed, Tom. I've ridden more powerful, better handling bikes than my 996, but I've never ridden anything that was more fun. It's a visceral feeling.
Maybe I need to check out the market up there. The market for used bikes down here is not nearly as depressed as it was 6 months ago.
I've seen a few 999R's that sold for the $10K-$12K range over the past few months. One was an 05 and the other was an 06. I really wish I had the cash for either of those bikes.
In other news, a few more pieces of the puzzle came in today!!!
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/1098brakes5.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Monstermash on December 26, 2009, 09:09:20 AM
In other news, a few more pieces of the puzzle came in today!!!
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/1098brakes5.jpg)
I just had a George Costanza moment, not kidding :P
Quote from: TAftonomos on December 25, 2009, 04:22:52 PM
Excuse the typing, I tried to slice off one of my finge3rs and I'm tired of going bac kto edit everything I type.
If you don't suceed the first time, just try harder. You'll suceed if you really want to.
Nioce :) I love mine. Coupled with the RCS brembo, one finger over the bars are possible. [thumbsup]
Quote from: TAftonomos on December 26, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
Nioce :) I love mine. Coupled with the RCS brembo, one finger over the bars are possible. [thumbsup]
Sorry, not for you though ;)
(End thread jack) - my SBK ambitions are welcoming your work MonsterMash.
Quote from: stopintime on December 26, 2009, 09:22:10 AM
I just had a George Costanza moment, not kidding :P
You'll have to be more specific. George has had many "moments". Lol
Quote from: Monstermash on December 26, 2009, 09:55:10 AM
You'll have to be more specific. George has had many "moments". Lol
This particular episode, George got a massage, by a male massage therapist. "I think there was movement..."
Quote from: stopintime on December 26, 2009, 10:00:45 AM
This particular episode, George got a massage, by a male massage therapist. "I think there was movement..."
Ahhh... Ummmm.... so rather than stating you got "wood"...... Lol! [laugh]
I got wood
Very liberating for a bashful foreigner
[evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil]
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on December 26, 2009, 01:01:10 PM
[evil] [evil] [evil] [evil] [evil]
Is that because you know you'll get to ride it? [moto]
Quote from: Monstermash on December 26, 2009, 01:08:25 PM
Is that because you know you'll get to ride it? [moto]
I hope I'm not part of that picture. You are talking about the bike, right? Right?
Quote from: Monstermash on December 26, 2009, 01:08:25 PM
Is that because you know you'll get to ride it? [moto]
;D
I knew you wouldn't sell it, I should start a bookie service ;)
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on December 26, 2009, 01:54:45 PM
;D
I knew you wouldn't sell it, I should start a bookie service ;)
What do you mean? I have someone coming to see it next Saturday.
Quote from: stopintime on December 26, 2009, 01:34:46 PM
I hope I'm not part of that picture. You are talking about the bike, right? Right?
Yeah, yeah. Relax, we're talking about the bike. Well.....at least I was. :o Lol
This latest development may have shifted the odds a bit! :)
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on December 26, 2009, 07:36:35 PM
This latest development may have shifted the odds a bit! :)
By "development" I can only assume you are referring to the fork/brake upgrade. If so, then yes. it has shifted the odds a little. I can wait to get the thing together. The only problem is that I won't be able to actually ride it for another 4 months or so. [bang]
I frackin' HATE NEW ENGLAND!!!!!
Well........ It's on!!!!!
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Forkswapcomplete002.jpg)
I plan on doing a complete write up on the swap with all the pics later on today.
Quote from: Monstermash on December 29, 2009, 06:00:40 AM
Well........ It's on!!!!!
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/MonstermashS2R/996/Forkswapcomplete002.jpg)
I plan on doing a complete write up on the swap with all the pics later on today.
Lookin' good [thumbsup]
Quote from: kopfjäger on December 24, 2009, 07:30:45 PM
^^^ why?
I respond here not to answer the question "why" but to ask Kopfjager to post a link to Photobucket or some such service wherein he has posted ALL the high res full size pix he uses for his avatars.
Really dude, help a brother out here.
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