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Now that my SS track bike is sold, Im looking for a sporty type bike to ride on the street and occasional track day.

999 is on my mind.

Looking for 2005 or newer base model.

There's nothing close to me that's not all hacked up so I'm branching out.

It really doesn't matter where it is in the country.  I'll ship it in.

I've scoured ebay, cycle trader and craigslist and not really come up with much.

I did find a great one about 10 hrs from here but it sold 2 weeks ago :(

Help a brotha out!

Have you tried using: http://www.searchtempest.com/ (http://www.searchtempest.com/)

?

I think you should make the Bacon Junkie and offer he can't refuse for his 999

http://www.ramcycles.net/estore/product_info.php?cPath=78&products_id=338 (http://www.ramcycles.net/estore/product_info.php?cPath=78&products_id=338)

theres a yellow monoposto here http://www.portlandusedbikes.com/ (http://www.portlandusedbikes.com/)

I have called about a couple I found that way.

Also yellow isn't an option. Should have mentioned that...

Nice. Gonna call on this one.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcd/2283475732.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcd/2283475732.html)

that one is fairly close to me.  that is the second or third craigslist listing that they put up.  each one has less information than the previous.  Pretty sure that one is a salvage title

I'd rather the bike in Rockville to be honest. That paint job really kinda doesn't. But hey just doing as you instructed, helping you find a 999...

The RAM Cycles bike has been for sale about 2 years now. I'd haggle 'em on it. Surely they want it gone.

I saw a couple of nice ones on ebay motors just yesterday. Even a brand new, zero miles Parts Unlimited... if you go for that and a Xerox R model. The PU bikes are "S" models after all and the last of the line.

An '05-'06 is where it's at. Mine's an '05. You hardly ever see an "S" model pop up for sale in those years. For good reason, people hang onto them. All that Ohlins goodness and radial brakes. Better swingarm on the '05-'06 bikes and cleaner look to the upper fairing. No more "jack-o-lantern" vents.

Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the early models either. Just some minor improvements on the later model. Of course that should mean better pricing on the originals if you find a clean one. I know psychedelic/Josh found a real nice clean low mileage "S" model (can't remember if it's '03 or '04) last year at a shop. It had some ECU and some other aggravating issues but they eventually got sorted. Drop him a PM and get his take. I certainly love mine. [thumbsup]

Good luck on the search. [popcorn]

Bacon Junkie got a 999? I hadn't heard.


sac

2 years

what's wrong with it that it won't sell I wonder.

I thought I sent you the link to the one at Ram Kev...  Anyhow, that bike has been for sale for quite some time.  I'm sure they're motivated to let it go...

You may have.  Your links were from CL and I called the guy with the S, the other one expired.  Maybe this was it?

Could be.  It's been on CL off and on for a while...

Hmm, Ram's closed today.

I'll hit 'em up tomorrow.

Reputable shop?

Hit and miss.  I've heard both good and bad things about them. 

And on a different front, why don't you check this out? 

http://www.superduke.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=14332 (http://www.superduke.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=14332)

 [evil]

Damn.  I don't have the cash for that. . .

Looking to buy outright and not borrow.  Good price on a lightly used RC8 though.

That's bad bad bad [evil]

She's had it for sale for a while as well.  Who knows how motivated to sell it she might be...

Also, I've got the software/cables to connect directly to the ecu and re-map it to your hearts content.   [evil]

I also know a guy selling, not advertised as of this point, a PU 07 999 that is in good condition...as well as an 07 1098 and an 07 Repsol CBR1000...

That's an S with a sticker kit, right?

yup, with Hodgson and Bostrom signatures (actual) on the tail....

I just saw an 05 999R on bobsbmw.com sitting pretty and pristine with REALLY low miles and apparently some recent service records from a Duc Dealer...

Damn!  At just over 800 miles, that thing is brand new.   :'(

Kind of a crime its been caged in the garage that long...

Exactly.

here's one in WI, just outside of Milwaukee...
http://roadtrackandtrail.com/pre_owned_list.asp?sid=07688867X3K28K2011J9I08I35JPMQ2767R0&category=0&mfg=9&ModelYearFrom=1900&ModelYearThru=2012&PriceFrom=0&PriceThru=999999999&ModelSearch=&newused=B&submit=Search (http://roadtrackandtrail.com/pre_owned_list.asp?sid=07688867X3K28K2011J9I08I35JPMQ2767R0&category=0&mfg=9&ModelYearFrom=1900&ModelYearThru=2012&PriceFrom=0&PriceThru=999999999&ModelSearch=&newused=B&submit=Search)

and they ship.

Hmmm...  It's missing a thing or two...

What's it missing?

Found that one a few days ago and have been pondering it.

The shroud around the silencer and the hard rubber belly bumper on the fuel tank.

Ahh. Ok.

well since KTM made it into the thread you might consider this as well
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2265202895.html (http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/2265202895.html)

ship via forward air and I'll be happy to look her over for you.  ;D

My 950smr is close enough to that ;)

However that's a smokin deal for a lot of trouble that rolls on 2 wheels.  Full Akro system is like 2k+

[evil]

That's a SWEET SDR!!!  Only thing is, the guy has no idea what he has. It's got the Akra header yes, but those are FMF slip-ons.

No idea how you can tell from the tiny pic.

I have FMF slipons. They sound awesome with no baffles in [evil]

This guy has been posting up in the Pittsburgh Craigslist for literally almost 2 years on that bike.
Nobody will buy it for some reason. His price has gone down significantly from where it started.
The paintjob is just awful IMO, otherwise I would hav considered it a while ago.

If you're looking in this area, you'd think black and gold would be more popular ;)

That really is a bad paint job.  They have another 999 that looks like it's been through chipper shredder for 4200 with a salvage title. I get the feeling they buy whatever they can at auction  cheaply, clean it up and turn it around to make a few dollars.

The bike at Ram has been sold :(

Here is a black one.  Lots of bling.  Not down with the wheel stripes, but maybe it looks better in person.

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/2271803167.html (http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/mcy/2271803167.html)

Sproing!!!

If you are seriously looking for a track bike I ran into a fellow here in Coastal NC last year that had a 999SP he was thinking about selling. I could track him down and see if it is still for sale.

What's the sp indicate?

Try ducati ms......  [moto]

Here is one example but local sale only and with  my favorite exhaust.   [moto]

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/128-bikes/105612-fs-2005-ducati-999-ohlins-upgrade.html (http://www.ducati.ms/forums/128-bikes/105612-fs-2005-ducati-999-ohlins-upgrade.html)

I think it's a special model with different engine internals. More go-faster than the base or S, but less than an R. Might be wrong though.

That one looks like a winner.

cept it's priced nearly 2K more than it's worth. $7K...MAYBE.  8500 is dream dream territory for a 999.

I bought a 999R last year before winter for 9200....a 05 w/7k miles.  Bought a 749R a month later for 8250...was an 05 w/3K miles on it.

Prices right now are retarded high because people think the spring weather adds 2-3K to the value of their bike....it'll come down soon enough.  Happens every year :)

999SP? I've never heard of one. There's the new 1198SP but I don't think a 999 version exists. If one was ever released I was in a coma. Of course that's not uncommon. [laugh]

I pm'd the guy.  I don't think the price is too far out of line based on my observation of the market.

Also, I know prices fluctuate with the seasons. This year, though, I don't think they're going to drop as much as they have been in years past.

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As long as it's worth it to YOU, thats all that matters!   [thumbsup] [moto].  IMHO, this year is going to be twice as bad as last as far as values go.  People are still/able to buy new, and the used market will tumble again.  I'

if you're finding prices like that^, I'd love to know where. I'm looking for a 1098 or perhaps a 999 myself.

if you are searching on craigslist but want to search all of craigslist, then just go to allofcraigslist.org or allofcraigs.com

they both allow you to search craigslist nationwide.  allofcraigs has an advanced search but i found it doesn't work 100% of the time, especially with the min/max values.

Searchtempest.com does that too.

Also, just so we're all on the same page I bought the bike on ducati.ms

Driving down next week to pick it up :D

[evil]

congrats...maybe on your way back through, if'n you happen through the Metro DC area, a rest stop for a beer might be in order to toast your new aquisition....unless your plan is to stop at Statler's to deliver the SS....then maybe we can...oh hell...I don't know...LOL

He's coming out here this weekend to get the ss.

The following wednesday my wife and I are driving NWPA to SC, staying a couple days to see what we can see and then get the bike and head home saturday.

I haven't mapped it yet but I suspect we'll be far west of DC

UNACCEPTABLE!  You must share you newly found 999 goodness with us CAM folk.

Nice score ML!! That looks like a really nice, upgraded 999. He basically turned it into an "S" which is what I'm doing to mine. Still kicking myself for not getting the "S" on the front end. [bang] Got the base model and a great deal on the full Termi/ecu package. Note to self: never get a stupid exhaust over full Ohlins and radial brakes!!!! His hp rating is spot on. Mine makes one hp less with the full Termi.

Enjoy the 999. You'll love it!

Thanks man!  Also, you're better with the base model.  The S & R bikes that have Ti rods need more love.  Ducvet tells me they need serious rebuilds every 15k or so.

I tend to ride my bikes so the S & R is out.  Base is enough bike for me so I bought pretty much exactly what I wanted.


Here's my route (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=909+S+Morgan+St,+Meadville,+PA+16335&daddr=424+Thomaston+Ave,+Summerville,+SC+29485&hl=en&geocode=FS5NewIdVz05-ykvCn6PmFcyiDGBbChjTxnT-A%3BFXQe9wEd57A4-yn5d81S74v-iDEWe87yAiI69A&gl=us&mra=ls&sll=32.972404,-80.170777&sspn=0.007723,0.013797&g=424+Thomaston+Ave,+Summerville,+SC+29485&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=5)

Head west for a visit

;D

here's one locally here that I know the bike personally....

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcy/2291980825.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcy/2291980825.html)

and here's the list of all the parts that WERE on it...

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcy/2286440919.html (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/mcy/2286440919.html)

My error. It is a 996 SP. It is a track only go fast version from 2000 model year. Sorry for the confusion.

Good on you!! You'll love it. Just make sure you get the suspension set up for you. 999's are fussy about that, more so than most bikes in my experience.

[thumbsup]

According to Ian Falloon's book the only Tamburini SP bikes were 916s. In 1994 and '95 they were basically the same. In '96 it became the SP3. Some '96 bikes became 955cc SPAs (Sport Production America) as homologation specials for AMA racing in the States. And in '97 it was the 916SPS, which I have. The SP line up did have spruced up motors with larger valves, more radical timing, etc.

Could your buddy's bike been a 996SPS? A local friend has one of those. My 916SPS actually has a 996 motor again for homologation purposes, even though it's still called a 916. [bang] No biggie, just wondering. Over the years it's been a job keeping up with Ducati's "special line up" of bikes. Lots of alphabet soup!! [laugh]

Congrats, ML.   [thumbsup] [moto] [evil]

Welcome to the SBK family!!! 

aka. the dark side

OK, but a good dark side. ;D [moto]

Thanks!

I loved my 675 and i think this will effectively marry that riding style with the crushing torque my 950 smr has.

Actually, this should be a good 30% more power.

I can't wait [evil]

T minus 7 days to pickup. . .

I dreamt about riding this bike last night.

:D

Always a good sign! [thumbsup] [moto] I don't think I should mention what I dreamed about last night. [laugh] OK... it had something to do with that hot Brazilian actress on V. ;)

I'm looking forward to tearing down some backroads with the roar of that thing this year dude.

My neighbors will hate me for sure [evil]

Hate them back, works for me.  ;)

Why does this not surprise me? 

Congratulations, welcome to the world of 4 valves!

Welcome to the club!

DUDE!!!   [clap] [clap] [clap] [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Congrats Brother! 

You gonna have some fu-UN!  [evil]




 [bacon]

Oh, you hadn't heard?  Im getting a 999

;D

Haven't I heard that before on another thread? [laugh] [bacon]

I don't think so. I'm pretty original ;D

darn, i was going to offer to ride the bike you bought out to you.  [evil]

enjoy the trip

How would you have gotten home?  I probably would have let you.

Is her name Helga?  NEIN NEIN NEIN!!!  [laugh]



Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...  :-*

Thank you, I'm honored....   [cheeky]



 [bacon]

[laugh]

I never did get into naming bikes

But I will call it The Debil

Very fitting...  Just the noise from the pipe alone will make grown men weep with envy, mothers hug their children a little tighter at bedtime, and turn young women's knees to jelly...   [evil]



Then there's the eyeball sucking acceleration that will make you scream, cry, and cackle maniacally in your helmet all at the same time.   [thumbsup]


Just say'n...   :-*


 [bacon]

Sounds like a typical Saturday night :D

Reminds me of an incident that I don't think I posted about here. My old m900 had Remus high pipes. One time, I gassed it and my next door neighbors baby fell over :)  He sort of had the hang of standing but ducati thunder knocked him over.

I knocked a baby over with my bikes exhaust [laugh]

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 [bacon]