Buying a 996...what should I know/look for?

Started by raulduke, August 11, 2009, 09:58:52 AM

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raulduke

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?
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Raux

that's a good point...
what motors have the flaking rocker problems?
is it all the 4-valvers?

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Basically every Desmoquattro after 1995 is prone to the dreaded flakes....


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Monsterlover

If you get a 998 you won't have the rocker issue. . .

and they look just like a 996 ;D
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raulduke

I would prefer a 998 but haven't seen any in my $6-8k price range.

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Monsterlover

Ahh.

If you can find a 996 that's been taken care of you might consider that.

Price the rocker arms before you buy.

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swampduc

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.
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lawbreaker

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...


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ducpainter

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...


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Pretty sure the stub axle was a recall item.

It should have been fixed by now.
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