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Author Topic: Buying a 996...what should I know/look for?  (Read 2037 times)
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« on: August 11, 2009, 08:58:52 AM »
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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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2009, 09:29:00 AM »
Flaking rocker arms.
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2009, 09:41:34 AM »
that's a good point...
what motors have the flaking rocker problems?
is it all the 4-valvers?
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2009, 09:44:30 AM »
Basically every Desmoquattro after 1995 is prone to the dreaded flakes....


For everything you every wanted to know about buying a used Ducati Superbike (compliments of Shazaam)....

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/showthread.php?t=26729
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2009, 10:31:25 AM »
If you get a 998 you won't have the rocker issue. . .

and they look just like a 996 Grin
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2009, 11:59:17 AM »
I would prefer a 998 but haven't seen any in my $6-8k price range.

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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2009, 12:15:56 PM »
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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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2009, 03:08:15 PM »
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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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2009, 06:29:33 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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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2009, 06:50:55 PM »
Quote from: lawbreaker on August 11, 2009, 06:29:33 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.
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