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muskrat
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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January 05, 2009, 02:29:29 PM »
Quote from: Cher on January 05, 2009, 10:43:31 AM
Hehehe, that's what I thought then felt really bad for even thinking of being such a heartless canaibal
As far what that particular bike is worth... that's a tough one. You'd really have to see it.
But here's something to think about if you're looking at getting a superbike; my recent garage mishap was a real come-to-Jesus moment - there is just nothing on that bike that is inexpensive to replace. In fact, I've found that the previous generation superbike (916/996) has used (read, "eBay") replacements parts that are sometimes HALF what an equivalent 999 part would be - front rotors being just one example. Plus, I think most people prefer the looks of the 916-series bike anyway (ergonomics maybe not so much
Jari, a 996 owner who recently moved, called his "The Gym Bike") !
Which is not to say I don't
love
my SBK; I'd just recommend maybe broadening your next Ducati decision beyond a 999. Weird coming from me I know, but seriously, McKraut had a
totally
bad-ass 900 SuperSport - full fairing, red, sexy square headlight
- that was cool as hell. It had the superbike lines but was air-cooled, and had less valves to maintain. Which may not sound like a big deal but... DAMN, Testaretta motor maintenance will make you pucker for sure. And the cost for a nice SS could easily be half of what a nice SBK could cost (easy sell to the missus if there ever was one! Hell, just buy it
for her
).
So! Bet you didn't think you'd get a novella in response to your straigh-forward question, did ya'? Has it stopped sleeting yet?!?? [moto]
LET'S RIDE, dammit!!!!!
i would love a 900ss or 750 even but can't find one anywhere. i think i may stop and look at that bike and give them hell for being so expensive.....that is if my Friday looks better than now. feel free to join [moto]
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muskrat
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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January 05, 2009, 02:31:28 PM »
Quote from: Slur L'Burr on January 05, 2009, 12:09:57 PM
Assuming for a second that you're wanting a SBK, while you might get into an older 1 cheaper, there are some advantages to newer. i.e., the 1098's have more HP, better brakes, & prolly some warranty time left
You can also buy an extended warranty if you buy a used 1098. Also, stuff like the TTX shock will fit a 1098, but not older bikes...
frankly the 1098 is not for me, too much like my old R1. I like the 999 or for that matter the SS line even more so. besides, I'll never use the 1098 properly....she should be spanked daily
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Cher
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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January 05, 2009, 03:05:46 PM »
Quote from: muskrat on January 05, 2009, 02:29:29 PM
i would love a 900ss or 750 even but can't find one anywhere. i think i may stop and look at that bike and give them hell for being so expensive.....that is if my Friday looks better than now. feel free to join [moto]
As luck would have it, I'm off Friday.
I'd like to tag along, if you go
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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Quote from: muskrat on January 05, 2009, 02:29:29 PM
i would love a 900ss or 750 even but can't find one anywhere. i think i may stop and look at that bike and give them hell for being so expensive.....that is if my Friday looks better than now. feel free to join [moto]
Quote from: Cher on January 05, 2009, 03:05:46 PM
As luck would have it, I'm off Friday.
I'd like to tag along, if you go
Going to Plano or to Weatherford?
cdc
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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Quote from: muskrat on January 05, 2009, 02:29:29 PM
Friday looks better than now. feel free to join [moto]
After lunch?
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cdc
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Re: 620, 999 FS
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Quote from: Cher on January 05, 2009, 03:05:46 PM
As luck would have it, I'm off Friday.
I'd like to tag along, if you go
Oooh that's one rolling eyes.
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