Buying tips?!?

[brickdogg]

OK, I first signed up here a few months back stating that my wife would be getting my a monster for my graduation..... which is in May, BUT, its tax time and we got a nice refund so she is getting it for me earlier!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So here is the point to my post, I want to know what I can use to get the best deal on my bike. I have three local dealers so obviously I will pit them against each other. I will need to get the bike and some basic gear (helmet, jacket, probably not gloves yet as it is getting warm here in AZ). What other things can I do to get a better deal? Also if anyone knows the dealer price, so I know what kind of mark-up they have.....

Locals to AZ, if you have any additional insight about a particular dealer let me know.

Thanks everyone!!!!

[Popeye the Sailor]

So here is the point to my post, I want to know what I can use to get the best deal on my bike. I have three local dealers so obviously I will pit them against each other. I will need to get the bike and some basic gear (helmet, jacket, probably not gloves yet as it is getting warm here in AZ). What other things can I do to get a better deal?

Uh, it helps if you know what you want first. They might not all have the same bikes, and they might also throw some gear in, or a service. Typically things that aren't the moto price are more negotiable.

As for gear, (visit the gear board btw), you do not wear it for warmth! You *need* gloves for every ride. No way your hands don't touch the ground if you spill. Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, and if it were my junk possibly sliding down the road, I'd wear the pants too.


Google the "road rash queen" if there's any doubt as to why you need gear.


Oh, and welcome 

[raulduke]

+1 Mr. Increadible

Get the gloves.  I have had a couple "get off's" and your gonna want the gloves the first time a 17 year old pulls out in front of you....even if it is 107 degrees.

[DarkStaR]

For the best deal, buy a well maintained used bike.  Less taxes and fees!!!

MrIncredible has one for sale! 

[somegirl]

MrIncredible has one for sale! 

His bike is not suitable for beginners.

[the_Journeyman]

I picked up my Monster 750 for $3500 in 2003, picked up a 2000 900SS for $4000 in 2009 (January to be exact).  Both are great bikes IMO, I can't bear to part with the 750 it seems.  Budget $1000 for gear.

JM

[brickdogg]

Uh, it helps if you know what you want first. They might not all have the same bikes, and they might also throw some gear in, or a service. Typically things that aren't the moto price are more negotiable.

As for gear, (visit the gear board btw), you do not wear it for warmth! You *need* gloves for every ride. No way your hands don't touch the ground if you spill. Helmet, jacket, gloves, boots, and if it were my junk possibly sliding down the road, I'd wear the pants too.

Ok so I know I want an 09 monster 696 white (unoficially the fastest color), thinking of doing a ducati or icon jacket. Still have to try on helmets to see which fits best.

My wife is deadset on buying me a brand new bike, who am I to argue....

I am not quite a beginner, just new to Ducati, had a 92 nighthawk 750, but have not ridder for a few years. That is why I want to go through the class. A refresher will do me good.

I appreciate the tip on the gloves. I will certainly pick those up as well.

[DarkStaR]

His bike is not suitable for beginners.

Help me help you...or him...or...you know what I mean.  

[somegirl]

Help me help you...or him...or...you know what I mean.  

Thanks but what I said is also in his ad.

[Munch]

+1 Buy Used

Lots of people selling low mileage bikes due to the economy.

No reason to pay retail this time of year...

[amcloud]

I just got rid of a white 696, wish I could have helped you out.

[tilt]

thinking of doing a ducati or icon jacket.

im not sure how big of a guy you are but im only 5'10" about 185 and i havent found a ducati jacket to fit me yet, after trying on everyone at indy ducati i ended up with an icon myself.  as bad as i wanted the ducati jacket im kind of glad they didnt fit, i ended up saving about 300 bucks so i had more money for modding.

[bmroxm5]

I am not quite a beginner, just new to Ducati, had a 92 nighthawk 750, but have not ridder for a few years. That is why I want to go through the class. A refresher will do me good.

so when you rode before did you not wear gloves when it was hot or something?
gloves are cheap compared to the rest of your gear, get them, wear them.

[brickdogg]

thanks for the feedback so far.

Wife is deadset on brand new, no arguing there otherwise I would look around at used.

I did used to wear gloves when I rode, I lived in New Jersey then, never got to be 120 degrees...... Advise duly noted, will buy, and wear, regardless of weather. Do they have vented gloves? I think those would work best. I had leather ones previously.

I am 5'10 150, will probably go with icon base don price and function. I understand many of the Ducati jackets do not come with back armor which I assume is fairly important given that is where your spine is and all....

Do you all reccomend buying your gear at the same place as your bike or getting it somewhere else like a cycle gear or something?

[Popeye the Sailor]

thanks for the feedback so far.

Wife is deadset on brand new, no arguing there otherwise I would look around at used.

I did used to wear gloves when I rode, I lived in New Jersey then, never got to be 120 degrees...... Advise duly noted, will buy, and wear, regardless of weather. Do they have vented gloves? I think those would work best. I had leather ones previously.

I am 5'10 150, will probably go with icon base don price and function. I understand many of the Ducati jackets do not come with back armor which I assume is fairly important given that is where your spine is and all....

Do you all reccomend buying your gear at the same place as your bike or getting it somewhere else like a cycle gear or something?

They have vented gloves. Some so vented you have trouble knowing you're wearing the (though you may notice if it's 120 out).

Gear board! http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=6.0 


Everything you ever wanted to know. There are good deals out there, though I'd see if the dealer will throw you in a coat or a helmet, etc.