Buying USed

[kingbaby]

it's going to feel more . . . uh . . . mechanical than a lot of other bikes.  It'll almost feel like stuff in the engine is loose, it'll be loud and clicking and mechanical-sounding, and it might leave you wondering if all is ok with the bike.  They just feel like that.  

Scary part is, we all bought into it.  

Everything you said was spot on.  Especially the cowl part. I don't remember if the owner has the orig pipes, but if not..BOOM, crash bike.

[orangelion03]

I would think for a cowl to get damaged, a lot of stuff had to make contact first, like maybe scratches on the hand-holds? It's all in the checklist

Spidey: I already printed up that list after finding it on another forum, thanks!  


Anyway...I have another problem, or minor glitch.  The bike was last registered in Virginia, all of the paperwork is up to date and correct, and the title is verified clean and correct.  Unfortunately, I'm buying it in California, and the owner hasn't bothered to register it here.  So, I need to have it inspected or something...unless all Ducatis sold in the US are to the same spec, i.e. no California specific versions (and I may need the stock pipe).  On the other hand, the actual fee to register the bike in Cali is only $150.

[Spidey]

As long as it has the silver 50 states emission sticker on the frame (doesn't look like it) or under the seat, you're ok.  Alternatively, in CA if it has 7500 miles, you're also ok.  No need for the stock pipes.

Not that much other stuff needs to get hurt for the cowl to be damaged in a crash.  Might only be handlebars, which are replaceable, and exhaust, which is no longer stock.

[Raux]

doesn't CA have to have the Charcoal canister? most people remove that and throw it away as well.

[Spidey]

doesn't CA have to have the Charcoal canister? most people remove that and throw it away as well.

They don't check.  As long as you have the silver emissions sticker or 7500 miles, you're good to go. 

[mstevens]

They don't have a habit of falling off.

I discovered I'd been riding my 620 for almost a year with no seat cowl bolts at all. There are lots of ways to lose them, but I agree that this should be cause for an extra-careful damage inspection.

[orangelion03]

I'm feeling good this morning!  Just got off the phone with Nick at Valley Ducati Service and the seller, and we will be meeting at Nick's shop tomorrow for a thorough inspection!  Talk about peace of mind!!  Assuming all goes well and I purchase the bike, I will leave it with Nick to perform a basic service.

No sleep for me tonight...

Signore Bombacelli!  My Medication please!

[somegirl]

You're in good hands with Nick.   Fingers crossed all goes well.

[kingbaby]

That sounds great!

And if it doesn't work out, there are lots of Ducs in the pond to be had.

Best of luck. 

[Spidey]

I'm feeling good this morning!  Just got off the phone with Nick at Valley Ducati Service and the seller, and we will be meeting at Nick's shop tomorrow for a thorough inspection!  Talk about peace of mind!!  Assuming all goes well and I purchase the bike, I will leave it with Nick to perform a basic service.

No sleep for me tonight...

Signore Bombacelli!  My Medication please!

/thread.  If Speeddog (Nick) has your back, you're golden. 

[orangelion03]

It's mine!  ALL MINE!!!!

Nick gave it the once over, then I took it for a ride.  Deal done!  Left it with Nick for servicing. Gonna be a long week!

Thanks for all of your comments!!!   Well....most of them anyways... (cough...hbliam...cough)

[redxblack]

Congrats!!!!

[Xiphias]

Congratulations....

[kingbaby]

Now that's the smile of happiness.

[ducatiz]

Just make sure that the 12k mile service was done by a dealer or certified tech.
Also, it should have a red key, as well as black key(s).
The red is the master key, and is the only way to reset the computer.
Welcome to the forum!

red key AND CODE CARD