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[nickshelby500kr]

After the shit that went down on our ride this weekend, that guy is a complete tool

Wait, what ride?

[MendoDave]

Sorry if this has been posted before but man what a classic.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/mcy/3985821404.html

I'm all over this Yo. 

[ducatiz]

This is a bit depressing
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/4072286879.html

[Steve.In.Atlanta]

This is a bit depressing
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/pts/4072286879.html

In the right hands, it's a great start. Unfortunately, I'm not the right hands.

[77south]

Here's one I want.  Not ironically, seriously.  But I can't afford it, so if anyone wants one, game on.
http://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/4050574538.html

1975 Norton Commando 850 twin. Sweet bike, starts and runs great, good tires.

Everything has been gone through, everything is in great shape. Electronics have been upgraded to solid state.

Right side shift (suicide shift). Has only had 2 owners in it's life, both in our family. Only selling it because my father-in-law can no longer kick start it, and is ready for a push button motorcycle.

Clean Title - have original owners manual.

Call or text Karl at 406-5two9- 343six. or email

Bike is located in Oshkosh but I often travel to Baraboo.

[pesto]

So I just got my class M a few months ago. The plan was to get a scooter, specifically I was looking at a Piaggio. After realizing you can't get out of my suburb without doing 55 for long stretches, I chucked the idea and got the Monster.

I do wonder, however, if I even noticed this bike when I went to the Piaggio dealer. I knew nothing about Ducatis at the time...



...I may have to go back and visit them soon 

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcd/4072928124.html

[MendoDave]

So I just got my class M a few months ago. The plan was to get a scooter, specifically I was looking at a Piaggio. After realizing you can't get out of my suburb without doing 55 for long stretches, I chucked the idea and got the Monster.

I do wonder, however, if I even noticed this bike when I went to the Piaggio dealer. I knew nothing about Ducatis at the time...



...I may have to go back and visit them soon  

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcd/4072928124.html

Very nice bike. You said you just got your M license. I don't know if that means you are new to motorcycles entirely or not, but if you are that particular monster with the 998 superbike engine might not be the place to start your riding career.

You might want to start with something like this instead.



or this.



or this.



The first two are 750 2 valve engines and the last one is a 900 2 valve which makes more power. All of them will do over 55 in second gear as will the 4 valve engined bike you were looking at. But these three do it a bit more gently. You will probably find that the bikes with the smaller less powerful engines still have all the power you need. If you are new to motorcycles you would be doing yourself a favor by not getting something too fast. You can always step up later.

The three bikes I posted happen to be for sale right here on this board in the bikes for sale section.

[Curmudgeon]

His signature says he has a 696. 

[MendoDave]

His signature says he has a 696. 

Maybe he does and I should have looked. But then what does he need with a moped and how did he not know about Ducati?

I figure if you see an accident waiting to happen it might be a good idea to prevent it. Anyway Ive said my piece.

[Barney]

am i the only one not in love with the tricolore on the monster?  i like it on the superbikes much better...

[pesto]

Hey no problem, thanks for the advice! I bought the 696 after I gave up on the scooter. I bought it because after doing my research it looked like the best bike for beginners that would actually last me a while.

So of course I'm looking at an S4RS three months later  . 

Your point is well made and well taken 

[Steve.In.Atlanta]

Holy crap, they're looking for $7500 canadian ($7282 US) for 2001 Monster 900.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-/190900773221?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2c7292a165#ht_500wt_1182

[MendoDave]

Hey no problem, thanks for the advice! I bought the 696 after I gave up on the scooter. I bought it because after doing my research it looked like the best bike for beginners that would actually last me a while.

So of course I'm looking at an S4RS three months later  . 

Your point is well made and well taken 

The 696 is also a good choice and it should serve you well for a good long time.
These days my one and only bike is a 750. I sold the 998 Superhawk because I was going to fast with it on the street. The power was intoxicating   but I knew one day when I was going warp 6 there was going to be a rock, or a tree, or a deer and maybe I should slow it it down just a bit. The 750 is still fast enough to get a guy killed that isn't paying attention though.  

[Rudemouthsky]

Holy crap, they're looking for $7500 canadian ($7282 US) for 2001 Monster 900.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-/190900773221?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2c7292a165#ht_500wt_1182

$7500 FIRM!!!!

[Steve.In.Atlanta]

$7500 FIRM!!!!

That's someone who has no idea. I paid less than 6K for my S4R and it's a bit faster.