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2005 999 biposto or 2008 848???

Started by ryandalling, March 18, 2010, 07:41:53 AM

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ryandalling

March 18, 2010, 07:41:53 AM
Looking at a couple of used superbikes... the 999 has 1500 miles on it... and the 848 has 3000 miles.... both $9000. I had the 848 and loved it... but got talked into selling it...  [bang]

Both bikes bone stock.
Confused rider who doesn't know what he is even riding at the moment. (2012 URAL GearUp, 2012 Ninja 250 Racer, 1969 CB175 Racer)

DRKWNG

#1
March 18, 2010, 06:11:20 PM
Talk to Mac900.  He used to ride a nicely modded '03 999 and has an 848 now.

Dareduc

#2
March 18, 2010, 07:38:50 PM
Track - 999
Street - 848

Billyzoom

#3
March 18, 2010, 08:19:38 PM
I'd have to say go 999...both bikes are beauties, but I see a lot of 848s out there now, relatively.  I don't care for that, but don't know if that matters to you.  And as beautiful as the 848 is, the 999 to me is even more stunning.

Good problem to have, making a choice like this!

krolik

#4
March 18, 2010, 08:32:06 PM
What?!?  No Boobies option?  >:(
'03 M800 "not so dark" Dark, Remus high pipes, Cycle Cat clipons & frame sliders, CRG lanesplitter mirrors, Sargent seat, tail chop, Nichols flywheel, modified & powdercoated rearsets, 15/44 gearing, 520 chain & sprockets, TPO Beast pod filters, Power Comander III. 72.95 Rear Wheel HP & 54.29 ft-lbs!

Quote from: SacDucNo. I'm a different type of idiot altogether.

Kopfjäger

#5
March 18, 2010, 08:53:33 PM
Since you already owned an 848, I would try and get a test ride (if possible) on the 999. You can make a decision then.
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ryandalling

#6
March 19, 2010, 02:54:58 PM
I test rode both bikes again... and the grin from the 999 was bigger. So I bought it. Thanks peeps!!
Confused rider who doesn't know what he is even riding at the moment. (2012 URAL GearUp, 2012 Ninja 250 Racer, 1969 CB175 Racer)

bulldogs2k

#7
March 19, 2010, 08:47:36 PM Last Edit: March 19, 2010, 08:55:52 PM by bulldogs2k
I never got why people disliked the 999s and 749s.  I saw a 749 dark and it looked amazing.  With that said, I am not a big fan of the exhaust.  Congrats....I'm tossing the idea of getting a 996 before they become too rare to find.  

Just checked the specs...is the seat height really 30.7?  Thats great for my short legs.  Have to rethink things....

krolik

#8
March 19, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
Quote from: ryandalling on March 19, 2010, 02:54:58 PM
I test rode both bikes again... and the grin from the 999 was bigger. So I bought it. Thanks peeps!!

Can I ride it?  [moto]
'03 M800 "not so dark" Dark, Remus high pipes, Cycle Cat clipons & frame sliders, CRG lanesplitter mirrors, Sargent seat, tail chop, Nichols flywheel, modified & powdercoated rearsets, 15/44 gearing, 520 chain & sprockets, TPO Beast pod filters, Power Comander III. 72.95 Rear Wheel HP & 54.29 ft-lbs!

Quote from: SacDucNo. I'm a different type of idiot altogether.

ducpainter

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March 20, 2010, 02:49:41 AM
Quote from: krolik on March 19, 2010, 08:59:50 PM
Can I ride it?  [moto]
maybe if you lend him your brown socks.... ;D
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lwszabo

#10
March 20, 2010, 05:00:38 AM
Quote from: bulldogs2k on March 19, 2010, 08:47:36 PM
I never got why people disliked the 999s and 749s.  I saw a 749 dark and it looked amazing.  With that said, I am not a big fan of the exhaust.  Congrats....I'm tossing the idea of getting a 996 before they become too rare to find.  

Just checked the specs...is the seat height really 30.7?  Thats great for my short legs.  Have to rethink things....
i think its only because it came out after what most Ducati lovers think is the most beautiful bikes ever...the 919 748,996,998.
If it would have been the new supersport people would have loved it, but its har to replace a icon. the 848 1098 would have ben a much better follow up.

Desmostro

#11
March 20, 2010, 05:37:47 AM
Quote from: krolik on March 18, 2010, 08:32:06 PM
What?!?  No Boobies option?  >:(

Seriously right? And then he got the 999 dispite the poll results. 

Du.

I'm just kidding man, to each his own.
But WTF no boobies in the poll?
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ryandalling

#12
March 20, 2010, 02:07:16 PM
The 848 was in Texas and would need to be shipped out... the 999 was here and cheaper after negotiations... and well it rode awesome.
Confused rider who doesn't know what he is even riding at the moment. (2012 URAL GearUp, 2012 Ninja 250 Racer, 1969 CB175 Racer)

DRKWNG

#13
March 21, 2010, 08:09:06 AM
Good choice on the 999.  I think I would have gone that route as well.  My buddies old 999 was really nice, i only wish we had the chance to do some chassis set-up to it before it left his possession. 

I'm still half looking around for one myself...

junior varsity

#14
March 21, 2010, 08:50:56 AM
aside from different chassis, also think about the difference in clutches, and perhaps insurance rates as well.
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