is this good price for 998?

[JDucati]

pics if you get it or it never happend.     [moto]

~JD

[masterh]

there is ducati 999 in classified section by forum member.
I like that one as well 
I think it's comparing old monster to newer style monster
I like the classic look of 998 but I also like newer style of 999 lol

[masterh]

offered $5500 but he didn't take it
now I am thinking if I should get it for $5800 or not

[CapnCrunch]

you should

[Fergus]

+1 on the dealer. I bought my S2R1K from them (new). They have always been great guys to deal with and awesome techs. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another bike from them.

They're OK, but will get you on the service. Figure on about +50% for oral quotes or get it on paper.

Go for it, masterh!

[swampduc]

offered $5500 but he didn't take it
now I am thinking if I should get it for $5800 or not

Yes!

[masterh]

yeah I picked it up

don't know how long I will keep it though because of its uncomfortable riding position (yeah I am the guy who drives monster with regular clothes around the block just to go to coffee shop etc)

but there was some issue. the coolant sprayed little bit. I will take it to the shop to see what's going on

I am kinda disappointed by the sound. it has termis.
my 01 m900 monster had arrow muffler. when I go over 7k rpm, the sound changes from growling to screaming (high pitch sound like ferrari) but I don't hear that from 998

[ODrides]

They are uncomfortable.  I didn't care for my 998 around town either.  So I turned it into a track bike.

Definitely get the coolant issue worked out.  Was the weather very hot when you rode it?  How hot did the engine temp get?  Did the radiator fans come on?  Could the coolant reservoir just be too full?

[masterh]

yeah he said it might be just full. it was little hot outside. the temp was reaching 220~230 when I was riding around the town. the fan kicked on after I turned the key off.
I am sure they will take care of that

They are uncomfortable.  I didn't care for my 998 around town either.  So I turned it into a track bike.

Definitely get the coolant issue worked out.  Was the weather very hot when you rode it?  How hot did the engine temp get?  Did the radiator fans come on?  Could the coolant reservoir just be too full?