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« on: July 31, 2008, 07:48:33 AM » |
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Is this a good deal? What would be a good offer? He has all the keys, but I'm not sure if he has the code book or card or whatever it is. What would be the most important questions to ask? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/774468733.html |
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 08:01:48 AM » |
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I can't see CL at work-can you copy and paste the ad?
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If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 08:43:05 AM » |
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it looks clean, find out the what/where of its maintenance history. i don't know how much the 695 was in 07 so i can't give a good guess to weather the asking price is fair or not. i would offer six if its clean when you go look at it.
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2008, 09:55:14 AM » |
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I can't see CL at work-can you copy and paste the ad?
I hope this works.  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2008, 10:17:08 AM » |
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Sounds good to me, really. I'd say take it for a ride, then offer him 6k in cash.
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2008, 02:59:30 PM » |
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Thanks. I made an appointment to go see it Sat. morning before the wrenching begins  . My only problem now is... if I buy it, how do I ride two bikes??  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2008, 03:07:26 PM » |
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Thanks. I made an appointment to go see it Sat. morning before the wrenching begins . My only problem now is... if I buy it, how do I ride two bikes?? Wait until you have 4 in your garage. The key to making it work is to break one before you buy another. That way it was purchased out of necessity.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2008, 03:16:28 PM » |
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Thanks. I made an appointment to go see it Sat. morning before the wrenching begins . My only problem now is... if I buy it, how do I ride two bikes?? If there's a will there's a way  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2008, 03:24:30 PM » |
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It's a good buy, post pics once you got it.
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Life and freedom have a meaning that the protected will never know"
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« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2008, 05:04:27 PM » |
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Find out if he installed the DP ECU when he put those pipes on. If not, it's running SUPER lean.
To get just the ECU now would cost you about a grand.
EDIT: I love my M695. I've put 14,000 miles on it and have had a great time commuting, riding around town, and some touring (with the DP seat). The only thing I am missing are some adjustable shocks. :/
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2008, 05:17:43 PM » |
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The price looks really good to me.
Is it normal to smoke a rear tire in 3k miles? I must ride like a wuss
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2008, 06:49:49 PM » |
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Good luck! Let us know if you need help picking it up. :-)
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2008, 07:08:09 PM » |
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The price looks really good to me.
Is it normal to smoke a rear tire in 3k miles? I must ride like wuss
Me too. My tires were new 6000 miles before my last service. My tires were still fine. I was told that most people get new tires around 3k miles. I think it depends on the tire as well as the type of riding you do. I don't corner hard and only go 5-10 above the speed limit. It's enough excitement for me. At least I don't have to worry about  to much. Now I've probably jinxed myself. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2008, 07:11:09 PM » |
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Good luck! Let us know if you need help picking it up. :-)
Thanks msinc. Do you have stock levers on your bike? Are the stock levers stiff? Also, what type of frame sliders do you have or recommend for the 695 (assuming I make the purchase)? |
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2008, 07:15:28 PM » |
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Thanks msinc. Do you have stock levers on your bike? Are the stock levers stiff? Also, what type of frame sliders do you have or recommend for the 695 (assuming I make the purchase)? I have the stock levers, and they are quite light. The only issue is that the reach is a bit far out for my little hands. I have R&G Racing sliders on mine. There's pictures of them and comments on other brands here: http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=3249.0http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=6027.0 |
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