I have never owned one but have talked to alot of people that have. From what I have gathered, they are maintenance intensive and not very comfortable for extended trips. However, just about all the owners loved them for what they are intended to do: sportriding. Nothing like the sound of a Duc either. I'm dying to ride one but the price is a little steep for my wallet. If you get it, wanna ride my ZX-12 for a while while I try your Duc?
Help should i buy a 996
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cook mabee the bike is not for me. mabee aprila is getting tired of the bandito and wants to step up
i am just thinking about it. if it is a good deal i may do it.
someone wants to buy the buell and i should make a few bucks.
as soon as i sell it and have only one bike the turbo bike will brake so i need 2 bikes.
i am just thinking about it. if it is a good deal i may do it.
someone wants to buy the buell and i should make a few bucks.
as soon as i sell it and have only one bike the turbo bike will brake so i need 2 bikes.
i say get it, so we can trade up when on rides.
Riding a well sorted out 996 on a brisk sunday morning is a religious experience beyond what you can get at church.
Riding a well sorted out 996 on a brisk sunday morning is a religious experience beyond what you can get at church.
I told april her ass will look great on it
and i have a religious experince every time i ride the triple
and i have a religious experince every time i ride the triple
if you are seriously considering letting her ride it, be sure to bear in mind the infamous lever pull(stiff). You need to be Popeye.turbospeedIII said:I told april her ass will look great on it
and i have a religious experince every time i ride the triple
I think 11k is fair. MCC had a 99 with 6k between 10.5-11(that was sitting on the lot for a while)
maintence every 6K valve ajustment $400 clutch plates $150
i would plan on doing that 6-10k.
The rocker arm chrome flaking issue. once out of warranty can cost $100-200 a peice(i've heard some dealers have repaired under defect warranty). I had two replaced at 18k and 1 at 24k under warranty(2yr). If you want to go to the best service dept. in the area you'll be going to corsesuperbikes HMC ducati in milwaukee.
The bike doesn't like to sit in traffic it will overheat and boil, thats when the coolant overflow will crack(known recall). i've had mine replaced 3 times.
They do have a haynes manual for the 9x6 bikes.
You've gotta want it and not listen to anyone else, because all you're gonna hear is the Maint co$t and its uncomfortable,
i wish the dealer would go off that KBB figure and even a little less for my 30k mi duc.
maintence every 6K valve ajustment $400 clutch plates $150
i would plan on doing that 6-10k.
The rocker arm chrome flaking issue. once out of warranty can cost $100-200 a peice(i've heard some dealers have repaired under defect warranty). I had two replaced at 18k and 1 at 24k under warranty(2yr). If you want to go to the best service dept. in the area you'll be going to corsesuperbikes HMC ducati in milwaukee.
The bike doesn't like to sit in traffic it will overheat and boil, thats when the coolant overflow will crack(known recall). i've had mine replaced 3 times.
They do have a haynes manual for the 9x6 bikes.
You've gotta want it and not listen to anyone else, because all you're gonna hear is the Maint co$t and its uncomfortable,
i wish the dealer would go off that KBB figure and even a little less for my 30k mi duc.
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