Ryan... Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Well I finally get to mark another one off the high school Ryan's bucket list: buy a Ducati. I've been drooling over these bikes since I was 15 and my brother bought a Ninja 500. I think I got a pretty dang good deal. 19k miles, recent $1379 service for the cam belts, fuel pump, fuel lines, checked the rockers for flaking, oil change, and he just tossed in a new battery, rear stand, manual, and some specialty tools. Also has a bunch of carbon fiber bits, including an open clutch cover so you can really hear that dry clutch rattle It set me back $4200 which I personally think is a bargain for such a classic, beautiful, perfectly running machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Wow, drooltastic if I do say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Complains needs money, trades clean e36 for Ford Escape, buys Ducati....Haha just kidding Looks great bud=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 So that's your winter beater? I wouldn't want to let a Ford Escape get ruined by the salt either. Good move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Wow, drooltastic if I do say so. Thanks! Complains needs money, trades clean e36 for Ford Escape, buys Ducati....Haha just kiddingLooks great bud=) I cant really complain about money any more, seeing as how my salary more than doubled since last month So that's your winter beater? I wouldn't want to let a Ford Escape get ruined by the salt either. Good move! Figured I would just throw some studs on the back wheel, just do wheelies everywhere to keep the slick front wheel off the ground. Probably more economical too because less rolling resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Nice!!!! Was the desmo adjusted at the last service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes indeed, it should be good until next Nov! Then I'll go broke getting it ready for the next riding season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes indeed, it should be good until next Nov! Then I'll go broke getting it ready for the next riding season Broke... and happy! A buddy of mine is a tech at Ducati Milwaukee and let me take a monster out for a spin one time... I fell in love! I can't quite tell from the pics but based on that rear end is it a 916? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes sir, 1998 916. The previous owner gave me a huge manual and my uncle was a Harley tech for years, so I'm hoping I can talk him into helping me do the belts and valves next winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 From what I understand, adjusting the valves is no more difficult than any other bike it just has twice as many of everything lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Well, I've never done valves on anything so I'd like help my first time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Well, I've never done valves on anything so I'd like help my first time lol I guess what I meant is that it shouldn't be an issue for your uncle as long as he is not afraid to work on a Ducati. I've met strange people who may be very capable mechanically that will not touch something just because it's a Mercedes, BMW, Ducati, Triumph, VW, etc... you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Nice find Ryan! I have always loved the Ducati's myself. I ended up getting a Triumph D675 because I fell in love with the triple engine noise. Would still love to own a Ducati some day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've wanted to try a 675 for a while now, seems like everyone loves them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Let's trade for a day and go riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Where you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 A few blocks away from my old house where you and your lesbian friend watched me set leaves on fire with a satellite dish. jockhater2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Lesbian friend.. Well, Bassboy, if you decide to swing out this way at some point I'm sure we could swap bikes for a bit and go out towards Mt. Horeb for some fun riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Sounds like a plan! I will keep that in mind for the spring/summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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