Purely Hypothetical purchase related querry

[MikeSP1]

If, for some unknown reason, I were to start looking for a certain "special" bike, how hard would I have to look and how much would I expect to pay? And where might I be able to acquire said gem near northern FL?

Bike in question is a Duc. 999

[Rider]

Cycle trader, EBay, local forums, Ducati specific forums, word of mouth from friends and forum buddies......

[Trip]

are you wanting us to find you a 999 without you having to do any work?

[nhgunnut]

What level of 999 are you looking for? Also what year? The later ones have the 140 hp rating. (I have an O5 Bi-Post) are you thinking S-Type R-Type? There is a VERY big price spread between years and models.
I would also suggest that before you jump take a looks at cost for aftermarket options as well. A used exhaust will can set you back a grand. That said What a SWEET Bike to Ride!

[MikeSP1]

Originally Posted by The Chi

for me to ride?

Maaaaaaaybe... I will need someone to look after and make sure she keeps running well while I finish out my tour of Japan.

Originally Posted by nhgunnut

What level of 999 are you looking for? Also what year? The later ones have the 140 hp rating. (I have an O5 Bi-Post) are you thinking S-Type R-Type? There is a VERY big price spread between years and models.
I would also suggest that before you jump take a looks at cost for aftermarket options as well. A used exhaust will can set you back a grand. That said What a SWEET Bike to Ride!

I'm interested in just the base line 999 not the S or R spec from 03-04. The exhaust I'm looking at for my RC is gonna set me back about 1500, so the price of parts is not gonna be too different.

[MikeSP1]

Originally Posted by Trip

are you wanting us to find you a 999 without you having to do any work?

If that's what happens, then I won't be complaining. But it's gonna be a while before I actually bite the bullet. (The whole being on a different side of the world thing). I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row now instead of scrambling later.

[tommymac]

my freind dave will be selling his rather soon and is in excellent condition, only problem is hes up here in NY.

Tom

[MikeSP1]

Originally Posted by tommymac

my freind dave will be selling his rather soon and is in excellent condition, only problem is hes up here in NY.

Tom

Another problem is that I won't be able to purchase anything until NEXT spring at the earliest. That's the soonest I can foresee a vacation back to the states. And NY isn't that far away from VT, and I need to make a trip to VT when I do take leave in the spring...


Do you know how much he'll be asking?

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by MikeSP1

Another problem is that I won't be able to purchase anything until NEXT spring at the earliest. That's the soonest I can foresee a vacation back to the states. And NY isn't that far away from VT, and I need to make a trip to VT when I do take leave in the spring...


Do you know how much he'll be asking?

I iwll find out, we were out riding yesterday and he was telling me about it. he just bought an rc8 and cant realy justify keeping 2 bikes like that. I know he got a killer deal on it and is asking a fair price.

Tom

[the chi]

for me to ride?