OK guys, I have been offered a second chance offer on this, going to look at it tommorow. Is there anything that immediatly jumps out and says "Nail, don't buy me" ? The milage is high, but seems to have been looked after. The only thing that worries me is a) It seems too cheap with all the extras, and b) might just be me/the pics, but is it on slick tyres in some of the pics?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEDW:IT&ih=017

 

Seems nice to me. Check the service history with a fine tooth comb though. Makes all the difference with these bikes.

Id be more interested as to why you got a second chance offer though. His mate bidding it up? id go and view it and hit him hard in the balls with a 'sensible' offer.

 

not cheap at Ł3500 with that milage,check for chain wear on underneath of swingarm,so often overlooked on these,a lose chain eats the swongarm to dangerous levels and is never noticed,check cush drive bushes as with high milage these pull out and wear the eccentric hub adjuster away,very costly,if its been used hard with slicks check the rear wheel holes on the mounting pegs are not elongated,rairing damage?
check radiator is straight and the oil cooler is not wrecked especially at that milage,they usually are.plus the usual bits and bobs,belts and heads last serviced,

 

it hasnt got a full system on either,only end cans,big big difference there!

 

as said above really just check the history on it when it was last serviced and when the belts where last done....

 

too many miles for me

 

As said service history will be important at that mileage but from my experience with Ducati's (916's and 996's) the bodywork tends to suffer and at that mileage I'd expect it to be cracked in certain places....very common on these bikes due to the brittle plastics used and the vibrations of the engine.

Full system opposed to just endcans makes a big difference!
If you think it might have been tracked check for lockwire on things like sumpplug, brakecalipers, see if there's a catchtank for fluids, lower chainguard etc.
Check for condition of the bike underneath the bodywork, a lot of bikes are raced on pattern bodywork and when it's time to sell they put the originals back on.

 

Looks OK but Ł3500 aint cheap
its 10 years old now

 

Mate, having owned a few of these, do not be put off by the miles. IMHO dukes like to be ridden, not just admired. Like most folks have said, check the paperwork (twice). I actually think its about the right money, it does come with some costly bits, mainly the monoposto. Just bear in mind it is 'only' the BP version, so a bit down on power. Also, does he have the original bits? ie wheels, pipes etc?

I looked at this one on ebay for myself and was very tempted then, only reason I did not go ahead was because it is an early gold frame (and I really wanted an S )

Where is at fella?

 

not a bad price imo,dont worry to much about mileage my mates has done 24000,just make sure its serviced with the cambelt done.

 

Aha, I see the web site came in handy then

 

Cheers guys, going to look at it today. How much is the rest of the Termi system then? I'm thinking upwards of Ł500?

 

same here but then again i wouldnt buy one i like a bike i can ride not one i spend most my time waiting to recovered with

 

Well it will look nice in the garage next to the cossies

 

pmsl

 

Will,
I would not bother getting the 'full' termi system, it's just not worth the cash mate.

Having owned three Dukes, the only bike I ever broke down with a Triumph!

 

this ones a 996 though,so thats not relavant is it?

 

Deal done , subject to an independant inspection .... Only thing wrong with it really is a cracked n/s headlight. There are a few tiny marks here and there but nothing major at all, and it sounds the bollocks ... Rear wheel/ hub etc has been looked after, so no long holes, and had a belts and oil service just over 800 miles ago. Guy is totally upfront and has given me all the details of previous owners and the details of where it's been serviced etc. Picking it up on Saturday,my birthday if all turns up trumps on the inspection.

Mrs is NOT happy at all, but you gotta do it while you are young . not bad for a first bike I will probably be riding like a right sissy for the first few months .

Can anyone suggest a good inspection company that can travel?

 

blimey your first bike, just passed your test then or have u had it a while.

 

10 years mate, just never had a bike

 

Did you ride the bike? After riding a 916 a few years ago I can't imagine having one as a first bike would be a great experience, not the easiest bike to ride slowly and hone your skills on IMO. But enjoy it.

 

 

make sure it hasnt got charging problems ducati's EAT reg rectifyers, lovely bikes though when there right.

can imagine a headlight being very costly too mate, sure i can remember them being stupidly expensive

 

holly shit thats your first bike?? you sir are a total nutter!! i like the style! in at the deep end ay?
my first bike was a gsxr 750 and i thought that was a bit over the top.
anyhow if you have any problems at all then PM me as a really good friend of mine races these and has a mountian of parts and knowlege.. if you should need it. good luck and welcome to the bikers world.. lol, maybe catch you for a blast when you get used to it ..

 

If he has a near side headlight ask him how much he wants for it ... The way I see it, it's pointless buying somthing you don't want, and all I have ever wanted is a duke 916/996/998, or a GSX-R as a second choice. Just have to take it easy, and intend to do a good few riding courses etc.