I have fallen in love...

DLIT · 08-08-2008, 12:32 AM

Fuck that, hit up an 848! Cheaper to maintain and looks killer!

Dave · 08-08-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Fuck that, hit up an 848! Cheaper to maintain and looks killer!

same looks and bargain bin parts for a premium price? eff that. a nice used 999 would be a much better choice

BobTheBiker · 08-08-2008, 02:22 AM

not for I. I shall remain true to the Inline 4's. I dislike the ducatis, got problems with aprilias, just dont want no Vtwin.

Mr Lefty · 08-08-2008, 03:10 AM

why? just curious...

DLIT · 08-08-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

same looks and bargain bin parts for a premium price? eff that. a nice used 999 would be a much better choice

Same looks as the 999? Um...have you seen an 848? The maintenance costs are "60%" lower than previous year Ducati Superbikes. I only said that because I rode an 848 a little while ago and fell in love with the way the ergos set you up for agressive riding.

azoomm · 08-08-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Same looks as the 999? Um...have you seen an 848? The maintenance costs are "60%" lower than previous year Ducati Superbikes. I only said that because I rode an 848 a little while ago and fell in love with the way the ergos set you up for agressive riding.

Here's the *rub* with that.... most of the other Ducatis have interchangeable parts. Meaning, dry clutch is a dry clutch - there are just different plates... but the dry clutch from my 1994 monster can be pulled and put into either of my 2002's (7 or 9). Many of the other parts and sensors can do that. With the 848 you can't do that

Though, you're right. It looks nothing like the 999. Maybe a modern look to the 998.

DLIT · 08-08-2008, 04:10 PM

Oh, didn't know that.

I don't like buying used. New with a fat warranty is all I need.

azoomm · 08-08-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Oh, didn't know that.

I don't like buying used. New with a fat warranty is all I need.

We scored the 748 - we rescued it from the standard Ducati coffee-commuter that the previous owner made it into.

Dave · 08-08-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Same looks as the 999? Um...have you seen an 848? The maintenance costs are "60%" lower than previous year Ducati Superbikes. I only said that because I rode an 848 a little while ago and fell in love with the way the ergos set you up for agressive riding.

i gotta get more clear on things i say, i was comparing it to the 1098 at the start and then finished by saying that a used 999 was going to be a better deal. the last few reviews i read were, well scathing.

fnfalman · 08-08-2008, 05:08 PM

I like the look of the 999/749 over the 1098/848. At least the 999 is very distinctive and doesn't have the R1 headlight of the 1098. Not only that but so far I have yet to hear anybody rave about the handling of the 1090/848.

If prices on the 999 is low enough, I might consider get one and convert it to a street fighter.

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DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Oh, didn't know that. I don't like buying used. New with a fat warranty is all I need. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

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fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I like the look of the 999/749 over the 1098/848. At least the 999 is very distinctive and doesn't have the R1 headlight of the 1098. Not only that but so far I have yet to hear anybody rave about the handling of the 1090/848. If prices on the 999 is low enough, I might consider get one and convert it to a street fighter. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	why? just curious...