Brandnew to bikes need advice

[Mzacharski]

Hey guys whats up, me and my fraternity brother were talking about about his 999s Ducati when he mentioned he wanted to sell it. Coincidentally he likes my car that im trying to sell (05 Blue Subaru STi, couple mods) and is looking for a car so he can get rid of his bike. He told me the bike cost a little over 12k new and would sell it to me for 6k and then pay the difference for the car. Well anyways ive never rode a motorcycle before and know that a Ducati is not a great bike for a beginner. How much should I expect to pay for a beater? Also how long do you think it will take before i am comftorable riding the ducati? Lastly, are there any documented problems with the 999?

[tjtripp]

I would stay away from the Duc. It's a great track bike, but it's uncomfortable on the street and you would appreciate what it's good for until you got some good experience and started going to the track. Plus parts, Labor, Maintenance is expensive and more frequent on a Duc. Just go for a Japanese bike. For up to $6k you can get pretty much anything you want, besides a brand spanking new bike.

[BATMAN]

Hey guys whats up, me and my fraternity brother were talking about about his 999s Ducati when he mentioned he wanted to sell it. Coincidentally he likes my car that im trying to sell (05 Blue Subaru STi, couple mods) and is looking for a car so he can get rid of his bike. He told me the bike cost a little over 12k new and would sell it to me for 6k and then pay the difference for the car. Well anyways ive never rode a motorcycle before and know that a Ducati is not a great bike for a beginner. How much should I expect to pay for a beater? Also how long do you think it will take before i am comftorable riding the ducati? Lastly, are there any documented problems with the 999?

Keep the car.

IMHO. If you never rode before, do the MSF class first. They provide the bikes, and then that will give you the opporunity to determine just how comfortable with riding period.

As far as first time bike. Yeah so the 999 is a little extreme, plus its expensive to maintain. If you never rode period, you may not like the 999. Then again its your money.

[Mzacharski]

Ya, i agree the MSF class is a must. However eventhough I've never ridden in my life im pretty sure it will be what im looking for. As of now maintaining my car is a mess, with all the steep hills and such im slowly beating the crap outta my front bumper and its driving me nuts. Im looking to sell my car for around 28k then spending about 22k or so on a used SUV or truck for practicallity then taking the remaining money and purchasing a beater bike and a nice bike

[tjtripp]

Ya, i agree the MSF class is a must. However eventhough I've never ridden in my life im pretty sure it will be what im looking for. As of now maintaining my car is a mess, with all the steep hills and such im slowly beating the crap outta my front bumper and its driving me nuts. Im looking to sell my car for around 28k then spending about 22k or so on a used SUV or truck for practicallity then taking the remaining money and purchasing a beater bike and a nice bike

Good idea. I'd lean towards the truck though because if you really get into bikes, you'll need one. Just get a second hand 600 and save the rest until you have a better idea of what you want.

[Mzacharski]

Good idea. I'd lean towards the truck though because if you really get into bikes, you'll need one. Just get a second hand 600 and save the rest until you have a better idea of what you want.



good idea

[GoTime]

i agree that you should keep the car.. but see if your friend still wants to sell the 999 for 6K.. that's a freakin steal.

[Mzacharski]

well ive pretty much given up on the car. No where to go fast in tallahassee (im from FT Lauderdale), not practical enough to fit stuff like kegs in it and i keep fucking up my front bumper on the steep hills. According to kbb its still worth 28k so i plan on getting a used explorer,expedition, tahoe, or maybe a used f-150 then with some extra change left over buy a beater and when i learn to ride ill have nice little amount of change for my dream bike.

[Jikser]

$6k for a 999s ... that's a deal for a bike w/ a MSRP $21k

[Asian Dave]

$6K is a great price for the Ducati, but you'll be bummed if you dropped it. I'd start on something smaller.

I agree w/ selling your car, get a truck and get a different bike.

[ijustride]

buy the bike, don't ride it, sell it for 3 times what you paid.:thumb
and for this advise I'll only charge you 20%;)

[lilxboi]

If it is a newer 999s I'd take it. I'd buy it even if I wasn't going to sell him the car but if he is willing to pay what you want, jump on it.

Get the car or SUV you and and a used bike, doesn't even have to be a beater. I got a used 97 F3 for 3K over a year ago and it was a good starter bike for me but I did take the MSF.

[lrdcn3]

just buy a bus pass and save alot more money.

[Jake]

damn, i would buy a 999s for $6k in a heart beat. No deals like that in cali. Only salvaged kawis for $5400.....:mad3

Guess I need to join a frat.

[Night Train]

I am glad that you are get some opinions before going out to get a new bike. I do not think that bike would be a good beginner bike. It has a lot of power and it takes skill to ride fast. Unfortunately, most people ride over their abilities. Get some training and start with a smaller displacement bike. Besides, maintenance on a Ducati is going to kill you.