A good ride ruined

[Jez900ie]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I much prefer the look without the teatray, but I think I'd be reluctant to cut an unmolested frame now.

That reminds me, who was going to send me a cut off bit of frame so I could make a couple up to replace previously removed ones?

Nasher

Really? To me the most important feature of my bike is to do all the things I like, including my preferences. So engine mods (done), suspension upgrades (coming), cosmetic revamp (almost finished).

Personally -and I may very well be wrong- these bikes are not worth huge money. They have been made in large numbers and are a well liked bike, but only have a hardcore niche group that attach value to them. Looking at eBay listed bikes and what they sell for, the value of original early 90's bikes in good condition is still flat. Of course a virtually unridden, pristine bike is different, but how many of us have one of those?

If my bike is still in one piece in fifty years it might be be worth more than I could afford. It also might be worthless as the "electronic box" could have failed making the bike unusable. Besides I will be dead and it won't matter to me anymore!

Ducati investment? I'd be looking at a 916. Ducati life? An air cooled Monster, ridden, customised, modified - ideally a 900...

[BeePee]

Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Of course a virtually unridden, pristine bike is different, but how many of us have one of those?
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Me, I bought that S2r off ebay a week ago, been looking for one for ages and hoped I could find a 1000cc, all of those that I found had "issues" for me.
This one is mint and has now got 15miles on it, 6 more than it had when it left the dealers in November 2005. The bike went through an extensive recommission last year at Ducati in Bristol with all paperwork to prove.
I'm now waiting on the V5 for it to use while I am on holiday. It can go in my swb Sprinter easily while we pull our caravan to wherever we like

[Jez900ie]

Originally Posted by BeePee

Me, I bought that S2r off ebay a week ago, been looking for one for ages and hoped I could find a 1000cc, all of those that I found had "issues" for me.
This one is mint and has now got 15miles on it, 6 more than it had when it left the dealers in November 2005. The bike went through an extensive recommission last year at Ducati in Bristol with all paperwork to prove.
I'm now waiting on the V5 for it to use while I am on holiday. It can go in my swb Sprinter easily while we pull our caravan to wherever we like

Yes I saw your stunning bike in another thread. I'd consider yours one of the "exceptions" I mentioned.