Arrrghhh decisions.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Daimo

Fizzwheel seems to know me better than he thinks without meeting me

I think your a bit like me, you know what you like and I knew if I compromised then I'd always have that niggle that I really wanted something else and I woudlnt be happy.

Why not keep the Bland-it and buy a Duke? Not as expensive as you think. 996's on ebay for around 3k. Don't bother with a 916 unless you want to rewire it.

Proven parts availiblility with loads of bits on ebay. Give your Dad something different to tinker with.

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I think your a bit like me, you know what you like and I knew if I compromised then I'd always have that niggle that I really wanted something else and I woudlnt be happy.

I think we're very much alike AS you say, i'd get 2nd best, and always be thinking "I wish I had....."

Oi, Petey, leave the Bandito alone, shes not bland, many a time i've had it exciting (or scaring) the hell outta me. Shes a good bike for what she is.

I never realised 996's were so cheap? £3k, surley thats a dog though. I don't want a nice sports bike for it never to work.

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Tuono FTW - I have a funny feeling that an 07-on shape one* will be gracing my garage next summer...

*purely based on the fact the dash is so much nicer lol

Originally Posted by Daimo

I never realised 996's were so cheap? £3k, surley thats a dog though. I don't want a nice sports bike for it never to work.

Of course they are cheap. How do you think we can afford one?

Ok more than 3k but from a main Ducati dealer. Scroll down to the bottom of the S/H Dukes. 996 in yellow. Does that look like a dog to you?

http://dealerservices.autotrader.co....12443&pageid=1

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Daimo

I never realised 996's were so cheap? £3k, surley thats a dog though. I don't want a nice sports bike for it never to work.

2nd hand priced dropped alot after the 1098 was released.

Personally ( and please dont take offence Pete & Lissa ) I think a used 999 makes a better buy, but its down to whether you can live with the looks or not.

I don't actually mind the 999 looks. Think its the ugly ducking out the lot, but becuase of that you don't see that many on the road.

Still a great bike though. I think if i went for a 996 i'd try to be Foggy.

Not so bothered about Hodgeson

[Stu]

Originally Posted by Daimo

Realistically, i'd only have about £4k-£5k to spend, .

Why haven't you bought a Bennelli already*

3 on ebay from 3K to 4.5K or less by offer - '03 & '04s

And keep your Bandit - you don't want to be suffering every day with a good bike in the garage you can't use because the road's wet & you're stuck on a scooter that you don't want to be on.


*Or has it got to be a new one

I'd have to sell the Bandit to have those kinda funds available.

I know you can get a good one for £4k (much less and expect a sh1tter), and no problems getting any engine mappings sorted (most have a different map, only a few work, and with a rear can you need the exact right map or it will run like a dog).

But im getting snobby as I get older (someone gimmine a 700 mile one with the first service done ). I like new stuff.

[Biker Biggles]

Consider a 748 if you are tempted by a 916/998.Same bike but slightly less powerful.Sweeter engine though,and cheaper to buy and insure.
BB junior bought a 748S and I was pleasantly surprised when I rode it.Definitely a class act chassis wise,and still the best looking bike ever made.