2011 Ducati

[Airreed]

I have a lead on a 2011 Ducati 848 (white with red frame) that is located out of state (Kansas City Area).
He wants $12500
Goodies on the bike include Carbon Fiber Leo Vince slip-ons, Competition Werkes FE, Carbon Fiber rear hugger, and a "no-name" single sided swingarm).
Miles are less 500, so it's practicaly brand new..buyer states he doesnt like the twin and wants to go back to a inline 4.

I have a couple questions to him regarding title in possession, service package etc...

I'm inclined to ask for $200 off for the gas for me driving out to KC.

Do you think 12.5-12.3K is a good price or do I hold off and keep looking at 2009-2010 models?

Jason

[salsashark]

Offer him 12K and tell him you'll come out to pick it up... he won't have to bother with shipping!

You're not going to get a 500 mile 2011 848 for much less than MSRP anywhere locally and then add in dealer's BS charges...

That's what I would do if I were in your situation.




Oh... and the white w/ red...

[Graphite675]

My biggest question would be, Why did you replace the swingarm? And who makes "no name" ?

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[rybo]

My biggest question would be, Why did you replace the swingarm? And who makes "no name" ?

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There are a bunch of reasons to do it, most performance related.

It's common on SS ducatis to replace the swing arm with one slightly longer and then put a steep geometry set of triple clamps on for racing. This makes the bike turn well and still have excellent grip at corner exit. Doing a longer swing arm without the triples, however, doesn't make much sense to me.

The other reason is weight. The SS swing arm on the production bikes is pretty heavy. You can reduce weight quite a bit by using an aftermarket one.

The third is to get girls. Girls dig single sided swing arms, espeicially ones that are anodized the same color as the frame and adorned with sprocket carriers that have bolts anodized the same color

I have no idea who "no name" is.

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[Airreed]

Whoops, it's a single sided swingarm stand... no mod's have been done to the frame of the bike.
I said "no-name" for the brand..it's not a pitbull stand.

[Mother Goose]

You could buy a new R1 for that price.

[salsashark]

^^ Yeah... but then you'd be stuck with an R1...

[aerofaze]

^^ Yeah... but then you'd be stuck with an R1...

[Sully]

Dude, what do you need another bike for?? Did you clear this with Mrs. Airreed? Aren't you going overseas or something?

[Mother Goose]

^^ Yeah... but then you'd be stuck with an R1...

That you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to fix.

[Airreed]

Sully-
I'm the MAN in the house....she got what she wanted (baby girl inbound)...

I ended up passing on the Slovenia/Embassy gig as I was selected for promotion into a new job in our MP battalion here in Colorado.

[Sully]

That's great news! Glad you are staying here. Ok.. get the damn bike! ... but don't turn into Eurotrash, ok? lol j/k

[Sean]

[Mother Goose]

Definitely hotter than the new R1.

[Graphite675]

There are a bunch of reasons to do it, most performance related.

Opps, never mind. Just saw that it's a stand not a swingarm
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[aerofaze]

Ooooohh, that's gorgeous. WANT IT.

That you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to fix.

Ok, you got us on that one. It's a good reminder as mine's getting worked on right now.

[bulldog]

HONDA traitor!!!! Keep the RR I say!

[Airreed]

Nate, I'm keeping the RC-51....just trying out something new.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

WOW :drooling: i love it Jason! you should but it and let me ride it once

[Titus]

did you get that 848 yet or what?

[R6biker122]

Wow, that bike is like candy to my eyes. Hope you get it for the price you want.

[Airreed]

Not yet....I have cash in hand, so the qwest continues.

[Airreed]

Buyer has dropped the price to 12K.
Looks like i'll put a deposit down to hold the bike. Now to figure out when I can get to Kansas City....

[Depths_of_Mind]

I'd say ASAP... That's a HAWT scoot right there