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moto748 09-Nov-2006 13:07

Certainly you're right to factor in a major service, probably at £500+.

If it were me, I think I'd prefer to buy it "cheap", and arrange the big service with a trusted Ducati specialist, rather than let a "non-Ducati" bike shop monkey around with it.

No belt change since 2003 is *not* 'full service history'. Either every 20k kms or every two years.

Ozz 09-Nov-2006 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by moto748
Certainly you're right to factor in a major service, probably at £500+.

If it were me, I think I'd prefer to buy it "cheap", and arrange the big service with a trusted Ducati specialist, rather than let a "non-Ducati" bike shop monkey around with it.

No belt change since 2003 is *not* 'full service history'. Either every 20k kms or every two years.


Fred exactly what I told them. If they get the service done it will be with Two Four Italia in Ringwood I believe.

Ozz 10-Nov-2006 13:49

Just ridden it and enjoyed it. The riding position is obviously well different to the Monster (which I struggled to ride afterwards!).

The final deal on the table is my 2 bikes plus £400 for the 2000 748 with 10000 miles. They would MOT it, give it a 3 month warranty and get a full service done at a Ducati dealer.

Only niggles were:

1. tyres will need changing soon (they would not stretch that far)
2. Front indicators on upside down (accident) but HPI was clear...

DucatiGary 10-Nov-2006 13:55

sounds like false economy to me, buy my A1 condition, every peice of history documented beuty and sell your bikes private, job done, everybody happy :D

Ozz 10-Nov-2006 13:56

Oh no not buying another bike from Lincoln! I still have wet bits from the last visit!

Redruth 10-Nov-2006 14:05

Hi Paul,

You can't beat the looks of the 748 but I've never ridden one so I can't comment on peformance. If you're looking for a bike that gives you an aesthetic thrill and will turn heads, and keep you drooling over it in the garage, it will do far more for you than the Monster. Monster's do nothing for me appearance wise but I love riding mine because I love the engine and it's very easy to handle. What type of riding do you do (other than up to Lincoln to buy bikes, of course)?

Just don't think you should buy a yellow one unless you can afford to get it re-sprayed straight away. :devil:

chris.p 10-Nov-2006 14:29

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Originally Posted by Redruth

Just don't think you should buy a yellow one unless you can afford to get it re-sprayed straight away. :devil:




Ruth,
Taht is a colourist remark ;) , we all know that only the best 748`s are yellow :) , slapped wrist young lady.


Chris.:burn:

chris.p 10-Nov-2006 14:30

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Originally Posted by Ozz
Oh no not buying another bike from Lincoln! I still have wet bits from the last visit!



As long as you don't stand in a bucket of compost you will be all right Paul :)


Chris:burn:

Ozz 10-Nov-2006 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redruth
Hi Paul,

You can't beat the looks of the 748 but I've never ridden one so I can't comment on peformance. If you're looking for a bike that gives you an aesthetic thrill and will turn heads, and keep you drooling over it in the garage, it will do far more for you than the Monster. Monster's do nothing for me appearance wise but I love riding mine because I love the engine and it's very easy to handle. What type of riding do you do (other than up to Lincoln to buy bikes, of course)?

Just don't think you should buy a yellow one unless you can afford to get it re-sprayed straight away. :devil:


No its definitely red!

My riding is hour rides 60-70 miles mainly 60mph roads I guess.

I certainly enjoyed riding it even though is felt very strange as if I was strapped to a missile....

Ozz 10-Nov-2006 14:36

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Originally Posted by chris.p
As long as you don't stand in a bucket of compost you will be all right Paul :)


Chris:burn:


I'll try and avoid buckets!


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