Hi Keller.
After alot of research and looking on sites such as ebay, Bike trader etc.... I was fortunate to find an absolute mint as new Ducati 748R in Red on a 53 Plate, Build Number 856.
The bike came with the Paddock stand, cover and Termi cans as well as a Meta Security system and an Optimate charger with a simple "plug in feature" so there was no need to remove the fairing. At the time of purchase the bike was showing 1700 miles. It included a full service service history including a premature belt change by the owner a the bike was rarely used. I was also told that my bike was one of the last 2 to be officially imported into the UK by Ducati. This dream bike cost me £8500....from Pegasus Motorcyles in Reading they also supplied the bike from new and had completed all the services. Just be aware that not all "R" Models come with the termi cans. I have the new style fairing which I believe changed around 01 just another consideration. I was also slightly cautious about buying the 748R as many forums talk about fuel problems and the engine cutting out at low revs. Well no problems with my baby. What i did fit however was a side stand by-pass switch that enables the bike to be started whilst on the stand, it also cuts out the engine when a gear is selected. I got a proffesional kit from ebay that took about 4 minutes to fit all for £24. "Yes you can easily dis-connect the cable but is it worth it" Have a look at ebay there was 2 on there yesterday. And one last feature that i added to my bike was off course a set of frame plugs, not any sort thou check out these lovely corse ones. The guy that makes these is a top chap who also supplied a set to the Sultan of Oman.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...sPageName=WDVW Well hope you find a good one, theres a yellow one on ebay.
Let us know how you get on!!!!!