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[ScottyB]

I can only help you out Kitty if you can confirm that you do not break any of the above 3 rules....

[DukeKitty]

not even close

[TP]

Originally posted by DukeKitty
on a more ducati based theme, which is why I joined here , can anyone help me out on a few items of info.

what would be the best 999r to lookout for.
is new allways the best option, or is a good used bike more viable from a spec view point.

what problems shold I lookout for and what probs can I expect to get with one.

what are the difference between the 999r models from it;'s early models to current model year.

any help would be nice before I go out and start to look, need to be armed with as much info as possible .

thanks K

now back to the jovial banter

Someone with more experience on these bikes will be better able to help ...

Do you have a budget in mind? 03 999R's are still around £11k or thereabouts I think. Maybe a touch more.

What has attracted you to Ducati's? Do you like the shape of any particular bike? I'm a fan of the 998/748 shape although the newer shape is growing on me .. kind of like a fungus ...

I'm no expert on the 999R's so can't help with the difference between them, JPM and the like should be able to though.

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by DukeKitty
what would be the best 999r to lookout for.
is new allways the best option, or is a good used bike more viable from a spec view point.

what problems shold I lookout for and what probs can I expect to get with one.

what are the difference between the 999r models from it;'s early models to current model year.

Best to ask that question on the 749/999 board,....I'm sure all the 'R' bores/snobs will be along to fill you in with the gorey details.
Basically,'03 bike,Cast swingarm,carbon everything,'race can' with very small outlets,136bhp.
'04,more of the same but with deep swingarm,139bhp.
'05,Wider top fairing,no top vents,taller screen,front guard now painted with Corse stripe,assymetric Termignoni system and a claimed 150bhp.
Oh,and mines a Stella or Red Stripe while you're at the bar.

[DukeKitty]

thank you guys.....

[Crunchy]

Originally posted by DukeKitty
on a more ducati based theme, which is why I joined here , can anyone help me out on a few items of info.

what would be the best 999r to lookout for.
is new allways the best option, or is a good used bike more viable from a spec view point.

what problems shold I lookout for and what probs can I expect to get with one.

what are the difference between the 999r models from it;'s early models to current model year.

any help would be nice before I go out and start to look, need to be armed with as much info as possible .

thanks K

now back to the jovial banter

I'm not trying to be chauvinistic here (that's if you are really one of those opposite sex types) but if it's only for the road then you are wasting your money. Get a 996/8 or 999 bip. If however, you are intending to do TD's then yes yes yes get a 2005 999R. And if you do, and you are a women, then I will be for always your slave

[yeti]

Are you sad f**ks still taking this one seriously? I just don't believe it!
(Said with soft Scottish accent)

[Edited on 20-10-2005 by yeti]

[DukeKitty]

I think that all the sceptics will have a shock coming soon....

[Crunchy]

Originally posted by DukeKitty
I think that all the sceptics will have a shock coming soon....

Why, are you going to buy Monster. No No, worse still a a yellow monster

[Crunchy]

Originally posted by yeti
Are you sad f**ks still taking this one seriously? I just don't believe it!
(Said with soft Scottish accent)

[Edited on 20-10-2005 by yeti]

"soft Scottish accent" HELLLLLLO that's like saying there are quiet Ducati clutches