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Old 20-Jul-2006, 23:41
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II really want the iconic 916 as its the original. A 996 might be too much being as I will have two bikes then. Will a 748 do. Andy

so if a 916 is what you really want then thats what to go for, for me the 748 doesnt pack the grunt, (just personal preferance)

for me ducati is a bit about pride of ownership, my advice would be get the best quality bike that you can for your budget, maybe that night not be the newest, id rather something a couple of years older thats maybe lower miles and better condition than a bike thats been run in to the ground. im sure you know what to look for
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 03:30
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 08:30
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Just do it mate ! Ive owned the 748 and 916 and both have there own advantages. Go for an early bike with the original graphics which are absolutely timeless IMO. As you run the 916 monster in your monster, i'd probably go for a 748 for the contrast so you really do have two different riding experiences.

Just be careful what you buy - with prices as they are there on early bikes there are unfortunatley many examples which have been owned by people who just dont know how (or cant afford) to look after them properly ! (my 748 track bike had 20k on the clock and hadnt been serviced for nearly 3 years !!!) Let me know if you need any help.

Finally - insurance, there are some good dual bike policies around which dont cost that much more than a single bike ones (ive just renewed my 888/S4R policy with protected no claims/breakdown etc for £260!)

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Old 21-Jul-2006, 09:14
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Now is the best time to buy a 916/748!

Lots of choice, budget £ for a full service, go original as possible!

Interested in a '95 Senna 916....?
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 10:02
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Nat - who was that insurance with? [I'm coming up to renewal time...]

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Old 21-Jul-2006, 10:10
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A family run broker ive used for years - Laxtons (they alweays come up trumps!) - call Steve and tell him nathan bennett referred you...there number - 08704446365/3

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Old 21-Jul-2006, 10:14
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Albie.... Do it... you won't regret it for a second.. THey are the iconic machine...

IMO, buy a snotter... buy something unloved and make it your own.... get it cheap and make it fantastic....

I spent most of winter taking a snotter (sorry Dave, but it was rough mate ) and modifying it and changing it to improve it lots.....

The difference was amazing in looks and overall performance.... And the pleasure i got from doing the work was superb
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 10:38
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Albie.... Do it... you won't regret it for a second.. THey are the iconic machine...

IMO, buy a snotter... buy something unloved and make it your own.... get it cheap and make it fantastic....

I spent most of winter taking a snotter (sorry Dave, but it was rough mate ) and modifying it and changing it to improve it lots.....

The difference was amazing in looks and overall performance.... And the pleasure i got from doing the work was superb

lol then you went and changed it for a yamakawasuki something or other....
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 11:22
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i bought a 2000 748 BP as it was a dream of mine too. I got the BP because i wanted to take the good woman on the back. she likes it but for the odd occassion she comes on the back i do wish a little sometimes i'd gone for a 748s or R.

i think a 748 will be plenty of fun for the roads, there is always the 853 kit if you get bored!
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Old 21-Jul-2006, 11:36
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Nat

Thanks, I'll give them a call.

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