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 18-Feb-2005, 16:21 | #11 |
| cheap bikes Not necessarily! The first 900ss I bought was a 1998, 1 year old cat D salvage bike, for £2300. I paid £100 for a second hand left fairing panel, and a couple of touch ups on the paint, and that was her mint! I had her for three years then sold her for £2500. The next one I bought for £800, which was a 750 and a non runner. This had been standing after a minor slide down the road, and had not turned a wheel for two years. It was parked under a tree and had an inch of pigeon crap all over it. I then bought another 900 which had half an engine and no fairings for £300. I swapped over the rear tyre, swing arm, and suspension which were a better quality than on the 750, resprayed the 750 with white racing numbers and half white panels. I bought second hand mint exhausts for £100 from this forum and Bob was your uncle. Miraculously, the battery still held a charge, and after a boost the old 750 started on the button! I sold the 750 for £2000, and the rest of the 900 for £750. So you see, given the right sort of intent and patience, it can be done! So come on you crashers or rich blokes who neglect their steeds, and give the Levers a chance of returning to the Ducati fold!    :P | |
| 18-Feb-2005, 16:31 | #12 |
| Registered Forum User Big Twin  Posts: 1,513 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Beds Mood: Black and grey (and a bit of red) | |
| 18-Feb-2005, 16:43 | #13 |
| Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco  Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east | |
| 18-Feb-2005, 16:46 | #14 |
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| 18-Feb-2005, 16:53 | #15 |
| Oi! Beancounter NOOOOOOOOOOO! You can not dismiss the fine restoration work and hard graft carefully and lovingly put into those bikes! I have NEVER had a single complaint from anyone who bought a bike from me EVER! Well, apart from one woman who's son seized his moped 6 months after buying from me. Obvioulsy had nothing to do with the fact that he had not put any oil in the bugger. BUT I still repaired it for him free of charge! I am such a nice guy! I am also a cheapskate! and scared of her that doth holdeth the dosh!   And Frank, I will look the add up right now! | |
| 19-Feb-2005, 01:30 | #18 |
| Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east | |
| 19-Feb-2005, 11:30 | #20 |
| 750ss The early 750's had a single disc, and twin pipes. The thing does not look right though I agree, but it has probably had a drop or two in it's career. I am negotiating the 750 you told me about Frank, so I may be sorted. Only need to grab a grand from somewhere, or hopefully flog the Burgervan soon. And Levers on Visordown Moto748? Certainly not! ..............oh alright then, that was me for a bit, which all got a bit silly as I remember! Some people took offence at my warped sense of humour! Much more sofisticated in the worl od Ducati donchaknow! REgards to everyone Levers | |
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