999R Good find? or pass?

[Ignatius_Riley]

Hi Folks ...need your opinion, input, etc. I have the chance to buy a 2003
999R with 5500 miles on it. I've seen it, ridden it, immaculate and think its the bomb. I've always loved the 999 design.

My doubts are around the viability of these beauties. From what I've read, Ducati has stopped making parts for these. Is that right? If they were cheap, taking a few grand as a gamble and enjoying while it lasts would be well worth it. But they still command over 11K on the blue book. What say the seasoned Ducatisti on this site?

Jump on it or pass?

[stryder]

Originally Posted by Ignatius_Riley

Hi Folks ...need your opinion, input, etc. I have the chance to buy a 2003 999R with 5500 miles on it. I've seen it, ridden it, immaculate and think its the bomb. I've always loved the 999 design...

Jump on it or pass?

Is that a real question, or do you just need a little push? Buy it, ride it, love it. All bikes will have replacement part issues sooner or later, that bike is no different.

[Krev]

I might not be a seasoned vet, but if a 999R came along with that mileage and was the right price, I'd pick it up. Replacement parts will be almost always be around, they're just harder to find.

[Ducatierv]

I have a 03 and a 05 & 06 and love them, depending on how you ride you may not worry too much about spares, I'm rebuilding a 94 916 Varese and have no issues finding parts.

[72sshunter]

If it's priced tight and you like it - get it! Ride the hell out of it. I've got 26K on mine and the only thing I've had to replace is a couple relays (std NAPA parts) and normal maintenance. Don't worry!!!

[tye1138]

Originally Posted by Krev

Replacement parts will be almost always be around, they're just harder to find.

I think it won't be too big of a deal. The folks with the tapered collet retention system are the ones who are gonna have a problem in the future if Ducati dumps that design, so thats a negative for the 05/06 999R.

But I still think the assets of the 05/06 are greater then that of the 03, but then who am I to judge, haven't owned either! LOL

[Ignatius_Riley]

Love you guys! I guess stryder pegged me straight away. I suppose I was looking for a bit of a push. I appreciate all the great input I am gonna grab it tomorrow. I'll post some pics too.

[Mhe225]

Originally Posted by Ignatius_Riley

Yesterday 11:36 pm
I am gonna grab it tomorrow. I'll post some pics too.

Yesterday's tomorrow is today .... where are the pics?

&

RonB

[Ignatius_Riley]

Here they are... What do you guys think? I am hoping I can adjust to her ride (been sitting on a monster for years and can man handle it like no ones business , but this baby kinda makes me feel like douche right now. Feel a bit awkward on it ..ergos being what they are. Guess a good excuse as any to spend time on her saddle. Thanks again to all that gave me that little extra push. I could not wipe that grin off my face riding it home.

[Ducatierv]

Nice..with the upgraded swingarm