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Dec 4th, 2011, 11:36 am
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High mileage carbie s.sport
Hi guys...used to have a 96 sp..sold it about a year and a half ago, in hindsight a dumb move, so I'm looking to possibly get another.
I've found a 97 sp and a 98 fe in my area, but both have over 30k miles...would any of you hesitate getting a hi mileage carbie ?
Thanks
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Dec 4th, 2011, 11:44 am
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I bought a '97 SS/SP new in '98 and rode it for 30K mi. Not one problem and it was running perfectly until someone pulled out of a parking garage and totaled it and me. Didn't see me of course. But, if the bike has been properly ridden and maintained I'd have no problems. Probably get it for nothing too.
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'03 Audi A4 Avant
'05 MASI Gran Criterium S
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Dec 4th, 2011, 1:02 pm
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My 30,000 mile 1997 SS/SP is my track bike and it goes like stink  . Everything's replaceable.
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1998 900 SS/FE #299
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Dec 4th, 2011, 2:20 pm
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Thanks for the replies guys ....
Here's one of the bikes I'm considering:
1997 Ducati 900 Supersport SP
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Dec 4th, 2011, 3:05 pm
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I'd be in for $3400 cash without a doubt and I don't even care for yellow ones.
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1966 250 Monza
1999 Moster 900 City (not so much City anymore)
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Dec 5th, 2011, 5:40 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dancinkozmo
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That is exactly like my first Duc. I'd buy it in a heartbeat and I do think you can get it for around $3K only because most people will be scared by the mileage. It's a great bike.
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'05 SS1000DS
'03 Audi A4 Avant
'05 MASI Gran Criterium S
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Dec 5th, 2011, 6:56 am
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Beautiful bike. Buy it and consider yourself fortunate for owning such a wonderful example.
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Dec 5th, 2011, 4:31 pm
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...here's the other one I'm looking at 900ss fe 34k miles $4995 about halfway down the page...
http://gpmotorcycles.com/pre-owned_.php
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Dec 5th, 2011, 6:47 pm
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Location: torrance, ca, usa
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Mines got 42K...and other than this oil leak it runs like a champ. Bought from the orig owner. Still got the orig clutch and brakes ...can you believe it!
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2000 900ss, Remus GP exhaust, Marchesinis, Karbacher monoposto.
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Dec 6th, 2011, 3:48 am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dancinkozmo
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I would go for that 851 
The yellow 900SS seems to be more value for money. The extra dollars for the FE are sentimental value only. But then again, you'll have something very special 
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