[lavaspit]

I am going to buy a 2006 with very low miles. The only differences I am aware of are the monoposto shock, one-sided pipes, and the dry clutch, all of which I like better. Were very many bugs worked out between 06 and 2010? Is 06 particularly problematic compared to other years? What other differences are there?

Thanks

 

[Kmoss]

2006 swingarm is a masterpiece. great choice. now go buy a zard. keep your bike forever, its aesthetic beauty is unmatched. good luck.

 

[K1W1]

With the mono seat comes cooler (in my opinion) rear sets. And no passenger footpegs. The mono is just has a lot cleaner lines overall (of course, again in my opinion)

 

[lavaspit]

As in Zard exhaust?

 

[Spezjag]

Everyone knows the 2006s are faster.

Especially the yellow ones.

 

[Spezjag]

As in Zard exhaust?

Yup.

 

[lavaspit]

btw

BTW guys, any ideas on financing for the used bike? I am in San Francisco.

 

[adost]

I haven't heard of any defects that aren't shared by all the other model years *cough* tank spreading *cough* so you should be good to go. I agree that aesthetically, the mono Sport 1000 is pretty hard to beat.

If you're buying from one of the shops in the city (Subterranean, Moto Java, etc.) I'd just ask them what their rates are. Otherwise, Credit Unions usually give better rates than banks for financing used motorcycles.

 

[lavaspit]

Cool. I made an offer. Probably a bit low. But hey. Its the end of the world.

 

[bassphreek]

Everyone knows the 2006s are faster.

Especially the yellow ones.

I 100% agree with the posted statement!

 

[Kmoss]

why did ducati not continue the swingarm after 2006? many people who do not know the line very well have asked if that is a custom part. One of the main reasons i am switching the termi that came with my new 06, is the fact that the zard does not obstruct the swing arm. i assume in 07 the bi post needed a stronger swingarm?

 

[lavaspit]

blah blah

I cannot pass this bike up. Really low miles (just past first service), and great price (7k?!). Im meeting up tomorrow. I guess Ill be here more often. Or hopefully not. Gonna try to arrange to garage the bike as often as I can, but no grantee. I dunno, anything I should know?

 

[MajorSoftie]

The other difference is the mono Sport has lower clip-ons, and is considered even less comfortable than the not terribly comfortable later Sports.

Basically, it is the least practical, and most beautiful. Many would consider that to make it: the most Ducati.

 

[Kmoss]

I like that... least practical, most beautiful. Good one Majorsoftie

Lavaspit - Decent price for that 06, not a great price. Im assuming the bike is stock? I picked my 06 just last week for a bit over that with only 700 miles, termi full system, ecu, clutch plate, tank bag from ducati, flipped tail section, rizoma lil jewelry.
Enjoy your new ride... my opinion one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever.

 

[maxpr1]

Absolutely

 

[Kmoss]

For sure. My first 2006 Sport Classic

 

[Kmoss]

My second 2006 Sport Classic... came fitted with the termi. Bike runs great, real smoothe. Not nearly as loud as the zard.

 

[Sport1000]

The other difference is the mono Sport has lower clip-ons, and is considered even less comfortable than the not terribly comfortable later Sports.

Basically, it is the least practical, and most beautiful. Many would consider that to make it: the most Ducati.

I hate riding two up, so the monoposto is a good excuse to ride solo. As far as comfort, if you ride it proper (with your belly on the tank and your arms relaxed), the Sport is very comfortable. You can also get adjustable bar risers.

Make sure the hose clamp on the fuel pump has been replaced under warranty, lest you get stranded out in the boonies.

Then, of course, you'll need to put on Ohlins or Showas, alloy wheels, and better tires so it will handle properly and replace the twin bassoon exhaust with Termis or Zards.

 

[Kmoss]

Comfort is all relative... that being said the Sport Classic is rough. It is my opinion that the sport classic with risers is reserved for over 40 crowd. over 30 crowd?

 

[Kmoss]

Absolutely

Did you ceramic coat that exhaust yourself? I mean did you have it done, or did you purchase the black system already coated? Gathering info as i am interested in goin black with the zard this time. Your bike looks ill.