Hi all After owning a 916 Bip 10 years ago I have decided it’s timefor a Ducati again, But I’m having a bad time trying to buy a Ducati at themoment lol, but I’m sure the right bike will come along, HPI checks are a great as the have save me from buying 2write-offs so far!!! Jason from the Midlands J(still looking for the right Bike)
Welcome aboard. There are enough people with incredible levels of knowledge on all models to help you spot the good from the bad. Make use of them i say.
hi and welcome from newcastle might be selling my 999s. carbon wheels and many many other top components
Cheers All I was looking for a 916/996/998 but I'm going to spend the extra money now and go for a 1098/1198:smile:
Good luck! Ive just got back into ducati ownership after a 13 year brake. Like you i looked at quite a few and lost count of the number of HPI checks i did. Have to say though HPI isnt great and wont pick up a lot of things like ringed bikes or damage which isnt reported. It also very often doesnt even show insurance write off`s, so it pays to look over any bikes very carefully. I actually looked at one bike which whilst HPI clear, not only had evidence that it had been involved in quite a heavy accident and repaired, but the actual chasis number had been overstamped by some amateur. It had a seriously suspect past. I ended up getting a 996 and have just spend about £700 giving it a complete overhaul so its a cracking bike now. I did think maybe I should have just gone for a 998 for a few hundred extra quid, or even a 1098 for maybe a grand more than ive spent - but even then id still have to overhaul it to make sure its up to my standard. It was certainly a blast getting back on a ducati though after such a long time! You`ll love it!
Welcome from Worcester. Take a look at the 848 evo also. I'm a pretty big guy and this bike has more than enough poke to get you into plenty of bother. Bloody great bike.
