I agree with most of what you guys have written, i never bought the bike as an 'investment' looking at it wishing i could ride it but afraid of de-valuing it, thats just not my intention, so i will use and enjoy it, so what if its not worth as the one in some guys front room with 0 miles on it. Bikes/cars are for enjoying for us mere mortals, maybe they are toys/investments/percentages for some, but not us working people, buy and enjoy, as Triang said, lets have some happy memories and look back at the good times.
Do they really go over as far as that? I never knew (and probably never will experience it either). Great shot.
I bought my MH900E about 4 years ago when it had just 200 odd miles on it.I had it fully serviced at Ducati,took it in for an Mot,taxed it,and rode it.I ride it now and again when I can,and it has now done over 2000 miles.I look after it and have it serviced regularly.I reckon that I will get the enjoyment of owning and riding it much more than any thoughts of making a massive profit when I come to sell.I almost sold it a few months back when I was feeling particularly bad.I am glad I didn't sell it-I can always find someone to take it out for a spin if I can't.
That pretty much mirrors my situation/attitude to my PS (apart from coming close to selling). If you are ever stuck for someone to take the MH out I would be more than happy to oblige! They would look so nice together in my garage.
I resent that remark. I will have you know that mine is ridden regularly. Last year it covered 167 miles.
SP4S did you sort those rusty spokes out ? did you replace or could they be improved with some elbow grease ?
I wrote to ducati and explained how the bike had only covered 331 miles yet was showing signs of rust on various parts, they advised I get in touch with a UK dealer, I spoke with JHP and am waiting for them to come back to me. Come to think of it I need to chase that up.
Have you tried improving with autosol or left as is - I've got the same issue, not massive but annoying. Wonder if you could polish out and/or use a light sanding pad and protect with something, alternatively get them re-spoked.
I would be tempted to buy the correct stainless spokes and swap them over myself. I've never laced a wheel and wouldn't attempt to from bare hub/rim after watching Build or Bust on motorsTV, but 1 at a time should be easy enough then off to a wheel builder for trueing up.
