Your next bike

[Ducati Diva]

Really like the new Gladius. They are finally hitting the show room floor so will have to ride one to see how it feels but it is a sweet looking bike!

[was92v]

I am completely eat up with desire for another Duc. Any of the 4-valve bikes are great, but I really want to find a 900SS/SP. Easy to service, lasts a long time and makes beautiful music. There is one on e-bay in Jacksonville that looks tempting, but I will have to force myself to sell my Honda before I can roll on one.

I do get distracted though. There is an Aprilia RSV Mille locally for $5800. that looks sweet.

[Captain Morgan]

I haven't decided for sure, yet. Besides, it's going to be awhile. As much as I love and want a bike, I believe that it's a luxury item. I still can't afford luxury items.

[racedoll]

I won't be and can't be wanting anything different anytime soon.

But I suppose a Bayliss Replica wouldn't be all that bad to have.

[Antwanny]

Originally Posted by marko138

That bike sounds like it eats children.

There was a douche of a guy who stopped byt he ballpark with one the other day. Im pretty sure he was picking up toddlers to top off.

[OTB]

Originally Posted by Dave

that snorkel is crazy lookin! What was wrong with the laverda if you dont mind my asking? Most things id read about it were fairly positive.

Same for me...saw a Formula a few years ago and thought it was the cat's ass...

Bought a used one ('99 with about 7500 miles on it, nice shape) rode it three times, it left me stranded 3 times (electrical twice, busted balance shaft once.... and last..fixed it, and sent it on down the line.........). Bike was underpowered for what it was...looked great, handled nice, unique.....just don't buy one that had ever spent ANY time near redline... oiling system was marginal, so top end issues were common on bikes that had done track days and the balance shaft issues were supposedly fixed with the mid-run 668's before they punched the motor out to 750....not true. The right side counterweight was on too flimsy a shaft/bearing journal....so at high rpms(500 rpm BELOW redline) the counterweight would start to whip the end of the shaft.....stress cracks would start and WHAM..........lots of expensive noises........

[OTB]

Originally Posted by was92v

I am completely eat up with desire for another Duc. Any of the 4-valve bikes are great, but I really want to find a 900SS/SP. Easy to service, lasts a long time and makes beautiful music. There is one on e-bay in Jacksonville that looks tempting, but I will have to force myself to sell my Honda before I can roll on one.

I do get distracted though. There is an Aprilia RSV Mille locally for $5800. that looks sweet.

This one http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/d...123057184.html is on my delivery route Saturday... a little pricey for what it is...but real low miles..........want me to look at it?

[Dave]

Originally Posted by OTB

Same for me...saw a Formula a few years ago and thought it was the cat's ass...

Bought a used one ('99 with about 7500 miles on it, nice shape) rode it three times, it left me stranded 3 times (electrical twice, busted balance shaft once.... and last..fixed it, and sent it on down the line.........). Bike was underpowered for what it was...looked great, handled nice, unique.....just don't buy one that had ever spent ANY time near redline... oiling system was marginal, so top end issues were common on bikes that had done track days and the balance shaft issues were supposedly fixed with the mid-run 668's before they punched the motor out to 750....not true. The right side counterweight was on too flimsy a shaft/bearing journal....so at high rpms(500 rpm BELOW redline) the counterweight would start to whip the end of the shaft.....stress cracks would start and WHAM..........lots of expensive noises........

yeouch! thanks for the share man i'll strike that one from the list.

hey was try http://raresportbikesforsale.com/ the guy scours craigslist and ebay for rare and greymarket bikes. usually some real good stuff in there

[Archren]

Originally Posted by was92v

I am completely eat up with desire for another Duc. Any of the 4-valve bikes are great, but I really want to find a 900SS/SP. Easy to service, lasts a long time and makes beautiful music. There is one on e-bay in Jacksonville that looks tempting, but I will have to force myself to sell my Honda before I can roll on one.

I do get distracted though. There is an Aprilia RSV Mille locally for $5800. that looks sweet.

My brother is selling his in Richland, WA.. Look for it on Craigslist. It's a 95.. In excellent condition, and has been in very capable hands.

[Cutty72]

Pretty sure... Night Rod.
Unless for some reason I decide to get a track bike first, then Triumph 675.

Originally Posted by Rider

Water cooled Vtwin FTW. Now I just need to find me a 300lb water cooled Vtwin that makes 200rwhp.

hmmm... shave a little over 100 lbs off the 1125, and throw on nitrous.