Bud Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 174 miles! link So that is tempting. If I get the hack I might need a bike like that to play in the dirt. Link to comment
eddd Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 174 miles! link So that is tempting. If I get the hack I might need a bike like that to play in the dirt. It is close by if you want me to check it out for you. If I could only have one bike a DR650 would be top of the list. I found you a sidecar rig. Check your sidecar thread. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Because Ducatis look cool 2006 999R Xerox Just the sort of bike that makes brave men write bad checks and jump off tall buildings! Link to comment
Bud Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 174 miles! link So that is tempting. If I get the hack I might need a bike like that to play in the dirt. It is close by if you want me to check it out for you. If I could only have one bike a DR650 would be top of the list. I found you a sidecar rig. Check your sidecar thread. Thanks for the offer. My plate is kind of full for the next few weeks so I'm going to have to pass. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Just the sort of bike that makes brave men write bad checks and jump off tall buildings! https://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/mcy/5939813511.html Ok, where'd I put the bad check book. Pat Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 WOW! beautiful And,,,less than five miles from my house...oh $hit! Pat Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 WOW! beautiful And,,,less than five miles from my house...oh $hit! Pat No plates and no tread on that tire. Link to comment
George S. Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Jeez. Don't people see how crappy their photos are? How difficult is it to roll the bike out of the dark recesses of a crowded garage and into the sunlight for a few photos? Photos like this says to me that the owner doesn't give a s**t. Makes me wonder what else he didn't give a s**t about, like maybe maintenance? Link to comment
TEWKS Posted January 6, 2017 Author Share Posted January 6, 2017 It's missing the bar end weight on the left clip on. Funny that, because they're known to be movers, not shakers. Pat Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 WOW! beautiful And,,,less than five miles from my house...oh $hit! Pat No plates and no tread on that tire. 0 I think I would rather have five of these. https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/mcy/5948213532.html Link to comment
walton66 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Will you guys stop with the ST ads, I've got a marriage to preserve. Fortunately this is another one too far away. Link to comment
powwow Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 50,000 mlles...that is literally the highest mileage Ducati I've ever seen for sale. They're usually around the 20,000 mile mark when people tire of them. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 50,000 mlles...that is literally the highest mileage Ducati I've ever seen for sale. They're usually around the 20,000 mile mark when people tire of them. Correct, as soon as they hear the cost to have a dealer maintain it (if there is even a Ducati Dealer nearby) or when they find out, "this isnt like the valves on my cousins CB750", they run, (and thank the man above that they do) because these motors are rock crushers and are not even broken in till they crest 25k miles, but you must do the maintenance and most folks just want the juice with no squeezing involved. I expect to run up over 100K on my ST4. FYI, Gary Eagan's ST4 has over 200k on the clock and there are more than a few other Ducs out there with over 100k on the meter. These bikes, when maintained properly are very reliable! Edited January 7, 2017 by T.M. Roe Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 One of the adventures on my bucket list is to ride route 66 (as much as is remaining) East to West, but the hook is that I want to do it low, slow and on a hard tail chopper/bobber, real old school. This might be just the ticket! http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/5933471758.html Link to comment
tallman Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 My .02. Do it ASAP. We aren't promised "next time"... Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Amen, brother! The man who cooked up the idea with me one morning over coffee back in 05 has already left us, so I feel the urgency. RIP, Chopper Dave Cowan. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Since you would be going across the county, a sprung seat would be considered apropos. link Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 "Keep in mind that this is vintage British iron. This is a show or Sunday driver bike. Not a daily commuter - it will require some mechanical skills to keep it in running condition as it is a 47 year old motorcycle but nothing is wrong with it. Nothing needs to be done to it now unless you want to add accessories. I've kept it on a trickle charger and give her a start every so often." Might be a problem as I don't speak British........and it would take an awfully long time to get to LA if I can only ride on Sundays... Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For some reason riding a British bike across country by only traveling on Sundays sounds very reasonable, and a lot of fun. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For some reason riding a British bike across country by only traveling on Sundays sounds very reasonable, and a lot of fun. Maybe...lets see, three days to prep, one day of riding and 3 days to recover. Might work. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 A person can walk about 30 miles a day, times 7 days = 210 miles per week. I can walk or ride and get there at about the same time! Sounds like a wash to me! Link to comment
Bud Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 My .02. Do it ASAP. We aren't promised "next time"... As all three of us know. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 (edited) My .02. Do it ASAP. We aren't promised "next time"... As all three of us know. I learned at an early age that life isnt a dress rehearsal. That's why I do so many things looking like my hair is on fire. Hi Bud! Edited January 9, 2017 by T.M. Roe Link to comment
szurszewski Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For some reason riding a British bike across country by only traveling on Sundays sounds very reasonable, and a lot of fun. Maybe...lets see, three days to prep, one day of riding and 3 days to recover. Might work. That's one day ride, two or theee days to recover while you wait for parts to be "overnighted" a day to work on the bike, a day to fix it again when it won't start the next morning and then a day to play around. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 For some reason riding a British bike across country by only traveling on Sundays sounds very reasonable, and a lot of fun. Maybe...lets see, three days to prep, one day of riding and 3 days to recover. Might work. That's one day ride, two or theee days to recover while you wait for parts to be "overnighted" a day to work on the bike, a day to fix it again when it won't start the next morning and then a day to play around. Sounds like you have a plan! Wanna go for a little ride? Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 This is where I got hooked. In 1978 somebody at Biloxi AFB had one. One look was all it took. I bought a rat in 1981, and restored it by 1983, and rode it daily for about 12 years. No idea how many miles I put on it, but it went through 3 speedometers. link Link to comment
Green RT Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Beautiful looking bike. I had one of its predecessors, an R60/R. I really like my current wet head, but the clean simplicity of bikes of that era appeals. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 For some reason riding a British bike across country by only traveling on Sundays sounds very reasonable, and a lot of fun. Maybe...lets see, three days to prep, one day of riding and 3 days to recover. Might work. That's one day ride, two or theee days to recover while you wait for parts to be "overnighted" a day to work on the bike, a day to fix it again when it won't start the next morning and then a day to play around. Sounds like you have a plan! Wanna go for a little ride? Maybe after we get "home" from the current ride... Link to comment
Bud Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 This is where I got hooked. In 1978 somebody at Biloxi AFB had one. One look was all it took. I bought a rat in 1981, and restored it by 1983, and rode it daily for about 12 years. No idea how many miles I put on it, but it went through 3 speedometers. link If that doesn't get your blood flowing, you are dead! Classic Link to comment
tallman Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yes. A great bike. Lusted after the orange R 90 S, ended up w/R 100 RT ('81), odometer broke at 189k+ and rode it for years that way. Sold it in '04 (for @75% of what I bought it for) Those dang airheads, had R 50. R 75, R 100, made an Airhead out of me..... Link to comment
NickInSac Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 This is where I got hooked. In 1978 somebody at Biloxi AFB had one. One look was all it took. I bought a rat in 1981, and restored it by 1983, and rode it daily for about 12 years. No idea how many miles I put on it, but it went through 3 speedometers. link DROOL DROOL DROOL... Link to comment
NickInSac Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) 2002 BMW K1200 LT - $1700 http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/5952705156.html "It has 298,000 miles. (NOT a misprint) However, it runs and drives perfect and has been freakishly maintained with all service records since it was new. " DAMN! Edited January 11, 2017 by NickInSac Link to comment
John in VA Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 This is where I got hooked. In 1978 somebody at Biloxi AFB had one. One look was all it took. I bought a rat in 1981, and restored it by 1983, and rode it daily for about 12 years. No idea how many miles I put on it, but it went through 3 speedometers. link If that doesn't get your blood flowing, you are dead! Classic Wish I had a bigger garage because it would be a shame to park that bike out in the elements year round. That's my excuse for not snapping it up right now and I'm sticking to it... Link to comment
John in VA Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Another classic. http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/5943017347.html Link to comment
Bud Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Another classic. http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/5943017347.html Yeah, too bad it's listed here for $300 more. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 In the view of the instrument panel you can see a second orange R90S. Wish Seattle wasn't so far away. Link to comment
Bud Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 In the view of the instrument panel you can see a second orange R90S. Wish Seattle wasn't so far away. Geographic undesirability has saved me a lot of money! Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 In the view of the instrument panel you can see a second orange R90S. Wish Seattle wasn't so far away. I've found the Seattle area to be a nest of motorcycle hoarders. I'd be more than happy to go take a look at it for you... Funny, as beautiful as that bike is, I don't want one again. For a long time I wanted a late model R100 RS. But, now it's an R1200 RS, especially the version that comes without the fufu electronic suspension. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the offer, Dennis. There are a couple problems with it besides distance. I'd like an airhead for local rides but this one is too nice to ride. Almost needs to be locked away. Also need to keep peace in the family and one bike seems to be my limit...at least that I'll push. You're right about the Seattle area, seems all the really nice old bikes migrate up there. Link to comment
Bud Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the offer, Dennis. There are a couple problems with it besides distance. I'd like an airhead for local rides but this one is too nice to ride. Almost needs to be locked away. Also need to keep peace in the family and one bike seems to be my limit...at least that I'll push. You're right about the Seattle area, seems all the really nice old bikes migrate up there. 1 bike + 1 bike = Happy Life Link to comment
walton66 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I'll remember that Bud, when I'm living in my motorcycle trailer. Link to comment
DaveCinNO Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 ...which is what I want to avoid 😊 Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 2003 K1200 GT Still the best at moving two dots on a map closer together. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 His claim of 160 may be speedo based, but unlikely. Stock they had trouble getting up there GPS. Not that I'd know... Same color as mine, just a few more miles on mine which is still for sale, but I've got thousands of farkles and extras. But getting from point A to point B, in comfort, style, and quickly, yes. Link to comment
T.M. Roe Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Yes, but 160 sounds so much better when you are bench racing over beers. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You're right. I've done over 240 on mine kilo version. Of course on a closed/private course owned by a friend. Link to comment
Dennis Andress Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Mine was faster than yours. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 No doubt. Everyone was faster than me. Link to comment
Amac Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Because it's Ducati Tuesday! This one is very nicely sorted out! http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/5943004197.html Why people love those... Still, the st never quite seems to capture the fullness of the 996s/999s bark. (...and aside from Erik Buell, those Italian engineers came up with the sharpest scalpel to carve asphalt in history. But aside from the now discontinued st series and the multistrada they aren't plarticularly good platforms to convince someone to ride tens of thousands of miles...) Edited January 15, 2017 by Amac Link to comment
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