Ducati 749 Dark...looking for facts and advice..

Lambo_NV · 09-24-2005, 06:10 PM

Hi guys, im a new guy here so hello to all. I just have a few questions, I recently bought a 2006 Ducati 749 Dark. Going to be picking it up in April, I kinda walked into this blind i guess you can say. Im curious what maintenance costs are usually on these superbike ducs. As well as common problems I should be expecting. This is actually my first motorcycle, so theres the added fact that im in experienced as well. Most of my buddies that have bikes are saying it was stupid to start off with a $20,000.00 motorcycle. But the bike looks sooo dam cool. Actually after seeing this bike for the first time, it was the reason I went out to get my bike licence.
Also, the bike is coming as a bi posto and I hate two seater bikes. I want to have it converted to a mono. How hard is it to convert from bi to mono? and if needed can i switch back to bi posto quickly?
How much dose the piece cost anyway?

thanks guys

Chris

oscarcolumbo · 09-24-2005, 06:45 PM

here we go

Lambo_NV · 09-24-2005, 09:13 PM

what dose that mean?

WannaMoto · 09-24-2005, 09:18 PM

MobileSuit · 09-24-2005, 09:26 PM

Is this your first bike?

Lambo_NV · 09-24-2005, 09:28 PM

ya man, a buddy tried to sell me his R6 but it just didnt do anything for me. So I opted for the 749 D...

MobileSuit · 09-24-2005, 09:31 PM

wow.... be VERY careful. If you want to have a chance at not fucking up your 20k take the MSF safety course and be careful!

fishchoke · 09-24-2005, 09:56 PM

You're screwing with us right? Let's review:
- 19 years old, but had $20,000 to blow on a Duc?
- 19, and a Duc dealer sold you one anyway?
- Blew $20,000 on a first bike?
- R6 didn't do anything for you? It's only like the best bike there is for under $10,000.

I call

on you!

If you are not jerking us around, I hope you live to see 20. If this is the case, let me know and I will tell you how to stay alive.

nitrotc3drifter · 09-24-2005, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishchoke

You're screwing with us right? Let's review:
- 19 years old, but had $20,000 to blow on a Duc?
- 19, and a Duc dealer sold you one anyway?
- Blew $20,000 on a first bike?
- R6 didn't do anything for you? It's only like the best bike there is for under $10,000.

I call

on you!

If you are not jerking us around, I hope you live to see 20. If this is the case, let me know and I will tell you how to stay alive.

+1 but if its not bull shit....read this: Thinking of starting on a 600cc+ bike? look inside... .......all of it

Rascus · 09-24-2005, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lambo_NV

This is actually my first motorcycle, so theres the added fact that im in experienced as well. Most of my buddies that have bikes are saying it was stupid to start off with a $20,000.00 motorcycle. But the bike looks sooo dam cool. Actually after seeing this bike for the first time, it was the reason I went out to get my bike licence.

Sounds like you have some smart buddys there. Should have listened to them.

either way,

Aloha and Welcome to SBN

poulsen · 09-25-2005, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lambo_NV

I recently bought a 2006 Ducati 749 Dark...This is actually my first motorcycle, so theres the added fact that im in experienced as well.

no no no no.

hey i know, why don't you sell me that duc? I'll trade you my ninja 250 to go towards the purchase. It'll keep you alive longer and save you money

ASCI_Blue · 09-25-2005, 12:18 AM

I'll buy that Duc off you once you wreck it.

randyrandy77 · 09-25-2005, 12:25 AM

"Mommy?"
"Yes Johnny?"
"I want a bike!"
"Ok Johnny we will get you one."
(cut scene to bike shop)
"OOOOH OOOHHH MOMMY I SEE THE ONE I WANT!!!!"
"Wow that is a pretty bike is that the one you want?"
"YEAH!!!"
"Ok Johnny we will drop 20 g's on it just cause your an only child."
"Awwww gee thanks mommy your the greatest!!"
(cut scene of mother in funeral home by herself picking out a casket nextdoor as johnny waits in the BIG FUCKING SUV)
"Yes i would like a casket please real cheap pine is fine."
"Ok Ma'am this one will be $200"
"Great just charge it please"
(CUT SCENE TO YOUR IMAGINATION WHEN JOHNNY PLOWS HIS BRAND NEW FUCKING DUCATI 749 INTO SOMETHING.......)

Lambo_NV · 09-25-2005, 03:10 AM

aww come on guys this isn't the kind of reposne I was expecting, If it makes any difference. I don't intend on ridingt it alot...more using it as a display piece in my place than actually riding it around to show it off. But if I am going to ride...and possibly die I figure, why not go out in style right?. Not that I intend too. I mean really, you can die on a bicycle if you land the wrong way. Iv had alot of people give me alot of slack cause I bought a ducati as my first bike. But at the same time, my first car was also a porsche. Im still alive, anyone feeling the need to make a stupid comment don't bother.I've heard them a million times. Im only looking for serious opinion and facts please, andd if some of you are wondering nooo daddy didn't by me the bike or the car. There all 100% mine, anyway guys, some serious numbers and prices would be appreciated. Thanks..

alaska cajun · 09-25-2005, 03:20 AM

Even if you don't die,and I hope you don't.What are you going to do after you drop it moving it into the living room to sit by the fireplace.the plastic on that thing cost mucho money.