What's wrong with my Ducati 999?

[madbikeboy]

It's a dilemma, I think the 999 is actually a neat bike. It's one of the few Italian bikes I'd own. In this market though... What about part trades?

[mattathm]

ok, heres why is was done black.
Cause every bike shop has a red one and they are dull!

There isnt another 999 in NZ thats looks as good as this with all the extras on it.
black is the new red, duc's in yellow just dont cut it.

absolutely NO damage, i have b4 and after pics.
and I can offer finance...
will that help shift it?

cheers all. and Flame, I would bring it out on some rides, but it isnt rego'd...
only gonna get it done for the first buyer.

[imdying]

It's overpriced... it's for sale for the same amount as one could get a factory one for, a factory one that is always going to be worth more money.

[bully]

the sky magnet thing would put me off, and the servicing costs, a couple more grand u could get a brand new jap bike. as well as other things mentioned, ull have to drop the price,

[Mort]

Don't think this thread is doing you any good trying to sell your bike....

But here's my 10 cents :

1. Its highly unusal to repaint a Ducati - the widest appeal will be for a red one therefore you will devalue your bike
2. Why call it a 999R when it isn't - Any "Educated" person will know its not an R (by looking at the suspension for a start)
3. I love matt black on bikes but this one doesn't suit it (Just my opinion) - I'd need to see it in the flesh - and perhaps you could do some better pics.
4. I think the Carbon bits and crash bungs look awful - take em off and thow em in as part of the deal or sell em.
5. On the whole I think its a bit over priced and a bit close to a new Jap bike. (Think about it !!)

Apart from that I think its a nice bike... good luck