NOT a VFR, but I am buying it anyway!

Discussion in 'General VFR Discussions' started by Alaskan, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. Alaskan

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    Hell yeah :thumbsup:
    I would.......as long as it a steal :wink:
     
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    Mmmm, Duc!

    I say go for it.
     
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    These 748s are a bargain! This one has relatively low miles, carbon fairings, and a Marchesini wheelset (not shown). These are the anti-VFRs - highly focused and visceral. Mucho fun!
     
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    Nice bike! My good friend has a 1098 and the thing is a piece of art. It is REALLY fun to ride......for about 45 minutes, lol. It is a 100% pure bred racing machine and serves no useful purpose other than to act like a hooligan until your legs and arms cramp up, hehehehe.

    Have fun with it!
     
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    Oh hell yes, would love to find a deal on one myself.
     
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    My 749R Limited Edition is for sale :potstir:
    PM me for Deep discount................:wink:
     
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    all I can say is quack quack-------doooooooooo it, oh and a lifetime membership to a chiropractor
     
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    Is that with or without sharpie marks??? Or is that extra?

    :funky:
     
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    Definitely not a comfortable ride. Wrist pain, cooked butt and thigh, seat like a plank, restricted turning radius - BUT . . .

    Scuba, I love the 749R! I may be crazy, but I like them better than the 748. If I had more money to burn I would buy a 749 instead of the 748.
     
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    I would only offer one word of advice, make sure the rockers aren't flaking as replacement can get expensive.

    Here are a few shots of my old 748. Picked it up in Chi town for $5k

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    Then you will need to get used to looking at these,

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    But really, it is all about this,

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    And this!! Sweet ass!

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    Here is a video of my first start up after doing the heads, ( I hope it works)

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    I don't normally ride fast but when I do I prefer...................
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    No sharpie for this one :tongue:
     
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    Gorgeous Scuba!!!
     
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    was a '99 996 on craigs for $4500, 6k miles, when i first started riding that bike was the shizzle to me, really took restraint to not at least go peek at it. I don't really need another used bike i dont know anything about though.
     
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    Another teaser picture :tongue:
    This one is 999R that has been heavily mods to the engine and the whole bike........The sound of the engine and the exhaust is just intoxicated. One Scary beast
    Peeps get out of my way when I rode pass, not sure why :confused: :noidea:
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    I have never ridden one of these Terblanche Ducati Superbikes, but everything I have read says they are a quantum leap forward from the 748/916/996/998 superbikes - in performance, design/maintenance, and "comfort". If I wanted to spend more than the $3200 I am spending, I would buy one of them instead of the 748.

    This may sound like heresy to the Ducatisti, but I like the looks better too!













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    Couple more pics of the new bike . . .
     
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    I love it. I am so weak . . .
     
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    OMG :hss::crazy:

    Yes don't say that too loud or they will find you and make you pay for that comment.

    In my experience doing track days with a 748, I saw no advantage to the 749. I was never passed by one, I can tell you that much. LOL

    But it is more about the rider than that machine at the track day level IMHO>:potstir:
     
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