omg wtf am i to do lol stfu already Rockstar

[RockStartyme]

thats the thing never round a bike period but like i understand mechanics of it im think of getting a ninja for like 2 or 3 weeks (ride every day everywhere) then selling it and upgrade, if i feel comfortable enough

[The Snowman]

This thread is painful to read...

[bove]

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
This thread is painful to read...

Thank God I'm not the only one that thinks so

[OreoGaborio]

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
This thread is painful to read...

keep the bike. if you're worried bout killin yourself, dont register/insure it... get a different one, learn on that, sell it after a season & ride the R6

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by OreoGaborio


keep the bike. if you're worried bout killin yourself, dont register/insure it... get a different one, learn on that, sell it after a season & ride the R6

Since this is your first bike and you will have a new MC license, insuring the R6 is gonna be expensive, just FYI. Also, don't forget gear

[RockStartyme]

well i was thinking of buying a small niinja 250 or 500 cc selling r6(bout 5k-5.5k) and buying that so sexy 01 ducati 748 (from a freind for 4k)and ride that after im done with ninja. I think its great idea do you guys?
p.s ill have like 2-3 to spend on good gear and insurance2 beautiful thing no?

[bigred875]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
well i was thinking of buying a small niinja 250 or 500 cc selling r6(bout 5k-5.5k) and buying that so sexy 01 ducati 748 (from a freind for 4k)and ride that after im done with ninja. I think its great idea do you guys?
p.s ill have like 2-3 to spend on good gear then 2

the thing is..resale on the 250-500's is not great...so you will probably sit on it for awhile if that is your plan..everything slaps said is true and a valid point but if you have your head on right and treat the bike with respect you will be ok...you can kill yourself on a ex250 if you are not careful....if you do not keep the r6 i would look into a ex500 and ride it for atleast a season will you take the MSF ERC and a trackday....then upgrade...

[Ducrappy]

First, there must be something wrong with the 748 for it to be only $4,000.
Second, don't forget about researching maintenance costs for the R6 and the 748. I don't know about the R6, but as I stated in the last thread, the 748 will require a bit of maintenance every 6,000 miles and it can add up quickly.

Don't buy the Ducati just because its a Ducati.

[RockStartyme]

the ducati has a cracked fairing which seller is fixing and selling to me for 4k he was gonna sell me it plain for 2500k without it. hes a very good freind i went to skool wit and is a spoiled bitch"parents own shops in arsenal mall copley cambridge" ill just kick his ass if theirs ne thing wrong with it lol (which i doubt there is)

[Ducrappy]

have you done any research on insurance on any of these bikes? I use Progressive currently and, for some reason, any Ducati is cheaper to insure than any other Japanese bike for me (about 1/3 as much as it would cost me to insure any Japanese bike). However, I've heard of a few insurance companies that are the exact opposite.

Just make sure you look at this from all angles: Cost of maint, cost of insurance, comfort on the bike (ergonomics), comfort with controlling the bike (riding confidence), etc

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
the ducati has a cracked fairing which seller is fixing and selling to me for 4k he was gonna sell me it plain for 2500k without it. hes a very good freind i went to skool wit and is a spoiled bitch"parents own shops in arsenal mall copley cambridge" ill just kick his ass if theirs ne thing wrong with it lol (which i doubt there is)

When you say "Fix" do you mean he will replace the fairing? Which fairing is it? I assume he dropped the bike? There's probably more damage than just the fairing if that is the case

[RockStartyme]

the tail part i believe yea he dropped it but i seen pics not that bad plus i have this guy whose a ducati enth. going to look at it though but this my boy who im gonna mst like ride with cause he has another ducati(whole family of spoiled as brothers do) so i dont think hed rip me

[Ducrappy]

Trust me when I tell you that it is incredibly expensive to repair a Ducati. I wrecked my 996S two years ago and the insurance company totalled it because they estimated that it would cost $15,000 to repair. For what its worth, my dealer gave me a quote of $18,000 to fix it. Also keep in mind that the engine was still in good running condition. I rode it home 80 miles from the crash without a problem.

[Cue Ball]

I just read the title to this thread and had a flashback to the movie "Valley Girl" from the 80's.

Like, Oh my Gawd, Gag me with a spoon, for real, like ya know...

[RockStartyme]

hmm good info and im listening closely honestly

[The Snowman]

ok, I'm missing something here, what the hell is stfu?

[RockStartyme]

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
ok, I'm missing something here, what the hell is stfu?

shu the fu*& up stfu

[The Snowman]

this will defnintely get people to help you, won't it?

[Ducrappy]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
the tail part i believe yea he dropped it but i seen pics not that bad plus i have this guy whose a ducati enth. going to look at it though but this my boy who im gonna mst like ride with cause he has another ducati(whole family of spoiled as brothers do) so i dont think hed rip me

From memory (since the 996 uses many of the same parts as the 748) I believe the rear subframe (the frame that holds the seat, passenger pegs if its a biposto, and tail plastic) was somewhere around $1,000 if the drop was hard enough and the rear fairing was around $1,500.
Seeing as it was a drop, I'd be surprised to hear that there is no other damage on the bike, unless it was a driveway tip-over

[RockStartyme]

Originally posted by 97BladeRider
this will defnintely get people to help you, won't it?

i wasnt talking to u guys its in my topic aimed myself cuz u guys were probably sick of my newb questions and it was A JOKE

[McBiggity]

this thread is so very painful to read.

seems your heart is set on the ducati, if so- get it, and good luck.

[RockStartyme]

Originally posted by mcbgti
this thread is so very painful to read.

seems your heart is set on the ducati, if so- get it, and good luck.

well yea kinda is but im not gonna be stupid if its not a good idea that why im asking u guys thx for help (dont kill the newb lol)

[Stoneman]

Keep the R6, it's a great first bike that could possibly last you some years. 250's & 500's ARE NOT good first bikes for many people out there. In fact, they're HORRIBLE first bikes. I've stated my arguements for this many times over...

Here's what I vote: Shut the fuck up all ready about all this '...boo-fuckin'-hoo-which-bike-should-I-get-now-I've-got-one-and-I-don't-know-what-to-do...' pissing & moaning you've been doing since you first logged in. Keep the fuckin' R6, learn how to RESPONSIBLY ride it, take the cash you were GONNA spend on a bike and get top-notch gear...

And kill the myspace message/abbreviating shit. It's as old as your 'which bike should I get' posts...

[MissTwisties]

Originally posted by RockStartyme
thats the thing never round a bike period but like i understand mechanics of it im think of getting a ninja for like 2 or 3 weeks (ride every day everywhere) then selling it and upgrade, if i feel comfortable enough

"getting a ninja" for 2-3 weeks then upgrade? Do you know anything about bikes? lollll

Most "Ninjas" would be too much power for you, I think....

[RockStartyme]

Originally posted by MissTwisties
"getting a ninja" for 2-3 weeks then upgrade? Do you know anything about bikes? lollll

Most "Ninjas" would be way too much power for you, I think....

not to be a total dick dude ive said im anewb to all of this a hundred damn times so if u get a good laugh out of bashing me doesnt bother me much