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wrecks · 11-04-2004, 08:32 AM

Sean hates Ducatis too every time he tests one he totals it.

bmwdude · 11-04-2004, 08:36 AM

Please, don't sugar coat, tell us what you really think!

As much as I love Euro bikes, I have to admit that Honda, Kawasaki, etc have been far less trouble to me.

My Brick, while reliable, costs big to keep on the road. And takes spells of engine/rev vibration through the grips and pegs. I'm on my way to the shop tomorrow to seek help with this. There goes the christmas fund!

seruzawa · 11-04-2004, 08:37 AM

This should help your attempt to sell your ST, Buz.

How many old ladies do you have to fleece to keep it running?

sconley · 11-04-2004, 08:39 AM

Congratulations, you are my hero... I tried unsuccessfully to play this game with Buell... I lost, they won. HD, another marketing sensation. Sincerely, I am impressed with your effort and its outcome (new 999s)... Though I do own two Ducs at the moment, they are two valve models (monster and 750ss)... No problems with either of them, but air-cooled, two-valve bikes are a bit more simpler than a 999/996/998/916/748... But yeah, a 1980 Honda 400t is still more reliable.

Buzglyd · 11-04-2004, 08:40 AM

I just get the local phonebook and look up "Cook" and take my chances from there.

Buzglyd · 11-04-2004, 08:44 AM

I guess I'm blessed with a bulletproof Duc and a very good local dealer.

You can't really complain about the ergos of the 999 because it's a racebike with lights on it. It was not really designed to be a comfortable streetbike like the VFR.

Here in California we've got the Lemon Law. You might want to check local laws since your bike is so new.

staff · 11-04-2004, 08:45 AM

Actually he's tested six Ducatis and had one crash. In fact, he's had one testbike crash in his entire time as a journalist. For those in the know, that's a pretty good record.

bikervince · 11-04-2004, 09:04 AM

Yikes! 250km? That's about 150 miles for us non-metric types. That's completely unacceptable for any bike, let alone an expensive one like that. I feel for you, I really do. I know what it's like to be unable to ride due to mechanical issues. I've never lost more than a few days due to waiting for parts so I can't even imagine what it would be like to go for months!! Thank goodness you at least had access to a reliable mount ( would anyone here on MO recommend a VFR? - just kidding). And those stick-on convex mirrors would be an $80 option if offered by the factory.

I see on your website that Ducati finally did the right thing - they are giving you a new 999s. Good luck with it, and let us know how it works out. Hopefully the first one was just an anomoly. As for me, I intend to stick to lusting after bikes from the Big 4. FJR1300, anyone?

BikeVince

11-04-2004, 08:32 AM	#1
wrecks Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235	Re: Ducati 999s reliability Sean hates Ducatis too every time he tests one he totals it.

11-04-2004, 08:36 AM	#2
bmwdude Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Milton, WV, USA Posts: 424	Re: Ducati 999s reliability Please, don't sugar coat, tell us what you really think! As much as I love Euro bikes, I have to admit that Honda, Kawasaki, etc have been far less trouble to me. My Brick, while reliable, costs big to keep on the road. And takes spells of engine/rev vibration through the grips and pegs. I'm on my way to the shop tomorrow to seek help with this. There goes the christmas fund!

11-04-2004, 08:37 AM	#3
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Ducati 999s reliability This should help your attempt to sell your ST, Buz. How many old ladies do you have to fleece to keep it running? __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

11-04-2004, 08:39 AM	#4
sconley Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 79	Re: Ducati 999s reliability Congratulations, you are my hero... I tried unsuccessfully to play this game with Buell... I lost, they won. HD, another marketing sensation. Sincerely, I am impressed with your effort and its outcome (new 999s)... Though I do own two Ducs at the moment, they are two valve models (monster and 750ss)... No problems with either of them, but air-cooled, two-valve bikes are a bit more simpler than a 999/996/998/916/748... But yeah, a 1980 Honda 400t is still more reliable.

11-04-2004, 08:40 AM	#5
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Ducati 999s reliability I just get the local phonebook and look up "Cook" and take my chances from there. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

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11-04-2004, 08:44 AM	#6
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Ducati 999 - Owner Report I guess I'm blessed with a bulletproof Duc and a very good local dealer. You can't really complain about the ergos of the 999 because it's a racebike with lights on it. It was not really designed to be a comfortable streetbike like the VFR. Here in California we've got the Lemon Law. You might want to check local laws since your bike is so new. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

11-04-2004, 08:45 AM	#7
staff Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 489	Re: Ducati 999s reliability Actually he's tested six Ducatis and had one crash. In fact, he's had one testbike crash in his entire time as a journalist. For those in the know, that's a pretty good record.

11-04-2004, 09:04 AM	#8
bikervince Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 126	Re: Ducati 999 - Owner Report Yikes! 250km? That's about 150 miles for us non-metric types. That's completely unacceptable for any bike, let alone an expensive one like that. I feel for you, I really do. I know what it's like to be unable to ride due to mechanical issues. I've never lost more than a few days due to waiting for parts so I can't even imagine what it would be like to go for months!! Thank goodness you at least had access to a reliable mount ( would anyone here on MO recommend a VFR? - just kidding). And those stick-on convex mirrors would be an $80 option if offered by the factory. I see on your website that Ducati finally did the right thing - they are giving you a new 999s. Good luck with it, and let us know how it works out. Hopefully the first one was just an anomoly. As for me, I intend to stick to lusting after bikes from the Big 4. FJR1300, anyone? BikeVince