Possible Ducati trade???...help
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Road Warrior
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From: Valdosta, Ga
RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
ORIGINAL: traveler
For me? \\;\\\\\\; No brainer. \\;\\\\\\; Harley Davidson.
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For me? \\;\\\\\\; No brainer. \\;\\\\\\; Harley Davidson.
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~Joe
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Why? \\; Is it for waranty and dealer support? \\; Makes sense. \\; But please dont say "cuz harley made it."
Tourer
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RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
ORIGINAL: devils haircut
How is the front end on your sv650? \\\\\\; I heard they are mushy, but can be swapped out for the gsxr forks.
How is the front end on your sv650? \\\\\\; I heard they are mushy, but can be swapped out for the gsxr forks.
The springs made such a huge difference in ride and handling quality that I inquired if they made springs for Dyna's - they don't, but replied that if I sent them my stock ones to template, they could make me some. Haven't bitten that bullet yet...but thinking about it.
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Road Warrior
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From: Valdosta, Ga
RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
ORIGINAL: RAWHIDE07
Lots of good used inexpensive sport bikes for sale,you might want to consider a second bike.
Lots of good used inexpensive sport bikes for sale,you might want to consider a second bike.
I just started a family on a military paycheck.
Tourer
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From: usa
RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
i'll have to admit that i've looked at trhe ducati 1098 and the 2008 v-max as a second bike, but after thinking about it only so much time to ride and i'll stick to the harley even i wouldn't mind owning the others if i could rationalize the purchase.
Road Master
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From: oxnard ca
RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
ill rather have a harley motor and trans \\; \\; \\; \\; \\;  \\; \\; \\; my **** runs great \\; \\; \\; \\; \\; ftw
Tourer
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From: Austin, TX
RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
long time ducati owner here (748S with 853 big bore kit). \\; \\; My Duc has been near bullet proof. \\; Lots of aftermarket stuff if you know where to look. \\; Sketchy parts support if you need OEM stuff. \\; Make sure your local dealer has a good rep. \\; The valve train is much more intricate than a Harley, but valve train maintenance has been lengthened to 12k. \\; Expect to pay about $700-1000 for belt replacement and valve train adjustment. \\; The ride is much different than that of a Harley. \\; I find that my Duc keeps telling me to go faster, while the wide glide just tells me to enjoy the ride. \\; The duc is much happier going fast while it is no fun at all just cruising around. \\; The ride position on a Monster is not as extreme as my 853, but it'll still be forward with your legs a little back. \\; This will put strain on your arms and wrists which gets uncomfortable unless you're going fast enough for the wind to help keep you propped up. \\; This is really an apples to oranges comparison - see if you can take one for an extended test ride - at least 30 miles. \\; If you just want to cruise around and commute, I'd stick with the Harley. \\; Also, you won't want to take long trips on a Duc due to comfort (or lack thereof). \\; A monster is leans more towards the sportbike side of things. \\; In addition to valve/belts, you'll also have chains and sprockets to worry about. \\; It'll be a little more maintenance intensive, but reliability will be as good (or possibly better) than your dyna. \\; (Mine has only been in the shop 1 time for a parts failure, and that was due to a manufacturing defect in the cylinder head when it was new 8 years ago.) \\; It has only been in the shop for valve adjustments since then. \\; Too bad you can't afford both \\;- they are really different bikes and both are great! \\;
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Road Captain
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RE: Possible Ducati trade???...help
ORIGINAL: Steve Zodiac
I like the Monster but I like the Sport 1000 biposto better
I also like the Triumph Scrambler
I like the Monster but I like the Sport 1000 biposto better
I also like the Triumph Scrambler
I guess they are good bikes, but they are butt ugly!! The Scrambler looks like a '60's era Honda trail bike my brother had. I think it was called a Scrambler also.
