Virtually Brand New M900!

Dirty · 20-10-2013, 12:09 PM

Spotted on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:B:SS:GB:3160

Sad story

20-10-2013, 12:55 PM

Is he keeping her or what?

Great bike though.

Darren69 · 20-10-2013, 01:05 PM

His wife won't let him ride it, lol

Nickj · 20-10-2013, 02:34 PM

And we all know what he should have got rid of all those years ago

Still a good buy for someone somewhere

Mr Gazza · 20-10-2013, 04:21 PM

If you think that is sad what about this..

I was offered a '98 M900 last week with 441 miles from new.
Was taxed for the first two years and never had it's first MOT.
Geezer kept it all this while and then he was trailering it off to be sold when it fell off the trailer

As far as I know it is not an insurance catagory. But there is a fair bit of superficial damage to the right hand side including the tank.

If I had 1500 quid to spare I would have saved it from the breaker..

BeePee · 20-10-2013, 06:28 PM

I spotted that too, she must be really really really good at something.......nah not possible lol

21-10-2013, 01:45 PM

I saw it too, seems to have lost it's rear hugger over time but looks nice, it's actually not that far from me...
Good job I spent the cash I had at home or I'd have been tempted!

Darren69 · 21-10-2013, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeePee

I spotted that too, she must be really really really good at something.......nah not possible lol

Nagging?

jerry · 22-10-2013, 06:49 PM

What a sad story ,, he needs a divorce ....

pompone · 22-10-2013, 06:56 PM

3K? even with such a low mileage is a bit steep considering the cost of recommission..

Darren69 · 22-10-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pompone

3K? even with such a low mileage is a bit steep considering the cost of recommission..

My thoughts exactly, but maybe there is method to the madness. Hence it won't sell?

Funkatronic · 22-10-2013, 07:33 PM

a collector will prob pay that if its super tidy

NewMon · 22-10-2013, 10:20 PM

I think this will go above the 3K. The plate will attract some and I can't see it costing much to get going. It is sad though. She must be pretty special.

Rally · 23-10-2013, 03:26 AM

If it wants to be ridden as opposed to shown in a collection by the next owner, you may have to strip and reseal the engine as all the seals will have dried out. Then there's the tyres, fluids, brake hoses, air filter, oil and filter, cam belts etc. It will be a minimum of £500 to put it right properly for the road.

A cracking looking bike in the main. I notice the brake and clutch fluid lids are missing paint as usual and the bolts on the handlebars are all corroded as well though.

pompone · 23-10-2013, 07:16 AM

I like your conservative quote of 500 quid. If you were to change just the engine bearings that's what it would cost you. Then you'd have seals and gaskets, bearings all around, tires, servicing items...the bill could easily go up a couple of thousands..

20-10-2013, 12:09 PM	#1
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Virtually Brand New M900! Spotted on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...E:B:SS:GB:3160 Sad story

20-10-2013, 01:05 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,094	His wife won't let him ride it, lol __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

20-10-2013, 02:34 PM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	And we all know what he should have got rid of all those years ago Still a good buy for someone somewhere __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

20-10-2013, 06:28 PM	#6
BeePee Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: GALSTON Bike: S2r Posts: 215	I spotted that too, she must be really really really good at something.......nah not possible lol __________________

22-10-2013, 06:49 PM	#9
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,903	What a sad story ,, he needs a divorce .... __________________ MONSTERMAN

20-10-2013, 12:55 PM	#2
pte1643 Guest Posts: n/a	Is he keeping her or what? Great bike though.

20-10-2013, 04:21 PM	#5
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,979	If you think that is sad what about this.. I was offered a '98 M900 last week with 441 miles from new. Was taxed for the first two years and never had it's first MOT. Geezer kept it all this while and then he was trailering it off to be sold when it fell off the trailer As far as I know it is not an insurance catagory. But there is a fair bit of superficial damage to the right hand side including the tank. If I had 1500 quid to spare I would have saved it from the breaker..

21-10-2013, 01:45 PM	#7
JuZ Guest Posts: n/a	I saw it too, seems to have lost it's rear hugger over time but looks nice, it's actually not that far from me... Good job I spent the cash I had at home or I'd have been tempted!

22-10-2013, 06:56 PM	#10
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	3K? even with such a low mileage is a bit steep considering the cost of recommission.. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

22-10-2013, 07:33 PM	#12
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	a collector will prob pay that if its super tidy

22-10-2013, 10:20 PM	#13
NewMon Titanium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Rugby Bike: M600 Posts: 401	I think this will go above the 3K. The plate will attract some and I can't see it costing much to get going. It is sad though. She must be pretty special.

23-10-2013, 03:26 AM	#14
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	If it wants to be ridden as opposed to shown in a collection by the next owner, you may have to strip and reseal the engine as all the seals will have dried out. Then there's the tyres, fluids, brake hoses, air filter, oil and filter, cam belts etc. It will be a minimum of £500 to put it right properly for the road. A cracking looking bike in the main. I notice the brake and clutch fluid lids are missing paint as usual and the bolts on the handlebars are all corroded as well though.

23-10-2013, 07:16 AM	#15
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	I like your conservative quote of 500 quid. If you were to change just the engine bearings that's what it would cost you. Then you'd have seals and gaskets, bearings all around, tires, servicing items...the bill could easily go up a couple of thousands.. __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com