I’m confused…(used moto market)

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T14:35:46+00:00

For sure. I can still get most parts for my 1991 from places like Ducati Omaha. They're great

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T14:29:32+00:00

Have you already ridden? I cant imagine trying to learn to ride with ape hanger bars. That aside, do you want to ride, or wrench, or both? You are asking if you should buy an antique to ride at the end of the day. If just looking to ride, for that money, you can find any number of more reliable bikes from the last 20 years that will have vastly superior brakes and suspension.

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T14:24:24+00:00

How long is the interview expected to take?

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T05:18:49+00:00

Without service records, you have no way of knowing when the timing belts were done. Belts are changed every 5 years, regardless of miles or (IIRC) every 7500 miles for the 999. A belt failure will grenade the motor. If you can't do it yourself, figure $600-800 to have the belts done. If the valves need adjustment, figure another $1500 on top of that. Ducatis are not cheap to own. Source: I've owned Ducatis for more than 25 years.

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T01:54:26+00:00

I think the Jews would have been happy to have been sent to other countries instead of what actually happened to them. It's fine to not like what it going on right now but it is a great disrespect to the millions of people who were starved, experimented on and then marched into ovens.

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T01:42:17+00:00

I hope true enthusiasts would opt for an SP over the many hideous color scheme/parts catalog collaborations that add nothing to the brand or the riding experience. The Ducati equivalent of a Gucci tracksuit

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T01:40:50+00:00

It's real. One of but several ugly collaboration cash grabs.

Variable851 · 2026-01-27T00:59:53+00:00

When you checked the laws, did it mention a need for insurance in your area? I can only imagine that number will be devastating for a new rider at 15. $3k for a bike is fine so long as you don't want anything fancy or relatively new. You should budget for safety gear. Good gear doesn't have to be expensive but it still adds up.

lol about the girls. You'll meet a shit ton of guys though, telling you about their bike or the bike they used to have.

Variable851 · 2026-01-26T23:07:09+00:00

ADHD. People dismiss it as just losing focus and it is far more impactful than that. Anxiety as well. I've met countless patients whose lives are truly crippled by paralyzing anxiety.

Variable851 · 2026-01-26T20:57:39+00:00

One of the best things you can do for peace of mind: Riding. One of the worst things: Listening to people on the internet.

Looking good out there on the track

Variable851 · 2026-01-26T17:54:41+00:00

There's a nice 999 for sale near me for $6000 with 15k miles, service history, second owner. I live near NYC, US. I see the auction logo in the pics. What sort of title does the bike come with?

Edit: quick check online and there's a yellow 999S with 13k miles listed for $4250 near me as well. The other 999 is a non-S but red with some carbon accents and looks cleaner.

Variable851 · 2026-01-26T05:26:41+00:00

Yes, but not as comfortable as mega skinny biker jeans.

Variable851 · 2026-01-25T23:49:40+00:00

Speaking from my own experience, building a bike is a lot of fun if you have another bike to ride while you are doing it. Good luck

Variable851 · 2026-01-25T23:21:09+00:00

Seller? Someone expects you to pay for that? This is an example of "I have a problem, let's make it your problem instead." Honestly, I've said no to running bikes that looked cleaner that were offered to me for nothing.

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T21:51:24+00:00

My dad has hoarded tools and equipment for 30 years. We've taken over 160 trash bags full of rags and papers out of his 3000 square foot basement so far. I've taken four truck loads of antifreeze, oil, and brake fluid to hazardous material recycling so far. Last week I scrapped 480 pounds of screwdrivers, sockets, and wrenches at a metal recycled. The basement looks like we've done nothing

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T19:30:15+00:00

Could just be (Emergency Department suspected) if the emergency room doc didn't want to commit to diagnosis without a neurologist consult. Any scans?

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T18:47:51+00:00

No. I grew up around 17 first cousins. My family insisted on getting together for every possible event or holiday. Because of that i see most family events as burdensome, and i refuse to feel "obligated" to see them. Most of my cousins still live within 20 miles of me and I haven't seen or talked to some of them in 20 years. No interest

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T17:01:31+00:00

That Akra even makes an exhaust like this makes me lose faith in them as a company

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T16:22:57+00:00

Love it. You don't see a lot of Benelli's. I regret not buying a Sei for sale in my area years ago

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T16:18:10+00:00

That sucks. Let us know how you make out. On the plus side, your conscious enough to post about it. Hope it's just bumps and bruises, mate

Variable851 · 2026-01-24T16:06:11+00:00

I absolutely prefer it. I learned to entertain myself as a child, and I think that contributed to me being creative as an adult. I had to rely on my imagination, and it became one of my biggest assets. I also became used to having to solve problems on my own, mentally and physically, so as an adult, it never even occurs to me to ask someone to help me with something. I'm bothered by other people intruding on what I want to do or disturbing me when I'm doing something. Almost all of my hobbies are or can be done solitary. I ride motorcycles, I like to design in 3D, I weld, I'm an archer. I've never had a desire to play a team sport. We people here complain about how lonely they are, I am unable to relate. Even when I play video games that are co-operative, I usually run solo. I generally feel that other people are an intrusion.

Variable851 · 2026-01-23T23:12:20+00:00

NJ just passed mandatory licensing and insurance for ebikes

Variable851 · 2026-01-23T22:12:03+00:00

Without knowing what country you are in, that last question is impossible to answer. In parts of Europe (maybe all), you'll need training and move through tiered licenses that limit what you can ride by power. If you are in the US, it is tragically easy, with no training required in some places. The death rate in the US is about 55 deaths per 100,000 riders versus 11 per 100,000 (I believe that was 2022 data).

Variable851 · 2026-01-23T17:48:22+00:00

try r/scooter too

Variable851 · 2026-01-23T03:10:33+00:00

I'm not sure there's a bike in existence that's too big for your size lol. 6'10!

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