sorned 748 since 2009

[jim@southwales]

:flash::flash::flash::flash::flash:
thinking of having a serious look at a 748 under 2000 miles
but been stored since 2009 not touched just stored
it is not seized seems straight not bent
so i know it will need a full service belts fluids maybe tyres
was thinking of using ducati wolverhampton for the work as i can tinker but never done belts .
since it will turn over whats the worst it could be
is this a big gamble ?
any imput welcome:thumbs:
got him to drop 500 notes on price today really tempted now

 

[851jim]

Start it, don't rev it, should give you a good idea of condition, clutch disengaged, hands over exhausts listen for knocks.
If its been abused its usually obvious from the outside.

 

[john b]

Yellow 748 was the best riding bike I've ever had the pleasure of owning, in traffic it murdered my wrists, burnt my ass!
But on good roads was special!

 

[rmarinel]

I bought my 748 from a guy who had stored in his garage for 4 years under a cover in a not so dry garage, with only one previous major service and 3800 miles. By the time I gave it a full service, tyres, chain, rebuilt the shock and a few other bits and bobs there was little change from £1000. In saying that, it was money well spent as it's a solid bike and a keeper! Make sure you get it for the right price, if its tidy and there are no cosmetic issues I'd recon its worth £2-2200 tops.

R

 

[jim@southwales]

this maybe my third 748 ...just concerned about her sitting all alone untouched for over 4 years .
gonna talk to the md of ducati wolverhampton
don't mind spending a bit on her ....
why did i sell all my others always regretted it
but i have just spent out on finishing touches on my sexy nissan 300zx
and now my old cat 18 years of age is really on her last legs 8 tabs a day
and the vets bill for last month £420
would not spend that on the misses .......and she knows it