so I think I've come to the conclusion that I may be departing with one of my children...
I am taking school more and more seriously and just switching my major next semester and cutting down alottttttt of luxuries I dont need...
Im going to do everything I can to keep my 1098 (altho she protects the garage) and probably be putting the 999 up... she needs a little work but will be cheap.
I thought I'd let you know... 

How Cheap

Quote from: JamesMcCain on October 23, 2008, 10:34:15 PM
so I think I've come to the conclusion that I may be departing with one of my children...
I am taking school more and more seriously and just switching my major next semester and cutting down alottttttt of luxuries I dont need...
Im going to do everything I can to keep my 1098 (altho she protects the garage) and probably be putting the 999 up... she needs a little work but will be cheap.
I thought I'd let you know... 

I second that.....how cheap? 

Quote from: JamesMcCain on October 23, 2008, 10:34:15 PM
so I think I've come to the conclusion that I may be departing with one of my children...
I am taking school more and more seriously and just switching my major next semester and cutting down alottttttt of luxuries I dont need...
Im going to do everything I can to keep my 1098 (altho she protects the garage) and probably be putting the 999 up... she needs a little work but will be cheap.
I thought I'd let you know... 

999 cheap? Got checkbook? Yep. Do I smell a track bike coming on? JM if you're not on THC pm me w/price okie?

what kind of work does she need?

lol, you guys were all over this... geez, didn't even bother caring how I feel...

I feel loved...

and Im looking around 3500...

Quote from: JamesMcCain on October 24, 2008, 05:30:27 PM
lol, you guys were all over this... geez, didn't even bother caring how I feel...

I feel loved...

and Im looking around 3500...

I love you man! 
ok, what kind of work does she need?
Oh, I also need an Iphone. 

Quote from: muskrat on October 24, 2008, 06:26:34 PM
I love you man! 
ok, what kind of work does she need?
Oh, I also need an Iphone. 

Now Dax, I think you're in the wrong thread, I thought you were looking for a starter bike for the gf!! ie...Monster.   

Hey there James - long time no hear.  Sounds like you're staying busy    Thought Brian had pissed you off or something      ( j/k Brian  ).

If I may contribute my .02 on behalf of your 999 (think I've probably seen it at least half a dozen times over the years):

First off,  $3,500 for this bike is fair.  James bought it used in less than... how shall I say, stellar   condition.  There may be one or two mechanical issues, but none that I remember being show-stoppers.  Most of what this bike needs is cosmetics... like Sharkskins, for example     It's prolly due for an eleventy-billion dollar routine maintenance - which would also explain the price... James?

If I weren't in financial lock-down mode, I'd buy this bike in a second, put some track plastics on it (and a bad-ass Ducati XEROX sticker kit  ) and then thrash the thing without mercy at every track day on the calendar.

Someone buy this bike!

what's up with the oil leak?

Quote from: RED on October 25, 2008, 02:55:19 AM
Now Dax, I think you're in the wrong thread, I thought you were looking for a starter bike for the gf!! ie...Monster.   

ah ehm..........yes but I can still spoil myself again and again and again and again.

DAMN!!! Anyone want to buy an 05 S2R! I really needs me a 999! 

Quote from: Cher on October 25, 2008, 04:44:50 AM
Hey there James - long time no hear.  Sounds like you're staying busy    Thought Brian had pissed you off or something      ( j/k Brian  ).

If I may contribute my .02 on behalf of your 999 (think I've probably seen it at least half a dozen times over the years):

First off,  $3,500 for this bike is fair.  James bought it used in less than... how shall I say, stellar   condition.  There may be one or two mechanical issues, but none that I remember being show-stoppers.  Most of what this bike needs is cosmetics... like Sharkskins, for example     It's prolly due for an eleventy-billion dollar routine maintenance - which would also explain the price... James?

If I weren't in financial lock-down mode, I'd buy this bike in a second, put some track plastics on it (and a bad-ass Ducati XEROX sticker kit  ) and then thrash the thing without mercy at every track day on the calendar.

That is exactly my thinking straight up. I am really trying hard to fight it but I don't think I can much longer in holding off buying a track bike. I'll be talking to the bank on Monday! So, I don't think JM will have to wait long to sell it. Although there are other bikes out there on ebay and the forum that are quasi-track ready I'd much rather buy one from one of us. I really literally can't wait much longer...yep there they go again...those uncontrolable urges.

Someone buy this bike!

"That is exactly my thinking straight up. I am really trying hard to fight it but I don't think I can much longer in holding off buying a track bike. I'll be talking to the bank on Monday! So, I don't think JM will have to wait long to sell it. Although there are other bikes out there on ebay and the forum that are quasi-track ready I'd much rather buy one from one of us. I really literally can't wait much longer...yep there they go again...those uncontrolable urges."   - RED


Yeah, now listen, if you wanna put some stickers on your track bodywork, I'm your girl     Seriously, that was a fun project so...

Hey Guys, thanks so much for the interest in the bike and wanting to "help" me out... hahaha

well like lisa said most of that is correct, along what pipeliner said, it does have a small oil leak and haven't had time to check it out (it really isn't that big of a leak, and may just be because the oil filter is loose, again I need to investigate)... let me get all the details together and post full condition along with pictures, If someone is truly interested in the bike and show interest after details I'll sell the bike as soon as there ready to buy it (ie, could be before the end of the year).

Please give me a week or so to get my sh*t together with the bike, school and the 9 million and 1 things im working on and I'll keep you posted. Thanks again so much and Lisa for the good word, much appreciated!

lets keep the PM to a minimum until I have the details of the bikes up please, I'd hate for all ya'll be waiting on my response when im so busy!

James