I contacted some dealers but they haven't responded.  Anyone know of a dealer with 848s in stock?  And do they still have the stalling problem?

I believe there is one at the San Francisco D-Store on display from Munroe's.

hmm should I buy it now?  or risk them out of stock when riding season gets close?

Quote from: sea bass on January 06, 2009, 09:12:38 AM
I contacted some dealers but they haven't responded.  Anyone know of a dealer with 848s in stock?  And do they still have the stalling problem?

gee ... bay area ducati dealers that don't respond?  why i never have heard such a thing.

try contacting modesto ducati ... deanna and company are great at customer service, pricing and post sales service.  plus, if they don't have the model you want in stock, if it is available, they will work trades with other dealers to get one for you.

a presto,
johnc

I've never had stalling problems with mine. I think that was a 2007, 1098 issue, not an 848 issue. And I hear it's been resolved along with the other issues.
They are kick ass bikes. 

End of 2008 year - I 'd bet you could find some deals.
PM me if you want some advice on things to check pre-purchase. 

The only bad thing I've heard about the 848 is that the cases are thinner than other duc motors.  Good for weight I guess, but not so good if you pivot your bike on the sidestand.

They are thinner because they are much stronger. It's Ducati's new vacuum casting. I believe it's the same technique used for casting bearings and super precision parts. Without the porosity of normal casting, they can get a stronger alloy with a predictable grain and the ability to go lighter.  The frame is the same trick. They extrude a larger tube... you know the rest Archi. They can go thinner + lighter and still be stronger. 

I geek out on these things, I can't help it.

Quote from: enzo on January 06, 2009, 04:49:42 PM
The only bad thing I've heard about the 848 is that the cases are thinner than other duc motors.  Good for weight I guess, but not so good if you pivot your bike on the sidestand.

Quote from: enzo on January 06, 2009, 04:49:42 PM
  Good for weight I guess, but not so good if you pivot your bike on the sidestand.

Well well, Scott at Demoto Sport confirmed he'd seen a couple of broken bits from doing just this. I guess it's not a tractor then 
Ironically right when I ran into enzo there doing some deep engine work. Good seeing you mang. Say ciao to your Bell', and good luck with those bearings.