After much deliberation with the wife, I think we've finally come to the decision that the Sport 1000 is the way to go. Unfortunately, $12,000 for a new one is just way too outta our price range. For those of you who've seen my backyard, you know I have a lot of landscaping and deck extensions yet to put in. I simply can't afford to dump that much money on an expensive toy.

That being said, I'm on the lookout for a used one that might afford me a little breathing room. Something I could possibly pay cash for. The target is $6K - $7K. Now, I know that probably won't happen, but I'm talking with a guy in Sante Fe who's selling one for $7500. So I know that getting CLOSE to that is at least POSSIBLE.

What I'm asking is are peeled eyeballs. If you're kicking around eBay, or surfing Craigslist, or even the local paper and come across one lemme know.

I NEED AN '07 OR '08.

2up is a big preference right now. Preferably black, but the yellow is growing on me. I could POSSIBLY and I mean BIG POSSILBY be talked into a one seater, but I don't think wifey would like that. 

I'm looking, too...hard. But I figure many sets of eyes are better than two. Thanks, all! A fewrounds of free beers to whoever finds her. 

Found this one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___2007-Ducati-Sport-Classic-1000-800-MILES_W0QQitemZ260243786424QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260243786424&

Nice find but no way that dude would let a 2007 "S" with 800 miles go for what Ryan is wanting to spend. Great bike, stock, with super low miles so it's worth what he's asking. Ryan, you might find a solo seater ('06) for around your price with some miles and a desperate to sell owner but the wife would hate you. We'll help you look. Who knows... ?

ya never know until you ask the dude himself...

the Dude abides 

Offer the seller a price that is "just before laughing" and go from there 

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 24, 2008, 12:25:57 PM
the Dude abides 

great movie!... not The Dude, just Dude.

His Royal Dudeness, or El Dudarino, if you're not into brevity.

Dude... 






(sorry to continue the threadjack, I just had to...)
Eyes are peeled though. I'll let you know if any new shit comes to light.

Quote from: MurDuc on May 24, 2008, 10:00:36 PM
Dude... 

Imagine our surprise...

Hey, the current bid on that ebay bike is $6100.00 and there's not a reserve.

Just bid your highest and keep your fingers crossed (if you like it that is).

This one's a Sport, and a Classic 

http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=3072.0

Quote from: MurDuc on May 24, 2008, 10:00:36 PM
Dude... 






(sorry to continue the threadjack, I just had to...)
Eyes are peeled though. I'll let you know if any new shit comes to light.

ummm...can we trade lives plz?  thx.

but what about the toe?  the toe is not the make the beast with two backsing issue here!!!

Ryan,

This may be of no interest to you, but there is a new listing on ebay motors (ducati section) for a 2006 black Sports 1000 with 2,900 miles on it. It's in Grand Prairie at Storm Cycles. It just showed up in the last day or so and has one bid. As for your lack of interest: it is the '06 solo seat model and it has been dropped and slightly scrapped up. Not bad from the pics just not pristine. Could be made pristine with a little work and minor money. Ditch the busted flyscreen, new rt/frt turn signal and horn, switch to aftermarket exhaust or have stockers recoated... ?? Just keeping my eyes peeled as directed.

fastwin

PS  would also make an awesome track day bike for someone who doesn't have to have the latest and greatest Ducati SBK!! Could be had for a great price I bet. [moto]