My 1997 Ducati 916 Biposto - Page 2

**97Bip** · 20 Oct 07, 11:34 AM

I think that market forces make that the case, not technology. If I understand correctly, part of Ducati's design philosophy (certainly with the earlier bikes, maybe less so now..) is that they should be repairable, not disposable. So, if they are maintained correctly, including the replacement of worn out components then I would argue that the mileage is less relevant. Indeed in the case of ultra-low use, I have heard of difficulty from cam belts being kept in one position over the pulleys, rust forming in the fuel tank, condensation in the crankcases, etc.

The flipside is that the cost of maintaining the bike will inevitably go up as it covers miles and ages, as more components will become worn out. That increased cost might reasonably be reflected in the value of an older bike for sale.

I was not afraid of buying mine on 25k, as MotoRapido included the major work that it required to make good. The result has been more than three years trouble free use.

97.

**dimebag** · 03 Jun 08, 04:33 PM

I should be slapped so, mine has 2700miles - but please bare in mind Ive just bought her.
Been wanting a 916 since I was 21, I turned 30 and decided to buy myself a present. Im in the process of restoring it cosmetically with a few mods, of course. Looks like it was parked under a window in a garage as the paint is faded to pink. Motor is perfect as too most of the bike.

So far Ive installed a Sprint damper, a set of termi's, plenty of carbon fiber and ive a set of marchesini's on the way. Cant wait to get out on the road.

**97Bip** · 08 Jun 08, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 97Bip

I was not afraid of buying mine on 25k, as MotoRapido included the major work that it required to make good. The result has been more than three years trouble free use.

97.

As posted elsewhere this weekend - just been serviced again at 4 years and 34k mile and still performs fantastically. Went for a blast this morning and was in heaven!
Replacing the clutch cush rubbers made a huge difference to the feel of the whole bike, well worth the cost.

**97Bip** · 12 Jun 08, 10:15 PM

Hi, just thought I'd post this pic of my 916 with it's mono seat unit...

**Foggo** · 06 Nov 08, 08:57 AM

here's my very low km '97 just to show that these Ducs end up everywhere.

**Vinnychoff** · 06 Nov 08, 09:30 AM

foggo
how many km has it on the clock????
Vinny

**97Bip** · 06 Nov 08, 08:29 PM

Foggo, that's a great looking bike

and I'm sooo jealous of you being somewhere warm and dry to enjoy it! What are the roads like in Dubai?

Cheers, 97Bip.

**Foggo** · 08 Nov 08, 05:29 AM

The roads outside of Dubai up into the hills and off towards the East coast are good and there are some fast boys over here. Riding in Dubai during peak hour though is putting your life at risk. Bad is way too nice a description for the typical driver in a huge car/truck thing.

The bike has 12,000km on it so not bad for an old girl and the the weather is beautiful at the moment but the summer is damn hot.

**98 SPS** · 08 Nov 08, 10:20 AM

Wish I still had my 97 Bip. Bought new in Oct 97 with some accident Comp money, written off just short of its 7th birthday by a Range Rover from the rear. Still got the speedo in the shed with 72,000km on it. Had plenty of the usual issues, but no rocker problems. But had even more great times on it in the UK, Isle of Man and occasionally visited some of the warmer and drier parts of Europe as well. Sold the salvage to a mate in Grimsby who put a new rear subframe and fresh exhaust on it and he now uses it for trackdays
Sill have my 94 900SS which is just having a bit of a fettle at Cornerspeed, its done 55,000 miles now. Bought in 95 with 5,000 on the clock.

Still feel the need to get out more often.