Members Bike - David.Hicks' 996SPS #407

**David.Hicks** · 10 Sep 07, 01:01 PM

Thought I'd finally start my bike review ... 996SPS #407

I bought her privately back in December 2005. She had done just over 7,000 miles, had two previous owners annd a full dealer service history from Merlin Ducati in Cardiff and Riders of Bridgwater.

She was advertised on eBay, but the start-price and reserve was set too high (as usual) so he didn't get any bids. I could see from the advert that the bike was local to me so I contacted the guy and went to see it after the auction had ended. I had looked at a few SPSs and this was the best one I had seen. He was keen to sell as he couldn't ride because of a back injury and had his first sprog on the way. I haggled hard and got her for £6500 with the 'SPS' registration, some part-worn track tyres and a set of brand-new leathers all thrown-in. Sweet

Anyway, here are some pics from the eBay ad.

She had all the tasty standard SPS carbon bits, plus a few more besides - termis (plus the standard pipes), airtubes, air box, front mud-guard, clutch cover, hugger, fairing v-piece, heel and exhaust guards. Just a couple of subtle non-standard touches which I really like - red mirrors instead of black plastic, and black screen instead of clear.

The registration number was a nice touch as well - cost £700 according to the guy.

**beancounter** · 10 Sep 07, 01:08 PM

Sweet.

bc

**Sean--01** · 10 Sep 07, 02:32 PM

Very Nice

**RichieW** · 10 Sep 07, 03:13 PM

Where´s the review David?!! I want one of those!!!

. Bootiful.
So, how does she go then?

Richie.

**Duke of Wales** · 10 Sep 07, 09:36 PM

She's a little beauty Mr Hicks ...
Your a man after my own heart ...
In my opinion one of the last of the proper Ducati's ...
The best looking m/cycle ever , sexy look's - a la single sided swinging arm , sleek look's ect , vent's still on fairing , but more importantly the desmoquattro engine ...

Went out on my 916 today , only did approx 70 miles , av'nt been on it for a while ...............................
Forgot how much of a buzz it is ...
Off the next 3 day's , hope the weather hold's .................................................. .....