[{"id": 3035318, "authorName": "Carlsbad1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlsbad1985/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Carlsbad1985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552106614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035319, "authorName": "zman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zman/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by zman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552106675, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035341, "authorName": "imthedecidah", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imthedecidah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Eh tu Yah Brother! I\u2019m up in the Monashees and anyone who\u2019s put ~10k miles on one of these up here w/all the \u2018shenanigans\u2019 going on between wildlife and and blind corner debris deserves some major f\u2019n respect \u2014 GLWA", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1552107957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035441, "authorName": "Tom1944", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom1944/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Tom1944", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552118434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035474, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow beautiful bike - but lots of upgrades/mods .... so it would be great to know how many of the original parts go with the bike.\r\n\r\nDoes the original manual and the metal VIN / autenticity plaque come with the bike? Do seller know why the metal serialnumber plate is missing from the center of the handlebar - or if it also comes with the bike?\r\nGLWTS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552126946, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035537, "authorName": "MikeDCop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mikedcop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was younger and a lot skinnier, I wanted one of these SO bad. It is a beautiful motorcycle.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552134994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035578, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Man, just a couple of gentle laps in my backyard (COTA)...please??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552137725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035629, "authorName": "lightguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lightguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 999R is a prize in my small collection. IMO 999s in general are vastly under-rated in the Ducati world. Will be watching to see what this one goes for. Its the only R I've seen for sale in years but haven't followed the market as intensely as in the past.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1552139127, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035643, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CopenhagenGT: Thank you for the great question. The original, brakes, master cylinders, clutch, clip ons, upper triple(not numbered on red 2005, only fila and xerox), tank, mirrors, seat, North American non carbon rear seat, manual, cover, rear stand and marchesini wheels come with the bike.\n\nI found that the Helibars and SpeedyMoto Upper Triple provided a better riding position for my frame, and relieved pressure on my injured shoulder.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552139714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035711, "authorName": "backmarkr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/backmarkr/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by backmarkr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552141721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035758, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Italians nail \"passion\"..makes everyone else look mediocre", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1552142707, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035835, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! Just WOW!\r\n\r\nRegards", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552144378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3035923, "authorName": "friesanimalstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friesanimalstyle/", "bidAmount": 4999, "content": "$4,999 bid placed by friesanimalstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552146733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3035939, "authorName": "Davey_Jones", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davey_jones/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saw the pictures in the snow and wonder: Do they make Blizzaks that fit?\r\nBeautiful bike!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1552147155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036042, "authorName": "gchagrin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gchagrin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the process and paperwork (if any) for shipping to the US?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552149705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036199, "authorName": "helilog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helilog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "THIS is the peak of Ducati superbikes.\r\n\r\nThe carbon wheels are so light that when you pull them out of the box you laugh, because you were expecting light but are still surprised.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552154092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036347, "authorName": "Nick_j", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick_j/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CopenhagenGT - my '05 999R did not have a numbered plaque on the triple clams like all of the prior limited-run Ducatis seemed to have, fyi.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552158335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036440, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gchagrin\n\nThis bike was originally sold New in California, it comes with a clear title. The purchaser would be responsible for shipping and importation. I used a company called Kaneda when I have shipped from the US to CANADA in past. I am happy to assist as much as possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552161830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036479, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are up for 'most incongruous pictures of the year' award. A Ducati 999R on high performance rubber, in the snow. I love it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552163238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036513, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jags_in_the_barn - might go down as the riskiest additional photo shoot of my life. Now is the season for interest though!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552164549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036602, "authorName": "SvntSvn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svntsvn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool bike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552168454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036626, "authorName": "gtr8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtr8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It started with my 907IE in 1992....the love affair has never ended...and I will pass the 907 along to my boys.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552169605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036645, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brailton If it was originally sold in California, is the bike exempt from importation duties (and accompanying hassle) were it to come back to the US?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552170976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036696, "authorName": "friesanimalstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/friesanimalstyle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Still drooling from this morning over this 999R.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552173804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036700, "authorName": "Carlsbad1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlsbad1985/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don\u2019t believe it\u2019s exempt but there are duty preferential treatment programs to use (duty drawback, or US goods returned possibly)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552174261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036760, "authorName": "larryk62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larryk62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Duckies Rock!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552176801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036761, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sherpa23 and @Carlsbad1985\r\n\r\nI am unsure as to the rules going south, but coming back this way, it would be tax exempt as taxes have been paid previously.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552176876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036770, "authorName": "Carlsbad1985", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carlsbad1985/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Carlsbad1985", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552177323, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3036796, "authorName": "TommyC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A say indeed when you look at this bike and can still fully appreciate its beauty and mechanical excellence but at the same time realize you\u2019re too old to properly enjoy it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552178747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036811, "authorName": "SilverstoneE90M3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverstonee90m3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mmmmm, I have been idly shopping for a 2005-2006 Ducati 999R for about 10 years. Seriously sexy, under appreciated in their time, and the last of the rider-controlled Ducati superbikes (the 1098R was the first to come with traction control and they have added electronics and acronyms to each subsequent model). I\u2019m partial to a completely stock example, but this one has some very nice upgrades. Watching closely...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552179651, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036826, "authorName": "Brewster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brewster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Silverstone I'll go back even further, I wont buy anything with a timing belt. The early Ducati's were the bees knees, were they called Desmo's", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552180246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036836, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Sherpa23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552180692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3036900, "authorName": "Drpboston", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drpboston/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just gorgeous. And in snow! GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552186974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036907, "authorName": "jasonious", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonious/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had one for a few years. Loved it to pieces. Couple of things to note:\n\n1. Very maintenance intensive, even for a Ducati. Have to remove the heads to do closer shims when checking/adjusting the valves.\n\n2. Body work is carbon fiber and awesome, just not something you wantt to crash of nick up. Very $$$$\n\n3. The bike stock is very high strung and a bear on the street. Track day, which it is designed for, is heaven.\n\nAn awesome bike for someone who likes to maintain their own equipment and has a track to visit regularly. Kinda sucks on the street in traffic....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552187230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036951, "authorName": "Nader", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nader/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 748S that I used to track, and like many, I hated on Terblanche when these came out. But they are looking better and better as the years go by. I now recognize how ahead of its time it was. Still sexier than anything made in Japan or Germany.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552189523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3036981, "authorName": "m3eo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/m3eo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous bike, my kind of art! Have been shopping for a Xerox for a year. These don't come up often...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552188027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037042, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I recently sold my Xerox and now the only R missing in my collection is the 999R. I figured it would stay that way for longer than this but I guess we will see what happens.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552193177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037159, "authorName": "Darren_2.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darren_2.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, but are studded snow tires on steelies included, or no....??! :oD\r\n\r\nAchingly gorgeous bike. Too frightening to ride for my skill level, but I could stare at it forever. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552219291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037215, "authorName": "whiterhino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whiterhino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my a couple of years ago. Great machine. Winner will be very happy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552225577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037344, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Nick_J\r\n\r\nInteresting. I have a stock 999R, produced november 2005 #198 - and on the center piece of the handlebar (not sure what correct name is) there is a small serial plaque with the \"0198\" text.\r\n\r\nAlso, the bike came with a small red box with a metal plaque approx sice 5x6 inches with model, serial numbers, (framenumber, motor number) production date and a printed signature of the managing director. Also there is 4 booklets (999R owners manual, Desmo Clud etc.) and a CD rom \r\n\r\nIt\u00b4s going to be interesting seeing what the market thnks about this one .... as I may be selling mine later this fall.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552232071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037351, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, does it come with the 3 keys (2 black and one red) + code card?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552232242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037389, "authorName": "Nick_j", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nick_j/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CopenhagenGT - I feel shafted! I didn't get anything with mine other than the normal accoutrements that came with the other two 999s I had ('03 and '05 base models), though I did get the full race 57-mm Termi at no \"extra\" charge... Tongue in cheek - out the door, it was quite a sum of money. The R was very special, and even my amateur skills could really feel the difference in the engine characteristics between the R and the less-oversquare dimensions of the base 999.\r\n\r\nI'm interested to see where this goes, and to imagine what would have been, as well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552233536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037431, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagengt\r\n\r\nIt does come with all 3 keys, code card and a Scorpio alarm.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve never heard of the 2005 and on, non race team replica bikes coming with those. Very interesting.\r\n\r\nNone of them came with a cdrom, this was an optional item from the dealer that contained the parts catalogue or repair manual.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552235454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037457, "authorName": "JPSO86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpso86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many times can you use the word \"titanium\" in a sentence?\r\nAwesome...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552236663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037466, "authorName": "OinFL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oinfl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The infamous duck that spills oil over 180 degrees. Yikes. Love the lines, hope you addressed the open oil res...glws", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552237108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037513, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT Do you have a Xerox or Fila 999R or the \"regular\" 999R? I have a fair amount of special Ducati superbikes (916 Corsa, 916 SPS, 996R, 998R, 1098R, 1199 Superleggera, etc.) and had a Xerox that (as I said) I recently parted with. Every one of them came with different \"extras\" from the factory and they each have their own quirks of what was supposed to come and what wasn't. \r\n\r\nTo your point, the 05/06 Xerox came with everything you mentioned but the \"regular\" 999R is not supposed to. They were not numbered, either.\r\n\r\nHonestly, if it comes with all the keys, all the books, and a cover that's really all you can ask for with an '05 999R. I'm more concerned about what I'm going to find on a bike that hasn't been fully serviced in 5 years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552239232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037556, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sherpa23\r\n\r\nI\u00b4m located in Europe, and my 999R is a Germany sold bike. 1. registration July 2006. I\u00b4m pretty sure my bike is a regular 999R. Too bad we can\u00b4t share pictures. I thought all the R\u00b4s had the serial on the handlebar.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552240718, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037563, "authorName": "serge928", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/serge928/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. Please post video of wheelies in the snow. Thanks in advance!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552240971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037566, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT It's very possible that the euro delivery bikes were different and maybe even the German market ones were sold as numbered bikes. For example, I have one of the few US delivery 996R's that had to be sold as \"race bikes\" (no lights, signals, etc.) and it's out of the final batch of 996R production that had no number on the triple clamp but all of the first 350 bikes destined for Europe and elsewhere had the numbers. It could be possible that something like this happened with the 999R. To the best of my knowledge, only the 05/06 Xerox and 749R had numbers on the triple while the 05/06 999R spec'd like this (NA examples at least) were delivered unnumbered.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552241135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037573, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My plate in the handle looks like this one .... only saying \"999R 0198\" ..... I thought all R models had one similar\r\n\r\nhttp://bit.ly/2rckjgB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552241338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037604, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT Yes, this was my old Xerox and here is the plate and you can see that it would be same as what's on yours. But the 05/06 regular 999R us delivery bikes didn't have them, only Xerox.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552243041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037605, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops, sorry: https://www.bike-urious.com/2006-ducati-999r-xerox/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552243056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037612, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sherpa23\r\n\r\nThank you - interesting. I was of the impression that only 200 were built. There\u00b4s a Fila in Denmark that has the exact same type plate in the handlebar as well as the red \"jewelry\" box with the 5x7 inch plate. That one is definately a Fila - but also only says 999R on the plaque.\r\n\r\nMine also has the white nose ... so could my bike be a Fila then with painted side fairings? (although I do not think so as the 999R script it still see through to the carbon\r\n\r\nThe 999R for the US market - are they not part of the limited 200 run?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552243374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037616, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT I try to keep pretty good records of my cars and bikes and what I uncovered in my research is that 319 Xerox 999R examples (05/06 only of course) were built worldwide.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552243552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037628, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mine looks exactly like this one - but without the Xerox script and small logos on the top part of the fairing.\r\n\r\nSo with the white nose and white part on front fender w/Ducati logo ..... could it then still be a regular 999R?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552243858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037632, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ooopps ... forgot link - https://www.bike-urious.com/1-300-2006-ducati-999r/", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552243962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3037654, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT We never got a plain white nose variant here. It looks awesome. And if I end up winning the auction for this bike, I had already planned on doing a white number plate for it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552244981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038085, "authorName": "bimmerjon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerjon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can only imagine how fun (nerve-racking) it must have been to walk that mint bike out on the packed snow for the photo shoot! Gorgeous 999r and one I'll be keeping a close eye on!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552271003, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038103, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bimmerjon - you have no idea how stressful it was! However, the snow provided a nice back drop.\r\n\r\nHopefully their are lots of you that are waiting and watching.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552272386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038116, "authorName": "928s4life", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928s4life/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful. This bike used to be the desktop for my computer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552274081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038223, "authorName": "zeniden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeniden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First thing I noticed was the bulbous 749R large tank which somewhat damages the svelte lines of the bike but can be forgiven with the amount this bike has been ridden and comes with the original tank.\r\n\r\nAll talk of number plaque on triple clamp is moot since it's a Speedymoto aftermarket piece. No, 2005 999R did not come with plaque. \r\n\r\nStock tail section pieces were plastic, appears to be carbon on the bike at least the front half anyway. \r\n\r\nOh, and wtf is up with the radial caliper spacers apparently being welded to the caliper mounts on the fork lower? Why? Is left fork seal leaking?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552291485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038315, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zeniden I suspect the welded caliper spacer are related to the drilled-for-safety-wire caliper bolts on the front calipers. R doesn't stand for recreation and based on a couple of other things in the pics, I think this bike has some interesting stories to tell.\r\n\r\nAnd since those are the old style \u00d6hlins fork seals, it's fair to say that they haven't been serviced in some time so probably leaking or will leak soon and a rebuild is in order.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552308893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3038328, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@zeniden - great points!\r\n\r\nYes, the bike comes with the original tank as well. It comes with the original grey upper triple, as well as the speedymoto piece pictured.\r\n\r\nFront half of the tail section is carbon, comes with the original composite one as well. The calipers on the bike are original 1098s items, this is the way they are on all 1098 calipers. The original 999R radials are also included.\r\n\r\nThe fork seals have not been replaced in my ownership.\r\n\r\n@Sherpa23 - yes, when I acquired the bike, it had some items safety wired and I believe it has seen track time in the past. I originally acquired it from SoCal DUCATI in 2008, sold it to a gentlemen in Vancouver in 2010, and bought it back in 2014.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552309342, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3039477, "authorName": "hizhinezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hizhinezz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of those utmost cool Italdesign machines that struck much of the public [myself included] as kind of a weird style exercise when introduced [function is inarguable, aside from tight parameters]... but that has aged SO WELL imho [think Lambo Jarama]. Stacked round lights are so cool and different. Everyone had already copied the 916 look so why not. The exhaust was years ahead of its time. I still prefer the look of aftermarket [Termi] CF boom tubes on a 916-998, but this was a look at what was to come and what is today the norm. Those wheels... hnnnng.\r\n\r\nGorgeous bike and GLWS. Given that it has miles and race time on it, I hope that someone with the right mentality [and physique, cause that ain't me] buys it and flogs it as it should be flogged.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552332636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041244, "authorName": "jwest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought a 2005 749r new in 2005 solely for track use. The carbon fairing isn't race spec, or even closed underneath but it's light. Considering side stand is on, I wonder if it really saw much track time to be honest.\r\n\r\nIs there proof listed yet showing this being an R ? No offense meant, but showing the proof could help w sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552357104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041256, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwest - what do you consider proof?\r\n\r\nThe sand cast cases are pictured.\r\n\r\nI am happy to help provide what I can.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552357406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041271, "authorName": "jwest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did not see a VIN stamped anywhere. The top castings can be bought and added for example. Triple clamp gone is odd to me for a bike without a whole lot of the other typical BS bling.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552357812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041447, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwest - the vin is in the auction, feel free to run it with Ducati.\r\n\r\nThe magnesium valve covers are quite easy to obtain, however those aren't the cases.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552363535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041458, "authorName": "jwest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "LOL, I said \"for example\". Guess no photos of vin on anything. It would be proactive to get the data from the factory and post rather than just take your word for it when you aren't even the OO so for all you know, you were duped. People would love it if you were to make sure such an obvious thing is already provided rather than telling us \"go find it yourself\". Why is no paper doc shown like other listings? Just post the stuff.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552364085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041588, "authorName": "zeniden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeniden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jwest The VIN listed shows as being a 999R and no indication it\u2019s anything but. As the seller stated, it has the sand cast engine crankcases. The VIN isn\u2019t stamped on engine and I see the listing has updated with VIN photos.\r\n\r\nTop triple clamps get replaced all the time for asthetic reasons, just like rearsets, clutch covers, etc.\r\n\r\nI doubt it was ever raced, many trackday orgs do require minimal safety wiring beyond the beginners group.\r\n\r\nThese are very enjoyable bikes and the chassis is probably as underrated as the styling.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552381838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3041952, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I tend to agree that this hasn't been raced, had it ever been raced or seen serious track time, its current condition wouldn't tell you a thing about it, at least by these pictures. It would have had full track bodywork with all lights, mirrors, stands, etc, removed, replaced with the track stuff, and then all the street stuff put back on again when it went for sale. \r\n\r\nIf it were properly cleaned and sorted during the reassembly the only real visible (in these pics) tell tale that would remain would be the drilled for safety wire bolts. However, there would be a lot more safety wired parts that just the brake calipers. But it's not like we are going to see the steering stops to see if they've been bashed or anything so I think these pics are as good as anything to go from.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552400894, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3044098, "authorName": "jwest", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jwest/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "glad to see the new VIN photos. visually verifying the vin is no different to me than making sure the engine runs. not sure why so much pushback.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552425440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045059, "authorName": "Mellowd719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mellowd719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "get yourself a pair of skiblades and you're in business! I've done it a time or 2 on a dirtbike when my knees still worked", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552446120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3045510, "authorName": "guarda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/guarda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice! Any track history on this?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552482565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3048626, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@guarda - in the time I\u2019ve owned it, no.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552523106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3048775, "authorName": "oasis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oasis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Brian, Too bad you're selling your bike. What happen to the forks? Just wondering why the caliper mounts and spacers are welded?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552526533, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3049084, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oasis - the forks are the same as when it was imported in 2008 from California. Nothing wrong with them outside of the noted marks that look like welding. They have been like that through both times I\u2019ve owned this bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552535987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3049225, "authorName": "pockomoth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pockomoth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m more a biker than a car guy, and this is the best bike I\u2019ve seen on BaT. I\u2019ve had a few Ducs in my day, including a 749S, and this is a stunning example of this important bike in Ducati history. I think this is the winningest bike in Ducati history, winning many more races and titles than the far more famous 916 and 996. And while the 916 is iconic, the 999 has aged so well and is functionally a far better bike. I\u2019m too old for bikes like this now, but this should go for at least 50% more than the current bid. So GLWA, great bike. I\u2019ll be following tomorrow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552549170, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3049944, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pockomoth Technically that's not true. The 916/955/996/998 won every Manufacturer WSBK title from 1994 to 2002 except for 1997 (Honda with JK) while the 999 only won three of the five seasons where it competed for the WSB title (2003, 2004, 2006 and missing in 2005 and 2007). That said, the 999 is a great model and that's not to take anything away from it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552578527, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3050099, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u00b4ve read that the 999R ,the way it is built and spec\u00b4ed, is the Ducati bike closest to the actual racing model of any of the R models throughout the years ..... anyone know if that is true?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552581490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3050158, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@copenhagenGT That is not true. I have owned several of the factory racing bikes over the years and on the 999R, nothing is interchangeable with the 999RS bikes except for the master cylinder reservoirs. Everything is very different. However on the 1098R, almost everything is interchangeable with the RS bikes and that is the model that's closest. In fact, Carlos Checa won the WSBK championship on essentially a 1098R with Corse parts on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552582474, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3050381, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sherpa23 - there isn't a huge difference in engine or main frame between the RS and regular R. You are correct though that the rear frame, exhaust, rear swing arm, etc are all different.\r\n\r\nThe early RS and the late R have more in common than the 04 RS and 04 R. The 2005 and later R's got the box swingarm and deepsump engines. The later RS motors used similar heads, with different cams and rockers. It is possible to acquire all of these parts and install them in a street spec 2005+ 999R. To answer @copenhagenGT the early 999R, up to 2004, is as Sherpa described. The 2005+ 999R is like the 1098R and most components are interchangeable and could be installed.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552586052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3050529, "authorName": "Sherpa23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sherpa23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brailton While you're right about the 05 change and most of what you said, and not to pick nits here but there but you would have to do wholesale changes. For example, if you want to put on the 999RS 63.5mm exhaust on an '05, you would have to change the rear subframe, tail, and bodywork at a minimum. You might have to change the swingarm as well. \r\n\r\nAlso don't forget that the RS frames were 25CrMo4 TIG welded frames and the swingarms, while the same shape, were box section aluminum made my Pierobon that are very different from the street swingarms (although you're right in that they could bolt on).\r\n\r\nWith the 1098R, Ducati went to a system where they were trying to make the bike easier and cheaper for privateer teams to run and so 1098R and RS and Corse parts are essentially interchangeable part by part for most of the bike. They had to use different cams and intake valves and a few other things but generally very close.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552587325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3051369, "authorName": "edinlr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edinlr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike has clearly been at the track. I own a 749R and I was looking at all of the areas I have wired and saw evidence of that on this bike. Look at the close up of the rear axle nut, you can see it drilled for safety wire. Look at one of picture of the right front fork lower where you can see the welding, the two axle retaining bolts have clearly been drilled for wire. The welding on the fork lower concerns me, what happened here? I love the 999R and want to buy one, but this one's history would be a concern. Unless every stock part was included, I would be suspicious that the bike has take a few tumbles in its time. At this price it is fairly reasonable considering the CF wheels and the TI exhaust, but understand that these things are very expensive to maintain and the motors can go to crap pretty quick. This is really a bike for someone that knows the product and can deal with all of the quirks of the engineering and required maintenance. Also, it is getting time to replace the belts again, if those break you are out thousands. At the very least I would want to run the VIN and motor numbers through to make sure they are 999R.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552593749, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3051629, "authorName": "foolonawheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foolonawheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back around 2006, 2007 our shop (which does quite a bit of Ducati service) had a customer who raced one of these. The comments that we got tended to be along the line of \"I can't believe that he's racing this!\" or \"I can't believe that he crashed it\" (this was racing, after all). The customer's response was \"I am using it for it's purpose and I've probably saved it from being someone's garage queen.\". I completely agreed with him.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552596141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3051757, "authorName": "foolonawheel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foolonawheel/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just noticed the welded spacers on the fork lowers. These are loose spacers that allow for the use of a larger diameter brake rotor. Typically just loose so every time you remove the wheel you have to be careful not to lose them. Can't say that I've ever seen anyone weld them on but I guess they got tired of keeping track of them in the pits at trackdays. \r\n\r\nThe changes on this bike such as the rearsets, the master cylinders and most especially the carbon wheels are very nice upgrades. The stock rearsets are truly awful! This will be a terrific track day bike for someone!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552597383, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3051926, "authorName": "zeniden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeniden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CopenhagenGT I'd argue that the 749R is actually closest to racing spec (not including any of the RS bikes obviously) if only because WSS restrictions vs WSBK but the 749R did come with a few more trick bits because of that.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552598775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3052032, "authorName": "zeniden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeniden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Weird, I edited post below to say compared to 999R bit didn't update...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552599636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3052479, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edinlr - The fork lowers and spacer have been discussed previously, as has the VIN and that it is a 999R. I understand your skepticism, and am happy to help and answer any perspective bidders questions\r\n\r\n@Foolonawheel - Thank you for the explanation on the caliper spacers and the lower fork, I think this is a fair explanation for something that I can't answer as this bike has always been like this since I've known it from import in 2008.\r\n\r\n@zeniden - WSS does have much stricter homologation restrictions than WSBK. 749R and later 999R are very similar in this aspect, the early 999R differed greatly from the competition spec bikes. This 999R includes the major difference which is the 749R tank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552606132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3052587, "authorName": "zeniden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zeniden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brailton Yes, I was thinking more the adjustable offset steering tube eccentric (36mm/30mm offset), linear suspensions setup - link/short ride height rod/short stroke Ohlins shock and slipper clutch (basic as it was). \r\n\r\nNever liked the large tank, hard to get over the front properly on the track so required a thicker seat pad and even then still felt bulky. It's nice you have both with the bike though. \r\n\r\nRaced a 2004 749R when they came out and also rode the '05 999R at the dealer meeting at Barber that year. Unfortunately, a few were crashed (not by me), even at the leisurely pace while being paraded around the track. I've also had the pleasure of maintaining/modifying a very nice '05 999R over the years. \r\n\r\nThere isn't really anything here that would turn me away, it's been ridden which isn't a bad thing, some nice upgrades and the stock parts included. The minor safety wiring doesn't bother me, all of my bikes are done to either trackday or more extensive race standards. Cam belts are cheap and easy to replace and choose to replace on any Ducati I obtain, even if proof of being done and still in service range. Fresh belts and proper tension are cheap insurance.\r\n\r\nGLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552608999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3052757, "authorName": "Blau_RS2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blau_rs2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had the pleasure of helping out Brian with the photoshoot in the snow. It was a little nerve wracking guiding it up the lane to find a decent spot to take some photos though. It really gives you an appreciation for what decent snow tires are capable of as I wouldn't dream of trying to drive this thing on snow even if it had 4 wheels. \r\n\r\nThis 999R is in amazing condition and I learned a lot from Brian about Ducati's in general during the shoot. He knows and cares for his stuff and I wouldn't hesitate purchasing something that he's owned, especially the blue TTRS in photo #6!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552614039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3053710, "authorName": "ZENWERKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zenwerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was looking to get a 1098s till I saw this. How do they compare?!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552661577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3053836, "authorName": "brailton (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brailton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RAF - night and day. The 1098 is beast in it\u2019s own right, but doesn\u2019t have the Ducati Corse DNA the 999R does.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1552663679, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3055842, "authorName": "mayaibuki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayaibuki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe this bike is going for so cheap. I was checking how to bring it to San Francisco. But there is a better bike at $16k in the city so I might go for that one to avoid the headaches of importing it to California", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552685887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3055900, "authorName": "riley01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley01/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by riley01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552686576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3055905, "authorName": "riley01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/riley01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/15/19 for $10,500 to riley01", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552686699, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3055910, "authorName": "pavulon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pavulon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The market for 999R's has spoken!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1552686795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3055913, "authorName": "mayaibuki", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayaibuki/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow, this is so cheap!!!! Congrats to the buyer. Such a great bike for an amazing price.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1552686846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3055919, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@riley01\r\nCongratulations Enjoy! Shiny Side Up!\r\n?\u263a\ufe0f?\r\n@Brailton\r\nCongratulations on Your Auction!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552686951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3055939, "authorName": "CopenhagenGT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copenhagengt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow ... well bought.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1552687353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3058988, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "STUNNING", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1552873001, "type": "comment"}]