To part or not to part, that is the question.

[90_907ie]

Hi all,
I have an interesting situation. Several years ago I bought a 907ie off of the bay. I have had my fun and enjoyed the bike, but now I have a need to sell the bike. Here is interesting bit. The vin shows as a '90, is titled as a '90 and the frame says it was manufactured in 6/89. Also, my insurance seems to think that the VIN is for a 906. So I am guessing that someone had a 906 and a 907ie and for whatever reason put all the 907 stuff on a 906 frame. So since I need to make back my money when selling this bike should I part it out or attempt sell a 906.5 ie.
I guess my real question, besides sell or part-out, is what parts would people on this forum want if I did part it? I would feel good knowing that parts of my bike were all over the world enabling others to enjoy their Ducks a little longer. I live in Denver, CO, USA so shipping could be high to some places. Anyway, thanks all for your thoughts.
PS. It has 20k mi on the clock and has no major issues.

[90_907ie]

I have made a part/price list in an excel spreadsheet if anyone would give me their opinion on the prices I am curious how close to fair market (whatever that is) they are. I will paste the numbers here and I can e-mail the .xls file if someone wants. This isn't an official advert or post. I am just curious about going rates for parts. Thanks.

Description Price
Engine W/ pump, starter, alt $1,700.00
Fairings
Top Front $150.00
Left Front $200.00
Right Front $200.00
Left rear $200.00
Right rear $200.00
Rear Piece and Seat Lock $80.00

Rear Shock $275.00
Forks $300.00
Instrument Cluster $200.00
Throttle Bodies $250.00
Radiator and hoses $80.00
Coolant reservoir $65.00
ECU $300.00
Relay/regulator Board $100.00
Front wheel w/ Rotor $100.00
Rear wheel w/rotor $100.00
Gas tank with pump $300.00
Mirror pod Left $30.00
Mirror pod Right $30.00
Front Brake caliper $70.00
Rear brake caliper $70.00
Frame $350.00
Swingarm $150.00
Wiring harness $150.00
Front fender $65.00
Clutch lever and reservoir $65.00
Brake lever and switch $65.00
Broken euro tailight assy $65.00
Corbin seat, no holes $100.00
Battery tray $35.00
Exhaust Orig $150.00
Both Exhst Cans Fast By Farr? $300.00

[samandkimberly]

Hi all,
I have an interesting situation.

It is not at all unusual to see a manufacturing date 6 months before the model year; I wouldn't pay much attention to that. I also wouldn't put much value to what the insurance company thinks. If it's got 907ie paint and decals and a fuel injected motor, I would just assume it's a 907ie. It's not like there is a huge difference in market value between the two.

Regarding your second post, I think you're 25% high or more across the board, if you're looking for an average sell price. Sure, you can get those prices for everything, but only as people need them, and it's a small market. Plus, you have to dismantle, pack, and ship it all. You *may* get a couple of thousand dollars more if you part it out, but you will earn every single extra penny via the headaches of dozens of transactions rather than one.

Sam

[Rogero]

I agree with Sam, selling the bike in bits could take years depending upon what people want and will involve lots of additional worj for you. It will also mean one less 907 on the road ( although the counter argumment would apply that breaking it up could keep others on the highway ! )

I'm sure it's a 907 too !!

Good luck

Rogero

[persempre907]

I agree with the friends of the forum.
Before, try to sell the whole bike. I think you'll be able to pick at least $. 3500/4000 up.
If you don't reach to sell it....
Ciao

[Stencil]

I actually live only about 50 miles from you and I'm in need of several of the parts you have listed - if you decide to part it out, please hit me up!

[90_907ie]

Thank you all for your replies. I think now for the time being I will continue to try and sell it. If November comes and I still have it, I may start parting. But like Sam said with the market for those parts fairly limited it may take a long time to sell them all if ever.
Stencil I will keep you in mind if it comes to that.

Thanks again all for the replies.

[persempre907]

Wise decision .
Good luck.

[DesmoDog]

It is not at all unusual to see a manufacturing date 6 months before the model year; I wouldn't pay much attention to that.

But in this case the frame was manufactured ONE YEAR and six months before the model year. Note he said the frame was made in 6/89 - 907s came out in '91.

I'd agree it's a 906 with 907 parts on it, and, to me anyway, wouldn't be worth what a "legit" 907 would sell for.

BTW I thikn the prices listed are too high. Much too high in some cases, relatively close in others.

[90_907ie]

So Desmo, What are the differences between 806's and 907's besides the wheel size, swingarm, and fuel injection? Isn't the frame basically the same?

[Finnpaso]

Also different M1R forks, brakes.etc.... Frame is "basically same", but both have different weldings to some stuff, what are connected to frame. I would say, that 906 is ONLY 750 Paso with bigger engine(also with much more weight compared to 750 Paso), but 907 is from another planet.

[DesmoDog]

So Desmo, What are the differences between 806's and 907's besides the wheel size, swingarm, and fuel injection? Isn't the frame basically the same?

I don't know what the differences are, which is one reason the bike wouldn't be worth to me what a factory 907 would be. Who knows which 906 parts have been mixed with the 907 parts to make things work?

It might not bother some people, but from my perspective why mess with it when 907s don't cost all that much to begin with?

[persempre907]

But in this case the frame was manufactured ONE YEAR and six months before the model year. Note he said the frame was made in 6/89 - 907s came out in '91.

No, some little 907 (6, if I well remember) has been already built on 1990.
On 1991, the production has been grown.
It is well possible that many frames have been produced on 1989, and the bikes sold on 1990 or 1991.
Ciao

[ducbertus]

it just might be possible to have a 907 with a frame that's max. one year older.
As we know the Paso's both 750 and 906 didn't sell in numbers Ducati hoped for.
Maybe the frame was just a "leftover".
As you said the title says '90, frame build 06/89. Normally automotive starts after summerholiday production for the next year.
Maybe Ducati did the same. I wouldn't worry to much

Ducbertus

[amiravite]

I have a question on the 1992 907ie Paso Throttle Bodies,

where and how do you get them?

My bike is in need of one set of Throttle Bodies.

Please adice.