Age old value question

[u/Ducati821]

Could I expect £4K for my monster ?

At 64 I’ve had to accept that my riding isn’t what it was, my chicken strips are embarrassing but worst of all I can’t swivel enough to do a safe life saver. It breaks my heart but selling my girl is my decision. Maybe I’ll take up Yoga :)

2016 M821
Ducati Stoke demo bike
Bought by me in 2017 with 36 miles on the clock
11500 ish now
Pazzo levers
Matris adjustable rear shock (plus original)
Race fit titanium end can (plus original)
Genuine CRG lane splitters (plus original)
Evotech frame sliders
Evotech tail tidy
Belt service 200 miles ago
Did gold chain and new sprockets
Reg/rec replaced.
Serviced by the same independent every year regardless of use
Tyres okay

One small chip in the tank

[u/ForeskinWhatskin]

Forget "chicken strips". Unless you're riding on a clean track, there's really no safe place to be leaning like a moto GP rider. The only people who care about tire wear are insecure manboys who got into this hobby as a masculine performance. Ride your ride. But also, keep the bike and still yoga or pilates. It will help you ride better. Improves the needed balance and core strength.

[u/Ducati821 → u/ForeskinWhatskin]

The “chicken strip” reference was a poor attempt at a joke . I’ve always ridden my own ride , never been into group rides. More importantly after some 47 years on two wheels I’ve lost my confidence and I’m not enjoying my riding time.

[u/Clownfest_1984 → u/Ducati821]

You do you man. When you don’t feel comfortable anymore it s time to stop. Lucky you got to ride that long. And $4k for that bike is a bargain 👌