 I'm in the process of moving and need to get down to one bike. I'm thinking of putting my 1987 Paso 750 up for sale but they don't seem to sell very well as far as I can determine. I purchased mine on Ebay for $2500 in 2008. It had been in storage since 1991 and had about 3,300 miles. I spent $600 at my local Ducati shop to replace the timing belts, tune up, change the fluids, carb cleaned, new rear master cylinder, battery, etc. I also found new 16" Michelin tires (bike still had the original Pirellis but they were dry rotted) and have a new rear tire in reserve (from 2004). Bike was well stored so the red paint job is in perfect condition. All told I now have a little over $4,000 invested which includes some extras I have picked up along the way. Mileage is still under 5,000 and she looks and runs great. The gas gauge quit working and I'm not sure why. The question is can I get $4,000 which is pretty much break even for me? I trust and enjoy this forum so look forward to any helpful responses. This bike was a retirement gift to myself so I will not part her out but would love to get my money back. The other option is long term storage but I hate to do that to her again. I live in San Antonio, TX. Dan
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) turn to such things,if you can wait. Fall is never the best time to sell a bike. To get your money back is always a stroke of luck. Like has been stated you have to find the right individual at the right time not an easy thing to do. 907 will go for around 4k, 906 maybe 3k, 750 limited maybe a little more,750,I wish you luck but reality is under 2500 on a very good day. If you could hook up with,a dealer you might get more,if they don't take too much of it 
Thanks guys. Your insights are truly appreciated. I realize that selling an older bike you have invested time, money and energy into for fun is not a break even affair. If I can recoup most of my expenses, that will suffice. The annual Harvest Classic European & Vintage Motorcycle rally in nearby Luckenbach will most likely be my best chance of finding a willing buyer this year. Other than that option, I'm prepared to wait (but ten years?). I'll keep you posted. Check out the rally at