939 Hyperstrada I've Bought A Bike For A Ride To Italy

Discussion in 'Hypermotard' started by Robarano, Jan 27, 2018.

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  1. eYE DONT :confused:
     
    #61 Robarano, Jan 28, 2018
  2. A word of warning: the Ducati museum is closed on a Wednesday. I should have checked before I set off!
     
    #62 Rapidray, Jan 28, 2018
  3. I've already checked the dates. I'm there from mid Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Museum is open :), but the factory isn't. :(
     
    #63 Robarano, Jan 28, 2018
  4. I’m glad you got one sorted pal
     
    #64 panigale66, Jan 28, 2018
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  5. I travelled south on a Wednesday & came back north again on a Wednesday! Terrible planning!
    But at least I had a laugh entering the car park.
    The security guard raised the barrier, smiled & waved me though.
    But my travelling companions were on a GS1200 & an Explorer. He quickly dropped the barrier and snarled: "Ducatis only!"
     
    #65 Rapidray, Jan 28, 2018
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  6. Enjoy your trip, I have ridden down a few times beginning in 1998 for the first WDW on a 900ss. The first half of France is fairly boring, and you have to watch your speed these days as they are quite serious about it. Once you get to the mountains you will have a hoot. As has been said, take lots of pictures.
    If you go to the factory the Futa pass goes from Bologna to Borgo San Lorenzo-it's the road they use to test the bikes on.
    My favourite is the SS67 Passo Del Muraglione-it goes from Forli to Borgo San Lorenzo-which is where Mugello is.
    Enjoy.
     
    #66 Monty, Jan 29, 2018
  7. Cheers @Monty The routes to Venice have been planned to take in the well known passes, but I hadn't thought about Venice to Bologna much. :upyeah: I'll get my atlas out. :bucktooth:

    Google shows it as flat as a billiard table though. :confused: I guess I could always head down the coast. :thinkingface: Ravenna, isn't that where Dovi's from? Is there a Dovi museum? :) Modena too, Ferrari? :upyeah:

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    #67 Robarano, Jan 29, 2018
  8. Rob just a thought its worth putting new tyres on before you go if yours are part worn?
     
    #68 XH558, Jan 29, 2018
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  9. I am. It'll be having a service and tyres just before I set off :upyeah:
     
    #69 Robarano, Jan 29, 2018
  10. Fuckn layed my bike down, STANDING STILL!!! fuckn moronic move, was turning around and didnt open the clutch enough and sloooooowly fell over...brand new motard!!! Broke the left hand guard plastic...
     
    #70 Craig Lynn, Jan 30, 2018
  11. Am i retarded? I never even crashed my dirtbikes!!!
     
    #71 Craig Lynn, Jan 30, 2018
  12. Verona and the lakes, particularly Como are well worth a detour
     
    #72 expired road racer, Jan 30, 2018
  13. Especially since a Cornwall Bin might be unique.
     
    #73 Dennis T., Jan 30, 2018
  14. Especially since a Cornwall Bin might be unique.
     
    #74 Dennis T., Jan 30, 2018
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  15. Oops.I understand your pain-having dropped by bikes on numerous occassions.So long as damage is easily repairable and you were not hurt,that's what matters.
     
    #75 mervyn, Jan 30, 2018
  16. Nice one, mate! Looking forward to reading up on your trip.
    Have you managed to find a matching dust cover yet? :p
     
    #76 bettes, Jan 30, 2018
  17. I'm ahead of you :D But they are expensive @ £200. I'll buy one eventually. :laughing:

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    #77 Robarano, Jan 30, 2018
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  18. What makes you think I'll buy a cover for it anyway? o_O

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    #78 Robarano, Jan 30, 2018
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  19. Yea, nah wasnt hurt...just pissed i wanted to enjoy the warm california air in the canyons with my new ducati jeans lol and newly painted helmet
     
    #79 Craig Lynn, Jan 30, 2018
  20. Warm california air sounds good to me.Mostly cold and damp air here this time of year.
     
    #80 mervyn, Jan 30, 2018
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