Featured Recommissioning My D16rr

Discussion in 'D16 Desmosedici RR' started by Dave, Oct 20, 2024.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Last one I saw was at corner speed with the engine in bits, only 1500 miles on the clock and needed a new engine

    Put me off a bit
     
    #21 cookster, Nov 29, 2024 at 10:19 PM
    • WTF WTF x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  2. Yeah, I saw that too… :astonished:

    Wouldn’t have put me off mind. I remember being invited to buy one because I bought a new 999R. I was pretty skint at the time so the £42k price tag was comical to me. I’ve since seriously considered pulling the trigger on one but haven’t. Wish I had in hindsight. Ah well… :)
     
    #22 Fairy Cringe, Nov 30, 2024 at 4:57 AM
    Last edited: Nov 30, 2024 at 5:03 AM
    • Agree Agree x 1
  3. There are a couple of threads from 2015 onwards of where the bike has been have a look. :)
    It's been very well cared for
     
    #23 Ducbird, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:39 AM
  4. Blimey... I hope they did a bit more than just what you documented for £2k !

    I suppose half of that is on parts and tyres... still not cheap eh !
     
    #24 Serjames, Nov 30, 2024 at 9:42 AM
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. Oh, I’m sure it has been well cared for, my comment was tongue in cheek really for I’d like to know why a little used bike needs a complete new clutch and I’m sure I’m not alone.
     
    #25 West Cork Paul, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM
    • Agree Agree x 1
    • Love You Love You x 1
  6. I'd say £2k on a service/refresh of a limited edition, 15 year old MotoGP replica is a bargain..
     
    #26 LDP, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:12 AM
    • Agree Agree x 2
  7. Unfortunately the dealers have you by the short and curlys, and they know that.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
     
    #27 XH558, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:17 AM
  8. *Tribute. A replica would be ~half a million quid.
     
    #28 Fairy Cringe, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:49 AM
    • Agree Agree x 3
  9. I’ve done 15,000 miles including a fair few tracks on it … Silverstone, Nurburgring, Mugello, Misano, Portimao, Valencia, Jerez, Magny Cours … oh and the IOM Mountain.

    https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/8k-miles-in-a-year-doable.32865/
     
    #29 Dave, Nov 30, 2024 at 8:09 PM
    Last edited: Nov 30, 2024 at 8:20 PM
    • Like Like x 6
    • Love You Love You x 2
  10. The need for a clutch replacement was spotted during the last service which was at 15,000 miles.

    https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/d16rr-15-000-mile-service.37253/

    Seems to be par for the course on those few D16s that have done significant miles. I knew I’d be laying the bike up for a few years so advised them I’d leave it till the recommissioning.
     
    #30 Dave, Nov 30, 2024 at 8:13 PM
    Last edited: Nov 30, 2024 at 8:19 PM
    • Like Like x 3
    • WTF WTF x 1
  11. Great to read about your Desmosedici Dave. Have you still got the Baines? I am still suffering flashbacks from the sight of you in the back of the van in just your boots during WDW 2018:astonished:
     
    #31 bigredduke, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM
    • Funny Funny x 1
  12. What goes on your, stays on tour….
     
    #32 bradders, Nov 30, 2024 at 10:34 PM
    • Funny Funny x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  13. Yes I have, but that too hasn’t been ridden since I got into this travel adventure biking lark … just got back from Guatemala yesterday hence me posting now at 2:30 am … bleedin’ jet lag!

    438d3e82-add6-4dca-9c3c-7b3172760d03.jpeg
     
    #33 Dave, Dec 1, 2024 at 2:36 AM
    Last edited: Dec 2, 2024 at 8:55 AM
    • Like Like x 2
  14. I didn’t realise it had done that mileage, fair play to you :upyeah: at least you actually use it :upyeah:
     
    #34 West Cork Paul, Dec 1, 2024 at 11:10 AM
    • Agree Agree x 4
  15. Had my hybrid 899 picked up for it's second Desmo service yesterday. He was surprised at my mileage: 29,000 miles!!
     
    #35 Biot, Dec 1, 2024 at 1:17 PM
    • Like Like x 2
  16. Think I must have done 2k plus of those with him….you don’t want to sit behind it long. If the noise doesn’t do you in the high from fuel fumes does :joy:
     
    #36 bradders, Dec 1, 2024 at 4:05 PM
    • Funny Funny x 3
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  17. I remember following one excitedly and when I was behind him at the traffic lights the noise rattled my jaw :D
    Loved it the noise is something else
     
    #37 Ducbird, Dec 1, 2024 at 5:12 PM
    • Like Like x 1
  18. If anyone else would like to sample the sight, sound and smell next year let me know … opportunities for trips and rideouts welcome ;-)
     
    #38 Dave, Dec 2, 2024 at 8:58 AM
    • Like Like x 5
    • Thanks Thanks x 1
  19. Indeed
     
    #39 Pete1950, Dec 2, 2024 at 11:21 AM
  20. Make sure Pete comes as I’m sure you’ll love more 5 mph up and down hill hairpins on gravel ;)
     
    #40 bradders, Dec 2, 2024 at 11:27 AM
    • Funny Funny x 1
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2
Do Not Sell My Personal Information