Hello Newbie Alert!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Bruders8146, Feb 14, 2016.

  1. Good day,

    I'm a newbie, my name is lewis I'm from Ashford in Kent (UK) Sound like I'm putting in an advert for a dating site.
    I've just bought a 2010 Ducati 848 with 6k miles with FSH upto 1k ago, but bought the bike blind, crazy I know, but I've always wanted one and the price was right. its being delivered to me this Wednesday, any chance for some tips to what I should check. I have bought this from a dealer so I do have some level of protection (as long as I'm quick)
     
  2. Welcome in :) is it an 'Evo' model? We will need pics ;-)

    On mine I found the essential mods were a Oberon clutch slave cylinder which made a big difference, and a grippy Ducati performance seat.
     
  3. got no real picture yet. will post them up once bike is here.
    its just a basic 848 i believe
     
  4. Welcome, Lewis.
     
  5. Welcome Dave
     
  6. Not the best pictures but these are the ones from the ad.
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    #6 Bruders8146, Feb 15, 2016
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2016
  7. Looks great. Hi and welcome :upyeah:
     
  8. I want to change the colour...... to yellow like my profile picture.

    even though the bike comes with FSH I'm doubting that the belts would have been changed. bike only done 6k miles but I believe they need to be changed every two years?
    I don't have a problem changing the belt myself but I also believe they have to be set at 110htz (what's that all about) why not 1/4 turn way? what tools are required?
    anyway any info you can provide will very much be appreciated
     
  9. Nice one thanks.
    I'm going to wait until bike arrives tomorrow,give it a good check over and make a list. I'll probably order from you at end of month.
    Now to buy a sound tool (don't have a laptop for a mic) any recommendations?
     
  10. Looks good. Welcome
     
  11. :Jawdrop: Black to yellow it should be red :Locktopic: Alert alert newbie

    :) hello and welcome into the mad house
    Some bloke on here sells belts can't think of his name
    :D
     
  12. Phone app, gates carbon drive. Available on Android or iPhone, just get a cheap plug in mic for a fiver.
     
  13. I do think the red is the business. Just wanted to be slightly different
     
  14. Thank you
     
  15. I understand :)
     
  16. Today the day. Im insured,taxed ready to go. Just waiting for delivery. Exciting times
     
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  17. Whoo hooo exciting !!! :D
     
  18. Well I got it earlier and it looks so much nicer in the flesh.
    Got straight on it and went for a blast. Didn't go mental as I was getting the feel for it. But definitely impressed.
    Checked history and it had a full service including belts 30/4/2015 and 1k ago. It's been well looked after. Very happy
     
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  19. Don't forget pics and include your bins :)
     
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