New Here Today Buying An 1198s

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016.

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  1. This is my second Ducati. I sold my '94 900SS a few months ago and instantly regretted it. I've bought this 2010 1198s with full Termignoli exhaust. The bike is currently being serviced and prepped by the sellers Hyside Motorcycles in Romford. The silly short levers are being replaced with stock levers.

    I hope to collect it this coming Saturday.

    Dealer photos, sorry about the quality ;)
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    #1 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
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  2. welcome along

    why are the stubbies silly? personally wouldnt have anything else!

    enjoy the new ride
     
    #2 Red899, Aug 17, 2016
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  3. Haha welcome! :) I sent this very bike link to my mate the other week as I was saying how clean it is! Is it the one that has 15k miles on it? If so it looks spot on! All the best


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    #3 Phill748, Aug 17, 2016
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  4. Actually 16,000 miles and as you say, spot on :)
     
    #4 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
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  5. To each his own I guess. I just don't like them. I'll certainly enjoy the new ride thanks :)
     
    #5 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
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    #6 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
  7. Yep, I love the stubby's


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    #7 Phill748, Aug 17, 2016
  8. I'm impressed with Hyside Motorcycles. They are doing everything I asked to accommodate me. Full service, shims check and adjust, new belts, new brake and clutch fluid, replacing shorty levers with stock levers, checking battery and renewing if not up to spec. MOT. Even supplying a C spanner FOC for chain adjustment. 6 months warranty. Sorted I hope :)
     
    #8 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
  9. Ordered these carbon fibre side panels (Ebay) to replace the stock plastic panels. Here's hoping for a good fit.
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    #9 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
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  10. *bites tongue*
     
    #10 Red899, Aug 17, 2016
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  11. Hello and welcome. Congrats for the bike. I had an 848 before my current bike, a 998S and always thought these bikes look best in that colour...:upyeah:

    Hope the bike doesn't have much carbon fibre on it as those under seat panels will stand out like a sore thumb with that weave.

    Ian
     
    #11 bettes, Aug 17, 2016
  12. Welcome david
     
    #12 El Toro, Aug 17, 2016
  13. Only the front mudguard and rear hugger are carbon fibre.
     
    #13 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
  14. Welcome :upyeah:
     
    #14 Exige, Aug 17, 2016
  15. :)
     
    #15 Robnobrakes, Aug 17, 2016
  16. I pick up the bike tomorrow :)
     
    #16 Robnobrakes, Aug 18, 2016
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  17. Rode home in the rain, amid V Festival traffic. I've had better 1st rides... The levers and pegs were immediately adjusted to suit me and the carbon fibre side panels fitted :)
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    #17 Robnobrakes, Aug 22, 2016
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  18. Think that you must have awarded a "dislike" above by mistake then Ian? Lovely bike, nearly got the same from a member on here @lewygoosy
     
    #18 Chris, Aug 22, 2016
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  19. Have I given it a dislike? Can't see at the mo with the iPhone.

    Bike looks mint!

    Ian



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    #19 bettes, Aug 22, 2016
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  20. Nice bike, congratulations.

    Get a 7"x5" number plate on it. :upyeah:
     
    #20 Robarano, Aug 22, 2016
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