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Collected this today, to join the V4 PP.
Seems really clean, needs a bit of a recommission as not been ridden for a few years, fingers crossed all will be fine, seems really genuine. Belts etc on the way, but suppose Christmas will delay delivery a bit. Pictures not the best and shed's a mess, just moved house so a bit chaotic.

I know it’s a couple of days before the actual day but I just wanted to say a huge Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all from @Rob, @Ducbird and me.

As always this forum has been a delight to be a part of. And I’m sure you will agree that it gets better and better………we now have 22,500 members and we keep on growing! And that’s down to all of you!

Friendships, both virtual and in real life, are forged on a daily basis here and though some people have had a very tough year, to see the support given by members to those with problems is something I’m incredibly proud of. Please keep it up!

I’m sure there will be lots of chances to meet old and new members over the coming year with lots of rides and meets being arranged, with the chance to have a cuppa and a natter with everyone about Ducatis, bikes and life in general.

I hope everyone has a wonderful time over the holidays and that you are able to spend it with your loved ones - relaxing, catching up, eating, drinking...

After long search I found this bike at May of 2023. Bike was in a bit bad shape but I decided that it's now or never to have my dream bike. I decided to build whole bike again from scratch. Amount of spent money is ridiculous but it was also a lot of fun!

Here some bits what has been done;
- All bearings, seals and worn out parts new to engine
- Valve checks, new belts etc..
- All engine cases vapor blasted and coated with powder coat
- all carbon fairings painted with original color
- Front suspension service
- Termignoni 57mm exhaust
- Ecu adjusted
- Sprockets + chains
- Some original ducati performance + cm composite carbon parts..
- Many parts blasted + powder coated..
Here everything starts;
Taking engine out;
Engine with a lot of corrosion;
Some paint to blocks;
Engine parts again together;
Ducati back in shape again;

Hi all,

Just bought a Monster 1200R today to sit alongside my GS. I was planning on waiting for the new Streetfighter but spotted this and here we are....

Minds out of the gutter please gentleman.

For just 300,000 of your English pounds sterling, you can have a remanufactured 300bhp, 800kg(!) Mk1 Escort RS2000. Get your name down quickly though, as they’re only making 150.

If only Ford could have done something like this when resuscitating the Capri instead of inflicting that electric SUV abomination on the motoring public.

I love it!
https://borehammotorworks.com/

As I'm getting older so are my bikes. Last three years I went from a 851 to a 906 paso to my current 1982 Pantah 500. I regret selling the 851 but am happy with my change from the Paso, with which I had a love hate relationship, to a more classic Pantah. Unbelievable that they are just a few years apart in development!
The bike is in a very good unrestored condition with only 14500km's on the clock. It currently has a 2-1 open Conti exhaust fitted but the chrome Conti 's in the picture came also with the bike. I was told a white 500ST is rare.
I will change a few items like the brake lines which have a collar with 11-80 on them. Seems like past their due date. I will also start saving for an X-ring chain as the current fitment is a standard non O-ring chain and will probably not last long on the short section of gravel road I have to negotiate to get from our country house to the asphalt. I will change the very cheap brake pads and I will replace the orange front turn indicator...

Hi All,

Just registered here, had 916s for a few years now - 916bip, 996r, and currently a 998s Bayliss:
In the market for another 996r, regret letting mine go!!..
Cheers, Fraser.

Some of my latest work

Eh up,

I've just joined up. Largely prompted by the need to date the one on the right. But also in recognition that these two old things will need a bit of specialist knowledge if they're to be viable in the coming years. This pic taken this summer and was the first time either had seen the light of day for about 8 years.

I've owned the 750SS from new. It replaced an old slab-sided (under-powered) 600SS which I was relieved of by some light-fingered ^%$%&^*.

The 750ss was my daily commuter and showed signs of that before it went into storage in the mid 00s when I went to America. The 851 came back with me as a souvenir and promptly went into storage with its younger brother. A flat in London wasn't the ideal place to keep it!

Anyway, finally I've got the means and now the need to put one of them back on the road for commuting purposes- partly to save my ageing car. Obviously I plumped for practicality... with the 851.

I had wanted an 851 from the moment I saw one on holiday...

Here's a vid and pics of my April 2024 tour of the US. I'm no content expert so just a few pics and a few onboard go pro stuff...
If anyone has this kind of trip in mind, I'm happy to answer any questions re shipping, insurances, import admin etc.

My new baby:
Thanks to @cookster for working late on a Friday evening to get the MOT done. Legend.

Hey ye matees

The Ducati 916 is one of the most iconic superbikes ever, and the SPS takes it to another level. I spent two glorious summer days capturing its beauty in stunning 4K to finally do this masterpiece justice. Check it out and tell me what you think!

I saw a Ducati 400SS on Facebook Marketplace while i was on holiday. It was a project, but looked complete and like it wouldnt be too-much of a nightmare, so i messaged the seller, agreed to pay the asking price £600, sent a deposit £150, and started to organize transport via Shiply (as i wouldnt be home for a few weeks - holiday then straight into a business trip, etc...).

I got the bike delivered to my parents house, collected it on my first day home, and immediately started working on the 'to-do' list.

As an aside, this is my 3rd Ducati. I owned a 750 Paso which was a nightmare, it blew oil everywhere, overheated, and ran rough. I sold it at Newark Autojumble (probably around 2005-06) to a couple, the bloke had a Ducati, and this was to be a project he was building for his wife. I hope he had more success than i did... On one had i regretted selling it, on the other i was glad to see it gone, i swore i would never buy another Ducati!

Then i worked in the Netherlands for a few...

Just saw this on Pipeburn:

https://pipeburn.com/ducati-wolf/

Sounds like fun!

Just put a deposit on this shed find. One owner, 22,000 miles and needs a lot of love. It will unfortunately be 2 owners when I get it as the first owner passed away and his cousin has had to register it in her name to get the log book.

Thinking of a restomod approach to this one, with a bore out to 500cc and warmer cam, then a retro paint scheme, to make it a little different!

https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2024/c241105ceng.html?from=latest_area

Very interesting and much more like the innovative and daring Honda of old.

So, big news for me is that I have a new NEW bike! This is actually quite a big deal for me as I have never, ever, bought a new bike (or car for that matter) with my own money in my life. It may be something to do with my half-Scots heritage, that and growing up in a thrifty household, but it's never made sense to me to me to spend my hard earned on something that will lose at least 20% of its value the moment I start the engine and drive/ride it out of the showroom. So, I've always bought three-year old low mileage cars and three/four year old bikes, usually privately (though I bought my last bike, a 2017 Multistrada 1200S from CMC bikes - too good a deal to pass up).

So, having come into some funds (as a result of sheer hard work - with some, not really not that much luck involved) I was casting around for a "new" (used) bike, and looking at 2020-plate 1260S GTs. There are a few around but they are commanding strong money, so much so that you can get a 21-plate V4 for less...

I know theres a few porsche nerds amongst us myself included...
went to the inaugural UK GT Circle event earlier at OPC Wycombe and saw some lovely things

I was mesmerized
Have a watch

https://www.tiktok.com/@iwcwatches/video/7426390311733120289