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Brand new to Ducati following ownership of Honda V4s and 2 strokes. Looking forward to learning and contributing to this forum.

Hi everyone, my name is John. I'm not new to Ducatis, I've owned a 996S and a ST4s in the past. Plus other Italian stuff, Guzzi's, Aprilias and MV Agustas. I've just taken the plunge and bought a 998 FE. I'll post up some photos when I get familiar with how the site works. I haven't had the bike delivered yet, so it will be a week or two before I can sort out photos.

Finally bought my first Ducati, Multistrada V4S Grand Tour. Black & Grey ones are faster, I think the saying goes around here.
Bought just before Christmas rode it home and unfortunately not used it since. Had a little issue while out of the country but I'm back now and just waiting for the salt to clear before getting out.

New bike day

Dirty deed complete, just delivered today. Really looking forward to getting some miles in on this. Fun after first service and getting some decent tyres fitted.

Newbie ere hello everyone I own a hyper 1100s that I've had for years also a 1098s and a pan v4 speciale... just bonkers about duc's so I thought I'd join the mayhem on ere ... I'd like to go to the ducati week in 2026 so I'm looking at a multi v4s to do this on

I always wanted a Supermoto so thought I'd build one. Started off buying a pair of Carbon Alpina wheels then found a 2013 CRF450R with only about 4 hours on it. Stirpped it down and had the frame powder coated then started to bolt some parts to it.
Took me a little longer than expected to build it and I could have purchased 4 used bikes for the same money I've spent but where is the fun in that lol.

Tecstra shorter, wider swing arm with Supermoto chain guide
Alpina Carbon wheels 16.5 front 17.0 rear with Dunlop slicks
FaBa wheels 16.5 front 17.0 rear with Michelin wets
Raptor Titanium pegs with replaceable sliders
SP Electronics quick shifter
Faor adjustable triple clamps
Full Yoshimura exhaust with protectors
Beringer from brake set up with 310mm discs
Venhill brake lines
Ohlins rear shock shortened and re-valved
Original Showa forks shortened and re-valved with anodised Gold legs, Black Nitride coated stanchions and Black powder coated feet
Pro Circuit suspension linkage
Billet...

I normally get shit as I like it with ginger ale, but got given this single malt for Christmas. I refuse to spoil it with any mixer. Just tried my first shot neat and it is fecking brilliant!

Good evening folks,

As mentioned in another thread, I recently became the new owner of a very rare 1980 Darmah 900 Supersport Desmo (SSD). Why rare? Well, because Ducati failed to understand the late 70’s market and somehow imagined there was a “missing piece” between the Darmah 900 SD (Sport Desmo) and the 900 Supersport. That did not work and only over a thousand were produced and sold in 1979-1980 (with a few assembled in the following years with left over parts).

So allow me to introduce frame number DM900SD*951021* with engine #DM860 904800. It’s a late production and has all the “goodies”:
900SS engine (cams, heads, etc), Conti exhaust (a performance option back in the day), but still the Dellorto PHF 32 carbs (not the 40 of the 900SS), which should make it a bunch easier to live with, lowered footrests. These bikes all came in this light blue metallic livery with darker blue stickers. I love the way it looks because it is so Mad Max like. Remember “The Goose” and...

Hi, a little intro from me.

After 30+ years of bike ownership I have finally bought my dream bike a lovely stock 1098s.
I've been riding mainly aprilia RSV's for the last 10 years I absolutely love big twins but the 1098 was always the target and I finally got there .

I've always enjoyed being part of a forum community with whatever machine I'm currently riding so I will look forward to getting involved here, gaining knowledge and spending money on unnecessary shiny bits.

Cheers Adam

Just wanted to say hi

Picked it up today. Sounds ace, needs a service with belts. Can anyone recommend where to get belts/ service items from please?

Hi all, after riding my 2014 Fireblade for the last 10 years I decided to go for something a bit more upright for a change. Always been intrigued by the Ducati V4 engine so I now own a 2024 Streetfighter V4S. I’ll get some better pictures when the sun comes out.

During December I took delivery of a special bike and a really special one - think I got sucked in when ordering a while ago by Ducati's evil and underhanded marketing strategy for gullible idiots.

Here is the first getting detail and ceramic coating after delivery:
Then this one at last arrived, which is exceptional, a Bagnaia replica:
At some point I'll have to tell the wife how much I spent .... or will I?

Merry Xmas all!

For the first time in f*ck knows how many years I have no commitments to do anything today so in spite of it being very murky here in Wiltshire, a spin out seemed like a good idea! Excuse the KTM but there’s no way I was going to take the Monster out in this weather!

Divorced life has its advantages #singlebikerfella

Ped

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 which were the exhausts the bike came with from new came also with the purchase. And I was told a white 500SL is rare.
I will change a few items like the brake lines which have a collar with the date 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...