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Front, M50 calipers, 848 showa with NIX30 cartridges, hel lines, ally axle, DP fender, I like way it came out.
Wheels are OZ Gass RS. with Sitta rear sprocket which is feather light!
It has now a 999s motor, 57mm Termi system, DP ECU
Rear shock is a Mupo AB1 Evo.

Wheel weights.
Standard rear with sprocket carrier 8.6kg OZ 5.1 kg
Front 4.3kg OZ 3.0kg

Being wintertime I like to migrate to the lab and have a little project on the go. Keeps me away from the pub, coke and hookers etc, etc....Oh hang on....:Banghead:
Basically it is another track-bike build using a Multi 1200 engine.
I still need some parts if anyone can help?
916 air box red @Dee Cee did you find yours mate?
749/999/848/1098/1198 front wheel & discs
848/1098/1198 oil cooler hanger bracket
916 Front sub-frame (track/racing)

Few prog pics..:Artist:

Some of the old timers may recall i did a demo day a long time ago in 2008. It was a KTM Rc8 in the morning and a Ducati 1098S in the afternoon.

I was stunned at the time just how good the 1098S was and how it went, handled, stopped and felt.... Just bloody brilliant.

Circumstances never worked out and the planets never really aligned.... until today.

Today i've just been and paid for this beast of a machine after Mrs Weeksy gave it a test ride.

It's just lovely... lovely in so many ways i can't even count...

As for what happens with me and not riding bikes, well i think we can safely say i will ride this, i simply cannot resist a ride on a 1098S, especially one i own !

The only thing Mrs Weeksy didn't like was the gearing, too lumpy, so we'll chuck a slightly smaller front sprocket on there to sort that...

The Termis are LOUD... proper proper Ducati loud ..

I've owned and liked loads of bikes over the years, i've been through squillions as you're aware... but i've never...

Five new Ducati models make UK debut at Motorcycle Live
Ducati Scrambler range expanded by two with Desert Sled and Café Racer
Limited edition Superleggera takes centre stage
Globetrotter 90 Multistrada Enduro stops off at Motorcycle live on round the world journey


Ducati UK bring to Motorcycle live seven new models covering both the Ducati and Scrambler brands. The Ducati brand sees an expansion of two of their core model families, Monster and Superbike.

The Monster 1200 incorporates major changes, with its style becoming more compact and purposeful to reemphasise the original, iconic Monster spirit while the brand new Monster 797 attracts entry riders with its easy to use performance from the 803cc air-cooled engine.

The Superbike family welcomes the addition of the flagship 1299 Superleggera, a statement of the ultimate in sporting technology. Built around an extreme 215 hp Superquadro engine, it is the world’s first and only production motorcycle with a full carbon...

4.8% average price increase announced across range
Pricing of new models unveiled at EICMA remain unchanged
Following the announcement of prices for the new 2017 models unveiled recently at EICMA, Ducati UK can confirm a price increase on the remainder of the Ducati and Ducati Scrambler ranges.

From January 1st 2017, prices of current models will rise by an average of 4.8% in response to the significant currency fluctuation over the last 6-12 months. In spite of a recent small recovery the disparity between currencies is still significantly different from the rates which were previously achieved between UK and Euro pricing.

Well after spending the back end of the summer looking for a 1098S and seeing a few "mint" bikes :smirk:
I finally found THE bike for me.... Daz's 1198S
It really is a minter and is a true credit to him
Can't wait to get out on the beast

Only got the one pic at the moment, in my van as I got home, but will get some nice pics soon... Just because :tearsofjoy:

The 748R is going to become a pretty ornament in my back room ... For very occasional use

31.4% of voters deem the new Ducati SuperSport “queen” of the Show
Ducati receives this prestigious award, now in its twelfth edition, for the eighth time
High crowd figures ensure the 74th edition of EICMA is a success, with visitor numbers expected to have set a new record

Milan (Italy), 13 November 2016 – The Ducati SuperSport is the most beautiful bike of the 2016 EICMA show. As the 74th edition of the Milan exhibition draws to a close, the public that has crowded the Halls of the International Milan-Rho Trade Show District over a five-day period has declared the queen of the bikes on show. The result is thanks to the “Vote and win the most beautiful bike of the Show” survey, organised by Italian magazine Motociclismo. Now in its twelfth edition, the survey has awarded the prize to Ducati on eight occasions (including the last four editions), with bikes that, right from their first appearance at the show, have set a new reference on the international motorcycling landscape....

Hi guys, thought i'd post up some details and insight into my winter project.
But first a little bit of the bikes history. I Bought the 996 new back in 1998 when Ducati first announced the 916 was being updated with the introduction of the 996cc lump. Since then i have used it in all weather conditions all year round and done many many track miles split between the uk Belgium and Germany. Many years ago i put sps cams in and it has been faultless over the 18 years of ownership. Obviously she has had minor updates and refreshes along the way.
Now, back in september i was doing one of many trackdays at Spa Francorchamp.
Towards the end of the day i was running quick into Eau Rouge when all of a sudden there was a significant change in engine note and an ammount of vibration. So clutch in and get the bike to a marshall post. Recovered to the paddock and i was resighned to having to open the engine up over the winter to investigate, hasten to add that within 2 days i had the...

For a long time I've been after a nice 2002 748R but have struggled to find a good one.

With thanks to Ian (bettes) I'm bow the proud owner of this 3 owner from new, 6k mile completely pampered and like new example.

It's immaculate, and I can't wait to ride it!

Thanks for all the help and support given

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali presents six new motorcycles on the eve of EICMA 2016
Two new Monsters (797 and 1200), an exceptional Multistrada 950 and the exclusive 1299 Superleggera, alongside two original Ducati Scramblers, the Desert Sled and the Cafe Racer: six great new Ducati models to be unveiled at EICMA
Hundreds of thousands worldwide tune into live streaming of the Ducati World Première 2017

Milan, (Italy), 7 November 2016 – “More than Red: Evolution never stops” is the title of the Ducati World Première 2017. This key event has allowed Ducati to present - to both the press and thousands of fans - the six new motorcycles to be showcased at EICMA 2016, the 74th edition of the International Motorcycle Show being held at the Milan-Rho Trade Fair Centre from 10 to 13 November.

Bikes, strategies and goals: a global event in live streaming that saw Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, unveil the latest motorcycles and sum up developments on both the market and...

Bike currently at JHP having the 853cc engine fitted that i bought from Cookster.

Thankfully the swingarm pivot bolt came out without any issue.

Lovely

Fortunately the weather was okay today and I managed to avoid meetings so could pop back home for a couple of hours at lunch to take the bike out for the first time.

Sat upon the bike in my drive I was pretty nervous. Expensive bike with a reputation for not suffering fools. What if I couldn't ride it properly? What if it was a disappointment or I didn't like it?

Within a short distance of pulling away it felt different to anything I have ridden before. Front on the bike feels very agile and slightly unstable. Turning it feels a bit odd.

It is stiff. Even with the supposedly softer springs it is pretty unforgiving. I took it down a local lane that is really bumpy. Had me almost out the saddle a couple of times. Not much worse than my 899 though.

I thought after 5 minutes that comfort was going to be a problem but actually after 90 mins I was still fine.

The noise is not like anything I have experienced. Very mechanical. Very noisy. Actually quite rough. Nothing like the...

The countdown has begun to the Ducati World Première 2017, scheduled to take place in Milan, at the Teatro Nazionale, on Monday 7 November 2016.

The event, during which Ducati will unveil its new models for next year, will be streamed live at Ducati World Première 2017 – Live streaming

LIVE TRANSMISSION:
Monday 7 November, connection from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (CET time), show from 4.20 pm to 5.30 pm (CET time)

So it was finally delivered this morning. No time take proper pics as has to go to work. Will do a write up when I get a chance to ride it.....

After many years lusting after one, I've just bought a 2000 SPS and can't stop looking at it! What a beautiful machine and what an experience it is to ride. It's completely standard and only done 11k miles and seems in great condition. It will be pampered and cherished for sure.

I just need to get a paddock stand, so on the hunt for a good one if anyone has any recommendations?

Well the new bike has arrived and I need to get the 1000km done before the end of November, fingers crossed the weather plays ball

"We're going to Donegal October half term"..........."why don't you go on ahead on your bike"........ I wasn't dreaming. My wife, mother to our two children was saying this as casually as she might ask how we should have eggs for breakfast..... Jaw scraped off the floor I rapidly made plans to take the Honda from Holyhead to Dublin. I'd then take the direct route to Galway, overnight and then the newly signed 'Wild Atlantic Way' to Donegal where I'd meet the family.

The day before I was due to sail the Honda I'd planned to ride on broke down. Total failure, FI light wouldn't go out. I ended up abandoning it in a restaurant car park a mile from home and spending several hours retrieving my 848 which had been detailed prior to anticipated sale. Once I'd done the 30 mile round trip to its dry store resting place I then had to reconfigure my luggage choices .....I had jeans, pumps, a hat, 2 t shirts and a few days smalls.

The next day I sat in the ferry queue in torrential rain...

Picture of the new addition. Has been serviced and I had springs replaced to make it a bit softer on the road. Leaving it with standard wheels at the moment. UK bike. Assuming it goes to plan it will be delivered tomorrow.

Sorry no custard or wheelie bin involved!

Someone on here sent me a PM warning me of posting pictures unless they were cleaned of identifying data (as criminals could find location). Is that true?

Eduardo Generali, the fourth Ducati Globetrotter 90° “torch-bearer” has completed his journey from San Francisco to Indianapolis
The trip now continues in the direction of New York, as Australian Steve Fraser sets out to complete the ‘coast to coast’, riding the Multistrada 1200 Enduro as far as New York
The around the world travel diary is online at www.globetrotter90.ducati.com

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 26 October 2016 – The fourth stage of the around the world voyage with the Multistrada 1200 Enduro has come to a successful end. Brazilian Eduardo Generali, having completed 5300 km along roads crossing the American West, has arrived in Indianapolis, where he passed the Globetrotter 90° torch on to Steve Fraser. Steve, the fifth motorcyclist selected to take part in this thrilling adventure, will continue the ‘coast to coast’, riding from Indiana to New York.

Brazilian globetrotter Eduardo Generali took on an exciting...