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On Friday morning last week I was diagnosed with prostate cancer- this scene from Blackadder kept coming to mind.
I went to Spain in May for 5 days on track. While there I had dinner with a group of men, also in their 50’s, some of whom had survived prostate cancer. They convinced me to get tested. My local doctor’s medical practice were reluctant at first as I had no symptoms, but we did the test and then an MRI, DRE and finally a surgical biopsy.

If you or someone you love is in their 50’s and he has not been tested then share this with them. I too made a note in my diary, it does simply say “bugger” but I’m so glad I know now and that my surgery is now being scheduled.

Together we can beat cancer.
#prostatecanceruk

Pikes Peak was delivered today, have decided to go down to one bike. Took it out for an hour this afternoon, have to say am very impressed with it. I know it's not a twin, but it still seems to go pretty well

Ferrari F355 … engine and subframe out every 3 years

A bit of a breeze building in the Channel and South coast of UK - called Storm Ciaran

Interesting to see the shipping - some vessels taking refuge behind the Cotentin Peninsula. I see the French rescue tug The Abeille Bourbon is on station west of Brest ready to help any vessel in trouble

Epic vessel that:


Current shipping activity in the Channel
Hope everyone makes it safely through the night and the Abeille Bourbon does not have to leave her mooring during the night.

The Multistrada V4RS is again "challenging" the motorcycling public as to what sort of bike "classification" is to be applied. I have a deposit down on one to replace my 2019 1260S but have never ridden a V4 Panigale. I have ridden a Street Fighter V4 (briefly) and found it to be a "hoot" but I don't do "naked" anymore.

At 75 years "young" ( it's all relative, eh?), there is no way I will be able to ride the V4RS to it's potential and I find my longer distance travels to be a bit curtailed just do to physical limitations.

There is little to no logic in this purchase but I see no reason to not enjoy my remaining years doing things I love even if not as often as I used to do so or would like to do so.

Am I being selfish? Maybe but as has been pointed out numerous times. " You don't get old riding hard. You get old by hardly riding".

Thoughts anyone?

Moving on my well cared for and very clean full Ohlins 2001 748r. If you are looking for an absolute concourse bike…..move on by. Having said that, she’s been in my possession since 2018 and has clearly been cherished and lovingly looked after by her previous owners one of which is a senior member of this forum. The bike had her latest belt service late last year. She’s covered just over 12.5k miles. Servicing has been by main dealer and independent over the years but she’s been well cared for with paperwork to cover the works. She’s currently fitted with plenty of carbon and aftermarket toys but also comes with all original parts. She has an aftermarket Ohlins damper. I replaced her battery in December and she’s currently sorned and in winter storage.

£8500. Based in Norfolk
Happy to provide more detail

The Bologna based manufacturer has been working for two years on a prototype that will make its debut next season in the Italian Motocross Championship, with the aim of validating the technical solutions made on the bike on the track. This strategy confirms the approach that distinguishes Ducati in the development of its sportiest and most high-performance models, i.e. starting from racing competition and then creating series products capable of exceptional performance for the delight of its enthusiasts.

This is a multi-year project that will see the creation of a complete range of off-road engines and motorcycles. The models will gradually become part of a family of knobby motorcycles branded Ducati, starting with motocross.

The Bologna-based company has signed an agreement with nine-time Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli as a high-performance test rider for the new project and, thanks to his talent, speed and experience, he will give important input for the development...

I recently had a crash at c100mph at Silverstone. My gear undoubtedly saved my life but I still suffered a huge amount of injuries. I have decided not to go into massive detail about them but the bike landed on top of me, causing 19 fractures and dislocation plus internal injuries to several critical organs. I was very lucky to survive (thanks to Silverstone Medical team, The Air Ambulance Service and Coventry Critical Injuries Unit amongst others).

Follows pictures of my protective gear after the event plus my thoughts on how it performed.

Please feel free to add your own reviews of any gear you have the misfortune to use in anger. It may help others decide upon an appropriate level of protection aligned to their riding environment.

HELMET
X-LITE 803 ULTRA CARBON

This is the second of these I have owned and I am a fan. The first I "tested" at Snetterton on a gentle 45 mph lowside. I immediately replaced it with a new one.

As you can see, this helmet took a fair slide. The...

Hi all!

I've been a Ducati owner for a few years but have only just found the forum thanks to suggestion on a FB post.

I'm here to learn, look for rare parts/tools and hopefully i'll be able to help a few people too!

Below is a pic of my bikes.

Cheers!

Hi All, Just a quick intro during my work lunch break! Just joined your group after an impulse purchase of an older 1993 888 Strada. My Last Ducati was a 900ss of the same year of which I have good memories
It needs a little TLC as shortly after purchasing it started running on one cylinder, - all electrical connections look suspect and slightly oxidised, so will clean them up and use dielectric/silicon grease.
Taking off the bodywork also revealed a crack in the belly pan area of the fairing lower, so a fibreglass patch on the inside is curing as I write this. I will 'invisibleise' this with a little rosso red
A general service is also planed - replacing a front rocker cover gasket that has leaked oil onto the oil cooler.
Whish me luck and see you out there!
Despite all the above I'm pleased with the bike. Here are some pics

Ducati expands the offer of the Borgo Panigale Experience, the itinerary that allows enthusiasts to discover the history, present and future of the Company
The tour of the Ducati factory is enhanced with a visit to the new "Finitura e Delibera Estetica" building, to observe the final dressing of the bikes carried out by Ducati with a sartorial approach
By popular demand, the Discovery Tours in the company of the Curator of the Ducati Museum have been extended with the addition of three new appointments

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 11 October 2023 – Ducati is expanding the offer of the Borgo Panigale Experience, the itinerary created for all enthusiasts who wish to immerse themselves in the Ducati universe by exploring the 97 years of history of the brand, its present and its future.

The Borgo Panigale Experience includes entry to the Ducati Museum, where enthusiasts can admire the bikes that have made the history of the Company, and a guided tour of the factory, which allows...

Found this fascinating listening to an expert at work and his knowledge of these bikes.

Hi all and thanks for letting me join you , i have a air cooled Hyper Motard 1100 however that is one of the reasons im here the other is, i bought a 748E in 2002 for commuting like you do i still have it and ive got the urge to get it back otr ,it hasn't been otr sine the late 2000,s it had FSH tool kit etc .

I wanted a S but at the time is was 1k more than i could pay , it was £7250 otr

Hi.

On September 5th I was thrown from my Panigale at around 100mph on a track day at Silverstone.
I suffered life threatening injuries (numerous fractures and internal organ injuries) and was given 11 units of blood and plasma (2 at Silverstone, the balance at Coventry Serious Trauma Unit). The Doctors told my wife and children that I may not pull through.

I owe my life to so many but I want to ask your help in supporting The Air Ambulance Service, who airlifted me from Silverstone to Coventry. They were landed at Silverstone within 20 minutes of getting the call from the Medical Centre and, as you no doubt know, exist solely through public donations.

The Air Ambulance Service cover Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rultand. If you do trackdays, that's Silverstone, Donington and Mallory and, if you don't do trackdays, that's a massive road network. They have also been called to attend Cadwell. They also cover the UK for the Children's Air...

Delivered this morning courtesy of the guys at DMC Stoke.

Flawless service from start to finish, delivered on a Saturday pre 10am ready for a run in ride in the sunshine around Snowdonia.

What a machine! should have the 600 mile run in done in no time.

Hi,

New on the forum but have been following a while. Dropped myself in the deep end with a 2005 999, picking it up next week locally to me after it's been MOT'd. It's a European import from circa 10+ years ago, last owner for 5 years but has done minimal mileage, overall fairly clean. It has Ohlins rear, single seat plus pillion and Termignoni pipes with belts recently done.... otherwise I know little else about the bike! Wish me luck

I've had my Multi for just over a year and in that time I've done a few tweeks and mostly ridden my local routes on weekends.

I'd basically treated the Multi like a comfy sport bike. A role it fulfills surprisingly well . I'd gained a repsect for the bike, and really enjoyed it on a Thruxton IAM Skills Days too. It hadn't set my pants on fire so to speak.

This past weekend I headed off to Wales for a few days away with my other half and friends. The bike was pretty loaded up so my girly didn't have to carry any luggage (yes, I am a hero ). To be fair, she was on her KTM RC8R. A bike I have also toured on and whilst good, the extra luggage definately impacts the handling as you've expect on a superbike. It's not as easy to "hoon" about on even with manually dialled in preload etc.

It was a 4.5 hour run to the accomodation (Lake Vyrnwy Hotel which I absolutely recommend!) and back again. We packed in a decent 4 - 5 hours or so each day in the saddle (thank...

Looking on eBay for something totally different I stumbled upon this at a price too good to go past (70% off in a clearance sale) so it would have been rude not to get it Goes well with my HM1100 Evo

For Laguna seca, hopefully see it again mid November.. great service at the new no limits transport folk..

Wotcha I don’t post here often but some of you will know me as the admin of the 999/749 owners group and be familiar with this bike.

I’ve been building (some would say f**n up) this bike over a period of 6 years now and only recently after acquiring the unicorn full titanium 749RS Akra system have I gone full send on the homage to the RS replica route.

It leads me to the next thing I want to upgrade. The swingarm! As lovely as the stock 2nd gen swinger is, I love the look of the RS/F, Pieribon, Bursi versions.

So what do people know about them? Share any pics or experiences with fitting them. Is there anything available? Perhaps you have something gathering dust on a shelf somewhere that would make my year .
Ha I can wish right?

Andy otter