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Had the Desmo service carried out this week at Cornerspeed. The ride there and home was like chalk and cheese, the roll on from 68-70ish was a marked improvement. The bike was well cleaned when I picked it up and all the old removed parts were there if I wanted to check, didn’t really want to as his reputation proceeds him. Great job all round and doing the fuel sensor that packed up on the way up there and the temp sensor that had corroded and I never noticed. Now if he could sort out the weather as it took hours for me to thaw out. Thanks Neil for the great job.

I don't think I posted many updates when changing the bike from it's original red to it's current look but here's a better late than never thread to capture the ongoing life of the little beasty. The short version is that I purchased 7 years ago to the month with 2.5k on the clock. Ran for a couple of years doing a couple of track days before a minor spill at Rockingham.

When sourcing new parts, I came across some carbon fairings and it went from there. This week I finally changed the old clip ons for the black powdercoated ones I had done a couple of years ago and never got round to fitting (forgot I had them). Turns out one was a little bent....

Anyway, fitted both sides and the effect is subtle but effective. It's a shame I waited til now to change them. I took the chance to replace a bolt in the lever guard as the head was mullered in the original and fitted a replacement screen.

Next was a smattering of titanium bolts that I had had for a while before it was bath time ready...

Hey all, just picked up a beautiful Multistrada. First time Ducati owner and loving it.

The Multistrada is tucked up safely in a cocoon in England and I’m in South Africa.

Been here about 2 weeks so afraid I’ve been a bit remiss not reporting before. Staying in a hired house with South African friends in a place called St Francis Bay, near Port Elizabeth. Spent the time fishing, riding e-bikes, eating, drinking and swapping stories. Now finally beginning to chill out.

The sun has been shining and I’ve needed sun tan lotion, which I didn’t need in England, suffice to say.

Today I rode 30k on an e-bike with my mates wives while my Mrs went fishing with them! How does that happen? She’s suddenly gone mad for fishing and is pretty good at it. I’ve ridden the e-bike pretty much every day and as a result I feel great, I’m going to buy one asap when I’m back. Tomorrow I’ll do another 25k, it’s not really that much but it’s enough to get you fit.

St Francis has a small canal system with thatched houses built alongside. A few years ago a fire took out a swathe of...

New lid came out exactly how I wanted it to. Chuffed is an understatement. It’s nice to have something to smile about right now as the last few months have been tough! (Insert mini violin here)

The work that goes in to these is unreal really for us plonkers to go and fire it through the gravel at a rate of knots

design work done by Bazza ward https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSV3lYNed6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Paint done by Rage Designs https://www.instagram.com/ragedesigns11/

Final job over the winter was to get the paintwork in order. 3 stage machine polish and a coating Krypton5 Ceramic Coating. This was after new tyres, various Ilmberger carbon parts and new chain and sprockets. Changed the wheel colour too. Black bars and the forks anodising black at some point too but probably no time now as it’s nearly time to ride.

After getting my 999 back together and out for a test ride following having to drop the Oil etc to change the Stator I found myself in the position of needing to top the oil up.
Annoyingly time consuming on the 999 and other newer bikes because the fairings need to come off.

I have a long neck funnel which I could shove down inside the fairing, but the end of the neck is too big to fit the hole in the case once the cap is out.

Coincidentally, the same day I'd been to Halfords for 10l of AdBlue and topped up my Land Rover, putting the container and removeable spout in our recycling bin.
Also in the bin was an empty 2l Robinsons Apple and Blackcurrant squash bottle.

You've got there before you look at the pictures I expect, the Adblue spout is the perfect diameter and length, and with the sealing washer the top part of the Squash bottle screws in perfectly:

Following on from my recent “Expectant Multistrada 1200 owner” thread, at last she has been delivered…


Loving it

I've been posting progress of this beast on other platforms but figured I'd stick it up here for interest too.

Last summer I became the custodian of a 1996 Leyland DAF 95 360ati. I was asked 18 months or so previously if I wanted it but I was unsure. Mainly because of having somewhere to park it but also the running/maintenance cost worried me. I went for it in the end because I figured that if I didn't take it on then it would end up as a shunter or even scrap.

As some folk on here know I ride with a military veteran race team in the BSB and this unit was the old wagon that used to pull the team trailer. I photographed it in 2017 and printed a picture for the owner of the wagon and that is partly why it has ended up with me. It also became costly to keep it running so was upgraded at the beginning of 2021. The unit sat for nearly two years awaiting its fate. It has been in the race paddock for most of its life, along with the trailer that it used to pull.

It started life up...

So, I managed to bag myself a 2019 Aprilia V4 factory. It’s got a fair few miles on the clock but is in surprisingly good condition. It’s has a few mods, such as the Akrapovic slip-on and some fairly nice Ilmberger Carbon but unfortunately, although it’s a 2019 bike it doesn’t have the electronic suspension. Not sure it’s needed to be fair on the basis the smile induced from the intoxicating noise and my ride earlier in the week still remains on my face today. What a great piece of kit this is.

Having said all this of course and possibly being accused of being a bit fickle insofar as bikes are concerned sometimes it hasn’t stopped me swapping it for a later model. My budget wouldn’t stretch to the new MY23 model which I do prefer if I’m honest, but what the hell I’m 55 this year and still as impatient as 5 year old. If you’ve not grown up by the time you’re 40, I understand you don’t have to.

Anyway, get one.

Be ready this weekend.

hopefully decent weather

The German aftermarket specialist in adventure motorcycles, Wunderlich, has launched a new collection for the Ducati DesertX.

Now, Wunderlich is adding another manufacturer to its list, as it has released a new set of modifications for the Ducati DesertX, which last year became the first all-in off-roader from the Bologna marque.

Most of Wunderlich’s DesertX modifications are not yet available, but three can be purchased right now. These are the Doubleshock Front Axle Protection Pads, Side Stand Enlarged Support, and Silver
The rest of Wunderlich’s Ducati DesertX modifications are below with the price in Euros (and expected availability):
Smoked Grey Marathon Windshield - end of March 2023 - 189.90
Black Aktivkomfort Seat - mid-April 2023 - 399.00
Black Aktivkomfort Passenger Seat - mid-April 2023 - 349.00
Helm-Lock Helmet Anti-Theft Protection - new stock expected by 24-25 February 2023 - 79.90
Doubleshock Rear Axle Protection Pads - mid-March 2023 - 79.90
Foldable Headlight...

Well it's been a long time coming.........

At last, I can announce that work has started on our new Ducati Store down here in Dorset! To say the process has been frustrating would be an understatement with our unit having been delayed by approximately 7 months however, upon receiving the keys 10 days ago, work started immediately with preparation for both the mezzanine floor and glazed shop-fronts!

We should be open by the end of March and look forward to welcoming you for a coffee and a look around.

Met up with the local Ducati Owners Club this morning for the days club ride: did not do the ride itself as busy so just went for a nosey and to get some pics.

Hi everyone, the time has come for me to make a serious effort to rehome the Sport, it will be going on eBay as an auction soon but I thought I would give you guys a chance to take her on, looking for anhy serious offer over £2000, I really do need the bench space!

Hi everyone, I have come to the conclusion that I am just not going to get the time for this one so looking to see if anyone fancies taking her on? The 750 Sport was an interim model produced between 1988-1990, they made 2607 in total with only 95 black and silver models produced for the world so there can't be many left now!
She is in very original condition with some patina but apart from the exhaust cans I am confident she is all there! She has had new cam belts and serviced ready for recommissioning but I just don'e have the time and running out of space so should be an easy project, I have included some photos to show just how clean she is under the skin and like I said as far as I can tell she is unrestored and...

Hello guys new to here,

I have a 2014 1199 panigale.
This is my first Ducati and it’s unbelievable.
Got it In September and it got stolen 3 weeks later, luckily i found out who it was and with my “help” from my friends we got it back, I left it for the winter but it’s back out now just need a few bits. The main one being the top fairing/clock surround bracket sorry not sure what it’s called!? If someone has one give me a message thanks.
Can’t wait for the summer to get out on the bike properly.

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 along with an MOT. 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.

I’m not breaking my neck to sell her but just need space so she and my MH have drawn the short straw.

i have the original ECU chip and she is supplied with data tool battery conditioner and paddock stand.

Happy...

Did I say I love mine

Ducati has announced Turn-by-Turn navigation will be arriving to two of its models in 2023: the DesertX and Diavel V4.
The DesertX was one of Ducati’s standout additions to its range in 2022, and its first real foray into the off-road world.

Ducati has followed up the DesertX with the Multistrada V4 Rally as a second off-road focused option, but it is also bringing new features to the DesertX.

One such new feature for 2023 is the arrival of Turn-by-Turn navigation for the Ducati DesertX. An increasingly common feature, especially on long-distance bikes (adventure, touring, adventure-touring), 2023 model year DesertX units will be the first bikes in Ducati’s range to have Turn-by-Turn navigation.

The navigation will use the bike’s TFT display to show directions which will be streamed to it from the Ducati Link app on the rider’s phone.
The feature is not standard, but can be purchased as an option. This is perhaps not the best news for people who were looking to buy a DesertX,...

A long time ago in a galaxy not far away I was riding my 748sps home when there was a rattle and clatter and it went onto one cylinder. I didn't stop as I was only a few hundred yard from home
I took the belt covers off and the above is what I found.
Anyhow I decided it was tome to look for another engine.
I very quickly found one for sale. It was 916sp motor it came with a loom, P8 ECU and throttle bodies and injectors.
bought it and fitted it.
Had a few short runs around the East Yorkshire wolds and all was well This was till a long time ago in that same old Galaxy.

A meet was arranged on the previous Ducati Forum at Willingham woods and I had a ride there. on the way back another clatter and then a lock up and the bike stopped. Needed the assistance of recovery this time.
It had dropped an exhaust valve and mashed up the head and piston.

I Took the head to a race engineering workshop in Northallerton and for a very good price he repaired the head and also supplied one piece...