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Just got this today from MrsX….nice!

I’m not sure if it’s OK to post this here, so please feel free to move it

I’m a graphic designer by trade, but if I have a spare moment, I like doodling pics of bikes.
Over lock down work has been a bit thin on the ground to say the least, so I’ve had more than a few spare moments to do some drawing! I’ve used these drawings as the basis for some T-Shirt designs.

I’ve put a shop together on Etsy. There are a few Ducati designs up there, including my own 900SS, but mostly café racers and customs that I like the look of, the odd monkey bike, a few classics, plus some ‘workshop’ style designs thrown in for good measure.

So, if you’re in the market for a bike t-shirt, check out my store at:
www.etsy.com/shop/DemonRetail
Thanks for looking, Cheers...Joe

Iv just watched grand designs new zealand, series 4 episode1 on more 4 today, johns daughter is renovating her fathers earthquake damaged home.
Im sure it will be on catchup if you search .

Just dropped her off at cornerspeed for a full desmo service with @nelly i know she will be looked after.
I will say I’ve never been into a garage where I’ve had as much confidence that the vehicle will be looked after. seeing the other nice bikes has made me want another Ducati.

Jon

A week today I’ll be in Penzance looking forward to the early start on Monday morning .
At sunrise I’ll be setting off an old Honda CBR1000f purchased for not much more than 300 quid and hoping to make it to John O’ Groats by dusk .

What could possibly go wrong ?

I did look for a Ducati for the trip , but couldn’t even find an engine in budget . Hopefully the big Honda is the right choice for over 1000 miles without one mile on a motorway . I’ve put on some motocross bars I had laying around so it’s a bit more comfortable and I can stand up to relieve the aching buttox as needed.
It’s going to be a real endurance test . I did a shake down run this week of over 650 miles , so have some confidence that the bike will make it at least

Charlie isn’t coming along, as it’s not going to be a fun trip , but she’s been on some training runs . It’s not just the long day ride , of course , I still have to get back home.
The plan is either to do the NC500 on the way back , or roll the bike...

Recently had the 1260 in for service work
While in bits I decided to get painted in Audi Nardo Grey,
Also fitted a titianium wheel nut

Not sure if this is the correct forum category but I would just like praise chrisw for his technical help.
He has gone above and beyond with his knowledge and time regarding a little project I have undertaken on my1198.
He is the kind of person which makes the forum great.
Thumbs up
Chris

Hi All,

Very pleased to be here after recently purchasing my first Ducati, something I've always one day hoped I would own. I've been into bikes and bike racing since a youngster but in terms of riding myself I didn't get any further than my CBT, and a couple of needy 2 strokes (Aprilia RS125 and Yamaha RD125). I've stuck to cars ever since and got my two wheeled fix from cycling, but recently I started getting a bit bored of 4 wheeled offerings so decided it was time to get myself a motorbike, initially just to own - certain bikes to me are like works of art, I just love the form of them - and for this purpose it just had to be a Ducati!

I actually now have one real Ducati and one licensed one in the form of a Super Soco CUx Ducati edition, this is a 100% electric scooter and is a brilliant little machine, I use it for my 26 mile round trip commute on a daily basis at the moment. I technically bought this one first from Ducati Chelmsford but got my 748 before the scooter...

Usually go to Belgium but apparently something called the Covids is going (who knew!)
Off to the highlands and West Coast for the first time in 10 years. Lucca is all loaded and ready to go.
Going to go for Skye and also the very top if my old body is up for it.

Inspired by the concept of the Diavel "Materico", the new livery of the bike is characterized by asymmetrical and refined graphics that combine glossy grey, matt black and sporty details in yellow
The new Diavel 1260 S "Black and Steel" will be available in Ducati dealerships starting from July 2021
From 10 to 13 June it will be possible to admire the new Diavel 1260 S on display in Piazza Duomo in Milan for the MIMO Motor Show

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 9 June 2021 - Ducati enriches the Diavel 1260 family for the 2022 Model Year with the presentation of the new Diavel 1260 S “Black and Steel”, which will be available in dealerships starting from July 2021.

After launching the special Diavel 1260 Lamborghini version in November 2020, created in collaboration with the Sant'Agata Bolognese car manufacturer, Ducati is further expanding the Diavel 1260 family with the arrival of this new motorcycle, which is inspired by the concept of the Diavel “Materico” presented in 2019 on the...

I’m picking this 1976 GT250 up on Saturday, it’s a German import so I’ll be having a fun time with the DVLA at some point, first though will be to assess what’s good and what’s not, it’s not intended to be a show winner when completed, just a useable bike, I had one of these when I was 17 so it’s a nostalgia trip as much as anything, anyway here’s the starting point, cheers Mark.

Hi Guys,

Unfortunately, it's time to part with my 1098R earlier than I expected, apparently buying a house is more important! Very reluctant sale as I've not yet used the bike as I planned to, however, having 2 kids since soon after buying the bike meant that the very little time I had for bikes, timed with when the weather was good, was usually spent on my 1299. Anyway, thought I'd offer it up here first before it most likely goes to a dealer.

This bike was originally pre-registered by Ducati UK in May 2008, before the June 1st deadline in order to make them eligible to run as homologated models in British Superbikes. The first owner then purchased the bike new in Dec 2008 from Ducati Moto Rapido, where the first service was also completed, and it has had further work completed at Ducati Laguna, and Ducati Cornerspeed.

The bike has covered only 4319 miles, 3600 miles of which were covered in its first 5 years. The MOT history is excellent with no advisories in its whole history...

I met up with a few mates last Sunday for a long awaited Tour Of Duty to North Wales. There were 2 Street Triples, incl mine, 2 Duc V4 Streetfighters, a V4 Tuono Factory and a plethora of Multistradas out. Left Warrington around 9.45 ish and stopped at Rhug estate bike stop for a brew n burger. Then a run into Barmouth. Stopped for a cheeky Ice Cream on the front, along with a stretch and relax. It was busy as can be expected given the weather. Homeward bound via Blaneau and Betwys. If you can resist the temptation to exercise your right wrist on the A470 road between Blaneau and Betwys, then its time to give up your bike. SIMPLES. That stretch of road has quite simply been designed by the Biking Gods with one thing in mind. Quick stop at Betwys for refreshments, where we saw an amazing Arial Atom, basically a ridiculously fast street legal go kart, it was awesome. back home for 5, and a few drinks with the kids. Top weather, super bikes, brilliant tarmac and fantastic...

A temporary exhibition at the Ducati Museum for 20 years since Troy Bayliss's first world title

The Ducati Museum inaugurates a new temporary exhibition "Troy Story: The Legend of a Champion"
The exhibition will remain open until 19 September and, from 1 to 4 July, the motorcycles will be exhibited at the 2021 Motor Valley Fest in Modena

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) - The Ducati Museum has finally reopened to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. One week after the resumption of the visits for the public, Ducati also inaugurates a temporary exhibition “Troy Story: The Legend of a Champion” dedicated to Troy Bayliss, three-time World Superbike champion with Ducati.

It is precisely to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that first world title in the 2001 Superbike championship, that Ducati has set up a temporary exhibition in the Ducati Museum with new and exclusive content for its fans near and far.

The date of 21 May, chosen for the reopening of the Ducati Museum, is...

It's a shed compared to the lovely photos I see here!

But the weather was perfect, and you don't get too many days like that, not too hot, not too cold, just ideal. So headed into Wales yesterday, figuring most people would be going home. And judging by the queues on the A55 westbound, it looked like they were. Then this morning the run down from Llandudno to Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog, and on to Dolgellau, heading back via Bala.

And it still runs so well! Fuelling feels lovely, fuel economy good, no overheating issues in the sun (I'm hoping to have put that one to bed by replacing the rubbish plastic header tank with one of those ridiculously expensive alloy jobs). Done about 70k now. i sometimes wonder how many biking years I have left in me, but I think I can still comfortably manage a couple of hundred miles a day on it still. As long as the sun's shining!

Hello,

Just purchased a 1299 after 10 years away from bikes (last was a 08 ZX10R) Owned a 996 back in 07…. These bikes have come along way since then!

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 27 May 2021 - Six months after its introduction on the market, the Ducati Multistrada V4 family has reached the milestone of 5,000 models sold. Motorcycle number 5,000 was purchased by the German Ducatista Karl-Heinz Lebensieg, who ordered a V4 S Sport version in Full configuration from the Ducati dealer in Ingolstadt.

To celebrate this occasion, Mr. Lebensieg was invited from Ducati Motor Deutschland to the dealer in Ingolstadt, where he received a sculptural reproduction of the Multistrada V4 together with a personal letter certifying the motorcycle's serial number.

Presented to the world during the 2021 Ducati World Première, the Multistrada V4 is a motorcycle in which Ducati performance and sportiness are combined with unprecedented ride comfort and a versatility that allows it to be used on all roads and in all driving conditions. Equipped with the V4 Granturismo engine, the Multistrada V4 has record maintenance intervals (valve clearance check...

It’s been a wee bit longer than planned (weather not helped), but 1st ride tonight up to Settle. Given her a nice refresh with lots of new nuts n bolts, new belts, plugs, fresh oil, filters etc. Fresh lick of paint on the fairings, picked up a Bip seat unit so the missus can have the odd day out of the kitchen, smattering of carbon, Titanium Arrows, added 5 spoilers, new screen, set up by Roy @ Italsport. Most of all I love my Alcantara seat cover which I crafted myself....

Sooo having recently sold the 1098R, I have also unfortunately just sold my 996 GT3.... that means I had some excess funds kicking about....