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Hi all!

Decided to give up lurking here for a bit, and actually post something.

A couple of months ago, a mate called me up and asked if I wanted to go to the preview day at Bonhams in Bicester for the sale of the Morbidelli collection. This was as a result of the closure of Giancarlo Morbidelli's motorcycle museum, and meant that there would be around 200 mainly small Italian bikes coming up for auction.

Now, I am not in need of another bike, and I was only going to go with my mate to have a look, and perhaps dissuade him from parting with his hard earned in order to aquire some more old junk... There were rows of bikes in all sorts of conditions, from immaculate, to basket case, many were the sort of thing that I had never heard of before, let alone seen. There were plenty of the more common Italian makes, but I just like the sort of things that no one else has got. The viewing was on the Wednesday, then the auction lots were selling in an online feed on Saturday and...

The sporty character and extreme DNA of the Streetfighter V4 are enhanced by the Ducati Performance equipment
All accessories are available and can be purchased on the Ducati.com website and in all Ducati network dealers

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 23 September 2020 - With its 178 kg weight, Desmosedici Stradale 1,103 cc engine producing 208 hp, biplane wings and a latest generation electronic package, the Streetfighter V4 is the absolute expression of Ducati sportiness and of the continuous research that the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer carries out every day towards achieving performance at the top of the segment.

The Ducati Performance catalogue contains numerous accessories, designed and manufactured in collaboration with the best companies in the sector, capable of further enhancing the sporting character and racing soul of the Streetfighter V4, especially in terms of performance when used on the track.

The complete titanium exhaust group, the carbon wing set...

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A very good friend has had his bike stolen from the Swindon area, its a one off Ducati V2 with many trick bits and a stunning Koji replica paint job, its on Metzeler slicks and its a full on track bike, probably has c350 miles on it, maybe fewer but we really want this back .. any info please contact me or JHP / Ducati Coventry.

Hi guys, sold my 1198 a few months ago and was swithering on what to replace it with and have went with the 959. Looking to fit a 1299 system or US 959 when I get the chance. Was out yesterday on it and very happy overall with the bike as a package.

Ducati launches MyDucati App, the mobile app to keep up to date with all the news from Ducati and access special content and exclusive previews
Thanks to the new app, Ducatisti always have the data of their motorcycles with them and can locate the nearest dealer to contact them quickly
In the digital garage fans can configure their dream bike to share with the community, friends and dealers

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 21 September 2020 – Ducati launches MyDucati App, the mobile app that allows all fans to stay connected with the Ducati world at all times, finding everything in one place.

Thanks to the MyDucati App, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer further strengthens the relationship with its community, offering Ducatisti a tailor-made experience and privileged access to the Ducati universe. In fact, there is a lot of unique content for members, such as access to reserved events and exclusive previews of the new range.

The app offers numerous features to get the...

a yellow monkey mines the first picture the other pictures are hopefully what I’ll be riding like

Enjoyed our accidental meet and chat today.
It's not often we see another st let alone three parked in the same place.

This year i've made a crazy change, sold my beloved 749s because the v4 bite me.
I only ride at track for fun and pleasure. Long time i quit riding at street.

Present some pictures of what i've done so far on V4, nothing major, mostly just aesthetic.
The folowing 4 pictures resumes the major aesthetic change done..

Have to say im very impressed with quality of these track fairings from Flamingo Corse!

Here are some pictures of the painting done.
Added some protections on bike, like side engine coveres and radiator guard:
Progrip 717 Grips and ducati performance bar ends that i kept from my 749s were added and also TWM quick release fuel cap
Installed Brembo Rc pads, brembo 660 brake fluid and some nice Pirelli Superbikle tires.
Some pictures of the final result of what i've done so far:
Ready to enjoy the beast
Picture of this weekend at Estoril:
Next in the list will be exhaust, still deciding which one and if it will be full or slip on.
Some nice Gilles...

Giving the 900SS an airing, loads of fun. Like a normal trackday Just wearing your favourite slippers. Some nice bikes around..

I’m in garage 24 if anyone wants to pop by and say hello.

Very unfortunate sale of my recently completed 1098R due to impending separation. I’m currently out of the country until Feb however I thought I would post it up now.

2008 Ducati 1098R, originally owned by Martin Rees of Ducati Glasgow who turned it into a track bike from new with a lot of high end aftermarket parts and track/race bodywork, more recently it was owned for a long time by @Mary Hinge of this forum. It’s a well know forum bike that has been ridden hard and always on track but it has had a no expense spared ownership from new. I’ve just completed a extensive restoration using lots of brand new parts from Ducati and all the original fairings/carbon/tank etc that were stored from new.

Some recent work and parts fitted:

Full engine/gearbox rebuild by Glen Searle including Pistal pistons circa £5k (have full receipt, zero miles on engine since rebuild)
Forks and shock rebuilt
New chain/sprocket
Brand new Bridgestone Battlax S22R
Fitted with Ducati Corse power kit...

After driving 888, 1098, 1199s and several other makes I took the Panigale for a last trackday and got a Multistrada as replacement today. 61 and too many strains and pains made me choose more with mind than heart finally

Hello everyone!

As of today, I am the proud owner of a new Panigale V2. I bumped into one of the forum members Expat Jack at the dealership (On Yer Bike) who mentioned there's a great bunch here with a huge wealth of knowledge.

My previous bike was a Daytona 675R which I absolutely loved for the last 9 years, but when I saw the Panigale V2 at the NEC last November, I just knew.

I've made a few mods:
Akra end can
Evotech rad guards
Evotech tail tidy
Seat cowl

Initial impression after 100 miles - really sweet handling, it turns in so easily, but a bit of a handful at slow speeds in traffic. The vibey V twin couldn't be more different from the Triumph triple - and I can't wait to explore its character over coming months.

Really looking forward to chatting and getting advice here.

'Father' of the desmodromic system and designer of numerous revolutionary motorcycles, Taglioni collaborated with Ducati from 1954 to 1984
In Lugo di Romagna, Taglioni's hometown, an event was held to pay homage to the memory of the brilliant engineer
On the Ducati website and YouTube channel is available the miniseries ‘Fabio Taglioni - A Life of Passion’ which tells the story of the Italian engineer

Borgo Panigale, (Bologna, Italy), 10 September 2020 - On the day of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fabio Taglioni, Ducati celebrates and honours the memory of the italian engineer, designer of numerous revolutionary projects. Among these, the application of the desmodromic distribution system stands out, a technology with which Taglioni inextricably linked his name to the success story of the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer.

Born in San Lorenzo di Lugo on 10 September 1920, Taglioni graduated in mechanical engineering in 1943 and joined Ducati in the role of Technical...

After last weekends trip around Scotland's west coast and the Cairngorns, this weekend it's Wales.

Just 2 of us this time over 4 days. I've taken a route through as many of the National Parks and AONB's as resonably practical.
Helga now has new dancing shoes, and is ready for the off.

Had my 748 for 20 years now and am on my third temp gauge. I'm sure they are fine in the balmy summers of Rimini, but swings of -15ºC to +35ºC in the UK seem to put it through a few too many stress cycles. The latest temp gauge finally called it quits. I'd previously got quotes from gauge refurb places but they were up near £200. Knowing these gauges were like rocking horse poo, I decided to renovate it myself. Materials cost, about £3.50.

Before:
After:
The process went something like this...

Stick a sharp knife under the bezel (glued on) and "carefully" break it away, snapping the glue.
Measure the old bezel with callipers, create a profile in Adobe Illustrator and then do a 360 sweep in TinkerCad to get the bezel shape.
3D print it (I have the cheap one from Aldi). Took a few goes but managed to get a decent result. I used PLA+ filament.
Sand the raw print with 400 grit then 1000 grit wet and dry to smooth the 3d print lines. I considered using ABS filament and smoothing...

I recently bought an old (1990) Transit based motorhome, primarily so I could trailer my bike to trackdays, but also because I am entirely averse to planning things and then sticking to those plans, it makes taking holidays a hell of a lot easier and less stressful.

My sons and I went on a 4 day trip to Wales over the bank holiday weekend and I’m now a fully signed up devotee of vanlife. My only regret is that I didn’t get into this earlier. Subject to how the girlf gets on when we do a trip to Cornwall in a few weeks, she and I are also now strongly considering storing most of our stuff and becoming what the cool kinds refer to as “digital nomads” for a while between New Year and Easter as working remotely while wintering on the Cote d'Azur is very tempting indeed.

Thurs: Hertfordshire to Bath for a bit of a wander round then on to the Brecon Beacons, where we wild camped at 2am by the side of a lake. It was so dark the only way to know we were next to it was by looking at the...

New to the forum, not to Ducati.

The collection includes a Monster S2R custom with 1100 Hypermotard engine, S4R996, Streetfighter 1098S and Panigale 1299S.

Still looking for a mint red S4RS to add to the collection.

Also currently on the hunt for an original Ducati Performance racing seat for the Streetfighter 1098S. If anyone has for sale, DM me.

A few pictures of the bikes:

Panigale 1299S
Monster S2R custom
Monster S4R
No good pic of the Streetfighter at this point.

Happy to join the community.

And here we have the reluctant sale of my 853 Ducati, full bike history, most original parts kept, so can be converted back to bog standard 748 Biposto.
853 conversion and suspension by ProTwins. Dyno Tuning by CJS (106rwhp). No expense spared on this little beauty, runs and rides fantastically, not for sale elsewhere as I'd like it to go to an enthusiast.
Highlights include, STM Slipper Clutch, Ohlins rear shock, BMC Air Filters, Ducabike crankcase breather, Magnecour ignition cables, Electrex voltage regulator, Led Rear/Brake Light and indicators, Pazzo Levers, LSL Footpegs, Hel braided Brake and Clutch lines, RSR Racing clutch slave cylinder, ExactStart cables, Motobatt AGM battery, ExactFit belts (July 2020), Rg Racing tail tidy, Carbon air runners, Carbon rear hugger/chainguard, Reshaped foam mono seat, Renthal QR Sprocket carrier, Renthal sprockets, DID Gold X-ring chain.
Full service July 2020 including front/rear brake fluid, EBC pads (organic rear/sintered front), Motul...

After aching over a 999 or a 1098 I decided to go with my heart and get the 999S. Yeah on paper the 1098 is better but the 999 speaks to me in a different way. I brought her home this afternoon and decided to call her Valentina!

She's got around 22k miles on the clock and is an almost original 2003 999S. The bike has been sitting in a private collection since 2015 so I haven't ridden her on the road yet as I'm wary those cam belts might go snap (see below) which will be bad news for the pistons and heads.

Plus points:

Genuine 999S monoposto
In Ducati red!
Bad bits:
No red key or key card. Yeah, this is a bit of a bummer but as I understand it I can get the existing key cloned or I've read somewhere that SOS can be used to code another red key, am I right?
Last recorded cam belt change was in 2013
Throttle is an Active quick-action one and levers are aftermarket
The last muppet who changed the battery must have over-tightened the screw that keeps the holder in place and its just...

Well, tomorrow was supposed to be the beginning of this years trip to Italy, but due to all the lockdowns and uncertainty, the substitute ride to West Scotland starts in the morning.
Helga packed and ready for the off.

5 Days stopping in Oban, Skye, Ullapool & Braemar. Waterproofs packed too. Going with 5 mates and should be a laugh, whatever the weather.
Because one of the lads on the Italy trip has been kicked out of the house next weekend by his wife as he was supposed to be away and she has her mates round, I'm off to Wales for another 4 days next weekend too.

Hopefully all of the restrictions will be sorted for next year and we can have another go at Italy. I'll need to dry out somehow.