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Greetings fellow Bikers!
I recently switched to a modern bike, a 2021 MTS 950S.
I still have my ST2 from 2003, and the Triumph TR6R from 1967, which I have owned for the last 40 years. During that period I've also had a 1998 916SPS, and 900SS, both I bought new...and a number of Japanese bikes...
I've been able to do some trips on the 950S already this spring, but winter has hit back and currently weather conditions are not the most suitable for 2-wheelers up here on Latitude 63 (northern Sweden)...
Last photo shows the delivery of the 950S...conditions are slightly better now...

Congratulations to Dan Linfoot and the SERT team. Gixers rule (endurance racing anyway).

Hi Everyone,

I've recently taken the plunge and joined the Ducati throng with a '98 (registered in 2000) 916 Senna.

I've sent her straight to Baines Racing (Silverstone) for belts, service and the once over by someone who knows these bikes inside-out.

Looking forward to engaging with this forum,

Dan

I had always assumed I would retire next year age 67, how wrong you can be.
Work and Pensions informed me yesterday that I can retire this year not next, that's going to take a while to sink in.
I'm ok financially, no big bills and some savings, with a few adjustments I'll be ok, sack the cleaners, I can do that, cut down on the insurance and road tax bill, vehicle cull.
I have other projects that will keep the grey matter going, I've had enough of building for sure.
Get rid of the BT landline, sky tv can go, I can get the football on bing, maybe do a couple of shifts in one of the pubs around here.
The bike will get more use for sure, I'll have more time for the odd blatt here and there.
Am I missing something?

Hi everybody, I have started to gather some parts for my 748 reinstatement, new battery and some Metzelers have arrived,
Hopefully come next month we can get back on the road.
I bought it in 2002 for £7250 and its been stashed for years as I bought a Hypermotard but kept it .
Its time has arrived.

Took the R for a first ride, impressions:

Stiff, feels like a race bike, so direct, no slop anywhere.

Engine is bonkers at top end, too fast for road use!

Steering is fast and light but feels planted with it.

Gearbox better using the QS than with clutch both up and down, impressed.

Lovely noise, not too loud

Beautiful

Brakes seem a bit weak, not sure why. Pads have a lot of meat on them, probably original.

So slim, that's why I love the V-twins

Can't see me really stretching it's legs until Cadwell in June.

Insane heat from the exhaust on my right leg

Each part of it seems so well designed and integrated, lovely attention to detail.

Happy with it so far!

My mates take the piss...but if Lamborghinis can use ski-boxes...

(In all seriousness, an extremely practical way to tour... the Givi Monolock plate is bolted directly to a spare rear seat so I can remove the whole lot easily. )

Edit...It's just occurred to me that this arrangement isn't possible on a Desmosedici...

Look what i found.... thanks to @Expat Jack, @RickyX and @nelly for the wise counsel along the way

Hi everybody,
I'm Samuel from France

I ride Ducati since 2007, I have "a few" motorbikes at home
Road bike:
750SS '93
748R '00 tuned in 853Rs
350 Vento '78
3x Cagiva 900 Gran Canyon
Triumph 955i '99
KTM 1190 Adventure
KTM 640 Enduro

Track bike:
620SSie with 992cc engine (based on 904cc, not a 1000DS)
A Supermono project based on 1098 frame and engine
ST3R with 1098 frame, 500NSR fairing and 1078cc ST3 engine (work in progress)

For sale, my 1299S.
I've owned this bike from new. It is in absolutely fantastic condition; you won't find better!! Has been looked after and serviced by the guys at On Yer Bike aka Ducati Aylesbury. The big desmo service was completed at 14,384 miles by Paul at PG Performance. It has a full-service history. An annual service was completed on the 27th April and now has an MoT for 12 months. 2 new Rosso Corse IV's have been fitted. Ready to ride for summer. Book pack, 2 keys and tools.
"HUGE Specification".
Full repaint and clearcoat - no decals @cost of 1500.
Full Akrapovic Titanium System + Akra EVO software +Sprint Air Filter,
Heat shielding applied to the underside of the fuel tank,
Bike Track fitted, Lithium Battery,
Radiators removed & cleaned, end caps painted black, Samco - Red Silicone hoses, Evotech Radiator guards,
Evotech brake & clutch levers, Rizoma mirrors, Rizoma brake lever guard,
DP Fuel filler cap, DP Race seat, DP Brake & Clutch reservoirs, DP rear brake...

Hi All

I am Vic and I have just bought my first Ducati, a rather nice Desert Sled 803 and at the ripe age of 63 and having returned to the Motorcycle scene after a small hicup of 22 years. It is a fine steed indeed and I am looking forward to a long and pleasant relationship with it. As yet there is no name associated with the beast but I am sure one will emerge from ownership.

Been a dormant member for a while, just upgraded to premium, enjoying the forum.

I've decided to sell my yellow 1994 mk3 900sl #680. Owned by myself since 2016 and guy before from 2001.
Has had dreaded cylinder head bolts replaced this year, along with piston ring ,chain + sprocket set & fully desmo service, new battery. (£2,200 bill)
Mileage is 27600 (did 100 miles today), has cut airbox mod with period carbon cans. Huge history file with MCN advert from 2001 when previous owner acquired bike, 2 keys, ventura luggage.
Mot due May 20th which I'll get done for a buyer, they normally flag fully floating rotors up as advisory but they also do that on my sps which are less than 1000km old !
Really sorry to see it go but want a mile muncher/sports touring bike in my life.
It's in very good 'rider condition ' unrestored condition.
£7000 located in Hertfordshire, just outside North London.
***Revised price £6000 firm.***

Hi
I have just picked up my new (to me) Ducati. First impressions are favourable. Looking forward to getting some miles done on it.
Dave

So i have been on the forum a couple of years with my 1299s and the bike was amazing and apart from the cracked dash it was faultless really.

I have moved to a V4 but thought i might try another italian steed for now. couldn't resist the sound of these things and for me the best sounding bike out there still.

i will be around on here still, it is a great forum to be with.

I know I'm a bit biased as there's a fair chunk of cash (to me anyway!) involved in buying one of these so it needs to be good. I had such a good day at Cadwell yesterday, it's a bit heavy, embarrassingly quiet noise test (91db), ground clearance is a bit of an issue and it needs another gear, but for a bike that can then comfortably tour Scotland (or anywhere else), as it is in May/ June, it is truly astounding on track. I never really would have believed that an adventure/ touring or whatever you want to label it as bike could make a tyre look similar to a 200hp sports bike. Also during the day 4 people asked if they could take a photo of it as they hadn't seen one in the flesh before.
It really is a very good bike.

Ooo, catchy title eh? No, not crystal, but the medical meth for ADHD.

I wanted to create this post as a bit of a story given my experience and hopefully reach out to others who may also find them selves curious about ADHD or similar.

3 years ago I abruptly ended my almost 2 decade long drinking binge, it was innocent for a while but towards the end, not so much. I quit and moved to marijuana and only smoked at set times as it really helped calm me down and instead of getting drunk, I just became a little goofy. Life was on the up!

Fast forward 2 years after quitting, things were not right, my work was becoming harder to complete, my focus and moods were all over the place and I just couldn't keep my brain engaged. My wife then said enough is enough, go get bloody checked as she had her suspicions for a while that I had a broken noggin.

Fast forward a year, it's been a month since I had my diagnosis and holy shit, I was operating on a lemon my entire life. It turns out I...

Not wanting to hijack @carson thread any more than I have…my 1290 R (carson checks garage..lol)

Just collected today, moved the bars back, position feels spot on.
MRA screen installed, gone for clear. Did not want to dominate the looks of the bike. Not tested yet, started to piss down the moment I tightened the last fixing! Used MRA before on an S1r and it worked great for removing a huge amount of air blast and not causing any buffeting. Will report back once this one is tested.
Damp patches on the way back so steady away on the new tyres/bike. It already feels ‘just right’ though. Cant imagine anything more than a decent steering damper being added, if it has the usual KTM lively front end .

Took the Multistrada to OYB Aylesbury for a major service, all booked in and courtesy bike arranged.
A Kawasaki Versus, 650 adventure bike, apparently.
Riding it home I tried really hard to be objective, fair and non judgemental.
Getting off a Multistrada and onto this was like night and day.
I know there's a massive gulf in value, and specification, but I really struggled to find any redeeming features, it will suit somebodys needs, it got me home safely, that's about it.
It made me appreciate my bike, the make, the model, the equipment, the ride.
I test rode the Triumph, The KTM, and the Ducati, before I bought mine, no comparison.
If you ride a Ducati you will probably feel the way I do, you made the right choice.
Don't worry, be happy.

I’ve been thinking about a new road bike for a while now and test rode the Diavel V4 and Streetfighter V4S last summer. Both bikes were amazing but the prices were pitting me off a bit.

in the end I’ve ended up going for this - Brand new 1290 Superduke R with a 4 year warranty from KTM and £3k off the list price.
Haven’t seen it yet as it’s been delivered while at work and hence the lack of pictures. Bring on the decent weather!