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Purchased a New 821 Monster Stealth yesterday and love it!!!!!!

So, this is the overview of the T9.
The bike was originally built by a team from Preston for 2005. The frame was purchased new from Ducati late 2004, which I have researched through a main dealer up here. There is an invoice at Ducati for this. They don’t give as much information as they used too due to gdpr! So, a superbike spec motor went in along with race dash, loom, 05 swingarm etc. It was prepared as a wet, spare bike but unfortunately something happened with the team and the racing didn’t happen. It was then put up for sale. The guy who bought it was a photographer and wanted to do a few track days on it and it was decided between him and the disbanded team that the full sbk motor would be too much to maintain for track days so it was swapped with a new spare 999R motor, which is the engine that’s in it now. The new owner did a few track days on it but with his business getting busier just didn’t have the time to ride it. So instead of selling it, it spent over 10 years in...

The first Ducati Superleggera V4 comes off the production line of the Borgo Panigale plant. Made in a limited and numbered series of 500 units, the Superleggera V4 is the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a carbon fibre frame, swingarm and rims
The lucky owner of the Superleggera V4 001/500 invited to Borgo Panigale for the delivery of the motorcycle
All Superleggera V4 customers are given the opportunity to test the "official" Panigale V4 R of the SBK World Championship and the chance to purchase access to the "MotoGP Experience and ride the Desmosedici GP

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 17 June 2020 - The first Superleggera V4 has come off the Borgo Panigale production line (click here for the video). This is the #001 of the 500 units scheduled in a limited and numbered series; the only motorcycle in the world approved for road use with a frame, swingarm and carbon fibre rims, is finally available. A masterpiece of mechanical engineering, technique and...

Alright troops

Ordered this back in March time, originally had a V2 on route but £2400 for insurance when the year before I was paying a grand for a 899 is just a bill I would not stomach.

Had a think and realised the obvious choice had been staring in my face the whole time, I had already owned had a 675 Daytona track bike and since trying out a 765 Daytona cross over at Silverstone last year I knew this would be the correct buy for the time being.

765Rs’s are advertised at £10,300 but after asking about I was lucky enough to get it for £9,800.
(Ive heard from someone else that they’ve been had for a tad cheaper )

Think up to and not including this model they’ve sold 90k units or something so think their business model is just good value and chuck them out in volume.

Today though when going in I did see a PCP example offer and do slightly regret raiding my savings.
With a bit of nowse you can make £10k work very well for you at the moment and all this bike for a 2 odd...

The RVE version is characterized by special "Graffiti” livery, a striking graphic design inspired by that of the Hypermotard 950 Concept presented in 2019 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este
A sophisticated painting process and application of the graphics guarantees a result comparable to that of an airbrushed bodywork
The electronic package of the Hypermotard 950 RVE is enhanced with the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up and Down EVO

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 15 June 2020 - Ducati presents the new Hypermotard 950 RVE, which is part of the Borgo Panigale fun-bike family between the entry model Hypermotard 950 and the top of the range Hypermotard 950 SP.

The Hypermotard 950 RVE is characterized by a livery called "Graffiti" that is inspired by street art. The bike builds on the success achieved in 2019, especially on social media, by the Hypermotard 950 Concept presented at the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.

Wanting to transfer the same manufacturing quality...

Hi all just joined up as I’ve bought my first Ducati
It’s a 2011 1198 , I’ve wanted a Ducati since I was 10 years old when my old man bought a 916. Been looking at 1098’s but I just couldn’t say not to this bike when I saw the advert for it
Maybe the seller is a memeber here I’m not sure?

A little about me
I’m based up in County Durham and run a small bike workshop called KRG Motorcycles and I’m one of the biggest ktech suspension dealers in the north east. Been going 4 year now and still going strong.

I’ve been riding bikes since I was 6 years old and had a whole host of bikes over the years (Mainly Jap) and now I race a BMW S1000rr in the north east club championship and some No limits rounds and Scottish superbikes.

I’m relatively new to Ducati though apart from a few belt changes and valve checks I’ve not done much with them so I’m hopeful I can tap into the wealth of knowledge that’s here,

I’ll get some better pics tomorrow and I’ve added one of my race bike on...

I decided last year after getting a taste for track days on my 959 that I wanted to do more - much more.

After starting to buy parts and totting up the amount of money it would cost to convert my road bike, I realised that it would be far better to leave it and get another - either a bike that was already converted or a cat N write off that I could use as a base.

I considered ex Trioptions bikes - in many ways they are the best value - lots of expensive parts and all the work is done - my only nagging doubt is that race bike engines usually need a rebuild after a season and that can be a costly exercise.

In the end the decision was made for me as this bike came up at auction - finance repo listed as a non runner.
I took a gamble and went to the auction to check it out - it had a bunch of aftermarket bling fitted - lot’s of genuine Ducati carbon, CNC racing rearsets, Ducati Performance indicators, seat cowl, and various anodised extra’s....

The reason it was listed as a...

Just pulled the pin and put a deposit down on a 2018 R1M.

Picking it up in time for Oulton this Wednesday!

Just joined, hoping to have lots of information on getting most from my 2013 Multistrada 1200.
I've owned loads of bikes in my 50yrs driving them from a very early age.
My favourite so far were benelli, dont all scream at once!
Hoping this bike will maybe top the benelli lol.
As usual I've got questions that want answers, but will post them in appropriate place once I navigate around.

June 2020. I normally build bikes over the winter months... but with Corvid -19 we are not going on any holidays or getting out much so my wife suggested I start my winter project early! I think she prefers me in the garage!
I bought this bike a few years ago... and over the winter 2018/19 I built it into this you see below... over the summer of 2019 I put quite a few miles on it... and actually loved the bike! it feels light and nimble, handles and brakes really well! I normally sell my bikes on, but this time I decided to keep it. A couple of things bugged me though... The tank I used was a compromise, it looks wrong to me, and although the carb conversion worked well... I felt the Monster 38mm Mikuni CV carbs held it back performance wise.
So its in for another rebuild/refresh... cosmetic only as I did the engine last time, and that is running well. I will be fitting some 41mm FCR carbs, a new tank (999) and making a new seat. And maybe change the exhaust...
this...

Thank you all for your Kind messages
Sorry this is short but taking a lot to write mo and tired

noods X

Hi everyone, just picked my bike up yesterday first ever Ducati, first ever bike.
Haven’t stopped smiling yet. Won’t be riding for a couple of months sadly but can’t wait to get out on it. Here’s a couple of photos.

Haven’t got one with a bin sadly and the bikes tucked up in my brothers garage but will get one when I get out.

Cheers!

Hey guys. Newby here!

Thought I'd share a couple pics of some powder coating I've just had done on my rather scabby 2003 749s.

Enjoy

Over on another forum I frequent (ABR), there are various threads of “my bike with a..”; there’s my bike with a bridge; my bike with a castle; my bike with a whatever, I’m sure you get the picture.
I’m relatively new here, I don’t think I introduced myself, or posted a picture with a bin, so here we are, a place where you can publish the photo that a certain moderator can appreciate:-

Have just pulled the trigger on this Kawasaki H1F 500 . A California import of a few years back.
1975 bike and really take's me back to my yoof...same year as my first bike a Honda CB125S.I can remember visiting Peter Williams Kawasaki in Southampton and drooling all over one of these back in the day. Hopefully with modern tyre's it won't me quite the 'widow maker' it used to be.
It will be a couple of weeks before I get my hands on it and looking forward to the sound and smell of 'the old days'

Howdo!
Thought I'd stick my new track/race bike up. She's a 2017 Honda CBR1000rr, I've updated a few parts to get her to the spec I wanted (Couldn't afford a R1)
Ten-Kate updated the loom and ECU (Allows me access to the sports kit option and ECU.
Akra system, MWR filter and race intakes
HEL calipers, lines, and Master cylinders.
K-tech suspension
Moto-carbons body work with Moto-Holders subrame.
Few other bits n bobs thrown in.
Just need some track time!
And yep that's my convertible in the back ground.

Hi Everyone!

I've finally taken the plunge and decided to get on the two bike hype! Having started riding on a Street Triple I decided to trade that in for a Tiger 1200 last year for a long European tour of Portugal and Spain but on the few rides post lockdown I just felt like I missed the sporty feel of my Striple....

So I bought a 959!

I thought I would get something a bit more fun and sporty, so after looking into the S1000RR, the Fireblade and ZX-10R I stumbled across an amazing looking 959 and was sold on it right away.

So here's my new beauty to add a little bit of Italian flare to my garage!
Just ordered the DucaBike clear clutch cover and looking to get some nice Brake and Clutch fluid reservoirs (feel free to share any recommended ones!)

Great to get on here and I hope to meet some of you when possible!

Cheers.

So after chopping my 1198s in, two years ago for a Multistrada Enduro, I have just been back to see my favourite salesman Jeremy from Riders of Bristol (appointment necessary)

I bought the Enduro with the idea that I would ride more if I had a more practical bike that I didn't mind getting: wet, dirty, salty, gritty etc etc. After 2 years of enjoyable ownership, 2 TT trips, surprising numerous power rangers on the twisties, no speeding fines and long forgotten memories of sore wrists and numb ass cheeks, I have just done a deal on a 2014 1199s Panigale Dark Stealth.

I will no doubt miss the Multi, really really fun bike, but could not resist going back to black.

Anyways, hello again from Wiltshire.

Evening all,

Took the plunge on a 20’ Gsxr 1000r.

The deals that are being done on them are beyond ridiculous at the moment. So much bike for the money.

I did contemplate the new gen 4 bmw but after riding one and hearing about the issues with them and the sheer costs involved if I want to make it a race bike, not to mention the purchasing costs put me off. So for me this was the best balanced decision. The bmw is a bit better as stock but it isn’t enough better to warrant the costs ! Money no object id consider one but the build costs are eye watering !!
I could build this to full superstock spec and beyond for the same costs as a M sport bmw. And there’s no contest at that point which is the better bike.

first outing on the bike is at Donington at the end of the month as I’m instructing there - hoping to pick the bike up next week.

only mods to begin with will be the master cylinder as the stock one is absolutely shite so I’m replacing that with a Brembo corsacorta as well...