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I've owned and ridden a cbr600rr for 5 years now and loved it but was itching to get something a little different. Unfortunately someone knocked my cbr over while it was parked and insurance being as slow as it has been I ended up pulling the trigger on my dream bike. Cant wait to pick it up

Hi all, so here we have it - finally got my hands on a 748 and I plumped for an ‘02 plate bike with just 4100 miles from new!!

there’s a bit that needs/wants doing to it, but it’s a cracking base to start from, and having only really ever ridden 996’s previously, I’m more than happy with it from what I can tell from the hour and half it took me to ride it home!!

Hi everyone from Spain with my "new" ST4S

Really excited, although she has several issues I hope really soon I will be riding

(The oil stain in the ground is from a German car, so haters please.....stop XD )

Feels like only yesterday I had the daunting task of driving Lady Nasher and this little lad home from the maternity unit.

27yrs later and this happens:

Finished prepping the bike for sale, after almost a week of work, removing most of the aftermarket parts I wanted to keep. It's now ready to be collected by the dealer, who is coming over to take it away at the weekend and also delivering the new bike. I'll reveal what that is in due course.

Hello everyone
After many years away from Ducati and even a few away from bikes themselves….
My last sports bikes were a mixture of 916s in an array of spec for track days in my mid 20s, then went over to super motors for a while before going completely to the dark side of Italian classic cars.
The 888sp model was and is something I find still the most amazing thing to look at even now.
Taken ages to find one and am collecting it the end of June, it’s a 1993 SP5 number 068 with just over 11000 miles on the clock.
It’s 31 years old now, it’s been well cared for with a lot of provenance.
All mots, service history etc etc
What issues are showing up now and what do I really need to look for or be aware of?
Looking forward to bring back into
Ducati and involved with the community here.
Cheers Toby

Well. I've just has the 998s mono in for a full service incl belts at Carl Harrisons , Cannot speak highly enough of this man's skill and knowledge on these bikes, great service.
Got her home and had a good ride out, truly amazing machines, I'd forgotten how well they turn in and the instant power delivery. how light and quick they are.
Apparently only 2 mono 998s on the roads

After years of on off Ducati ownership I have final got the bike I had on the wall as a teenager , well will have in two weeks time!!

Well it's taken a fair few years but i've finally over egged the pudding.....

748R on left is @Android853sp old bike and my new one! - to ride and cherish.
748SPS on right is a sort of barn find from deepest mid Wales. 6700 miles, history/provenance and has been standing in a garage not started since late 2012. Full nut and bolt rebuild on this one! One of the last to come into UK i believe, manufactured June '99 regd in March 2000 from Woods Abergele. Frame no ending 10430 - Will wait for V5 to get further info from Bologna.

Proper happy days!!!

Thx for everyones help:
@Android853sp @nelly and anyone else who has contributed to the dream.....

Full rebuild of SPS (to factory spec) will be available on build thread in ridiculous amounts of detail after i've built my new workshop........

If someone had said to me in my teens that happiness is due around your 58th birthday I would have told them to feck off...

Well after much internet searching, forum stalking and asking dumb questions the new toys are here.hell of a weekend….lol

Thanks to Brett and Cookster for all their patience and it’s been a real pleasure to meet you both.

im know the proud owner of a Panigale R Gen 2.

Ive only had a had a little ride and it’s lovely. Can’t wait for more rides as hopefully the weather improves but I’m already smitten. My other Italian lady now gets a well deserved rest with a good going over.

Some potential things I’m looking to get.
1. Dark screen
2. Integrated rear light
3. Carbon clutch cover or clear one
4. Seat.

Need to do some more research and find a place that sells these, currently struggling. Also need to get a paddock stand and wheel nut as it’s a bit bigger than I’m used to……lol

Well , bugger me , back again .
Went back to the Gs 1250 ulitmate , but that broke at 3000 miles . Swapped for a 1300 gs.
Thats got brake issues , so decided to test ride a S1000xr , awful , but made me think.
Stopped off at Worcester Ducati on the way back and a managed to get an impromtu test on the new Grand Tour . Oh dear , got home and managed to find a new one , so ordered it and collect it this weekend . The re ride just made me smile again so thats it , I will try not to annoy to many folks.

Hi folks -

I'm planning on selling my 2004 749R, and thought it would be worth showing on here before I hit ebay.

Only the 2004 model comes from the factory entirely clothed in carbon fibre bodywork - all subsequent 749R's (2005-2008) did not, which makes this model very desirable.

This particular bike was in a private collection for several years, and it has now been fully recommissioned to ensure that it's ready for the road.

Full fluid service (oil/coolant/hydraulic fluids)

Belts changed and valve clearances checked (no adjustments were required)
Fork seals and fork oil changed
Clutch basket replaced

It has an open Termignoni exhaust system (Ducati part number 573.1.081.1A - 102dB, marked as "RACE USE ONLY") , and a matching Ducati Performance ECU, making this machine a real experience to ride. I believe this bike is presented as it arrived from the factory, with no aftermarket accessories. The exhaust has not been a problem for MoTs.

If you'd like to research the 749R -...

Back from a few days riding the Peak District, day one dry all the way there, day 2 (Wednesday) torrential rain and fog in the hills & Peaks with muddy water cascading down the twisty roads. Took an 848 evo where it probably should never go in that weather and survived although it did try to spit me off multiple times but I managed to stay on board while crapping myself most of the day Cat and fiddle would be awesome in the dry and enjoyed it even in the wet, Snake pass was about as safe in the wet as smothering yourself in dog food and jumping in a pool full of piranhas! Visited the site where the Dam Buster trained in WW2 dropping the bouncing bomb which was awesome plus a few other places. Day 3 mostly dry so not to bad, bike looked like it had been motocross in January but 4 hours cleaning this morning and its sorted. ABS traction control and rain modes would have been handy like the other bikes had. Need to go back in the dry as its an awesome place

Hi Everyone,
Decided to sell my 916 as I no longer ride it and don't want it going to waste. My riding style has moved on since I bought this on 8th November 1994. There was a long waiting list at the time for these, and I got lucky when a famous actor changed their mind about buying. List was £12,500 but I paid £12,000 from Jack Lilley. So, everything is original except braided brake lines, metal quick release fuel fittings, side stand suicide bracket and thick silicone alternator cables. A few bits replaced over the years. Reg/rec, clutch slave, brake lever, clutch, front calipers all new seals etc. Engine out in 2017 for shims, lobes all good. New belts, Fuel filter and internal fuel lines last October. Not many miles since then.
The bike isn't showroom, but it's been looked after. A few scratches. Some minor body cracks, all repaired. The rear stand comes with the bike, and some special tools as well. MoT until November. Ready to ride away!
I'm thinking £9000.
Thanks,
Steve

Very happy to say I have commited to running this year's Italian bike night at the TT

The aim is to bring it back to being a great night with great bikes, food, drinks and people!

Tuesday 4th June | 5 - 10pm

More info here :

https://www.italianbikenight.im/

there is a Facebook page too, I will ensure both places are updated with info.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579231559

We have a fantstic venue in Port Erin and are looking to recreate the event at the Manx GP too

Look forward to seeing anyone visiting the Isle of Man TT and Manx GP this year !

Bumped in to a guy while out on a ride who's 2017 Hypermotard was like new, he swears by turtle wax products especially the graphene-ceramic paste wax so I gave a it a go. Its brilliant, very easy to apply and remove while leaving no residue etc..

Well I've lusted after a Tricolore since they came out. So I eventually found as far as I can see a decent one, v low mileage with some nice DP extras.

Hi all

Still can’t quite believe it’s true, but the bike of my dreams is now in my garage.

She’s a 2002 998BP. 12k miles since new and I think she’s a stunner. Lots more posts and questions to come I’m sure but thought I’d share, hope you all like.

Cheers

Over 18,000 Ducatisti came together in #WeRideAsOne - Ducati's global event to warm up their engines ahead of World Ducati Week 2024
From New York to Rio de Janeiro, via New Delhi to Medellín, the passion for Ducati and two wheels has reached the entire world thanks to the events organised by Ducati Dealers together with the Ducati Official Clubs
#WeRideAsOne was celebrated in the UK by almost 1000 Ducati owners joining unique activities taking the Bologna-built bikes to racetracks, cities, and the country.
To revisit the most significant moments of the day, a highlighted collection of images and videos of the participants is available on the official Ducati Instagram profile

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 6 May 2024 – On Saturday, May 4, it took place under the banner of passion and fun #WeRideAsOne, Ducati's global widespread event that called together its community to celebrate the pride of belonging to the big Borgo Panigale family.

A special third edition which, this year, was...

So what have you got your beady eyes on that you would like to buy, but which might be a bit out of reach, but not that out of reach - so things that are doable if you really wanted to.

For me that excludes Learjets (where would I put one anyway )

But, one of these could be doable in the next year.....

1. Omega Planet Ocean - in blue.
2. BMW M1000R (trade in the current bike for it)
3. sensible stuff like a new sofa/curtains or double glazing

So lets hear it then - what have you got your eyes on .......