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Hi everyone. Yes they've let another Aussie in. Been tapping into the knowledge on this forum for a year or so and fair to say your comments and enthusiasm have convinced me to take the plunge and buy a V4S when the 2020 gets here in April. Had the current steed for 25 years. Funnily back then was torn between the VFR750 and the brand new 916 - the head won over the heart (probably a good thing) and I've got to say it has been and still is a great machine - so it's fitting that the next bike will be, to me, like the perfect blend of those two. A recent test ride on the V4 Duc felt surprisingly familiar although perhaps a tad more than the 80 hp I'm used to. It even sounded the same. Of course the Duc is a much more spectacularly beautiful machine but I'll also be keeping the VFR as I'm not sure the V4S is the most comfortable choice for my annual MotoGP trip to Phillip Island (1400km over 2 days each way). And I need to explore luggage options. Will have a few months to figure that...

Good morning all
my name is Frederik
I'm from France
I ride an original 748SP with only 4000 miles

Due to up coming house move I'm selling a couple of bikes from my collection. Offered for sale here is my Superlight.
1994 with only 16000 miles.
I've owned it for almost 3 years.
It is an original bike with all original paintwork.
It is fitted with carbon cans which are F1 Thunderball racing, they are the fore runner to the Ducati Performance. Has had the airbox lid modified and stage 2 dynojet
It is in fabulous condition, I put new belts on it 2 years ago. Valve clearances done at the same time, it's not done many miles since then.
Tyres, chain and sprockets all really good.
I do have the service book, dealer service stamped up to 9000 miles, I have the handbook, various receipts and old mot's and I think the pdi sheet. Spare key etc. runs and rides perfect, all in superb very clean condition. I'm looking for £5950

Please give me a call for more info or to come and have a look.
Paul 07754 524002

Picked up my leathers from chris at nine lives this weekend

he removed the cheap looking plastic race hump on my dianese leathers and replaced with leather and finished off with a union jack flag on top of hump all made by hand with matching leather

top job i think.

After my trip to Italy last year, a few of us have decided to go back this year over a 2 week period. We are going to Ducati factory & museum, Lambretta museum, Nurburgring, Ferrari museum and a few other places. Obviously the compulsory Swiss / Italian mountain roads and the German B500 will be visited.

But my plans to do it on my new Tuono left me with a few niggling thoughts. The bike could be used, but isn't the most practical, especially for luggage. My neck flared up last year and although it's now OK, if it starts to go again, an unfaired bike for 2 weeks could be hard work. It's also mint and the thought of some bad weather and covering it in crap for 2 weeks left me cold.

So after selling my Hyperstrada last year and having sports bikes in the garage, what do I buy to go on?

I had a very specific list for a bike to tour on, all very sensible.

Around the 1,000cc mark
Single sided swinging arm
No garish colour schemes, it had to be one...

OMG, thing of beauty now arrived!! now just got to wait for summer.........

Had the pleasure of a new v2 in for some detailing, nice little thing it is!

Evening all,

Im looking at selling my BST Carbon wheels. I bought these around 18 months ago for my Hypermotard SP to use on track. Due to only doing a handful for trackdays last year and me looking to do a few trips across Europe this year, I'm going to sell them and go back to standard wheels.

The wheels have covered no more than 800 miles since being on the bike and id say 80% of those mies were on track.

These will fit the Hypermotard 821/939/950, the 848 and possibly a few more such as the new V2 but i don't know that for sure.

The wheels are 17/3.5" Front and 17/5.5" Rear.
5 Spoke Diamond TEK
No coloured ink (standard carbon colour) and have the optional satin finish
Total cost of wheels £2845.00 without tyres from Bike HPS and have the original Order/invoice and boxes.

Wheels will come with a set of Supercorsa tyres which you may get a few track days out of but are worn.

Looking for around £1850

Cheers
Kirks

At last some live two wheel action from Phillip island this weekend !
Fingers crossed JR doesn’t run away with it again. Redding has been making all the right noises and strutting about like a man on a mission so let’s hope he can walk the walk.
Yamahas and BMW looking good as well. Honda an unknown quantity at the moment.

https://www.crash.net/wsbk/results/936535/1/phillip-island-worldsbk-preseason-test-day-2-results

I have been out of the UK for 4 months but bought this 748 only a few days before I left, but never got a chance to ride.

I have just got back 2 days ago. and promptly fitted the new clutch and exhausts and got it out for my first ever ride on it today with my dad.

Thankfully it started first time and rides absolutely perfectly. Really looking forward to the summer ahead!

Ducati UK confirm UK travel support / logistics for World Ducati Week 2020.

Transport will be provided by WMB and Fly and Ride, bike logistic specialists as used by Ducati UK.

They will take bikes from the UK (4 drop off points in Gloucester, Gatwick, Glasgow and Leeds) on a dedicated WDW lorry and deliver back to customers at a location in Bologna. Customers can pack riding kit with the bike, so they can fly in and collect to ride into Misano in style and immediately start to enjoy the hospitality of Ducati. On return customers will drop their bike off and it will be crated and loaded onto a dedicated lorry for its return journey to the designated pick up spot.

Full details including prices can be found here: https://www.wmblogistics.co.uk/world-ducati-week/

(There will be further discounts available for group bookings TBA).

More info here WDW Logistics

https://www.docgb.org/what-is-wdw-world-ducati-week...

Not sure if anyone has posted this here already….

https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/andrea-dovizioso-undaunted-film

cheers

Spyder motorcycles appointed Ducati’s UK rental and travel partner
Hire bikes include models from Monster, Multistrada, Hypermotard, Streetfighter and Scrambler families
Bespoke self-guided tours available
Ducati UK has appointed Spyder Motorcycles as the official UK Ducati Rental and Travel Partner.

Spyder Motorcycles, based at Silverstone circuit, will now be able to offer an extensive range of Ducati motorcycles for hire, to ride in the UK and Europe. The range of Ducati motorcycles will include the latest Diavel 1260, the Multistrada 1260 S and 950, Hypermotard 950 SP, Monster 797 and 1200S and the eagerly awaited Streetfighter V4S. The Scrambler range will be represented with the Scrambler 1100 and the new Icon Dark.

As Ducati Travel Partner, Spyder Motorcycles will be offering motorcycles for hire and a travel package for this year’s not to be missed World Ducati Week 17th – 19th July at Misano circuit. https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/experience/world-ducati-week...

I've been noticeably (or more likely not) absent on here due in part to a number of reasons, including a house move, family bereavement, spinal surgery and a host of other things, but since a good few people have commented on a lack of communication from me recently (as a result of said life events), I have decided to run a timeline thread on the V4S Unica build I started way back in 2018. I will try and run it in some sort of chronological order, that mimics what I set out to achieve on book of face, so as you can see the progress of the build for yourselves as it moves through each stage.

This will be a picture heavy thread so I make no apologies for that, other than if you don't want to wade through them all then move along. I will try and upload an update daily, but that all depends on work commitments, so please don't flame me if things don't appear when you might expect them to. The first installment will begin tomorrow as I am on the back end of a 12 hour shift at work,...

Hi Ducati enthusiasts

After years of lurking I finally joined the Ducati forum and thought I'd introduce myself. I've had Ducatis for the last 20 years and currently own a 1998 996 and a white framed 1991 900SS. Previously I had a 900SSie, an 888 and a Sport Classic 1000.
I used to live in the UK but am now based in the central Pyrenees in France. Gotta love the weather and roads over here!!

Best wishes to all
Nick

Finally taken ownership of this beauty...
She was delivered today.

Remarkable achievement
I’m friends with the safety advisor, this has been in the planning for years! Enjoy

OK – I’m selling No. 298

It’s an April 1991 H-reg white wheel and frame, black caliper 900ss – possibly the earliest in the country?
It has a Recent full MOT (January 2020)

The fairings, exhaust, Forks, and tank etc. are all original and in great condition, no crash damage.

The engine is also an early one, No.222 – so came with the bike. However it has had the 944 conversion at some time in its history. These bores (from the ST2) are famed for their bullet proof nature. I think it will be high compression as well, and possibly the high lift cams, but I can’t be sure.
It has recently been to John Cellier (top Ducati specialist) and had a fork rebuild, new regulator/rectifier, starter motor rebuild, and several other bits – over £700 spent. He is confident in the engine.
I’m selling it as a project bike, despite the positives there are still issues to address and I have had a change of circumstance and can’t take the work on.
The carbs need attention. Probably emulsion tubes going...

I have decided to retire completely. On the 12th March I will be relocating to Northumberland. Close to Alnmouth and the beautiful beaches in the county. One thing I need to find is a Termi-friendly MOT tester in the Alnwick area. So any recommendations appreciated. I will still be keeping my hand in with the ECU hobby.

Not being able to gel with the Panigale V4 looks, I opted to trade the Tuono V4, for the RSV4 1100 Factory instead. Bit bland paintjob but stunningly engineered, and about to get some new subtle decals.....