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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!

How easy is it to register Belgian bike in UK?

Hi all. Been around bikes since I was 13. Just over 50 years later I’ve worked up to Ducati! Had a few different Italian bikes. I enjoy my garage time as much as my riding. Just done a belt and valve service on my first desmo engine. Just took my time, read up throughly and all went well. Looking forward to plenty tech talk with you guys. Cheers all around!

hi all. been a member on here for years. used to own a beautiful 999s and felt the need for another ducati.

that 748/916 look is still the most beautiful bike ever made imho. it might even outshine my aprilia rs250 in the looks department.

I'd been keeping an eye out for a absolute minter at sensible money. wasn't too fussed which cc at the time. I do have a soft spot for the 748 engine.

anyways this 748 popped up. was a non runner in great condition. all the plating on the bolts is lovely. all the paint is still where it should be on the engine cases too.

was so excited collecting it. like a kid at Christmas again.

the bike had recently been serviced (belts done too) but had cut out whilst riding and the seller didn't have the funds to sort it.

loaded her up and took the slowest drive home to be sure not to break it.

got her home. fairings off. there was a radiator clip entirely missing ! power of god must have been keeping it in place!

turn ignition on. I can hear...

Hi all. Just wanted to flag this up to forum members. Bought this gorgeous bike from a fellow member nearly three years ago but new acquisitions (V4RS) mean it’s time to move this one on.

Stunning Ducati Sport Classic in beautiful condition. £18,500. 2007, 6300 miles and three previous owners before I acquired it three years ago. The bike has been carefully and extensively modified and improved over standard but comes with all original equipment to return to stock if desired. Service history (including regular, documented belt changes) and just had another full belt and fluids service by renowned Ducati specialist, Glen Harrison at Moto-V (who loves and will testify for the bike). MOT till June but happy to put another year on it.

Modifications include classic lightweight Kineo wire spoked wheels.

Suspension is Ohlins twin rear shocks, Showa fully adjustable Monster forks revalved by and using K Tech parts and the steering damper has been upgraded to an Ohlins unit.

The open...

This is my Multistrada 1200S 2015 with 40K miles I have from new and decided to see how it looks in yellow as I've seen an older post about it and the new Pikes Peak Unica in yellow. The painted fairings are a second set found on eBay in red a bit damaged but repaired and painted in yellow. Now I just have to wait for a bit of sunny weather to go out for a spin. What are your thoughts ?

Yes, I've got that frustrated author urge again!

Having brought up the K75 BMW:

You can see how, amusingly, the owners went with a livery that made the bikes, at least, easily confused with police vehicles. The Trannies too, I suppose. The model was the RT – also as used by the cops. When I joined, Trans Action (never thought of it as two words) was trans itioning from R80RT Beemers, so that’s what I started on. Both models had the rack on the back for the extendable blue light the police bikes had, on which the R80 had a mobile phone aerial, but the K75 didn’t. The phone was mounted in the left pannier on both, which I’d turn off when the office kept calling it while I was on the motorway, or negotiating city centre traffic.

Details are hazy now; I don’t recall whether I rode the 800 Boxer 100,000 miles, or just 75,000. I rode the 750 triple for 75,000. I’d spent a year without a bike after selling the Jota, on which I covered 25,000 miles, which further confuses matters. And...

Seeing as the winter is long and as much as my best intentions seem to be I can’t help but potter and never keep anything standard.
I picked up a monster in October last year having been unable to ride due to an ankle fracture in January. I managed get out for a few rides before the salt went down.
Since Christmas I’ve added a few bits.
Just fitted a set of GB Clutch covers, they are intended for an 848 as GB don’t specify they fit for the Monster. They are a perfect fit. I’ve changed the front and rear indicators for Ducati LED dynamics.
A set of Marchesini’s in gold, RCS corsa Corta master brake cylinder, this required a different starter and kill switch, I went down the Jetprime route. The switch was a direct replacement for the throttle tube clamp which saves space.
I’ve replaced the smoked reservoirs for clear, new chain and sprockets, titanium wheel nuts and sprocket nuts.
I have put a heal tech gear indicator on..
That’s about it for now, here’s a few pics

Hello to you all. I have been a 'Ducatista' for many a year. Two valve, four valve, no bevels as yet. Nor likely. I have recently sold my ST4s, that was absolutely fantastic, I have had it twelve years with no problems at all, but I did think it was time I got something a bit more modern. However I cannot afford a Honda, so got a 1260 Multi instead . I am muchly pleased with it. I am impressed with the sales team at Ducati Manchester, especially Charlie, who knows her stuff alright. There are a few little bits that need sorting, but to me that's half the fun, any excuse to get in the shed! I live in the west of Gods own county. I am a member of the CMA (Christian Motorcyclist Association) So when I meet you I will more than likely give you a bikers bible, you will realise that here it is sunny and warm every day, perfect weather and roads for a bit of biking. I hope to meet some of you once this heat wave disappears and I can get out in my 'T' shirt, shorts and riding sandals....

Hi all
Returning to riding at age 50 after 25 year break first Ducati two weeks ago so learning a lot. 38k on this 1998 900 ssie. Have fixed oil leak from alternator cover and put new clutch plates in. Now investigating flickering oil pressure light at warm idle. So I guess it's welcome to the love/hate relationship we have with Italian moving parts

Evening all

Just secured a 1200 Multistrada PP edition and now keeping a very close eye on the weather for a decent spell so I can fly down to collect her (I'm in Edinburgh and she's in Maldon). Have become worryingly knowledgeable about sudden stratospheric warming events. . . .

Sold my K1300s last year and been driving myself around the bend all winter with what to get next. Loved the K13 but always preferred twins.

Toyed with a 748/916/996/998, Supersport or KTM SDGT but spotted the PP edition and knew there and then it's what I was having next.

Also have a R1100s which was my first true love which I don't ever see myself parting with.

Can't wait to get to ride it . . . .

Hi there thanks for adding me to your forum, great place for information

I see the journos have been out riding it in Spain (ironically in the rain)

Josh Herrin reckons its the best bike he has ever ridden. Either paid a load of cash to say it or very high praise indeed.

One of the many jobs I’ve done recently to refurb my 748, rebuild the front calipers

Tinkering in the garage on a weekend over winter. I’ve got the 748sps back together, have upgraded the front forks & yokes to öhlins fg8851, a set of Marchensini mag wheels in black and a set of dp/JHP rearsets. I’ve stripped the fairings off the ‘94 916sp ready for fitting DP mag yokes, öhlins fg43 forks and set of gold marchensini mag wheels.