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A SON ASKS HIS FATHER FOR A MOTORBIKE

S. Dad can I have a motorbike
F. No, im buying you a Violin.
S. But I want a motorbike.
F. No you are getting a Violin and thats the end of that.
S.ok
After a few month of Violin lessons the father says to the son can you play me something on the Violin? He says sure....

An hour actually, as the ride was cut short by a downpour. Having acquired the bike six weeks ago I finally found time to collect it last week but had only ridden it for about 15 mins in Geneva before madam caught sight of me in very unsuitable clothing and gave me a sour look (which, if you have seen the photos, is difficult for her), demanding it return to JoeC towers immediately!

So today I managed to sneak an afternoon to myself and head out accross the mountains to Châtel to see a supplier of mine. It has been about 35° here for as long as I can remember and attired this time with jeans, hoodie and timberland boots I took off.
It likes to wheelie this bike, even at about 130kph and off the throttle, putting a massive grin on my already goonish face. It also pulls like a steam train, I think I could probably hitch up my work trailer to it and it wouldn't bat an eyelid. The torque is endless but I stayed mainly in 2nd and 3rd so as to enjoy the view of the sky. I hadn't ridden...

For sale my Ducati 748S Biposto which i have owned since new from On Yer Bike in Bicester.
Recently stored for 5 years during house renovation and maintained by Coventry Ducati where it was on display in their showroom!
Has a genuine 1389 miles only on the clock and is in showroom condition.
The bike has not been modified in any way, it is as it left the factory with Datatool alarm and immobiliser.
Will be going to auction at Bonhams in October if it does not find a buyer here - want to offer the Ducati community a chance to buy this low milage example.

MOT Til November, is currently declared SORN.
£8000 OVNO

Done and dusted.....I've really struggled with this one though because as of last night I wasn't fussed about going.Still having real problems to go ANYWHERE.
But thank you to you amazing lot on here who gave so generously,last count was £1160 and I'm so chuffed with that amount!!

Got my new R back home...
Gave it a quick clean and polish.
Evidence of previous track use in the documentation plus 4 spare Accosato levers....but has been serviced to death..nice!
Nice clutch. Nice pipes. Nice master cylinders.
No evidence of damage apart from a tiny crack in the front mudguard.
Annoyingly, the clock faces are both cracked which is the most disappointing thing about the bike but otherwise it’s gorgeous!
@Cupid Stunt

Spectacular parade of thousands of motorcycles threaded its way from the Misano World Circuit to Rimini in the first day of World Ducati Week 2018
Claudio Domenicali "It’s the big party of the Ducatisti, and there are so many of us. All you have to do is look at the paddock of the Misano World Circuit to predict that this will be a record-breaking WDW2018!"
Big show on the track: Michele Pirro wins the "Race of Champions" on the Panigale V4 S, ahead of Rabat and Forés.

Misano Adriatico, Rimini (Italy), 21 July 2018 - The Misano paddock was completely filled with motorcycles and people from all over the world, all sharing a great passion for Ducati. A sea of motorcycles that peacefully invaded the Adriatic Riviera and occupied over 75,000 square metres of the circuit's paddock. In short, this is what is happening at WDW2018, the great Ducati gathering that from 20 to 22 July brings together tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world.

The second day of the...

Popped a deposit down this morning to reserve a spot in the queue for one of these next year. Fingers crossed concept to production doesn’t see too many significant changes as it seriously ticks my boxes, and all the trade shenanigans don’t add significant unnecessary cost to it...

...just gone and bought this!

Just watched a program about a 21 year old lad who took his own life because of debt. Working as a courier rider earning very little on a zero hour contract,he obtained two traffic fines,one for riding in a bus lane. Each fine was for £65,but as he couldn't afford to pay them they amassed to over £1000. Depressed,and with seemingly nowhere to turn he hanged himself.
Here we are on one of the most elitist forums in the world,probably all with our own story to tell.
I am glad to be reminded,how fortunate I am.

The twelve Panigale V4 S motrocycles , race-configured and with each rider's personalised colour scheme, will be auctioned on eBay after the race
The bikes can be purchased from 18.00 on Saturday 21 July until the auction closes at 18.00 on Saturday 27 July

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, 17 July 2018 – The countdown to WDW 2018 is nearly over. The peaceful invasion of ducatisti - set to energise the Adriatic Riviera and the “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit from 20 to 22 July - is imminent!

The highlight of the 3-day WDW will be the “Race of Champions”. Dovizioso, Lorenzo, Petrucci, Miller, Davies, Melandri, Rinaldi, Pirro, Abraham, Rabatand Fores - not to mention a champion who has made Ducati history, Troy Bayliss - will be the combatants in a thrilling clash on limited-edition Panigale V4 S bikes.

The twelve riders will throw down the gauntlet at 13.00 on Saturday 21 July. The race will be broadcast live on the SKY Sport Italia satellite channel dedicated to MotoGP.

The...

Owned this 1996 TRX850 for a few years now. Totally rebuilt from a track day wreck and still evolving.
Here's a pic with my old 99 Blade.

Two months out, Collar bone fixed, new Chinese fairing set & 1198 rear sets. Man alive it’s good to be back

Have been watching the ongoing rescue of these children from the cave system.
All the divers, particularly the two British divers have my total admiration for the skill and bravery, if anyone should be called hero's then it is these men.
Four children have been safely removed and hopefully the rest will follow.
Well done everyone involved and good luck.
Stay safe.
Steve

further to my “free to good home” kitchen post, it was great to meet Andy @final_edition yesterday, who arrived at 8:am (4hr drive) to help with removal of said kitchen. 5 hrs later, job done and loaded into a van on its way to a new home.
Great to meet new friends via the forum

Reluctantly decided that it's time for the Multistrada to go . My legs are not what they were and mates are telling me I look like a geriatric stork getting my leg over these days. Did fancy the Kawasaki Z900RS but the dealer wasn't interested and gave me a lot of bull-shit so kicked them in to touch. Their is nothing in the Ducati range that catches my imagination at the moment, I could buy a V4s if I wanted but don't want to try that hard. Have tried out various bikes but the one that made me smile the most was the Yamaha MT09 Sp so I have ordered one today ,and hit the accessory list to the tune of a couple of thousand.
Once I have got my hands on it I will get the suspension set up for me, put some sticky tyres on and just ride it for a bit before deciding what else I want to do to it.

After a year of hard work and f**k loads of cash...actually a shed load of cash, she is back together. A full on ground up, nut and bolt restoration, retaining as much originality as i could....but a few tweaks here and there to improve the already challenging handling (they were nicknamed the Flexi Flyer for a reason) LOL

But i have (Oh no the purists are going to have a fit) used a lot of stainless fixings.
Non original bits are the headlamp, as i actually like to see where i am going, indicators ( 2 old ones were missing and 2 were fooked)
Obviously the HiggSpeed spannies are not original but i am having the originals repaired and re-chromed which is a BIG job.
And the Hagon rear shocks are different from the original Hagon Copies from the 70's, oddly enough Suzuki copied the Hagon and fitted it to the GT !?!?!?!

well after what seems like an eternity the surgeon said I could ride again today so came back to work on the multi as the weather is scorchio, not allowed to do TD's yet as the multiple bits of bone are still knitting together. he said it took the hours to repair it as it was smashed to bits .. 6 pieces he said , I think that's why it aches lot as there is quite a big chunk of titanium holding it all together. Can also go back to the gym but got to take it easy.
quite nervous on the bike tbh, just kept thinking to myself, don't fall off, don't fall off !!

I posted this stupid short video on a Guzzi forum and hardly anybody took a blind bit of notice
So given that the same thing happened with the Sfida and more on here liked the Sfida first fire, I thought maybe somebody on here might want a wee look

The Sfida 1100 now, it's going for an MOT next week
The Australia is based around a Guzzi Daytona RS (I know, I know, another fugly Guzzi). I got the bike probably about 6-8 months ago now and only had one attempt at firing it up, when some mates came around to hear it and of course it wouldn't start, you can imagine the result.

Anyway I had to replace the timing gears (Aluminium to Steel), oil pump (original runs in sleeves and is a known weak point), cam followers (some were soft) and a few other odds and ends. The main gear & Pump mod involved tearing off the belts, pulleys, a few casings, the front subframe and all the shit that hangs off the front subframe. Given my ineptitude I was a trifle nervous.

The vid is actually after it...

The most precious and exclusive Monster ever to celebrate 25 years of history of the iconic Ducati naked
Limited edition of only 500 numbered pieces
A special colour scheme, machined from solid components, high-quality finishings, carbon fibre and a lot of technology

Bologna, Italy, 27 June 2018 – The Monster was first presented at the Cologne trade fair in 1992, production began on 5 March 1993 and in just a few years the bike reached icon status in the world of motorcycles. The model was responsible for launching the category of Naked sports bikes and an ever growing and ever more devoted community of riders grew up around it: the Monster fans. To celebrate 25 years of history of the most iconic of the Bologna-based manufacturer's motorcycles – over 325,000 of them have been made since 1993 – Ducati has decided to create the Monster 1200 25° Anniversario.

Only 500 numbered motorcycles will be produced of the Monster 1200 25° Anniversario , which for Ducati embodies the maximum...

First time at caddy on the 1299s she went well ....hard work tho