Hi guys, since some time I'm the owner of a 999 in black. I've read a lot in this forum already, but sometimes I want to join the conversation so thats why I signed up now. Originally I was in the market for a 748/996. But after test riding some I started leaning to its brother the 749/999. I also started leaning towards 9** with the bigger engines. especially the 748 lacked some power imho.. I was looking for a red one... but then a black one appeared that was, except the fact it was red, just what I was looking for! So, bought it... a black 2005 999.. Don't regret my choice at all! What a machine, stable steering and grunt. Might get a red outfit for her once though. But I started to really like the black too. I own her since december and put quite some miles on her already, 5000km. Did some small 3 and 1 day tours and did a nice topspeed run on the autobahn, reaching its ' - - - ' top speed... I'm now just looking for a DP clutch cover, the one that covers half of the clutch... (So if anyone has one for sale.. ) And some other nice bling that has a bit less priority. Cheers, Alex Here she is btw: - Termignoni banana system - Light flywheel - The engine has been apart and been put together again to make it extra punchy... - From the outside still a stock 999 to look at Next to my dads old T500 Thats why I need an open clutch cover, so it stays nice and clean! Reaching the "---" top speed. Nothing much to see actually.
Luckily there is that little fence going on to save me! I do have a cap Not supposed for ducatis right? @noobie, Harry Bell, Exige; Thanks guys.
Nice bike! You can also post a few more pics of your Dads T500 too if you like, theres quite a few here who like blue stroke bikes... How are the tulips this year?
Welcome, Alex. Stay away from @chizel, he will lust after your bike and he is short and annoying too. But cute.
Thanks guys! I don't have too many pictures, and my dad rarely rides. His T500 is an original café racer. He bought it new in '75 and did quite some work on it back in the day. But it's a bit dusy now And tulips have been great this year! haha
Welcome, nice 999. Here is a Tulip Farm near where I work, Edendale, Southland, New Zealand, it exports Tulip bulbs to Europe, inc. Holland, nice when blooming until they mow the flower heads off to encourage bulb growth.
