Needs to save some pennies for the internals... Concerned about chocolate gear box for quick shifter... Mate had dramas with his 1098??
That superpole seat has made a massive difference. Can go into a corner at warp 5 now and stay planted. I find it more comfy as well. Highly recommend it!
Very true. I can defo feel the difference in height. Probably adds about an inch in height. Another benefit from the seat is being able to tuck my legs in without touching the inward folds of the side panels. I'm about 6,4 and overall has made the bike a lot more enjoyable to ride. Having them adjustable rear sets helps a lot too.
Many thanks... Been looking at seat reviews... If I can get a superpole seat by friday I'll take it to Brno. See some comments about being vertically challenged issues 'cause seat is about 1 inch thicker... I'm about 5'10 so keen to get feedback from similar height riders... Neoprene seat also gets good reviews... Main thing so me is trying to stop sliding forward under heavy braking.... fitted stomp grips to help with that. Keen if anyone has tried both the neoprene and superpole for a comparison. Seat I'm after is for pure track use. I can fit the standard one back on for long runs when not hanging off the bike too much... Cheers, Bob
you don't see many second hand superpole seats. there are a few neoprene seats kicking about... might be the way to go with your height, i'm not sure. farmster has one for sale. i've seen his seat and can confirm it to be in mint condition.
Bettes, Do you find the seat takes a bit more stress of the wrist's, this seat is next on my wanted list.
I went back to the original seat when I test rode my 1198 and its awful. The superpole is a massive improvement you don't move unless you want too and it gives just a little bit more legroom
Sounds great, will good to reduce the movement when braking, does it make it a bit more comfy on the wrist's, Price wise there a bit on the £'s.
Ok, thanks. Will try UK dealers on Monday, else some are on ebay from Germany which should hopefully turn up by the end of the week... Cheers, Bob
Don't think it'll take much off the wrists. Can't say for defo as I haven't done many miles with it on. Chances are it may put more strain on them as you're a little higher. But will see with time. ;-)
Recently I've fitted a Healtech exhaust servo bypass widget, R1 throttle tube, new tail tidy (with numberplate light) and pro grips.
Ok but they are not that exciting really ! Also got some Gilles rearsets off ebay, this was just a test fit of the right one.
@Fastmonkey which tail tidy did you go with in the end? could be next on my list. i'm toying with the idea of just making my own at work or buying one of these off evil for £60. won't want to pay much more than that for what they are... Ducati 848 1098 1198 Complete Tail tidy / plate hanger Kit | eBay
@bettes - I took a recommendation off here and went for this one. DUCATI FENDER ELIMINATOR TAIL TIDY 848 1098 1098S BLACK 2H 2T/S | eBay It's really good came with mini indicators (which I decided not to use) and was just delivered by the postie, no import tax or anything. I'm really pleased with it and it's a bargain really.
Defo not cheap but I think the best I've seen Melotti tail tidy Tail Tidy for Ducati 848 1098 1198 Special Tuning Kit Melotti s P | eBay
