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Polished The Bike Yesterday

Discussion in 'Streetfighter' started by David Hales, Jul 23, 2017.

  1. polished my bike yesterday, for 13,000 miles it is immaculate, I don't think it's ever seen rain, while I was polishing it I was thinking "why am I selling this"
     
  2. So what about a photo? :)
     
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  3. So why Are you selling it?
     
  4. Only because I want to build a Ducati special
     
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  5. So you can polish it? Stick to the one you have :)
     
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  6. Polished??? Weirdos!!! :confused:
     
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  7. Don't sell it.

    I sold a 1098s SF after only owning it a few months, being made redundant didn't help but I've always regretted that.

    Ducati don't really have a replacement for the street fighter yet imo, yes there's the higher spec monsters, but they just don't feel like a superbike naked to me (sorry)

    If they made a 1299 panigale lump version I'd consider the toss up between that and the Superduke, but if I had a 1098s streetfighter I'd keep it.
     
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  8. Is yours not special?...
     
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  9. While I was reading this, I was thinking "why are you posting this?"
     
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  10. I have an 1290 and a 1098 SF and I don't consider they cancel each other out. They're quite different bikes. The SF is a fighterised sportsbike, the SDR is a purpose built streetbike. Its a better all-rounder but a fettled SF feels more focused. I find I have a place for both though the KTM is cheaper to run and easier to own and live with (and faster...)

    I can't help feeling if Ducati (at least under the outgoing regime) were to make a 1299 based streetfighter it wouldn't be a stripped Panigale the way a SF is a stripped 1098. It'd be a streetbike like the Superduke but with a borrowed, reworked, engine and civilised like a Monster not with a raw edge like a Superduke. Maybe things will change soon at Ducati HQ.
    The only current supernaked that shares the SF's sportsbike pedigree is the Tuono. IMO the S1000r feels like a different bike to the parent RR while on the Tuono and the SF you can still feel the original under the skin.
    But then I don't get I/L fours so I'm no judge..
     
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  11. I sold my mint SF1098 and bought a new Tuono. Bad choice. The Tuono is a better bike, easier to ride quicker, more safety tech etc but owning it was deeply unpleasant thanks to Aprilia. As soon as the 2yr warranty was up I sold it on and bought a new Monster 1200R. The closest approximation to the SF. The SF felt dated in comparison for sure, but it was a joy to ride, massive character, beautiful to look at and I enjoyed it's aggressive nature.

    I've said it many times. If Ducati produce another SF, stripped back sportsbike a la the Tuono I'd have it in a shot.

    However, I don't believe that bike will ever exist. People don't buy aggressive, challenging to ride, naked sportsbikes.
     
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  12. can you find a better avatar ?
     
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  13. Well this comment drew my attention to it, so I investigated and heard my first bit of Manpig, which led me to Infest... Makes Black Flag sound a bit anaemic and half hearted. I wanted to like it but I'm just not that hardcore any more. I cannot think of a more jarring juxtaposition than between @nothingfaced 's avatar and @Flatfish 's signature.

    I'm going to listen to a bit more Manpig and then put on some Joe Walsh and see if I cry.
     
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  14. Meant I found this... win!



    Can't beat a bit of cocaine train wreck before tea.
     
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  15. Does the streetfighter handle anywhere near as good as a sportsbike, like the 848 ?

    Got nothing at the minute but have had about 10 Ducati's, all sports models and I am looking at more comfortable options.

    I nearly bid on a cat D 848 streetfighter but he wants too much as you can get a straight one for £1k more.
    There is a 'too good to be true' 1098 on an 09 plate for £3800 on Gumtree, that doesn't seem right as it is too cheap.

    They aren't great sellers according to my local dealer but maybe that is just him.

    I also noticed a few have black frames for some reason while majority are red.
     
  16. The gumtree bike does sound too good to be true, I was informed on hear that the early S models have gold wheels and frames latter S models have Black frame and wheels, I am sure someone will explain the other colour frames, prod down to the year

    as for not being good sellers, maybe true, my local dealer/sales man had never seen one, its only people that know about them that want them
     
  17. I like that! Manpig... yeah, like it.
     
  18. The SF was not a commercial success, a niche bike with a high price tag compared to competitor offerings. They did not sell well, subsequently, there are not many on the second-hand market. People seem to get them now, and there's a reasonable demand, particularly for the big SF.
     
  19. They do when set up right. The production Ohlins fitted to the S (I'm talking the 1098 here) is better than the standard suspenders but not as good as aftermarket production Ohlins.
    I had a TTX shock fitted to my standard SF and a K-Tech revalve up front. Absolute transformation. It would be even better with a full cartridge kit but as it is its still better than I will ever be so unless it becomes a track bike, which is most unlikely, I'll leave it as it is.

    Don't know what premium you pay for an S over a standard, but if its a grand or more then going from my experience I'd say go for a standard bike and upgrade the suspension yourself with "proper" Ohlins and get a pro set-up and a re-map. Personally I wouldn't be swayed by the TC on the S. It won't match the sophistication of the latest systems and if the bike is properly mapped it isn't needed anyway.
     
  20. its a better Avatar now. I like it when people take constructive criticism without bitchin. That gains my respect, even if I dont understand the appreciation of Manpig, I know we are all different. Thats why there's scamblers, and Panigalies and some folk even have both!

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