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Loaded up ready to set off to Misano, today's leg of the journey is Yorkshire to Cox Hill camp near Dover

Hi all,

After much dithering, I’ve finally accepted that my lovely Ducati 1198S probably ought to go to someone who will actually ride and enjoy it properly.

I’ve owned it for just over 7 years and it has been absolutely fantastic, but the honest truth is it hardly gets used these days. I kept thinking I’d get back into riding it properly, but life keeps getting in the way, so it seems a shame for it to just sit there looking beautiful.

It’s a proper 1198S, not a standard 1198 or 1098, so it has the good factory bits:
Ohlins front forks
Ohlins rear shock
Ohlins steering damper
Forged wheels
Brembo monobloc brakes
Ducati Traction Control
It also has the carbon Termignoni exhaust system with factory ECU remap, taking output to approx. 180bhp. It looks and sounds exactly how a big Ducati superbike should.

Because I wanted it properly prepared before selling, it has just had over £1,700 spent at Moto-R, including:
Fresh Desmo valve shim check service
New timing drive toothed belts...

Hi all,

As title suggests - I've waited a LONG TIME to buy my dream machine.... a gorgeous 1997 916.

They've always just been too far away from my budget and always getting further away. I bought one that has been stood for a few years - so will be getting her back into use.

Oddly the V5 has the Engine number and VIN swapped places and the VIN isn't 17characters. The decode websites don't seem to understand it either.

Anyhow - it exists and will be breathing again soon.

Stu

in Douglass today…. it was still hot

Well new to me. After three years and 12k miles on my wonderful V4S I have fallen for the charms of a pikes peak. ‘23 version with the good paint job . It’s been lightly used for the last few years so I intend to cure that! So far so good, it’s a nice change and is in the sportier zone of the multi that I was hoping for, not that the V4S is any sort of slouch but this thing just feels that much more wieldy a machine in most all dimensions. I assume I will have to compromise on some aspects vs the V4S but not noticing it so far. Some longer trips planned will no doubt tell me something but I can’t see its going to much tbh.

DUCATI 996 SPS – Year 2000

15,149 MILES

UK BIKE FROM NEW

LAST OWNER 17 YEARS

£17,995

Location - Woking, Surrey
Full recommissioning service performed with new belts, tyres, cam rocker clearance, all fluids replaced (oil, coolant and brakes), new fuel pump, new fuel lines and filters, plugs etc etc.

Services history and in my years of ownership the following has been replaced over the standard servicing; Ducati Performance Alloy Slipper Clutch, Starter Sprag Bearing, Exhaust Camshaft along with all followers, etc. All this would have been carried out within the last 4000 miles.

The bike is fitted with the following upgrades; Ducati Performance Alloy Slipper Clutch, Brembo 4 pad front brake callipers (as fitted to 998R etc.) and a vast improvement over stock), Carbon Headlight surround and Carbon Air Tubes (originals included with the sale), 1098 side stand.

The sale also includes the original “quite” Termignoni 50mm exhausts, original Ducati Performance cover, original...

Hi guys, my name is byron, been watching the forum for a while and decided to join properly, i picked up a new old stock ducati speciale late last year and this is my first season on it properly! I'm in LOVE with that bike, absolutely jaw dropped by its beauty! I get to mess with the bikes on a regular basis at work and i still come back to the Speciale and feel its gorgeous, its also the bike the convinced me i prefer the pre-winglet era!

Im a recovering stage 3 cancer patient and when i was in hospital recovering from the main surgery few years back , i promised myself id do my big bike licence and get my dream bike, so riding my speciale feels absolutely epic, lol! I work closely with ducati / jhp coventry so i'm not sure they'd forgive me if i went to another brand!

Ive been lurking here trying to grab a set of OZ gass wheels in the T.i colourway, but havent seen a set , so in the meantime, i thought its time to join in

I finally took some more photos of the bike - see my separate post below.

If you want to check the MoT history of the bike, you can do so at https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

I haven’t ridden this bike for more than a year and I think the time has come to “hang up my leathers” and let it go to a new owner. Sad day, but I guess it comes to us all eventually.

It’s a genuine 1991 Ducati 851 SP3, #197 of approximately 500 made. I’ve owned it since 2004 (over 22 years!) and it has only had one previous registered owner. It spent several years as part of John Hackett’s personal collection.

It’s in very good, highly original condition, having covered less than 20k miles. The only non-standard parts are a selection of stainless fasteners and Ducati-Corse style rear-sets (I believe these to be genuine). I have all the original bits and pieces should anyone want to restore it to totally original condition. Importantly it still has the original Ducati silencers fitted,...

Unfortunately it’s time to sell my 2002 748R.

I have owned the bike for 6 years and due to a back injury, I haven’t been able to ride it. I don't 'need' to sell, but would rather it sold than sat in my garage.

The bike has had an extensive amount of money spent on it in my ownership, including a full engine rebuild by Mike at BBS Motorcycles, full paint by Mike at Rage Designs and very recent Desmo service by the amazing team at Pro Team Italia.

The bike rides like an absolute dream and is just taking up space in the garage. It does an amazing job as an eye candy ornament, but it would be better going to be used and enjoyed by an enthusiast.

The bike is kept on a Optimate trickle charger and it starts on the button every time. It’s also kept on paddock stands to stop the tyres from squaring off.

I am 5 minutes from J4 of the M25 in Kent.

I'm away until Thursday 14th May, so I will update the ad with better photos when I get home.

2002 748R - £13,500

No.0206
MOT 06/05/2027...

I've got a notion to thin out the fleet a little, but I'm having difficulty trying to decide how to cut the decision, so I think one way to progress the conversation is to put it out here to see where the conversation goes.

I'm not in a hurry, and don't need to sell - I'm just thinking about plans a few years ahead of time, and considering that it might be useful to have some additional space in the garage. I'm also not planning on selling them all: I like them all, but I guess I'm finding it difficult to choose between my three favourite children (*cough*bikes).

I've used these bikes throughout my ownership of them - not large amounts of mileage - they are very much "sunny weather" rides, and as a result, they are all in fabulous condition. All the spannerwork has been done by myself, with full written records of what has been done, when (although I'm not a mechanic by trade, I have a home workshop and have been working on ducs for 20+ years).

I'll leave these summary...

New to big bikes and got a Monster 695 as my first. Here's a pic taken at my local car club meet (they didn't mind me bringing a bike) Taken at the Woodlands Cafe in Devils Bridge, Wales. Looking forward to many more trips out this summer.

For Sale: Ducati 1098R 2008

£16000.00

Currently 9493 miles

Owned by me since 24/9/2015 5120 miles

2 previous owners

Both keys + Books/1098R Certificate/Commemorative Pack + ‘Toolkit’

MOT to April 2027

Bike located in Sussex

Service History Overview during my ownership:

Jan/Feb 2026 9473 miles

Ohlins Fork Service (seals/oil)
Brake fluid
Steering head Bearings: removed/cleaned/re-greased
Air Filter: cleaned/re-oiled
DP Slipper Clutch: cleaned/de-glazed plates, cleaned/re-greased slipper balls/ramps

Winter 2024/2025 9204 miles

Replaced water pump impeller seal
Replaced coolant
Oil filter (OEM) + Oil (Putoline NTechPro R+ 10W-40). Gauze filter cleaned
CCW/Exactfit TB1198 Timing Belts

2022/2023/2024: SORN

2020: SORN

Dec 2018 8428 miles

Starter Sprag Clutch replaced (Flange/clutch/gear/nut etc)

April 2018 8144 miles

Valve Clearance Inspection – none required adjustment.
Timing Belts, Spark plugs, TPS re-set, Fuel Filter
Oil filter (OEM) + Oil (Putoline...

I'm selling my 1991 white frame 900ss in red to fund purchase of another bike. I've had the bike since 2016. Current mileage is 46,664. In my ownership, the engine has been out, top end strip and rebuild, powdercoated and serviced by Louigi Moto. The ignition set up is new from pick ups to plugs and the carbs have been professionally cleaned and rebuilt with new parts. The bike is currently configured with half fairing but also have full fairing. Not cosmetically perfect but all there and original. Looking for £3000 or nearest offer. Please message with any questions or pics. Cheers, Simon.

Well, TT 2026 is just around the corner.

I'm over on foot this year (bike for manx).

I tried a shorter visit last year and it were too painful not being there for all the racing, so, it's back to normal, there for all of race week.

Who's going across?

If you're going, have a great, safe and sunny TT

If you're not going, you don't know what you're missing.... It's like nothing you've ever seen, guaranteed.

This year marks 40 years since my first visit to the tt.... Long time since a 17yr old lad walked out of the ferry terminal not knowing where the course was!

The TT buzz never diminishes, I'm as giddy now as i were 40 years ago.

See you on the island

Hi guys, purely by chance last week I was riding up Hartside when a pro photographer was doing a photo shoot of cars / bikes using that route, I came around an “ S” bend and nearly shat myself cos I thought it was a copper with a speed gun for a moment, so I had rolled off a bit compared to my normal velocity,…ahem
One of the guys did a quick google that night, found us and I’ve since bought the high quality digital images, first time in 12 years I’ve had any pictures of me actually riding the bike and I’m quite pleased with them,..it almost looks like I know what I’m doing ffs !!..
The cool thing is that it’s a young lady who takes these pics, Mellisa Haig is her name and she’s contactable on instagram as “ Melonsnaps” I believe, she’s great to deal with and I’m dead pleased with the images, I know she does Hartside, Helmsley and Croft
If you were up Hartside on the 8th April it’s worth searching her images on Instagram, you never know

I’m guessing most of you guys might have a modern bike loaded with all the electronic rider aids, but do you still own and enjoy riding an older machine that has none of that stuff?
Are older bikes more enjoyable and rewarding to ride?
Hmmm…

Owned for 17 years, I’ve decided to sell my immaculate 2006 Paul Smart Classic. Over that time I’ve spent more time looking at in my house rather than riding it. I’ve just spent £1500 to have it recommissioned/serviced/mot. This bike is a collectors dream and included is the unique UK registration PS06 REP. The asking price will also include 2006 specific Smart factory extras which are Termi exhausts, tank guard, bar end mirrors, never used fitted cover, specific Ducati paddock stand all from the original brochure listed extras, Rizoma timing belt covers, Sato rear sets (expensive!!), Rizoma chain guard, promotional poster, Paul Smart Signed Framed pictures, Brochure.
Originally supplied by Italia Moto Ltd in Lincoln, I have the original purchase receipt, Ducati build certificate, old Tax discs, documentation etc etc. Boxed original exhausts etc are included.
For the discerning Ducati Collector it simply does not get better than this. Asking £17,995 which is a fair price compared...