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Random 'ducati' Picture Thread
It needed splitting out of the 'Random Picture' thread to be fair.... -
(small) Bike Things You've Done Today
I fitted a new chain to the T9 -
The Cyclists/ebikers
One of my favourites owned for 20 years -
Escaped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The marvellous and somewhat fabulous Miss Ducbird is currently residing in hospital as from today, which could be for as long as 6 weeks, taking us up until Christmas before we see her escape back to her family.
Although she is as hard as Nails I felt a little support thread for this major stage in her recovery would hopefully help a little
Maybe she will check in an give us updates, and we can support her when she gets a little fed up!
Even I will try and keep on topic too (but here's a picture of my new little Yam again...)
Only joking: over to the DF Army -
New Bike: Gsxr1000r (the Gixxer Thread)
Evening all,
Took the plunge on a 20’ Gsxr 1000r.
The deals that are being done on them are beyond ridiculous at the moment. So much bike for the money.
I did contemplate the new gen 4 bmw but after riding one and hearing about the issues with them and the sheer costs involved if I want to make it a race bike, not to mention the purchasing costs put me off. So for me this was the best balanced decision. The bmw is a bit better as stock but it isn’t enough better to warrant the costs ! Money no object id consider one but the build costs are eye watering !!
I could build this to full superstock spec and beyond for the same costs as a M sport bmw. And there’s no contest at that point which is the better bike.
first outing on the bike is at Donington at the end of the month as I’m instructing there - hoping to pick the bike up next week.
only mods to begin with will be the master cylinder as the stock one is absolutely shite so I’m replacing that with a Brembo corsacorta as well... -
Exclusive Pics: New V4 Panigale Successor!! In-moto Magazine
IN-MOTO magazine, published today in Italy, have released some spy shots of the new V4 Panigale replacement, set for it's unveiling launch at EICMA in November 2017. I managed to obtain an electronic copy from a relative this evening. The photos were taken recently at Mugello where Ducati were undergoing some preliminary testing of the new V4 engine. The bodywork is clearly that of the Panigale 1299, albeit crudely modified for the powerplant, so this is doubtless a test mule, and is loaded with datalogging equipment. Further testing (where the bike will be more representative of the finished model, will probably take place at Nardo, as it's less susceptible to journalists with long lenses. I have endeavoured to translate the accompanying article into reasonable English (not Google Translate), which is shown below the pictures. For now here are the images.
Most noticeable is the side mounted shock has been relocated, yet it still retains a SSA and the exhaust has two outlets per... -
Ducati World Première 2018 - Chat Thread
Join us and watch the Ducati 2018 Première. Streamed live via Ducati Forum, 8pm GMT Sunday 5th November.
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916 Pictures Of All 748/9**
Hi I’ve seen one on the panigale section but not one here (I apologise if there is one and I’ve missed it) but how about a thread of our favourite pictures etc of our 748’s/9**’s. -
Special Cars...
A Car thread: Keep them special...
Ava Gardners 1958 Facel Vega Excellence – up at Coys soon! - one very cool car...
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V4 V4s Build - From Start To Finish
I've been noticeably (or more likely not) absent on here due in part to a number of reasons, including a house move, family bereavement, spinal surgery and a host of other things, but since a good few people have commented on a lack of communication from me recently (as a result of said life events), I have decided to run a timeline thread on the V4S Unica build I started way back in 2018. I will try and run it in some sort of chronological order, that mimics what I set out to achieve on book of face, so as you can see the progress of the build for yourselves as it moves through each stage.
This will be a picture heavy thread so I make no apologies for that, other than if you don't want to wade through them all then move along. I will try and upload an update daily, but that all depends on work commitments, so please don't flame me if things don't appear when you might expect them to. The first installment will begin tomorrow as I am on the back end of a 12 hour shift at work,... -
All New £15 Premium Membership: Halfords Discount Cards
All New £15 Premium Membership including Halfords Discount Cards
We've teamed up with Halfords to offer Premium Members their very own Halfords Discount Card entitling them a range of discounts in store. As well as standard benefits (ad free forum) you will receive a Halfords Discount Card with the following benefits in Halfords stores.
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20% off Motorcycle Range
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Up to 20% off car parts (batteries/brake pads/bulbs/filters/wipers/spark plugs etc etc)
20% off Tool Chests & Roll Cabinets
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15% off car cleaning (excluding Karcher)
15% off repair, paint, fillers etc
10% off car accessories (Mats etc)
Trade prices can also be checked online when the card has arrived. Card will delivered to your... -
Let's Hear About Your R53's
Did I say I love mine -
Sam1199's Story - "just Popping Out On My Bike" - Something We'd All Love To Do!
GETTING READY FOR THE OFF
Four weeks after a surgeon had taken his knife out of my nuts and another surgeon had cut out two skin cancers from my face, I thought, what better thing to do than head to the sun on a sports bike.
Let's go to the Spanish MotoGP in Jerez. Nice ride.
Besides the operations weren't a problem, the anesthetics did their job, it was the stitches that really gave me grief. Ooh sir! Especially when it got cold.
So I took off with two tiny panniers and a Ducati Panigale S Tricolore. Who needs these BMW GS's to do these kind of trips, much more fun with a Pornygirly.
The ride down the A3 to Portsmouth was so busy it was enough to make me glad I was leaving the country. Several cars had impaled themselves in the Armco on the northbound carriageway and the southbound was bumper-to-bumper for almost all of it. It was awful. Shouldn't these people still be in work on Friday afternoon? Does the whole of England head to the south coast for the weekend?
It felt like... -
First Ducati, My Childhood Poster Bike!
Firstly hi to everyone, I wasn’t in the market for a 916 as I honestly thought they were becoming out of my reach price wise, but when this came up I had to have it. The price was too good.
sadly it has after market fairings, but the rest of it is all there, my plan is to make it as close to original as poss, engine out full frame paint new genuine bolts so it looks right. And a few small upgrades.
I Managed to get the original rear wheel with it too, have begun stripping it down and I am going to start by getting a paint match I’m happy with for the frame and wheels. I am lucky enough to be in that line of work so it should be easy enough.
so far I have removed the faring, Headlight bucket and supports off and stripped back to bare metal. The subframe is now off and at work that’s next for stripping once I have the colour. All new bolts, washers, anti-vibration mounts ordered to try make a nice job of it. -
748/999 Build
I’ve taken over an unfinished project from a friend. It’s a 748 with a 999 engine. The 748 dropped a valve at Brands in 07, instead of repairing the motor, we decided to replace with a 999 Testastretta motor.
At the time, the conversion was pretty unheard of, so getting the thing to fit & run was all unknown.
Anyway, 12 yrs later, I’ve bought the project from my friend. It’s been running and ventured out on track at Cadwell (12yrs ago) but that’s about it. It’s been sat at the back of his garage under cover.
I’ll be starting the strip and rebuild in the next coming weeks. Expect plenty of pics and stupid questions lol -
998 Finally Got To Ride Her...
Got down to the bike shop late afternoon after a 12 hr shift down in Birmingham.
Paid up, sorted the docs out, jumped on the bike and rode off. They forewarned me that there was little fuel in it so headed straight to the petrol station.
It felt shite so after filling up I checked the tire pressures. Needed another 12 in the front and 4 in the rear. That's all it needed to feel right enough. After that I began to enjoy it more and more and to be honest, didn't find it any more uncomfortable than the 848 it replaced.
I think as soon as I get some new tires on and a few other bits that need sorting out, I'll have myself a mint bike! -
Project 999
Last Thursday I collected my latest project from a fellow forum member.
A 2005 MkII Ducati 999. Believed to be a Biposto ‘S’ Variant.
I’ve been looking for a project 999 for ages, and had given up, but isn’t that always the way.
It was good to meet you @matapaca, I’m really pleased with it.
It joined my M1000 and 1000SS/900SL in my workshop, and the various loose parts have been stored.
It started and ticked over OK when I collected it, but I won’t be starting it again until I change the belts, Oil and filters.
The overall aim is to produce a bike I can enjoy rebuilding, tinkering with, and using on the road.
I don’t want a spotless, perfect cosmetically bike that I’m afraid to use, but it must be mechanically as good as I can get it.
Importantly it’s my first ‘modern generation’ Ducati with twin cams, water cooling etc, so I’m going to learn a lot.
For example I can change the cambelts on my 2-valve aircooled bikes easily in under an hour, but haven’t done a 4 valve twin Cam... -
For Sale 999 - Pressure Forces Sale
Sadly, I need to sell my beloved 999. I had an off in the Summer but it's all fixed now and back to its former glory.
New battery and ExactFit cables make for instant starting,
New EBC HH pads for stronger braking.
Oberon slave gives a light clutch lever for the smooth and progressive clutch
PC3 plus modified exhaust gives 128.5 rwbhp (according to a printout that came with the bike)
Faultless fuelling gives linear, relentless thrust
14,000 dry miles and I am only the second owner.
Lots of stainless, titanium and carbon.
Later, more reliable coils
Later, more reliable ecu with the immobiliser switched off to eliminate potential problems.
Tyres, sprockets and gold DID x-ring chain all good
R1 throttle tube for slightly quicker action plus zero play for smoother riding.
Helibars that look standard but make all the difference to comfort.
LED stop and tail internal board for added brightness plus reliability.
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I Just Bought A Ducati :-)
An Ex Corse backed National Championship winner that used to look like this...(No 65)
and now looks like this after being totally rebuilt to as new condition by a Danish Dealer / Owner...
I will however put another set of race body work back to it's Glory Days as I feel this is only right.
A new bike - Norwegian Championship winner from a Danish Dealer secured when in the office of a Swedish owned company where I work and a new Finish biker chick girlfriend all in the same week - life is sometimes very very strange indeed and full of ups and downs, but this particular 'up' ................ I like it a lot
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