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Once again I did a disappearing act after the forum bbq. My anxiety and depression has been steadily getting worse and I am really becoming more and more of a hermit. Even dog isn't helping.
I have been having counselling over the past couple of months to ascertain what therapy I need. Those counselling sessions were intense and upsetting, so much so that I had to have a two week break between each one.
Anyway, I start my therapy next Thursday and it will be every week, something I'm really not looking forward to but I have no choice if I want to get well again. The therapy is called EMDR and it's widely used on our armed forces for people suffering from PTSD. Quite an interesting read on the therapy, as it's to do with the REMs when you sleep and how the brain processes events.It will be even more intense than my counselling sessions were.
At the moment I'm still not working, getting ESA, so very skint. Haven't had the will or the inclination to do much of anything.
I WILL GET...

New engine directly derived from the Desmosedici GP soon to go into production
Key features include Desmodromic timing, counter-rotating crankshaft and Twin Pulse firing sequence
New Ducati Panigale V4 to be unveiled November 5 at 9 p.m
“Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit (Rimini, Italy), 7 September 2017 – Out of the experience gained in MotoGP, where the 4-cylinder Desmosedici unleashes incomparable performance, comes a new 90° V4 engine designed to power the Ducati supersport models of tomorrow. In transferring the technology of its most cutting-edge power unit from racetrack to road, Ducati offers customers performance levels honed by years of MotoGP experience.
Called the Desmosedici Stradale, this engine is set to become yet another Ducati milestone: it will be the first time ever that the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer has equipped a standard production bike with a 4-cylinder engine.

The official unveiling took place in Misano during the San Marino and Rimini...

Reluctantly decided to sell my R, only put about 1K miles in the 4+ years I've owned it. It's pointless having it sat in the garage, yep, it's a joy to look at and to ride but seems far easier these days to jump on the monster. Yep, sure it will appreciate but I've never bought bikes to make money on and hopefully someone can enjoy it as I have.

14,800 miles, new belts and FSH, good tyres and rides and runs as a baby R should do - superbly!

Currently fitted with clamps to raise the bars slightly - original clamps will be supplied with bike as will original paddock stand, standard silencers and link pipe, cover (not original) Also fitted with Bucchi slipper, original slipper with plates also supplied. Comes with model related number plate.

It was fitted with c/f front apron and belly pan which will also be supplied (if you like the 998S look)

Realistically priced at £6850.00 any inspection welcome!

Having been alarmed by the amount of Pani thefts and more recently reports of people being physically removed from their bikes only to see some scrote disappear on it I recalled a recent post where the OP had seen a RF transmitter and receiver and wondered if anything could be done.

Quick look at my 899's wiring diagram and I came up with a way of killing the bike remotely withing 75m or so of me and the transmitter. Not wanting to attack the stock wiring I sourced the oem connectors to allow the newly made loom to plug into existing points, namely the r/h handlebar switch wiring multiplug and the GPS feed supply plug, so should I want to remove it at some point in the future it'll all go back to stock. All tucks away nicely and only requires the removal of the r/h upper fairing and ignition key plastic trim

It's passive by nature so I don't need to 'arm it' or anything other than just put my key in and press the starter, however if I disable the bike from the fob then it...

While I have been 'laid up' after the operation and only just getting around a bit more, but bored stiff; I get a visit from a forum member who travelled from East London to my isolated location in Suffolk. He spent all afternoon here and we had a nice long talk over lunch about several things which took my mind off the fact I'm waiting for some results still.

Greatly appreciated, so thanks to Pete1950.

Just been away on a long weekend with Mrs T on the Multi (2015 DVT std model). The bike was just brilliant throughout - fast, stable, comfy for her on the back, luggage on the rack and a tankbag. We whizzed all around the Cotswolds which are just fab, very picturesque.

And the bike has been 100% since I got it - it's just a superb piece of kit. It's so eager to accelerate, and torquey. Love it.

So there you have it. A happy Ducati story for you all.

Shamelessly stolen from another forum, but a different kind of kinetic art form I'd never seen before

Thought some might like..............then again knowing you lot

It's fortnightly, I've been a few times but never bothered to write it up before. It's a bike night, there were bikes, and their riders, a few hangers-on too... It's not in Lincolnshire, but Nottinghamshire (which is like Lincolnshire-Lite).

For a very reasonable sum I bought a foaming pint of Carling from the bar of the extremely charming Plough, and commenced to parade around.
It was all very pleasant, and even the burgers smelled nice, but I didn't have one as I am cooking for me and Ms Fire tonight. So I sipped my foaming and surprisingly tasty lager and had a look at some bikes.
This had already caught my attention, so I scuttled back for a proper nosy, after leaving the SS there to make friends.
1980, V reg, Series 1.5 MHR... same spec as mine but with different wheels. Very pretty and owned by a distinguished looking chap. Sounded cracking as he rode off.
It's on again in a fortnight... wearing a black visor was a misstep as I had to guess my way home. Glad I was able to...

Got a call 00:45 on Thursday am from Biketrac saying my bike was being stolen, checked out garage and yep it had gone! They said it was in a carpark 2 mins away so I went to get it, not recommended and all that, I called the police on the way (another story). Anyway keeping it brief 2 'hoodies' were with my bike and ran off as I approached as I said the police were on their way. Luckily I got my bike back in the garage all within 15 mins of first call from Biketrac. Police eventually turned up 25 mins after I called them. Anyway, if you don't have it (or similar) fitted, get it fitted, I was lucky but the system certainly made my luck. Keep safe. This was in Southampton, Hampshire so up the security if you are in that area - I have! Cheers.

After weeks of drooling over the new KTM Adventure S I've finally taken the plunge and done the evil deed.

Had my 1200 DVT for 20 months and it's been a pleasure to own and ride. Had only minor niggles, did 13K miles and she never let me down. Great bike!

I've got a few things to sell if anyone's interested:
Navihalter
Carbon screen
Panniers (never used) locks are out, come with the footrest brackets and rubber cushions.
Top box rack to fit Ducati top box
(I bought all the parts separately, as I didn't want their top box)
Evotech frame crash bungs (never fitted, still in bag)
Pannier innerbags for 2013 model.
(Bought them off a mate but never used them- so can't vouch for how well they fit the DVT panniers)

PM if you're interested in any of the above.

I've not been following the forum for a little while, but I can say it's been the best bike forum I've ever come across - there's certainly nothing like this for KTM!

If anyone is interested in comparing, I've had the KTM...

So, I've been restoring this RG500 since buying it as a hybrid, unloved thing about 3 years ago.

Everything as been replaced with either good used, or brand new Suzuki Genuine where possible. It's been a right challenge!

Spec as follows :
Engine, 58.5mm custom wossner Pistons, slightly decked barrels to correct port timing, welded and reprofiled head to get optimum squish volume, rebuilt cranks, uprated MPE 1st/2nd/6th gears with undercut dogs, performance fabrications billet disc valve covers, Genuine sugaya exhausts, nitron shock, rebuilt forks, rebuilt brakes, every bearing replaced in chassis and engine, genuine new cables, pipes, hoses, oil lines, clips, fasteners either replated or replaced mostly with gen Suzuki parts, new fuel tap, genuine bodywork which has been repainted.. list is endless!

Took it for its 1st MOT yesterday and it seriously shifts! Smooth as silk!

Lot of 2 stroke talk on here so thought you guys might appreciate this one.

Couple of pics from when it...

Finaly after waiting a week got my 848 home.been 5 yrs since riding a duke massive grin all the way home from oswestry.

after a long ownership of my 851 I thought it time to freshen up thr badly chipped paintwork ,I think it turned out OK?

just picked this up and added to the collection not a Ducati but a little Billy wizz goes spot on for a 30 year old bike been stored for past 9 years and low mileage needs a bit of tlc on the body but not to much flow through its mot

From Ducati:
Save the date: The sound of a new era is coming

Thursday 7 September 2017
12:00 pm

Gran Premio di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, ITALY
Hospitality Ducati Team

HI All,

After a few years of on/off lurking around on here I thought I'd start a newbie thread to formally introduce myself to you all. I've always loved Ducatis, and I used to own an 1199 Panigale from 2013, then earlier this year traded it in for a 1299 with a Tricolore colour scheme.

I love the 1299, a lot more refined than the 1199, but either way the Panigale to me is one of the sexiest bikes on the planet! I could sit and stare for ages!
However, I also like getting my spanners working in my spare time, which the newer bikes don't really need. So i also decided to buy a 1098R which has been in someones living room since 2013, off road for the past 4 years. The plan for my project is to get it back to original and also back in a condition where it can ride on the road so servicing, belts, a full thorough check etc!

Ill most likely create a full rebuild thread for the 1098R once I get started, but I'll attach some pics of the 1299 in the mean time... (sorry don't have any...

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to say hello to this Duc community.

I have been dreaming of riding one of those Ducatis since I turned 18.

Once I had my license I went to our local dealer (it was last century) and it was a big disappointment, with 1,91m I was too big for those beautiful bikes at that time.

A few years back I went for another test ride to a Duc dealer, this time it was a La Strada Pikes Peak and this time size was not an issue and the power was incredible, a few weeks later I got my first Ducati.

I loved to ride the bike and did quite some modifications to it (e.g. exhaust, clean tail, etc.) however it didn't take long and the problems started: failing rear brake, failing ABS, failing fuel sensor and all of that with less than 3000km.
At a certain moment I was fed up with it and sold it and got myself a new BMW R1200 LC Adventure and until now (about 5000KM) no issue at all...
However two weeks ago I got the opportunity to see a 2008 Desmosedici RR (No.1225 with 2575 km...

Ducati is offering an upgrade to the new Traction Control EVO, also for 1299 Panigale bikes built in 2015 and 2016
Top-notch safety and performance thanks to software upgrades, available as accessories from all Ducati Stores
Technology experienced in Ducati Corse now available to all 1299 Panigale owners

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 28 July 2017 – The new Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC EVO) takes performance and safety to new heights, giving this sophisticated technology - an offshoot of Ducati research and exclusive MotoGP and SBK-derived know-how - a significant boost. DTC EVO was first introduced on the 1299 Panigale S Anniversario, then offered as standard on the 1299 Panigale, 1299 Panigale S Model Year 2017 and the cutting-edge, exclusive 1299 Superleggera and 1299 Panigale R Final Edition versions. Ducati has now decided to make the new traction control system available to all 1299 Panigale owners by providing a software upgrade for previous DTC versions mounted on...

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Both bikes cleaned today