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I used to be a sports photographer, I was a regular at Mallory Park in the 70's. I was there for the Race of The Year in 1978 and took a number of pictures of Hailwood (my hero), Sheene and Phil Read.
The attached is one of those pictures.

After presenting the line-up of its new motorcycles and the 2017 apparel collection at EICMA 2016, Ducati has yet more surprises in store.

The Ducatisumisura.com site, which allows visitors to personalise racing suits using the configurator, now adds two new and attractive models to its range, in the form of the Ducati Corse C3 one- and two-piece leathers, exclusive garments produced in collaboration with Dainese and designed by Aldo Drudi.

The value of a fully certified garment is combined with the chance of having truly unique leathers, by personalising either a standard or tailor-made size.

For further information, visit Ducatisumisura.com

The around the world trip with the Multistrada 1200 Enduro will end up in Borgo Panigale on 15 December
The seventh and final globetrotter has departed from the Isle of Man and will cover the remaining 2000 km of this incredible adventure

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 7 December 2016 – Ducati Globetrotter 90th is now in its final exciting phase. Having started in Borgo Panigale on 4 July, the around the world voyage on the Multistrada 1200 Enduro will come to a close on 15 December, with the bike returning to its starting point at the Italian manufacturer’s Bologna-based HQ.

The seventh and final globetrotter is Germany’s Timo Schäfer, who began his journey from the Isle of Man on 5 December. During this last stage of Globetrotter 90th, Schäfer will cover the remaining two thousand kilometres of this incredible adventure, which has involved 30,000 km of riding to some of the symbolic sites that have contributed to the first ninety years of Ducati’s history.

Timo Schäfer, from...

So after the pleasure in crafting a coffee table from an old 749 engine last year, i had a request to do the same from a 1098 engine, but with a trellis type stand. So here it is......Again, every single detail is crafted by hand, totalling just shy of 1000 hours worth of labour and 'thinking time'. Not to mention the many layers of skin removed from my finger tips!
So what do people think??

Well I guess the title says it all....... I've never been as excited about a bike as this... it arrived Monday... she's been in my garage since being dropped off and I've not even sneaked a peek due to work commitments an also having no power in the garage!

Seeing as Its not registered I can't even ride it but did manage to have a pootle down the road for its MOT today.. (which it failed..more on that in a sec)... what a machine! this is what I missed (Love the Pani, but I find it very un Ducati like in it's behaviour compared to how I remembered my old Duc's...) .. and this is my first "R" so am like a kid in a sweetshop...so please excuse the gushiness!!

MOT failed on Termis being stamped not for road use (doh!!, hadn't seen that so will slap on the other ones that it came with and also the font indicators don't work!.. looks like the left one is unplugged but has the connector part missing... (I know probably should have checked all this before!!).. how do I fix that??...

Front, M50 calipers, 848 showa with NIX30 cartridges, hel lines, ally axle, DP fender, I like way it came out.
Wheels are OZ Gass RS. with Sitta rear sprocket which is feather light!
It has now a 999s motor, 57mm Termi system, DP ECU
Rear shock is a Mupo AB1 Evo.

Wheel weights.
Standard rear with sprocket carrier 8.6kg OZ 5.1 kg
Front 4.3kg OZ 3.0kg

Being wintertime I like to migrate to the lab and have a little project on the go. Keeps me away from the pub, coke and hookers etc, etc....Oh hang on....:Banghead:
Basically it is another track-bike build using a Multi 1200 engine.
I still need some parts if anyone can help?
916 air box red @Dee Cee did you find yours mate?
749/999/848/1098/1198 front wheel & discs
848/1098/1198 oil cooler hanger bracket
916 Front sub-frame (track/racing)

Few prog pics..:Artist:

Some of the old timers may recall i did a demo day a long time ago in 2008. It was a KTM Rc8 in the morning and a Ducati 1098S in the afternoon.

I was stunned at the time just how good the 1098S was and how it went, handled, stopped and felt.... Just bloody brilliant.

Circumstances never worked out and the planets never really aligned.... until today.

Today i've just been and paid for this beast of a machine after Mrs Weeksy gave it a test ride.

It's just lovely... lovely in so many ways i can't even count...

As for what happens with me and not riding bikes, well i think we can safely say i will ride this, i simply cannot resist a ride on a 1098S, especially one i own !

The only thing Mrs Weeksy didn't like was the gearing, too lumpy, so we'll chuck a slightly smaller front sprocket on there to sort that...

The Termis are LOUD... proper proper Ducati loud ..

I've owned and liked loads of bikes over the years, i've been through squillions as you're aware... but i've never...

Five new Ducati models make UK debut at Motorcycle Live
Ducati Scrambler range expanded by two with Desert Sled and Café Racer
Limited edition Superleggera takes centre stage
Globetrotter 90 Multistrada Enduro stops off at Motorcycle live on round the world journey


Ducati UK bring to Motorcycle live seven new models covering both the Ducati and Scrambler brands. The Ducati brand sees an expansion of two of their core model families, Monster and Superbike.

The Monster 1200 incorporates major changes, with its style becoming more compact and purposeful to reemphasise the original, iconic Monster spirit while the brand new Monster 797 attracts entry riders with its easy to use performance from the 803cc air-cooled engine.

The Superbike family welcomes the addition of the flagship 1299 Superleggera, a statement of the ultimate in sporting technology. Built around an extreme 215 hp Superquadro engine, it is the world’s first and only production motorcycle with a full carbon...

4.8% average price increase announced across range
Pricing of new models unveiled at EICMA remain unchanged
Following the announcement of prices for the new 2017 models unveiled recently at EICMA, Ducati UK can confirm a price increase on the remainder of the Ducati and Ducati Scrambler ranges.

From January 1st 2017, prices of current models will rise by an average of 4.8% in response to the significant currency fluctuation over the last 6-12 months. In spite of a recent small recovery the disparity between currencies is still significantly different from the rates which were previously achieved between UK and Euro pricing.

Well after spending the back end of the summer looking for a 1098S and seeing a few "mint" bikes :smirk:
I finally found THE bike for me.... Daz's 1198S
It really is a minter and is a true credit to him
Can't wait to get out on the beast

Only got the one pic at the moment, in my van as I got home, but will get some nice pics soon... Just because :tearsofjoy:

The 748R is going to become a pretty ornament in my back room ... For very occasional use

31.4% of voters deem the new Ducati SuperSport “queen” of the Show
Ducati receives this prestigious award, now in its twelfth edition, for the eighth time
High crowd figures ensure the 74th edition of EICMA is a success, with visitor numbers expected to have set a new record

Milan (Italy), 13 November 2016 – The Ducati SuperSport is the most beautiful bike of the 2016 EICMA show. As the 74th edition of the Milan exhibition draws to a close, the public that has crowded the Halls of the International Milan-Rho Trade Show District over a five-day period has declared the queen of the bikes on show. The result is thanks to the “Vote and win the most beautiful bike of the Show” survey, organised by Italian magazine Motociclismo. Now in its twelfth edition, the survey has awarded the prize to Ducati on eight occasions (including the last four editions), with bikes that, right from their first appearance at the show, have set a new reference on the international motorcycling landscape....

Hi guys, thought i'd post up some details and insight into my winter project.
But first a little bit of the bikes history. I Bought the 996 new back in 1998 when Ducati first announced the 916 was being updated with the introduction of the 996cc lump. Since then i have used it in all weather conditions all year round and done many many track miles split between the uk Belgium and Germany. Many years ago i put sps cams in and it has been faultless over the 18 years of ownership. Obviously she has had minor updates and refreshes along the way.
Now, back in september i was doing one of many trackdays at Spa Francorchamp.
Towards the end of the day i was running quick into Eau Rouge when all of a sudden there was a significant change in engine note and an ammount of vibration. So clutch in and get the bike to a marshall post. Recovered to the paddock and i was resighned to having to open the engine up over the winter to investigate, hasten to add that within 2 days i had the...

For a long time I've been after a nice 2002 748R but have struggled to find a good one.

With thanks to Ian (bettes) I'm bow the proud owner of this 3 owner from new, 6k mile completely pampered and like new example.

It's immaculate, and I can't wait to ride it!

Thanks for all the help and support given

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali presents six new motorcycles on the eve of EICMA 2016
Two new Monsters (797 and 1200), an exceptional Multistrada 950 and the exclusive 1299 Superleggera, alongside two original Ducati Scramblers, the Desert Sled and the Cafe Racer: six great new Ducati models to be unveiled at EICMA
Hundreds of thousands worldwide tune into live streaming of the Ducati World Première 2017

Milan, (Italy), 7 November 2016 – “More than Red: Evolution never stops” is the title of the Ducati World Première 2017. This key event has allowed Ducati to present - to both the press and thousands of fans - the six new motorcycles to be showcased at EICMA 2016, the 74th edition of the International Motorcycle Show being held at the Milan-Rho Trade Fair Centre from 10 to 13 November.

Bikes, strategies and goals: a global event in live streaming that saw Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, unveil the latest motorcycles and sum up developments on both the market and...

Bike currently at JHP having the 853cc engine fitted that i bought from Cookster.

Thankfully the swingarm pivot bolt came out without any issue.

Lovely

Fortunately the weather was okay today and I managed to avoid meetings so could pop back home for a couple of hours at lunch to take the bike out for the first time.

Sat upon the bike in my drive I was pretty nervous. Expensive bike with a reputation for not suffering fools. What if I couldn't ride it properly? What if it was a disappointment or I didn't like it?

Within a short distance of pulling away it felt different to anything I have ridden before. Front on the bike feels very agile and slightly unstable. Turning it feels a bit odd.

It is stiff. Even with the supposedly softer springs it is pretty unforgiving. I took it down a local lane that is really bumpy. Had me almost out the saddle a couple of times. Not much worse than my 899 though.

I thought after 5 minutes that comfort was going to be a problem but actually after 90 mins I was still fine.

The noise is not like anything I have experienced. Very mechanical. Very noisy. Actually quite rough. Nothing like the...

The countdown has begun to the Ducati World Première 2017, scheduled to take place in Milan, at the Teatro Nazionale, on Monday 7 November 2016.

The event, during which Ducati will unveil its new models for next year, will be streamed live at Ducati World Première 2017 – Live streaming

LIVE TRANSMISSION:
Monday 7 November, connection from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (CET time), show from 4.20 pm to 5.30 pm (CET time)

So it was finally delivered this morning. No time take proper pics as has to go to work. Will do a write up when I get a chance to ride it.....