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Well,I have done it again. In a moment of complete madness a few weeks ago I bought another totally inappropriate bike. Well to be totally honest it wasn't all my fault,Mrs Mervyn saw a photo of it and said that I really should have it.
It was bought from a really nice guy on this Forum-he was good enough to deliver it to me,by van,personally.
Today was the day for my first ride.the planets were aligned correctly,the weather was fine,and all the omens were good.Off I went.I was not to be disappointed,the riding position was pretty good for my old bones and I felt part of the bike after only a few minutes riding.Lots to like about the bike both visually and sensory.lovely big rev counter right in sight,smooth gear change,and an exhaust note to die for. The bike rides beautifully and is very confidence inspiring-doesn't take much to get up to naughty speed numbers:Angelic: The brakes are phenomenal.What was very impressive was the acceleration in the higher gears,very...

Well that’s what it felt like!

After my Donington experience last week (one I have yet to be ready to talk about) I was very nervous about taking my Multi to Oulton Park for 2 days in the fast group with a bunch of servicemen who have little to worry about… And Mr Ali T and the Donkey Cranker had offered me a few sessions on theirs if I needed it.

So with pragmatism and a touch of doubt, I packed up the Multi and headed to Oulton to see how many sessions I could blag on someone else’s kit. OMCC were helpful as normal, and I swapped to inters where I felt my pace and obstructive lines would be of less trouble.

The one major concern was tyres. After last week proving Scorpions aren’t the best (no, I’m not talking about it!) I took my new set of supercorsa that I bought for the triumph,. Knowing push to shove I could put that rubber on. But the intention was to give them to Ali to put on his triumph if we shared his bike.

Morning session, I was mega nervous in all corners and...

So despite running everything in the low race settings; I know from the data analyser that my traction control does come into play on most tracks and I've always wondered how much of a difference it makes. Plus on the Panigale ( and S1000RR ) you get all the usual clueless comments about 'relying' on electronics even though you'd need to be a right hero to push against the TC coming out of a corner in my opinion. Turns out the bike does just fine without any of it on track. I damaged my front speed sensor earlier in the week as the wire came unclipped and rubbed through on the wheel and it turned off everything, Traction Control, ABS, Engine Braking as the bike doesn't know when there's a speed differential between the wheels. Just to add to the work my quick shifter was also not working, I tried to sort it out but I think it need removing and cleaning as the rose joints get bunged up with crud sometimes.
A bunch more interesting vids with plenty of other bikes to come but here's a...

OMFG I am in love! I have not stopped grinning like a Cheshire Cat .

What Ducati have done since having my 999 is just phonomenal . I am blown away with it

Get entering the competition then

http://ducatiforum.co.uk/competitio...round-8-at-cadwell-park-27-29-august-2016.11/

Good luck!

Casey Stoner, just back from the race at Mugello, stopped by in Bologna to try out Ducati’s new maxi-enduro. The photos and video of his thrill-packed route over the hills surrounding Bologna show how the mix of asphalt and off-road terrain allowed the Australian to get a feel for the bike's outstanding qualities.

“I love it”, were the first words uttered by Casey Stoner as he stepped off the new Multistrada 1200 Enduro. "We know how Ducati is on-road, but honestly in off-road I can’t explain how good the Multistrada 1200 Enduro works. The riding position is almost better than an off-road bike and you don’t get tired because it’s so stable, also on really gravely and rocky terrain. The weight keeps the bike stable as on all of the big bikes, but on the Multistrada 1200 Enduro it feels like it’s a toy all the time. You want to change your line, and it changes line. The Multistrada 1200 Enduro looks big but when you ride it you don’t feel it. It’s really something special, it has...

For some time now I've been wondering whether I should chop in my 899 Pani for something different like the Diavel or Monster 1200R. The reason for that was twofold:

1. Was I getting the most out of it with day to day road riding?
2. Should I get something with a lower seat (given that I nearly had a mishap a few weeks ago in Hawes when I was trying to park up on a slight camber)?

Anyway on Saturday I went to Ducati Manchester with @bettes for a look/see and to have a chat. After a quick chat I was taking away a Diavel for the weekend to see if I could live with it.

So me and @bettes headed off first to my house to see how it would fair going up/down the steep/"U turn" banking on the approach to my house and then for a general blast across to Squires at Sherburn.

I had ridden the Diavel a couple of years ago but at the time I wasn't convinced it was the bike for me, and since then maybe things had changed. Maybe.

However in short........Good points and in no particular order...

Guiver and Morris take a win each at Donington Park in round three of the
Ducati TriOptions Cup
Guiver extends championship lead with a 4th and 1st
Morris returns to form with first win of the season and 2nd place
Debut podium for Ducati Wolverhampton rider Louis Dawson

Rob Guiver extended his championship lead at round three of the Ducati TriOptions Cup at Donington Park with a hard fought race two win and a fourth in race one.
The Ducati TriOptions Cup was again supporting the UK round the World Superbike Championship entertaining the sun-baked crowds with closer racing from one of the biggest grids on the weekend’s schedule.

Race 1

Leon Morris began the race weekend in dominant form, starting from pole and leading from start to finish in race one. The Carl Cox Motorsport/P&H Motorcycles rider made the most of the battle ensuing behind him as Phil Atkinson (Highsparks Motorsport) and Sean Neary (Zoek Racing Team) had a pulsating duel behind him.
By lap six Morris had...

Today, 29th May 2016 at about 7:45pm somewhere in Yorkshire I got my knee down, without falling off and now I am a racing god, all hail me. My 1299S is now forever and indelibly imprinted in my mind.

I did it four times to prove it wasn't a fluke. :grin:

Since my starting on new medication in February I have had a very much roller coaster of a ride.
Today I had a ride of a different sort and went out for an adventure on my HP2.
I didn't know what to expect of this strange bike,but within 5 mins I was just so pleased.Difficult to put into mere words,but the bike rode just as well,if not better,than it looks.
I was a bit apprehensive that the bike might be too much for me,not a bit of it.I took it carefully for the first few miles,waiting for those traffic lights to go out on the dashboard,then opened it up,just a little mind you.Ooh,this is nice,lets try the shift assist,ha ha.
I very much enjoyed my first ride on the bike,quite comfortable as well,and not too noisy.A nice bit of pop and bang on the overrun,very much grin making.
All to soon my adventure was over,but I will patiently wait for the next outing.

World Ducati Week 2016 3-Day Pass holders can book a thrilling track session
Pirelli will be acting as Official Partner at WDW2016, offering technical assistance and a Ducati University course on motorcycle tyres
Audi and Automobili Lamborghini will offer WDW2016 participants an adrenalin-fuelled lap of the track alongside a professional driver

Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Italy), 20 May 2016 - The countdown to the great Ducati get-together World Ducati Week 2016 has begun. For weeks now preparations have been under way for an event that will draw thousands of Ducatisti from all over the globe, seeing them peacefully invade the Adriatic Riviera and the “Marco Simoncelli” Misano World Circuit which, from 1to 3 July, will host the ninth edition of World Ducati Week.

In 2014 some 65,000 people attended the 3-day WDW event. We expect at least as many to attend in 2016, all eager to celebrate what is a major anniversary for Ducati, the 90th since its founding (1926-2016): World Ducati...

hi guys thought id share my pictures of my base 1198 which i bought from ducati aylesbury last year and slowly been getting it to the way i want, its not a mega spec bike but just enough i think, it get well ridden and does plenty of track days hope you like it.....

its got a 70mm termi system with slash cut cans with ecu to match

hyper pro steering damper

1198s wheels painted wsb gold

carbon frame protector,mud guard,hugger cam belt covers.

brembo sc pads

ohlins ttx rear shock

pazzo levers

cnc foot pegs

At WDW2016 Scrambler fans from all over the world will get together for the first time
Land of Joy, a 1,400 sqm area inside the paddock at Misano, with a Californian atmosphere, street food, half-pipe, basket play ground, flat track and much more
Scrambler Party at Aquafan in Riccione on Friday evening July 1

The coming WDW2016 will also be the occasion for the first Scrambler Reunion. The Ducati Scrambler Land of Joy is organising the first large-scale reunion for Scrambler fans from around the world at the 9th edition of the World Ducati Week, to be held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli from 1 to 3 July. Only launched in 2015, this iconic Bologna-made motorcycle has turned into an authentic way of life in the space of just a few months. Thousands of fans all over the world have been seduced by the Ducati Scrambler and more than 16,000 bikes have been sold in its first year.

While at the previous edition of the WDW the Ducati Scrambler was presented with its Land of...

Hi to everyone and especially those that have helped by kind messages whilst in massive spinal and nerve leg pain............ so ........on Tuesday I'm having a micro dysectomy of a lower disc in The Nuffield Bristol, and the surgeon says i'll be riding before the end of the season pain free , thank you to all the messages sent, I apologise for the bad spelling that @Exige has been picking me up whilst on 59 tablets a day, but hopefully I will be back in work giving those that need my help the personal service you all deserve,
That's it, just wanted to share my happiness at seeing the end of the pain that bring tears most nights, also thank you to all that have used my work during my time off, especially @comfysofa as he's been over quite regular lately I hear! my number 2 says I've been doing tyres a bit too cheap........ hey its my place and their my friends that all it needs!!!!!!
Thank you . Roll on Tuesday.....

My brother has just fitted his Austin Racing exhaust to his new 959.
Instead of the GP1/GP1R end can with the alloy end cap my brother specified their GP2R with the angled end cap and I must say I think I prefer the look of it.

I searched everywhere to see what was available and Austin Racing and the first to release something.

Here are a few pictures and a YouTube video which doesn't give a true reflection of the sound.
We did disable the exhaust valve which did make it sound louder but the engine management light came on along with a warning triangle so we re connected it.

Here are two alternative V twin rides in my garage

Here are my Three Italian powered Nortons " Spirit of the Sixties"
Ducati Bevel drive
Laverda Jota
Benelli SEI

Anyone embarking on a similar project advice is free st ask

Garry Laurence
Creator Spirit of the Sixties cafe racers.

My new toy,,, and its MINT!

Well,the time of year is here again,that me (and him indoors) are hosting the Ducati Forum BBQ....
It will take place on Saturday 18th June,anytime after 2pm.
EVERYONE is welcome,new and old and really old members and there is plenty of space for camping,as well as having a couple of bedroom,settees etc., if you want to partake of a beverage or five and you want to stopover,will even do bacon sarnies in the morning
Don't forget my fab gin jelly too!!! :Hungover:
We will be buying the ususal BBQ stuff,burgers,hotdogs,lager and cider.If you could be so kind as to let me know if you may be coming or not please,so that we know roughly how much to buy However,there is an ASDA 5 mins down the road if you want to get your own stuff.
So look forward to seeing more of you than last year and head on down to sunny,glorious Spondon :Wideyed: for a good time with good people!!!
Please take the poll......FANX

Hi ladies and gents, I'm putting this up for a contac of mine Garry Laurence, this needs to be seen, its an awesome project and I cannot think of anyone that wouldnt like the read and photo's
Enjoy ............
NORTON\DUCATI

This café racer is part of a trilogy of Norton\ Italian café racers which are unique in being the only ones known to exist, it therefore follows there are no points of reference to make things easy. This machine was a long time in the making, turn the clock back to 2011 when I first thought of building it and it took until 2013 to find an engine. I had bought two complete bikes to use the engines but in the end I just cannot break complete motorcycles to build café racers.

I eventually found an engine in Denmark which had been fully restored and looked excellent. I fitted Silent Hectic ignition and 32mm Dellorto carburetors. The only other modification was to change it from left to right gear change. I already had a Norton frame hanging in the garage so it...