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This time last year,I was diagnosed with cancer,breast cancer which had spread to my lymph nodes.My chemotherapy started on December 1st,then every three weeks for eight sessions,the lump hardly shrinking after four sessions,they had to change to a different,stronger chemo....it absolutely floored me,ending up in hospital for a week,out of the eight sessions I spent five of them in hospital.I ended up being too paranoid to go to work,or to be too far away from my hospital.The worst thing was the side effects,each time they were different,all as horrible as each one,but different...ranging from no coating in your whole mouth to constipation to toe and finger nails turning black and eventually falling out painfully!!I never felt so 'alone'.
To say it was the worst moment of my entire life would be such an understatement,I felt as though I had been given a death sentence,and like my mum did 17 years ago,die from it.
All my family,friends old and new were awesome,supportive and...

Thought I'd throw up a few pics of my current build./contraption.
I think most people that read this part of the forum are very familiar with this type of build, so I wont blither on too much about air box mods etc etc!
But will of course answer and questions and share intel
First a few thanks and acknowledgements.
FE for the yolk mod and disc.
arlechino for the airbox
Bettes and Si for the fairing service station rendezvous.
Disco for the seat
Cookster for lots of yummy parts from his bike
Last but not least, ChrisW for stepping up with the vital adapter leads, when I thought all hope was lost!
Still lots of work to do, but collected the frame from Steve Turner this morning and cracked on!

On 10 November Ducati delivered its 50,000th bike of 2015, an increase of no less than 23% with respect to the same date last year
Seven new 2016 bikes to be unveiled at EICMA
“More than Red: Black, Wild and Pop”. This is the title of the Ducati World Première 2016, to be streamed live around the world on Monday 16 November at 4.30 pm (CET time)

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 11 November 2015 – Ducati Motor Holding continues to grow and has now - for the first time its history - broken through the 50,000 bike sales per year barrier. This ground-breaking result was reached on 10 November. By the same date last year Ducati had sold 40,650 motorcycles which was, at the time, a record for the Bologna-based bike manufacturer.

In the wake of this major achievement, the company is now getting ready to reveal the most important new products for 2016, a year that will, as previously announced, see the arrival of nine new bikes.

To ensure the ever-greater involvement of the Ducatisti...

This new sport-touring tire replaces the Roadtec Z8 Interact, with new materials, compounds, profiles and tread patterns. Developed to offer class leading levels of grip in all weather conditions, perfect for Sports Touring, Naked/Sports bikes and Adventure machines.

We have one set of these for a Ducati Forum Member (must have at least 10 posts to enter!). Tyres not out until January so delivery will be after xmas.

Gives high-mileage and consistent ‘wear’.
Offers great stability at high speed and with the bike fully loaded.
Is the successor to the well-known Roadtec™ Z8 Interact™ although it has been developed from a completely new set of criteria, hence its all-new 01 designation and features a totally redesigned tread pattern.
Specifically the front tyre has grooves that are more transversal with respect to the rolling direction of the tyre. This has made it possible to increase the ‘mechanical grip’ on slippery surfaces and in different riding situations.
The contact area...

Received these this morning. BST CF swingarm to follow, wooo hoooo!!! Roll on re mortgage.....

Ducati have released a new promo video, 'This is Sophistication' drawing the new Ducati tale to a close.

In the run-up to the grand finale on November 16 during the 2016 Ducati World Première, here is the new chapter of “This is Sophistication” which continues to tell the story of the new Ducati surrounded by just a veil of secrecy.

Ducati launches a smartphone app that communicates with the bike
Multistrada Link records vehicle, ride and route data
The app monitors both rider and motorcycle performance during rides

Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy, 2 November 2015 – The first Ducati motorcycle to feature Bluetooth technology as standard and provide a true digital eco-system where vehicle, smartphone, satnav and helmet are all interconnected. This is the Multistrada 1200 S which now offers, with the Ducati Multistrada Link App, a riding experience that is even more cutting-edge and connected.

Usable on iOS operating systems and soon to be available for Android, Multistrada Link records and displays rider and motorcycle performance during the ride, information on ride and route and let users share the travel experience on social media.

Multistrada Link has a long list of functions: for example, it let users check and update their profiles and motorcycle status (fuel level, riding mode usage percentages,...

Ducati UK has agreed a support package with Lloyds British Moto Rapido team that will see the popular Winchester based outfit continue in the premier MCE British Superbike class for 2016.

The package agreed last week at Ducati’s Silverstone Headquarters shows the UK subsidiaries’ commitment not only to the MCE British Superbike series but also a show of loyalty to one of Ducati’s most passionate and dedicated dealer based teams.

This will be Moto Rapido’s fourth consecutive year in the premier class, with this year being the team’s most successful with its highest finishes, most number of front rows and its maiden Superbike podium.

Tim Maccabee, Managing Director:
“Steve Moore and the Moto Rapido team have shown what can be achieved by a small independent team and their results this year has been a testament to their dedication and passion together with the expertise that they have developed over the years. For Ducati UK it is important to support a Ducati dealer based race...

Yo Guys. Got a bit fed up with the bike painted as a Chaz Davis rep. So got a new fairing and got the sprayer out, 2 weeks later it changed to this. So pleased with it. This will now be my track bike.

Ducati have released a new promo video, 'This is Style' drawing the new Ducati tale to a close.

In the run-up to the grand finale on November 16 during the 2016 Ducati World Première, here is the new chapter of “This is Style” which continues to tell the story of the new Ducati surrounded by just a veil of secrecy.

Curving lines and shadows which shift to reveal shapely forms are the main characters of “This is Style”.

Ducati will announce all new 2016 models starting at 3pm UK, 16th November. The day before EICMA 2015 opens its doors to the press.

Ducati Live Feed - 2016 World Première | Ducati Forum - Click to watch live from 3pm UK Monday November 16th

Claudio Domenicali, Ducati’s CEO, made to “deliver no less than nine new models” in the 2016 range, as the Italian manufacturer builds on its growth of more than 20 percent in 2015 and set new records for 2016.

Here's the rumours:

Monster 1200R was unveiled at Frankfurt, the first confirmed model.
Panigale 959 with a 955cc engine to replace current 899.
Hypermotard, Hypermotard SP and Hyperstrada will go from 821cc to 937cc and will likely carry 939 name tag.
Belt driven Diavel Cruiser

Here's the guesses:

Scrambler has been a huge success. Will we see any more models?
Smaller Multistrada?
1100evo engined Scrambler?
Panigalle 299 or 399?

So, what else have we heard? If you've any sneaky news let me know and I will keep this thread updated.

Custom Rumble: the competition to find the best Scrambler “specials” built by Ducati dealers all over the world steps up a gear
Competition to decide the best dealer-customised Scrambler bikes
Photos and videos of dealers’ works in progress to be published online weekly
Best 6 Scrambler “specials” to be voted by users on the Instagram profile @customrumble

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 27 October 2015 - With registration having closed in September, the Scrambler Custom Rumble competition is now nearing its climax.

The competition, which awards the best and most beautiful “custom” Scrambler bikes built by Ducati dealers, is really beginning to heat up with the unveiling of the first works.

Renamed “Custom Rumble Ambassadors” specially for the occasion, dealers taking part in the competition have opened an Instagram profile where, every week, they’ll be posting videos and photos of the bikes they’re customising.

Numerous Ducati dealers from Italy and the rest of the world...

Bloody fantastic !!

Bought my new 899 September 19th last year, so I've had the bike for 13 months now and I'm still over the moon with it !!

I've used it quite a bit this year, 4 long weekends away, almost 1,000 miles each, plus the normal? weekend blasts and all the way from running it in I've never had one bit of bother with it.
The finish is spot on and it just cleans up like brand new with very little effort.

Its just had its 7,500 mile service ( £166 quid, bargain! ) and its going like stink, I ride it in race mode normally and only swap to road mode when it rains, I don't use the wet mode at all as it just dumbs the bike down too much.
As I've said before, the bike seemed to get loads better after 5,000 miles, revs quicker and the suspension seems like it has finally bedded in

One happy bunny! you can just see the chrome silencer of my mates BMW s1000XR poking out behind my bike.
This pic was taken at St Mary's Loch on a 3 day weekend up to Dumfries in Scotland, the...

Just seen this on Facebook and would like to congratulate Neil on his achievement.
Steve

Cornerspeed
50 mins ·
Proper chuffed !!
During the recent Ducati Global Dealer Meet, Ducati UK awarded us with the 2015 Dealer Service Award. To say I was happy is an understatement. Sat in a room of "giants" that is the whole UK network, to be honoured with this award is one of, if not the proudest moment in the 12 years Cornerspeed has been in existence. Thanks to Ducati UK but above all thank you to all our customers that have supported us.
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Sold :Wideyed:

high quality Italian Motorcycles

something lighter, nimbler and that needs more ragging than my K5 monster

Reasonable spec:
Mupo shock
Worked internals
Std motor with PC and tune to 118 hp
Really short QA throttle
Triumph QS
De cat with race can (loud!)
Nice rear sets
Sigma slipper
Started life as a triple cup bike
2010
Rental clip ons
Spare wheels too

Bring on some track time

There's a crazy deal on in Halfords at the moment.
Buy their tool chest and roller cab together and the price is £199.
Use the code B16WT03 and they'll knock another £40 off!
At £159 it's the bargain of the year.

Multiple champion squad returns to its roots
PBM to run factory-supported Panigale Rs
Glenn Irwin joins Shane Byrne in all-star line-up
Ducati is delighted to announce that front-running MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship outfit Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM) will contest the 2016 season with Panigale R Superbikes. The Penrith-based team will field four-time BSB champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne alongside new signing Glenn Irwin.

Ulsterman Irwin makes the step up from the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship. The 25-year-old from Carrickfergus is a triple Irish champion and former British Supersport Cup champion and currently occupies third place in this year's British Supersport title race.

The team will use fully factory-supported Ducati Panigale Rs – a return to the marque with which Steve Hislop and Shane Byrne both claimed British Superbike Championships for the Italian company under the MonsterMob Ducati branding in the early 2000s.

Both Byrne and Irwin will race...

Just wanted to say I finally have a 748! It's an SPS and im loving it so far!

Thanks @ibgarrow for selling me your bike and helping it all to go smoothly!

Many Thanks
Dave

Well it finally arrived. She was more mint than I expected. Although there was a stone chip in one head light, a bit of a swine hund but not the end of the world to sort out. Happy with it for the price I paid. beautiful bike.