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I've been posting this story on a couple other forums but someone here asked about it, so why not. Keep in mind this is a USA bike/story. We only got the Superlight for one year - after '93 we got the "SP" which was basically a Superlight with a dual seat and low exhaust. So in the US the Superlight is a rather rare bike. I think they sent around 300 of them over here? And they were all yellow. I don't recall the last time I've seen one out in the wild, and I see a lot of Ducatis.

How it started - In 1993 I was still paying off a 1991 907ie when the Superlight came out. When I saw one at my dealer I sat and stared for about half an hour, running the numbers in my head, but I just couldn't justify it. In hindsight I wish I had traded in my 907 on one but such is life. I ended up buying a 900ss/cr in '95 and it began my total infatuation with the brand, my non-Ducatis were sold off. I stayed loyal for 25 years, then slipped, but am now back to all Ducatis. Yep, I'm a fanboy. And I...

What to do with a piece of brass, some patination fluid and a CNC mill
Yes, I have too much time on my hands..... Also available in Senna flavour!

Hi Folks, quick message to say hi from Edinburgh having returned from Dubai along with my Ducati 996S (2001) in a box.

I've decided I need to move my 1000SS DS on to make room for another project.
It's basically a 2003 1000SSie DS which I've converted to 1990's 900 Superlight bodywork, including the tank and Seat pad.

The build thread is here:
https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/1000ssie-ds-900sl-hybrid.84101/

I was very careful to ensure that the seat unit was positioned so the seat pad is in exactly the same place and height as the standard 1000SS was.
So once on board it's exactly like riding a 1000SS, but you don't have to hide when you get off it because of the styling.
It can be converted back to a standard 1000SS very easily as I was careful to ensure the frame etc was not modified, and if any bolt on parts needed to be modified I brought replacements to modify rather than use the originals.

So it looks like a 900 Superlight, but has the benefit of:
That lovely 1000CC Fuel injected Twin spark engine.
The better looking Aluminium swingarm that a lot of 900SS owners crave....

Out smoking.

Just thought I’d post a pic of my 1199 cause I’m particularly proud of it .

Bought it in February but then plans quickly changed and I bought another S1000rr so was going to sell ducati , I had a few daft offers on it but after a hard think I decided to keep it and rebuild it to race in the odd thunderbike round with NEMCRC.

I’ve done a fair bit of work to it to get it right but she’s now ready and looking sweet. Just need a couple of trackdays on it to get a set up then we should get the last round in up at east fortune

I've been using our V2SF demonstrator quite a bit this week as Bournemouth becomes gridlocked when the sun comes out! As I need wrist surgery, it's a comfortable and superb machine that works really well for commuting.

This morning I thought I'd dig out the Panigale.....dreading arriving at work with a buggered wrist and a day of painkillers but it couldn't have been more different. It was like putting on my favourite slippers, the noise (oh that noise!!!), well behaved motorists (for a change!), beautiful hot sunshine, quickshifter like butter that cracks between shifts....even the Costa at the end tasted amazing!

It's for 11 miles of absolute bliss that I love these bikes - I cannot think of anything else that I would have rather been riding this morning (resist the innuendo!!) as they are just so 'special'!

Anyway, a day of work ahead and a chaotic ride home when the beaches empty.

Ducati Bournemouth.....over and out, have a great day everyone!

Later today i will be lifting the garage door and saying goodbye to this ..... Official Fila Rep #170

It's been a blast owning it and it will be missed, but its been locked away the last 2 years and really should be used, its new owner is a friend and will use her as intended ....

Finished my Euro tour yesterday, 9 day trip with 7 days riding covering 2480 miles.
My 13 GT performed faultlessly and now has 41k miles on the clock, even coped with an unintentional 25 mile off road excursion at 6500ft along a gravel and rock strewn very steep goat trail.
Great St Bernard and Furka passes are pretty special as are most of the Alps roads. Riding through France isn't much fun with ever changing speed limits, B500 through the Black Forest in Germany is a great road spoiled by very low limits. We did a few laps of the Nurburgring which was a giggle, need a lot more laps to learn that track!
Will cut down the daily miles for next years tour, stay out of France and get the ferry down to Spain instead.

Hi guys and girls,just a quick hello to introduce myself and my bike.Currently on the Isle of Man for the TT but normally reside in Nuneaton near Coventry.I ride a Panigale 1299r Final Edition and my wife rides a Monster 1200s, a true fan of Ducati family.The FE is a bit of a dream come true,I do have to pinch myself that it's mine.Hope to catch a rideout or a meet at some point soon.

Happy riding and stay safe

Hi guys and girls,just a quick hello to introduce myself and my bike.Currently on the Isle of Man for the TT but normally reside in Nuneaton near Coventry.I ride a Panigale 1299r Final Edition and my wife rides a Monster 1200s, a true fan of Ducati family.The FE is a bit of a dream come true,I do have to pinch myself that it's mine.Hope to catch a rideout or a meet at some point soon.

Happy riding and stay safe

All

Just a short explanation about a number of parts I will end up listing for sale on here over the coming days and Months.

Before Christmas one of the stalwarts of The Ducati Monster Owners Club Forum passed away very suddenly.
He was Known on the Forum as Darkness, but his given name was Mark.

I knew Mark quite well, he lived @3/4hr from me, we both shared a passion for older Monsters and it seems hording parts.

I have been helping his Widow over the last couple of months to dispose of his collection of Monsters, they've all now been sold on and I am working my way through his stash of spares.

Sometimes I'll be asking for help to value parts. I'm sure you'll understand that I'm trying to do my very best for Marks Widow, but at the same time trying to give fair prices and be as transparent as possible with regard to what's being paid and being passed on to her.

All of the parts are now in my storage container much closer to home and I'll be listing parts on here as well as...

Absolutely love this little screamer, been looking for a two stroke for a while.

Hello everyone.

I write to you from Spain. My English is not very good, I hope you won't be too hard on me.

After spending several years reading this exciting forum, I have decided to register in this worldwide reference Ducati forum.

Although I have had some motorcycles throughout my life, from Japanese of all kinds, Bmw, my last 3 motorcycles have been Ducati (SF 1098S, PP 2013 and now V4PP) and also today I have some classics that I maintain and I work on them.

I am passionate about mechanics and detailing and I love taking care of and doing things on my bikes.

Thank you very much for your welcome and the forum for this free space.

I hope to contribute interesting things to the forum.

Sincerely.

Well after two years of shit n carnage.
It’s time to decide if this trackday thing is still enough fun for the cost?
I haven’t sat on a bike for two years, so given the old hag a service, new boots and a wipe down with some furniture polish. And a day out at Donington this Friday. It could be fun?? Anyone else venturing out on Friday?

Just got Termis fitted to my 1299S. Holy crap it’s loud - popping and banging on every upshift when using the quick shifter. It’s almost offensive!!
That’s all, end of my post!

A little update,

I had my 1198s wheels powdercoated with a matt clearcoat a while ago but unfortunately they did not take too well, a few rides in and the wheels flaked ! so I went back to the powdercoaters & they accepted that there was an issue with the clearcoat and offered to put them right.

This time round I opted for a slightly different shade & gloss clearcoat, same colour but different manufacturer so colour was a lighter shade but I'm happy how they have turned out - considering I spent hours trawling the internet to try source the original colour of the 1198s wheels in the goldy colour with no definite answer I actually prefer the lighter colour white gold that I picked out.

Will start with a photo from the dealership when I first picked it up.

Having an unusual experience with a 3 year old, apparently fully functional unit/Sim that won't talk to the monitoring centre. A couple of phone calls later and a stumped technical support (he didn't actually use "stumped" but you get the drift ), they are sending me a new, replacement unit, free of charge. I have always been happy with the service from Biketrac over the years but they have definitely gone the extra mile for me this time. Andy

Yes, I'm still alive and just having a quick glance at the posts, it's really nice to see the same people posting !
Hope you're all doing well and the last couple of years have been kind to you.
I promise I'll try and input a little bit more this time,but my cancer meds are flooring me with fatigue and pain everywhere. So I've sort of lost interest in most things tbh.
Anyway, nice to be back ❤

Hi all been a few months I got shut of the panigale and bought this!

Ducati and Bulgari sign a new partnership based on shared values of lightness, technology, design and passion for beauty
The Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition chronograph redefines the standards of luxury sports watches with unconventional materials and exclusive colors
Produced in a limited series of one thousand pieces, the watch is personalized with the Ducati brand and carries an engraving on the case back

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 19 May 2022 - Ducati and Bulgari announce a new partnership, a collaboration between two Italian icons in their respective worlds who share a common vision of innovation and design, as well as a great passion for beauty.

The collaboration gives birth to the Bulgari Aluminium Ducati Special Edition chronograph, an elegant sports watch produced in a limited edition of 1,000 pieces that celebrates the union between the jewellery Maison and the iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer. A combination of excellence, performance and passion....