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I bought a set of desmo forks about a year and half ago that had been involved in a crash thinking I would be able to get them fixed up as and when I found the money. This was for my now redundant 1098S build.

It turns out the only parts that were able to be reused were the top caps, springs and preload tubes, literally everything else had to be replaced. It took a while but I managed to find all parts new and genuine Ohlins, the main parts being:

- Gold outer tubes (from the factory instead of black)
- Both Inner tubes (stanchions)
- Both inner cylinder tubes (tube that piston goes up and down)
- Both Piston rods
- Both Piston holders
- Both fork bottoms (I got the last ones left in existence apparently)
- Both gas reservoir tubes
- All internal pistons, valves, seals, o-rings
- Both fork bottom valves
- Dust/oil seals and oil
- Upper and lower outer tube bushes

Unfortunately, since fixing these I decided to try and cobble a 1098RS together and using these would require...

.... and love it!

unfortunately not the best day to get out and about but a break in the rain this afternoon and i popped out for a bit. absolutely brilliant, looks the nuts, pulls like a train, perfect riding position for me too. to be honest first time i saw @tcrofty7 on here i wanted one.

i pulled the trigger on this and then 2 came up for sale on here! but Ducati Leeds have been good so i'm happy

Last year i did 2 weeks on the Monster, this year 2 weeks on the new to me Multi. Bloody marvellous.

The fens to Plymouth and back aside, the journey was fantastic.
Out of Santander toards Torrelavega then through the Picos to Riano.
Riano to Chaves in Portugal. 3 days of awesome routes around that area.
Quick stop of in Lixa to see an old mate and an eving in Porto.
Then down to Covilha and the stunning Serra da Estrela National Park and 2 days round that area.
Bit of a trek back up to Leon for a day off then a short hop back through the Picos and back to Santander.

2247 miles all in. Getting back into the UK and the tests etc was the only slight b@ll ache but was totally worth it.

Totally recommend it.

The Multistrada V2 is the new gateway to the Multistrada universe: a comfortable, fun to ride, versatile and technologically advanced twin-cylinder bike
5 kg lighter than the previous version and with improved ergonomics, the Multistrada V2 is the perfect bike to experience the beauty of travelling every day
The bike will be available at Ducati dealerships from November 2021, also in a 35-kW version for A2 licence holders

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 30th September 2021 - The first episode of the Ducati World Première 2022 web series (link to the video here) is dedicated by the Borgo Panigale manufacturer to the world of travel, with the presentation of the new Multistrada V2: the ideal bike to enjoy every route, versatile in everyday use and in the city, always with the sportiness and unmistakable style that characterize every Ducati.

With the Multistrada V2 project, the Borgo Panigale company has worked to further evolve the twin-cylinder of the family of Ducati dual bikes,...

Hi all, for sale my 900ss, hasn't run for over a year now. Tank was drained at the time. Prior to that i had serviced and fitted new belts on it went very well. 17k+ miles loads of paperwork with it, plus probably worth more than bike its self a pair of Dymags fitted to it. I have to reduce the fleet and i'm keeping the British bikes. £3250

Just took delivery of this lovely machine. Great to be back in the Ducati fold after many years away

So.... Like all my decisions, I spontaneously sacked off the Panigale V2 and bought a ZX6R.

"Why?" You might ask as it's a bit of a downgrade on paper. Well, for a few reasons. 1, the V2 just isn't as easy to ride quick (my version of quick ). I rented a ZX6R whilst the V2 was getting fixed and I was almost immediately quicker on it. 2, I plan to try some racing next year. Although I could have used the V2, it's just too expensive to run for something not going to be that competitive in a 1000 newcomer class and I'd get minced in the Ducati cup or whatever it's called.

The bike is a 2019/20 model (the one with the ugly face IMO) and had 900 miles on the clock. It's definitely no where near as good looking as the Ducati nor as trick with all the electronic goodies. It only has TC and it's pretty useless in the dry.

So, within a short window of time I'm 90% complete in terms of build and tested it yesterday. I was a bit rubbish and didn't take many before/during pics...

Epic run to the GP at Aragon and the Pyrenees last week. Too warm for leathers.

Been after a Ducati for years . The big 50 this year so went for it . After months of looking, I bought this 748 Sps . Loving it , a few little niggles , which is how I found the forum . Stupid side stand now sorted and staying where its put ! Rev counter a bit sticky , and a little fairing repair required . Need to find someone who can repair it without damaging the sticker, as the left side mid panel is available, but not the right ! , sods law .... Sent all the details to Ducati who have confirmed it is a ganuine bike / original engine etc .. Very happy with her ....

Ducati Roadshow 25/26th September at Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
Roadshow to promote new Ducati London store
Test rides of 2021 Model range

Ducati is set to return to the capital later this year with an all-new Ducati London store.

To support the arrival of the new store, Ducati UK will be bringing their Roadshow and demo fleet to the Bike Shed from Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September 2021, 9am-5pm.

The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in Shoreditch is a mecca for motorcycling culture and the perfect place to announce Ducati’s arrival in London. Its unique combination of café, bar, restaurant, and event venue, make it the ideal destination to spend time exploring the 2021 Ducati range.

And there is plenty to explore with Ducati’s range of motorcycles. From the urban Monster to the globe trekking Multistrada V4 S. Although the Monster and the Multistrada are the headliners for 2021, there is so much more to try. There will be the Superbike range including the Panigale V2 and V4 S, the...

The special version of the Panigale V2, created by Ducati to pay homage to the legendary career of Troy Bayliss twenty years after winning the 2001 Superbike World Championship, will be available in Ducati dealerships starting from October
Produced in a numbered series, the bike is characterized by the celebratory livery that recalls that of the Ducati 996 R of the first World Superbike title won by the Australian rider
Equipped with Öhlins components and embellished with details that enhance its sportiness, the Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary has already entered the hearts of Troy fans around the world

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 15 September 2021 - Production of the Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary, the numbered series motorcycle that Ducati has built to pay homage to the legendary career of Troy Bayliss twenty years after his conquest of the 2001 Superbike World Championship, has begun at the Borgo Panigale factory. Starting from...

Last Thursday I collected my latest project from a fellow forum member.
A 2005 MkII Ducati 999. Believed to be a Biposto ‘S’ Variant.
I’ve been looking for a project 999 for ages, and had given up, but isn’t that always the way.

It was good to meet you @matapaca, I’m really pleased with it.

It joined my M1000 and 1000SS/900SL in my workshop, and the various loose parts have been stored.
It started and ticked over OK when I collected it, but I won’t be starting it again until I change the belts, Oil and filters.

The overall aim is to produce a bike I can enjoy rebuilding, tinkering with, and using on the road.
I don’t want a spotless, perfect cosmetically bike that I’m afraid to use, but it must be mechanically as good as I can get it.
Importantly it’s my first ‘modern generation’ Ducati with twin cams, water cooling etc, so I’m going to learn a lot.
For example I can change the cambelts on my 2-valve aircooled bikes easily in under an hour, but haven’t done a 4 valve twin Cam...

Hi there,

Time to sell my Ducati 959 Panigale Corse. It's a special bike that always gets admiring attention from bikers and non-bikers as it looks and sounds amazing. Note there's a link to a full album of current photos below, but here's a teaser to make you weak at the knees...
The Corse an official Ducati model based on the 959, but including with some very desirable spec upgrades:

A Superleggera-style matte paint scheme
Ohlins suspension front and rear (an upgrade from the regular 959 Showa suspension)
Ohlins steering damper (an upgrade from the regular 959 Sachs steering damper)
Akrapovic titanium side exhaust, though this bike is further upgraded with the eye-wateringly expensive Akrapovic underbelly exhaust slip ons as nature intended. The side exhausts fitted to UK 959s just look wrong, so the underbelly exhausts are a must have. The original Akrapovic titanium side exhausts are included in the sale, if the bike is just too pretty for you as is
Quickshifter...

riding a (not his) Darmah to Aragon.
Edit for pedants
Pierre Kirool on Twitter: "So... @JohannZarco1 is riding on this 1981 Ducati 900 SS Darmah (property of @adrian_parassol) to go from France to @AragonMotorLand circuit for the #AragonGP. That's truly amazing ! @ducaticorse @DucatiMotor @pramacracing @denkmit please don't crash him with your van. https://t.co/FgCX2md321" / Twitter

Hi fellow Ducatistis,
From what I've seen so far, if you see a red 999 bip in Gloucestershire, it's mine! Having said that, when I rode a 180 Jota 30 years ago, I never saw another on the road. Or the 750 Bonneville I wrote off 16 years back.
So, 16 years ago I damaged my hand. I thought my riding days were over - in the UK climate anyway. Then when I began to miss it so much I didn't care about the hand, I wasn't at a location where I could keep a bike (Tudor cottage). Now I've moved and about 3 months ago bought the Duke. Now, after nearly 3000 miles, the 999 is an extension of me, and it is just beautiful!
May be a quirk, but the Jota was a more comfortable riding position - maybe the lack of a fairing. At 5'8" I could only touch the ground on tiptoe. To go by the reviews from taller riders, it was uncompromisingly uncomfortable to ride, while by some outlandish confluence I was apparently just the right size for it once it was rolling!
On the other hand the seat on the 999 is...

A few wraps and matching multiwraps

Hi there,

I will no doubt be scouting about the forum and asking all the usual silly questions that a newbie owner has for this era of Ducati so thought I'd introduce myself and my bike first!

I finally became an owner of one of these bikes earlier this month when I finally I got my hands on a late model 851. I first fell in love with these bikes back at the time these bikes were current as my father had a 94 888 Strada which he kept until the early 2000s (reg'd as B88 SEC if anyone on here? That number came off of my GSXR400 that I had at the time - suited his bike more than mine!). I wish I had bought his back then but hey ho, will add to the long list of shoulda/coulda/woulda have's.

Here she is:
Thanks in advance,
Ross

This time in the Cevennes. Been looking at some roads for while here and have to say they are bloody superb. Will post routes when back in front of a computer.
Fir now think Mende to Alės...ish.
Some great scenery but also some fantastic scratchers roads
Couple of nice pictures..

Well some may have seen that I was on the hunt for a super low miles low owner 100% OEM bike to sit and stare at. Followed a few leads on a few 996’s with sub 5k on them but lost out on a couple due to time constraints. Then I thought about what I really wanted, and if I wanted another garage queen to park next to my 1991 GSXR Slingshot. In the end I settled on buying one with more miles and something I would actually use . I looked at a couple of red 748S’s and a 996 S, all turning out to be dog rough. The bike I bought had been on my radar for a while but not as a perspective candidate to actually own, it was so far from what I was after it couldn’t be further from it. After seeing the last 996 and leaving empty handed again, I decided to pop to the shop with this bike “just to have a look”. Well that turned out to be an expensive morning, not only did I put a deposit down on the 748 , but the wife took a shining to the almost brand new CB500 FA next too it. A deal was done and...

Few photos from last weekend's trip to Dolomites and Stelvio

Road to Passo Gardena
Corvara ski resort
Road to Jaufen pass


Road to Passo Rombo


Up to Stelvio


Stelvio is not that busy these days, mainly locals and German tourists


Bratwurst business is struggling. 1 shop got closed because owner died from Corona


Lovely day


Unfortunately no Ducatis here