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Up for sale is my 1994 900ss which has covered around 35k miles and taking into consideration that this is now over 27 years old I would say in very good (but not excellent) condition - just not using it so it needs to go to a good home - too many bikes not enough time.

The bike has been off the road for about two years and I have just spent some time recommissioning it, the fuel pump in the tank had failed and has been replaced, recent oil and filter change and it has a new battery. The bike runs ok although a little rough, I think that the carbs need a proper service which is somewhat beyond me. Bodywork is again ok but has one or two issues which I have tried to show in the photos the frame and engine also show signs of age but nothing out of the normal for it's age.

I have a whole file full of history for the bike right back to when it was new, it also comes with a set of performance pipes which I have never bothered fitting as I preferred the original look of the bike.

EDIT...

Finally managed to get the 999 out this weekend. Lots of work done (still more to do of course) and waiting for DVLA, but we'll worth it, just a short ride, still waiting for new tyres but couldn't miss an early Sunday am empty road opportunity.

Hi All,

Having had various bikes over the years, I had never managed to get all my ducks in line to scratch the Ducati itch. This changed this week when I had the incredible good fortune to win a Panigale V4 SP - this is of course the sweetest feeling.

With the good news there is a kicker and this is, predictably, the insurance. I sold all my other bikes a couple of years ago (what a mistake that was) and have been contemplating getting something again but have no recent insurance history. Looks like I will have a spectacular piece of garage art while I buy something more reasonable to get some current insurance history - the bitter, although not that bitter really.

Overall though, I can’t really complain about having my dream bike waiting for me. Expecting delivery sometime next week so no pics with bins until then

Hi all would just like to introduce myself to the group my names Harms I’m a 38 year old firefighter and personal trainer for the deaf in West London near Heathrow. I’ve recently bought my dream a Panigale V4 I’ve had 2 Gixxers an R1 Big Bang and an Aprilia Rsv. I’m loving the Ducati and already need some advice on rear sets so I’ll be one of those annoying newbies that’ll be asking a million questions which probably have already been answered

V4S - 1,500 miles so far

Took delivery of my 5th Mutley, a V4S 8 weeks ago and have had the 1st service and some extras fitted that weren’t ready on the pick-up date. Previous Multi was a 1260S and I wouldn’t order a V4 until I could test ride one (No test rides due to COVID etc.), the test ride was to see how it felt in terms of handling with the 19” front and it felt good to me!

The bike is an S model with the Travel and Radar pack fitted plus Spotlights, Top Box, oil cooler guard, Engine guard plate (keeps the lower half of the engine cleaner) and the Ducati Hand guards (the metal ones that better protect the levers / guards - (I wasn’t sure if the Bark-Busters from the 1260 would fit). I had the silver side panels swapped for red ones and Road 5’s fitted – (I hate dual purpose tyres!). I also have the raised Heated Comfort seat now as well and a Sat Nav mount.

So, what is it like? It is different from the 1260, the biggest difference for me is using the gearbox more than the...

Hi all,

I recently won a brand new triumph tiger 900 GT in one of those lottery things (amazingly not all of them are scams!). I promptly sold it to buy a 2014 899 to pair with my 2020 Super Duke GT.
It’s only my third ever bike and I have only ridden it for an hour but loved it. I’ve been sitting in my garage staring at it thinking how lucky I am to have a gorgeous FREE Ducati!

Hi guys,

New to the forum after purchasing an 899. Long story short, I wanted an R32 GTR but couldn't find one for my budget so decided to move onto the next bucket item on the list. Luckily Ducati Nottingham put me in contact with Macca and we finally cemented the deal a couple of weeks ago.

Im completely new to sportsbikes after previously riding supermotos. Also working on a BMW R100rs and converting her to a cafe racer style bike. Super excited to ride the 899 even though the ergonomics feel aggressive on the wrist and hands! Hopefully it's just a matter of trying to get used to it.

I've recently installed the Ducati spacers mod to the throttle and it's transformed the bike. I would like to add some more carbon goodies, look at some professional touch up of the paint from the regular stone chips etc but main focus is to try and build my confidence on her.

A wonderful ride out a couple of weeks back with @KevB on his SP4. Got the chance to open her up a bit and she goes over 7k rpm.

Loving the world of the 851s and 888s.

It's soooo good.
just got back from mine in taplow - left home at 7.30am got back at 5.00pm
you learn so much in a very positive and supportive environment
you meet some really interesting folks - i was in a group of 8 and we went out with our assessors in pairs for a 70m trip at the end you get some written feedback and about 2 stops during the ride to switch the lead. they dont hang about and the phrase 'pushing on' is oft cited and well observed!
i was the youngest and most inexperienced rider and a few of the group had done iam and rospa courses and several bikesafe courses
at £65 its far too cheap and even the goody bag is super useful
ill make a point of doing it yearly - where else do you get an assisted ride with an experienced specialist for such cheap monies?
get it booked!

For those that don't know, and why would you, I collect Adidas trainers, a passion I've had since I was a kid, so with that in mind, here's my 1199S in its new trackday bodywork...

Well I moved from Triumph, basically the reason was they couldnt get the bike I wanted, so onto another dealer and back on a BMW. I went to look at the F850gs but it was just to tall for my short arse, but I relucantly took out a 1250gs for a spin. I was very impressed, after a couple of hours of riding around, went back to the dealer and lifted a new to me, 1250gs. These a cracking bikes, I'm very happy with it, it has marmite looks, but dont all bikes to a certain point. I like the look but the handling, braking, power etc I now have the satnav so coffee shop location tours wont be a problem. is suprisingly good and it was unexpected. So yeh, happy bunny.

How do I say this? I no longer have my BMW K16, my R1250GSA or my joyous 939SP pensive, I'm down to a one bike garage. But what a bike! Not to everyone's liking I know, but the new slimmer design does provide a little more entertainment when cornering, and I just love all the toys.

This is the DCT/Airbag version, so I just need to get on it and ride!
Hopefully I will not be cast asunder for this choice

The man is a legend, a gladiator and a true sporting great, 26 years of speed and grind ..... the suns has started to set .....

Had this little beauty delivered yesterday from Bolton Motorcycles ...

2016 Hyperstrada 939

Story behind this, had the Hyperstrada 821, was great, got seduced by new bike'itis and swopped it for the Multistrada 950, now there was nothing wrong with the Multi but it was just a tad bigger, more cumbersome and less fun than the Hyper, my Reading to Central London commute was less grin inducing and it was no more or less comfy for my wife (6ft with no shoes on) !!

So when I outed the Multi pre-covid I decided when the time was right I'd get another Hyperstrada but they don't make new ones so this is one of the last I believe, only showing 3500 odd miles, am yet to ride it but will do soon ....

Hi All,

it’s good to be back in the gang. Picked up my lovely V4S. Let the modifications begin.

Hi,
Just joined the forum and obligatory photo of my new 2022 Model 950 SP. the Hyper is a retirement gift from me to err me! Bought with the full termignoni race pipe, some extra bits of carbon, crash bobbins and a tail tidy. Photo taken at the supplying dealers as it’s as clean as it will ever be.

Hi there.

Originally from Norfolk now living in Stavanger Norway.
Recently purchased my first Ducati 916 sps after looking for one for many years.
Looking to restore the bike back to original and have a bike i can enjoy for years to come.
Any input welcome on parts that dont look standard.
The pictures attached are from when i bought it, small paint repair on rear right needed where the previous owner had a little accident.

Picked her up at lunchtime and been out and about familiarising myself or should that be re calibrating myself

The 1260 Pikes Peak was not a slow bike but F**King Hell .......

Not long had a new to me 959 Panigale, not been without its teething troubles in the first few weeks, but the garage I bought the bike from can't be faulted for quickly sorting the probs.

Always wanted a Ducati and wanted something useable on the roads and good for a few trackdays each year too. Absolutely love the bike, previously had a S1000R BM and Aprilia Mille before that, great to be back on a bike that's full of character.

Snuck in a track day at Brands shortly after picking it up, was probably a bit of a daft idea, still getting used to the bike now. Can't wait for Donnington on the 1st September

Sorry about the swearing in the title, but that’s how I feel about it now...

@Sam1199 recently posted about a trip oop north (where its grim) and someone else replied that they’d like to read more travel tales. So here is one of mine...

Tomorrow I am leaving for a trip to Germany to ride the Nurburgring. I have been going most years since about 2001. To begin with I used to go with Simon Byrne (Byrne-up) and ride in public traffic at weekends. This was before the place became manic. Whilst there one year I was introduced to someone who was an instructor on the Motorrad courses that are run there each year. These are closed events for bikes only. Nowadays I only ride there at these events. Lapping in public traffic is too dangerous now. I knew somebody that was killed there whilst lapping in public traffic a few years ago.

I was signed up to ride the Motorrad event this year. It was in mid-July and Mrs Merkel wouldn’t let Brits in without quarantine at that time so I...