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Over on another forum I frequent (ABR), there are various threads of “my bike with a..”; there’s my bike with a bridge; my bike with a castle; my bike with a whatever, I’m sure you get the picture.
I’m relatively new here, I don’t think I introduced myself, or posted a picture with a bin, so here we are, a place where you can publish the photo that a certain moderator can appreciate:-

Have just pulled the trigger on this Kawasaki H1F 500 . A California import of a few years back.
1975 bike and really take's me back to my yoof...same year as my first bike a Honda CB125S.I can remember visiting Peter Williams Kawasaki in Southampton and drooling all over one of these back in the day. Hopefully with modern tyre's it won't me quite the 'widow maker' it used to be.
It will be a couple of weeks before I get my hands on it and looking forward to the sound and smell of 'the old days'

Howdo!
Thought I'd stick my new track/race bike up. She's a 2017 Honda CBR1000rr, I've updated a few parts to get her to the spec I wanted (Couldn't afford a R1)
Ten-Kate updated the loom and ECU (Allows me access to the sports kit option and ECU.
Akra system, MWR filter and race intakes
HEL calipers, lines, and Master cylinders.
K-tech suspension
Moto-carbons body work with Moto-Holders subrame.
Few other bits n bobs thrown in.
Just need some track time!
And yep that's my convertible in the back ground.

Hi Everyone!

I've finally taken the plunge and decided to get on the two bike hype! Having started riding on a Street Triple I decided to trade that in for a Tiger 1200 last year for a long European tour of Portugal and Spain but on the few rides post lockdown I just felt like I missed the sporty feel of my Striple....

So I bought a 959!

I thought I would get something a bit more fun and sporty, so after looking into the S1000RR, the Fireblade and ZX-10R I stumbled across an amazing looking 959 and was sold on it right away.

So here's my new beauty to add a little bit of Italian flare to my garage!
Just ordered the DucaBike clear clutch cover and looking to get some nice Brake and Clutch fluid reservoirs (feel free to share any recommended ones!)

Great to get on here and I hope to meet some of you when possible!

Cheers.

So after chopping my 1198s in, two years ago for a Multistrada Enduro, I have just been back to see my favourite salesman Jeremy from Riders of Bristol (appointment necessary)

I bought the Enduro with the idea that I would ride more if I had a more practical bike that I didn't mind getting: wet, dirty, salty, gritty etc etc. After 2 years of enjoyable ownership, 2 TT trips, surprising numerous power rangers on the twisties, no speeding fines and long forgotten memories of sore wrists and numb ass cheeks, I have just done a deal on a 2014 1199s Panigale Dark Stealth.

I will no doubt miss the Multi, really really fun bike, but could not resist going back to black.

Anyways, hello again from Wiltshire.

Evening all,

Took the plunge on a 20’ Gsxr 1000r.

The deals that are being done on them are beyond ridiculous at the moment. So much bike for the money.

I did contemplate the new gen 4 bmw but after riding one and hearing about the issues with them and the sheer costs involved if I want to make it a race bike, not to mention the purchasing costs put me off. So for me this was the best balanced decision. The bmw is a bit better as stock but it isn’t enough better to warrant the costs ! Money no object id consider one but the build costs are eye watering !!
I could build this to full superstock spec and beyond for the same costs as a M sport bmw. And there’s no contest at that point which is the better bike.

first outing on the bike is at Donington at the end of the month as I’m instructing there - hoping to pick the bike up next week.

only mods to begin with will be the master cylinder as the stock one is absolutely shite so I’m replacing that with a Brembo corsacorta as well...

Scored some of the above on eBay and fitted them, mainly for grippier pegs.

I do have a matching brake pedal but the pin diameter on the bike is about .25mm wider than the hole on the DP lever so will stick with stock rear brake for the moment. Anyone come across this problem before?

Also took off the standard hens teeth original screen and replaced with a cheapo Chinese double bubble. Excuse the flies!

All to get ready for Ducati Day Donington.

Hello,

I apologize for my poor English.
I am Dominique and I am living on the west coast in France (La Rochelle).

I always ride Ducati and I have at this time 3 Ducati :
- 998R with a lot of NCR parts and MotoCorse exhaust
- NCR New Blue
- S4RS Tricolore with Termignoni full exhaust

Today 1944 A combined forces assault on Europe was in full flow, without these sacrifices the world would be a very different place.

I've decided to sell my Arai helmet collection and thought I'd put the 2 Ducati helmets on here before eBay.

Size XL - 61-62cm

Brand new and never worn. It's been on display in my home office out of direct sunlight since I bought it. Absolutley unmarked and mint. Complete with box, tinted & clear visors and soft carry bag.

£550.

Hi all,

Still kind of pinching myself but yesterday I paid the holding deposit on a 1299 that I collect next Friday. Kind of all been a bit of a fast-paced decision in the end but sure one that I won't regret.

I've been riding since the end of 2014 and had an SV650s as my first bike so I've had a twin before albeit half the size and then ridden a GSX-R750 for the last three years. Just decided that it was time to move on to something different so and had always thought the 959 would be the bike I'd go to but the test ride left me wanting more, it just didn't feel like the step up in delivery that I'd hoped for over my 750, hence where the 1299 comes in.

One came up at a new dealer in Swindon that's higher mileage than others at 16k but it's had two owners, six Ducati stamps and two desmo services and for the price, it just made so much sense to me. Part of me kind of likes the idea of having a less pristine garage queen as when the inevitable little things happen it won't...

Took the plunge & ordered my new Hypermotard 950 today

Pick up Saturday 13th June

As some of you may have noticed I’m having a tough time at the moment and looking on the forum is keeping me going at time. Just wanted to say thank you and keep up the good work

I'm coming to the realisation that having 5 bikes is probably a bit much for me, so am tentatively putting this advert up for my 748.

It currently has just over 10,000 genuine miles, quite a bit of history, including original bill of sale and all manuals. Has just has a belt replacement service (Aug 2020)

Services
1000 miles in 1997
2500 miles in 1998
6500 miles in 2000
9500 miles in September 2018
10500 miles in August 2020

The September 2018 service was a huge £2000+ recommissioning service as the bike was in storage for a number of years. Brand new Michelin tyres last year with only a few hundred miles on since. New front pads just fitted. I am happy to put a fresh MOT on it if desired. I have done 750 miles in my ownership with no issues at all, and it is still in use so mileage may rise slightly.

It's a lovely genuine and honest bike, and as such has a few minor marks on the fairings which I have tried to capture in the pictures. The front wheel appears to have had brake...

A few months ago, I picked up a NOS Ultimap chip in a clearance sale for only $60.
Today was the day to install.

To make it interesting, how about we go ride a 5 mile loop, change the chips and see if there's any difference?

Gear on, start bike, let idle at 1000rpm for a couple of minutes while I get the helmet sorted.
Out onto a 50mph limit backroad and give it a bit of fang. Bike seems to run well enough, although as per normal, midrange is lacking. But that's just the way a 916 is, right?

Home again, tail up, P8 out, bottom lid open:
So ok, it has a FBF chip not an OEM ducati one, but I'm still hopeful there will be at least some difference.. The FBF chip made the bike run too rich anyway, so less carbon buildup on plugs & exhaust will be appreciated.

Out she comes, and in goes the UM061. A chip designed for a 916 Strada with Termis, which is very handy as I happen to have a 916 Strada with Termis.
Now, when these came out FIM made some bold claims: Improved top end power......

Roads were much quiter today after the madness of the weekend
So, took the old girl out for an airing in the summer sun Might be the 750SS's turn tomorrow if the sun keeps shining !

Hello fellow Ducatisti,

I've been on the forum for a short while and I've never said Hello!
How rude of me to just lurk and not introduce myself.

I'm Karl, I live in Sussex and got my Ducati Monster 796 last year in May
as my first big bike. It's been fun and interesting riding her to say the least!

Cheerio,

Karl

Those who know me and know this bike know that this won’t be a decision made lightly but something has come up that I fancy so looking at how quickly I can raise some cash. So looking to gage interest, at a figure I would accept - not looking to negotiate.

it’s my absolutely beautiful 2002 748r.
Think I’m the 4th owner, I’ve had it about 3 or 4 years now. Full service history with big folder of receipts. Mileage is just over 7k. Never been restored, it’s in factory condition and bar a tiny chip on the LHS belly it’s in exceptional condition. Has road termis an original Ducati dust cover supplied when new. Will have it serviced before sale at mototechnica had new tyres fitted last season and have done maybe 300 miles on them. This is collector grade

I have had offers in the past at this figure and even slightly more, but was never for sale so irrelevant.

I will only sell if I buy this new thing I’ve got my eye on and will keep hold of my 996SPS

price would be £11.5k

Hi all.....I'm a previous Ducati Pantah 500 owner living for 10 years now in Southern Greece...the Pantah was a lovely little bike which I bought new from Slocombes of Neasden in the early eighties. She's long gone alas but DVLC says she still exists but now in Black! Have also owned a 1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Many marques later (15 !) , I look back and think that the two bikes were maybe the most memorable I have owned in some 46 years of motorcycling. Am looking to purchase a nice used 2004 Monster Dark as being a little older now and vertically challenged I need something manageable but fun! I look forward to contributing to this fine forum.

Hopefully this will be finished in time for the pending trackday season and I’ll be able to enjoy a few weekends away with my dodgy bird before heading back east.
Scheduled for collection close of business Tuesday it has been a long time coming. Fook knows what the bill will be like, I am pretty sure I could have bought a new one though with the amount spent on converting it so far!