New toy for me!

[rabbitstew]

Well, i already have a 220+bhp Renault 5 GT Turbo track car and 3 motorbikes including a tuned R1, but I decided it was time for something red & italian.....

 

 

Its a 2000 model Ducati 996 Biposto. In the week ive had it ive just fitted new brake pads all around, new brake fluid, oil & oil filter change, fuel filter change, new cambelts, new spark plugs, done a monoposto single seat conversion and as soon as they arrive in the post i`ll be fitting new chain & sprockets.

 

Its nowhere near as quick as my R1, but the noise it makes from the open race pipes when you crank it open is just obscene.

 

Only problem is I need to get a bigger garage to fit all my toys in and my missus isnt happy about me having yet another bike....

[spursmaddave]

Bigger garage, new missus, job done

[coldel]

aaaahhhh, missing two wheels and a lotus chassis

[ioneabee]

my missus won't let me have a bike

 

she asked me what I wanted for my 40th birthday - and i said I wanted to get back on a bike again

 

you can guess what she got me

Edited August 19, 2013 by ioneabee

[cs2000]

my missus won't let me have a bike

 

she asked me what I wanted for my 40th birthday - and i said I wanted to get back on a bike again

 

you can guess what she got me

[14N]

My 748S looked just like that (except for black Marcesini's). Glad to see you've got Termi's AND an open clutch cover (Although I doubt your neighbours will be)

 

Very nice Enjoy

Edited August 19, 2013 by 14N

[rabbitstew]

My 748S looked just like that (except for black Marcesini's). Glad to see you've got Termi's AND an open clutch cover (Although I doubt your neighbours will be)

 

Very nice Enjoy

 

Excellent, I also had a 748S back in 2000 which looked the same, mine was also a 2000 model. It was actually registered in the same batch as this 996 was, so the number plate is only 1 digit different to my old Ducati`s one. Talk about co-incidence. My 748 even had the same grey wheels though & grey frame which is the colours they gave the later ones.

 

The open clutch cover is great. I asked my missus what she thought to it when I started it up and she said "it sounds broken".

 

Id forgotten just how many people stop & stare at it. Complete strangers will just stop walking along and stand there watching me ride past. When I was filling it up at the garage the other day, i had a guy come out of the shop & stand there for ages waiting for me to start it up & ride off. Im not sure if they are thinking "wow thats a cool bike" or "oh my god that sounds f@@ked"

Edited August 19, 2013 by rabbitstew

[spursmaddave]

my missus won't let me have a bike

 

she asked me what I wanted for my 40th birthday - and i said I wanted to get back on a bike again

 

you can guess what she got me

 

That would suit you, get a tandem and I'm there behind you

[ioneabee]

I'm in work - can't see photobucket images

[mat290490]

awesome bike! I myself have just got an 848 evo in white.. for sheer sound alone you cant beat a ducati

[cs2000]

I'm in work - can't see photobucket images

Im at work, I work in IT, theres nothing I cant see . You will just have to laugh later

[14N]

Id forgotten just how many people stop & stare at it. Complete strangers will just stop walking along and stand there watching me ride past. When I was filling it up at the garage the other day, i had a guy come out of the shop & stand there for ages waiting for me to start it up & ride off. Im not sure if they are thinking "wow thats a cool bike" or "oh my god that sounds f@@ked"

 

Haha. Yeah, there are definitely 'those that know' and those that just think its VERY broken!

 

Starting and riding a Duke is never just a ride, it's an event. Stop it now, you're making me miss mine

Edited August 19, 2013 by 14N

[ioneabee]

my missus won't let me have a bike

 

she asked me what I wanted for my 40th birthday - and i said I wanted to get back on a bike again

 

you can guess what she got me

now I would normally expect that sort of thing from SMD.......................but your not far wrong

[choptop]

Nice motorbike

[ATTAK Z]

I can't ride a bike I'm afraid but I can appreciate nice machinery when I see/hear it

[Paddy78]

Nice! Any pics of the R5 GTT? Love those a lot!

[ATTAK Z]

I can't ride a bike I'm afraid but I can appreciate nice machinery when I see/hear it

 

Son number one is well into bikes and has just purchased a 999. He rides Philip Island regularly. He's even called his son Troy !

[KyleR]

V Twin open clutch FTW!!!

 

Now I miss my 749

 

It is funny how many people comment on the noise if the open dry clutch though.

 

There's a site I got loads of bits off for mine, carbon man or something. Beautiful clutch plates and baskets all made from billet aluminium at not bad prices. I'll see if I can find it later

[14N]

I can't ride a bike I'm afraid but I can appreciate nice machinery when I see/hear it

 

Son number one is well into bikes and has just purchased a 999. He rides Philip Island regularly. He's even called his son Troy !

 

After Bayliss or Corser?

[ATTAK Z]

 

After Bayliss or Corser?

 

Troy Bayliss is his Hero

[Keyser]

Nice

[rabbitstew]

 

After Bayliss or Corser?

 

Troy Bayliss is his Hero

 

I remember bayliss first as a wildcard ride at phillip island before he made it big. Awesome rider.

 

 

 

[14N]

Solved your "not enough room in the garage" problem mate

 

[rabbitstew]

Solved your "not enough room in the garage" problem mate

 

 

Jesus Christ. Lol. I cant really see my missus going for that idea tho.

 

 

[sidewayz350z]

One of the best sounding/looking bikes even if it is in red