rabbitstew Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Bigger garage, new missus, job done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 aaaahhhh, missing two wheels and a lotus chassis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm in work - can't see photobucket images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat290490 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 awesome bike! I myself have just got an 848 evo in white.. for sheer sound alone you cant beat a ducati Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Nice motorbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I can't ride a bike I'm afraid but I can appreciate nice machinery when I see/hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Nice! Any pics of the R5 GTT? Love those a lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 After Bayliss or Corser? Troy Bayliss is his Hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Solved your "not enough room in the garage" problem mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Solved your "not enough room in the garage" problem mate Jesus Christ. Lol. I cant really see my missus going for that idea tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewayz350z Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 One of the best sounding/looking bikes even if it is in red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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