weeksy wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:15 am
I hate to sound harsh, but i don't think anyone can resolve the issues. Simply because you want something 'more' than bikes can give these days (in certain configurations).
IMO whoever you use, you'll be pissing £400-500 away as in 6 weeks from then, it'll be outed...
I still don't actually know what the answer is in terms of bikes though, but this one isn't it.
I'd love to be proven wrong though.
I've sort of taken this onboard. I've got a £500+ belt service coming up. Plus it'll need new tyres soon and that's got be another £350ish? And, dare I say it, I'm getting used to the POS bucking around at certain revs! The o2 eliminators and fuel adjuster have helped massively, so I think I'll live with it for now. Oh, and it wont be being outed anytime soon,it's a keeper!!
weeksy wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:15 am
I hate to sound harsh, but i don't think anyone can resolve the issues. Simply because you want something 'more' than bikes can give these days (in certain configurations).
IMO whoever you use, you'll be pissing £400-500 away as in 6 weeks from then, it'll be outed...
I still don't actually know what the answer is in terms of bikes though, but this one isn't it.
I'd love to be proven wrong though.
I've sort of taken this onboard. I've got a £500+ belt service coming up. Plus it'll need new tyres soon and that's got be another £350ish? And, dare I say it, I'm getting used to the POS bucking around at certain revs! The o2 eliminators and fuel adjuster have helped massively, so I think I'll live with it for now. Oh, and it wont be being outed anytime soon,it's a keeper!!
I really hope so matey. Ducatis are bikes that are more than the sum of their parts, or their quirks, doubles, character, whatever you want to call it.
I always wanted a Ducati and when I got my first 916 I was nearly wetting myself. I'll never forget it
weeksy wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2023 8:10 pm
I really hope so matey. Ducatis are bikes that are more than the sum of their parts, or their quirks, doubles, character, whatever you want to call it.
I always wanted a Ducati and when I got my first 916 I was nearly wetting myself. I'll never forget it
I compare the Hyper and MT09 in the same way as a XT660X and a 690 Duke. The Yams are more civilised and I guess a better bike, but the Hyper and Duke, both egg you on and don't want to be civilised and are bastard unapologetic about it too! .
weeksy wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 7:15 am
I hate to sound harsh, but i don't think anyone can resolve the issues. Simply because you want something 'more' than bikes can give these days (in certain configurations).
IMO whoever you use, you'll be pissing £400-500 away as in 6 weeks from then, it'll be outed...
I still don't actually know what the answer is in terms of bikes though, but this one isn't it.
I'd love to be proven wrong though.
I've sort of taken this onboard. I've got a £500+ belt service coming up. Plus it'll need new tyres soon and that's got be another £350ish? And, dare I say it, I'm getting used to the POS bucking around at certain revs! The o2 eliminators and fuel adjuster have helped massively, so I think I'll live with it for now. Oh, and it wont be being outed anytime soon,it's a keeper!!
v8-powered wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:15 pm
Proper copies there! I'd go for the AliBaba specials and spend the rest on vino!
Pretty much what I'll be doing! The EVotech s fo the later model and the rad guard doesn't fit. Even if it did I'd be keeping the Ali Express ones, as the finish is actually better!
Fitted the rad guards and tail tidy today. I have a 8x6 plate to onto it but I can’t find the bloody thing anywhere! No doubt it’s been tidied away by my wife!
Cleaned the bike as well today. Comes up quite well but engine paint if flaky underneath! Put everything away now and have just realised I didn't clean and lube the chain!
Back tyre is pretty squared off now and the front is sort of nearing the wear bars. I'm going to get Hyside to chuck a set of Meztler Roadtecs on there when they do the belt service in a couple of weeks time.
Supermofo wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:51 pm
My bike is dirtier than Taipan's
I seem to recall every Ducati owner ever mentions the crap engine paint.
I hate cleaning bikes! It took ages grovelling about on the floor using mucoff and a detailing brush! Probably rain next time I go out on it! But for now, shes gleaming!
The o2 eliminators and fuel adjuster have helped massively, so I think I'll live with it for now. Oh, and it wont be being outed anytime soon,it's a keeper!! 
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Put everything away now and have just realised I didn't clean and lube the chain! 
I miss my Sh300!