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14 Aug 2002, 10:49 (Ref:357578)
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Self Indulgence
Guys and girls,
I finally picked up the Ducati today. Brand new and a worthy replacement for the Beemer. So please excuse my self indulgence as I carefully rev the thing through the running-in period. I have spent the evening in the garage admiring the beauty of the design. Tomorrow it's the road again. Life is good. |
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14 Aug 2002, 19:29 (Ref:357871)
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I watched as a friend wreck a 916 a few years ago, silly boy pulled a wheelie and dropped it
. It slid down the road to the 'T' junction at the end, over the junction past a very surprised Volvo driver and vaulted itself over the kerb and came to rest on the pavement. He laughed about it later! |
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14 Aug 2002, 21:05 (Ref:357942)
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I have only once ridden a new Ducati (my brothers 94 750ss)and that same day and on the same bike became the first person to drop a bike on a Ducati club run,luckily with minor damage,what model did you buy?
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15 Aug 2002, 04:56 (Ref:358095)
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An ST2, similar motor to the 750SS only 944cc's. The thing goes really well, I had a great time revving it through corners on the way to Ebor, the other side of Dorrigo today. And the sound from the less restrictive Staintune pipes. Bellissimo.
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15 Aug 2002, 09:36 (Ref:358184)
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Ah well I spose it is a Ducati even if it is a rubber band bike lol,not that i'm jealous but it'll still be another year before I can even think about another bike.
Happy Riding Last edited by Warwick; 15 Aug 2002 at 09:40. |
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15 Aug 2002, 11:08 (Ref:358237)
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Still got the pains from your fall eh Warwick?
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15 Aug 2002, 22:39 (Ref:358762)
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These days they are all rubber band driven heads. The bevels were yonks ago.
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16 Aug 2002, 10:59 (Ref:358953)
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Mmmmm....ST2....I just want one (bugger off HSV, I want a Ducati).
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16 Aug 2002, 11:29 (Ref:358976)
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Another 300 klms under the wheels this afternoon. Up the old road to Grafton then across the Mount Gibraltar range. Great road this one. There is heaven to be found between 6 to 8 thousand revs.
This thing is really good at ridiculous speeds on an open road. It would be too slow for a track bike - tappering off at 220 klms/hr. But on the road, fantastic. |
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16 Aug 2002, 11:49 (Ref:358999)
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So Moff, do i get a ride on this magnificent bike when i come for a visit in october? Are you going to bring it down for the race here as well?
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16 Aug 2002, 11:53 (Ref:359006)
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Hi Shane. No problem. You gotta try a Ducati once in your life. All that grunt and open road prowess. The only thing like it is a Moto Guzzi.
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16 Aug 2002, 12:29 (Ref:359056)
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My mate's got a 996 Hodgson Replica. With very silly cans. A thing of sheer beauty. And very very noisy. We find it highly entertaining to fire it up in his garage at 2 in the morning. Unfortunately, his neighbours don't seem to be bike fans...
 
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16 Aug 2002, 12:43 (Ref:359081)
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garcon, truely a thing of beauty. They made Hodgson, Bayliss and Bostrom replicas.
Not a bad way to waste your money or your hearing. |
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20 Aug 2002, 10:03 (Ref:361918)
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So when do we get to see a pic of Muff astride his new turbo-charged beast? Hehehehe you must be so pleased with it Moff!!!
Well I am chuffed too as FINALLY I bought my first car, which Maisie and Chris are very kindly sprucing up for me before towing it down... my ickle Mini... hehehehe!!!
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20 Aug 2002, 18:25 (Ref:362260)
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Moff, does it sound as good from a passer-by as it does to the pilot? i dont think theres anything more scarier (in a good way) or better than the sound of a powerful motorbike being given some stick...
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20 Aug 2002, 20:03 (Ref:362350)
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Hmmm, yes, the Motorcycle Action Group have a slogan "Loud Pipes Save Lives"
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21 Aug 2002, 10:37 (Ref:362810)
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Hi.
It's me Moffat logged onto to AJ's computa. No it really is. The bike went great on the trek down to Sydney today. I was only passed by two vehicles in 600 klms. Both driven by women, both doing 140 plus down the Pacific Highway (inappropriately bamed or what?). It sounds really horn (in the words of Robbie Phillis) when getting amongst it. AJ has some photos to post so I'll leave it to him... |
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21 Aug 2002, 10:54 (Ref:362819)
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Come on AJ! We wanna see Muff and his neeeew motor!!!
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21 Aug 2002, 11:28 (Ref:362845)
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another very beutiful italian bike ... MV-Agusta Brutale .. the naked version of the F4
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19 Sep 2002, 07:12 (Ref:383900)
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Here's Moffy on his new toy........
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19 Sep 2002, 07:14 (Ref:383901)
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19 Sep 2002, 14:37 (Ref:384178)
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Moffat your a ****** **** *********!!!
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20 Sep 2002, 01:24 (Ref:384522)
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A W E S O M E . . . .
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20 Sep 2002, 01:27 (Ref:384523)
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What me or the bike Dia?
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20 Sep 2002, 04:00 (Ref:384565)
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The Ducati...
Then again - you dont look too bad in leather...
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