CBTand buying a Desmo
Discussion
HollywoodStig said:
I agree with you on that - wanted a Desmo for a long while, watched them get down to early £30's and was all set for them to dip under that barrier and bang the few available now are all £35k+
Even with half the outlay of the Honda can you imagine what you'd be able to do with a Desmo;
1. Proper engine rebuild with a rear wheel 200hp
2. Bespoke traction control,
3. Suitably sorted suspension,
4. 999R wheels to run decent tyres,
5. New bodywork with a decent race replica finish or full bare carbon,
6. Racefit exhaust system (Google 'Racefit Desmo Dreams' to hear it)
Etc etc
I'd have that over the RC most days of the week, and I'd have your 999R for the other days!
You won't get decent sized tyres on a 999R rear wheel, as they are only 5.5" wide.Even with half the outlay of the Honda can you imagine what you'd be able to do with a Desmo;
1. Proper engine rebuild with a rear wheel 200hp
2. Bespoke traction control,
3. Suitably sorted suspension,
4. 999R wheels to run decent tyres,
5. New bodywork with a decent race replica finish or full bare carbon,
6. Racefit exhaust system (Google 'Racefit Desmo Dreams' to hear it)
Etc etc
I'd have that over the RC most days of the week, and I'd have your 999R for the other days!
Edited by HollywoodStig on Monday 13th July 16:55
bass gt3 said:
final_edition said:
You won't get decent sized tyres on a 999R rear wheel, as they are only 5.5" wide.
Not sure about your thinking there? They still take a 190 tyre happily at 5.5" wide so no restriction in choiceOver at Ducati Forum it seems to be the option of choice for those unwilling/unable to run 16.5'
That MV is literally my dream bike. Please purchase it so I can live vicariously through you, thanks.
Also fairly pretty is the F3 AGO
Edit: Then again it's a poxy 800 compared to your Ducatti
Have you taken it out of rain mode yet? (Not a dig, genuine question as I remember reading you hadn't for a while).
Also fairly pretty is the F3 AGO
Edit: Then again it's a poxy 800 compared to your Ducatti
Have you taken it out of rain mode yet? (Not a dig, genuine question as I remember reading you hadn't for a while).
roboR said:
Have you taken it out of rain mode yet? (Not a dig, genuine question as I remember reading you hadn't for a while).
Only had it in rain mode for a few months when I brought it/started putting miles on it & obviously started getting experience. Then quickly onto Sport and a few trips in Race (more on longer runs, as it feels quite nervous at low speeds on that setting).The only time I've had it back in Wet recently, was when I got caught out in the rain out in Bucks and to be honest it felt a little sluggish.
The only thing with the bike is telling myself everytime I get on it that I must take it easy & am still learning....
duggan said:
Only had it in rain mode for a few months when I brought it/started putting miles on it & obviously started getting experience. Then quickly onto Sport and a few trips in Race (more on longer runs, as it feels quite nervous at low speeds on that setting).
The only time I've had it back in Wet recently, was when I got caught out in the rain out in Bucks and to be honest it felt a little sluggish.
The only thing with the bike is telling myself everytime I get on it that I must take it easy & am still learning....
Awesome man! Glad to hear it. Funnily enough reading your thread on here was one of the reasons I started biking haha. I just liked how you ignored everything and hopped on an awesome bike. While I would have loved to do the same I had to settle for a year old CBR600 instead. But seeing a bike I loved the look of just makes me want to ride it that much more. Did drop it first week stepping in some oil though The only time I've had it back in Wet recently, was when I got caught out in the rain out in Bucks and to be honest it felt a little sluggish.
The only thing with the bike is telling myself everytime I get on it that I must take it easy & am still learning....
No damage thankfully. Anyways... go get that MV!
HollywoodStig said:
bass gt3 said:
final_edition said:
You won't get decent sized tyres on a 999R rear wheel, as they are only 5.5" wide.
Not sure about your thinking there? They still take a 190 tyre happily at 5.5" wide so no restriction in choiceOver at Ducati Forum it seems to be the option of choice for those unwilling/unable to run 16.5'
FWIW Desmo's came with a 16" rear
So with Mrs Duggan out on a girls Christmas lunch, I had the chance to dust the Tricolore off and take it out for a spin. Also thought I'd take a few picks of the latest addtion to the garage/my head - a brand spanking new Lotus Elise 220 Cup and an AGV tartaruga helmet (have been after one for ages!).
Great ride out this morning (if a little cold & windy) and the Tricolore now has just under 5,500 miles on it - a quiet year this year, but plan to get out on it much more in 2016.
Great ride out this morning (if a little cold & windy) and the Tricolore now has just under 5,500 miles on it - a quiet year this year, but plan to get out on it much more in 2016.
Good on you for doing this, it's what we all want to do, but our heads tell us not too
On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
dc2rr07 said:
Still cannot get over how clean your garage is, how do you manage to keep all the leaves out.
I do have a question for you, your Dainese gloves you are wearing are they the Full Metal D1's and are they any good !
Keeping it clean is a full time job I do have a question for you, your Dainese gloves you are wearing are they the Full Metal D1's and are they any good !
I did go for a polished concrete floor, but not really happy with it so aiming to get it tiled with matching anthracite, but will have to wait until the Macca/Lotus are in for a service early next year.The gloves are Full Metal D1's - have had them ever since I started to learn to ride and they're outstanding - after 2 years now they're like new - really recommend them.
graeme4130 said:
Good on you for doing this, it's what we all want to do, but our heads tell us not too
On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
Graeme - I've never been the sensible type - that's my problem. I'm also much more of a fair weather biker (the shame), but have been caught out in torrential rain a few times and it really does make you respect the bike. And also great to hear from another new rider - I still kick mySelf for not getting into biking sooner On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
duggan said:
graeme4130 said:
Good on you for doing this, it's what we all want to do, but our heads tell us not too
On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
Graeme - I've never been the sensible type - that's my problem. I'm also much more of a fair weather biker (the shame), but have been caught out in torrential rain a few times and it really does make you respect the bike. And also great to hear from another new rider - I still kick mySelf for not getting into biking sooner On a slightly lower budgetted scale, I was dead set on an 899 Panigale as my first bike having passed my test just this Oct
I went to see a few, and spoke with a few biker mates, and decided a more sensible intro to supersports bikes would be a current shape ZX6R 636.
However, the cold weather and greasy roads, coupled with leaf covered corners made me quickly realise how fast you can get into trouble. I can ride the bike ok, but didn't fancy learning the floor the hard way, so bought a Triumph 800 Tiger to keep me going through the winter, and to get my bike experience up.
As bizarre as it seems, covering around 1000 miles on the tiger has made me ride the ZX6R lots better as everything that happens on the limit on the tiger, happens a lot more slowly are at a rate that's easier to understand and control
I'll get myself a 899 or possibly 959 early next year
Anyway, enjoy the bike and keep the shiny side up.. Oh yeah, and not like you need to hear it, but just be bloody careful if you're trying to find the limits on that 1199 in this weather on cold tyres !
Glad I waited, but now trying to catch up with the experience of my mates
If anything, I wish I'd taken it up in the spring rather than late autumn and looking forward to next year's good weather
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