New Plaything....Ducati 1098...or....

[The Biker]

After four months of waiting The Duke has finally arrived!!
Looks Good,sounds good and after first ride, it goes well too(subject to running in of course!) and the brakes feel as good as all the write ups say...tremendous!
The weather was even kind to me so I must have been a good boy recently!
Can't wait till next day off on Friday to get some more miles on. ooh the anticipation...

Just Don't tell biker's nemesis as he'll only want a go!!
.... or shall one use the Lotus instead??

[YamR1V64motion]

congratulations on the new bike, it looks gorgeous, hoping to have my own before the end of the summer.

[wendyg]

The Biker said:

After four months of waiting The Duke has finally arrived!!
Looks Good,sounds good and after first ride, it goes well too(subject to running in of course!) and the brakes feel as good as all the write ups say...tremendous!
The weather was even kind to me so I must have been a good boy recently!
Can't wait till next day off on Friday to get some more miles on. ooh the anticipation...

Just Don't tell biker's nemesis as he'll only want a go!!
.... or shall one use the Lotus instead??

Hiya babe. Saw Loops new toy a couple of days ago.
Can't see the image in here, get a 'Forbidden' message. Any idea why?

[The Biker]

No idea! Think some people can see it as it shows on page when I look on 'thread'/'topic'. I'll try a different computer too see if it shows on there, otherwise I'm snookered!!!!!
(me and computers.........)

[chilli]

Can't see the picturem but saw one of these in Burnham on Sunday morning....beautiful looking bike. Have a cracking weekend on it mate!

[ballon]

Sat on one yesterday at P & H in Crawley, lovely.

[F.M]

The honeymoon period with a new bike is absolutly the best time in it`s life....getting to know it...working the engine in gently...same with the tyres...My duke 996 was a rough as hell when out the crate....I was kinda concerned as it was so vibey...but it smoothed out after a while as the engine bed in...into pure silk..worth a week off work while the weathers good just to put some quality time in the saddle....Enjoy...

[The Biker]

Will try and get the photo's on later, going to try another link.......

[The Biker]

See if this works.........

Let me know cause it seems to work my end..

Edited by The Biker on Thursday 5th April 11:20

[anonymous-user]

The Biker said:

The Biker said:

See if this works.........

Let me know cause it seems to work my end..

Edited by The Biker on Thursday 5th April 11:20

Yep...this works

[_tc]

Oh that is nasty looking!!! i like it. i am happy with my monster but am now edging toward the darkside. Well done that man.
Have great fun.

[chilli]

The Biker said:

The Biker said:

See if this works.........

Let me know cause it seems to work my end..

Edited by The Biker on Thursday 5th April 11:20

Lovely mate, really nice.

[dvs636]

looks fantasic mate, congrats.

Couldn't of timed it any better......

[biker's nemesis]

The Biker said:

After four months of waiting The Duke has finally arrived!!
Looks Good,sounds good and after first ride, it goes well too(subject to running in of course!) and the brakes feel as good as all the write ups say...tremendous!
The weather was even kind to me so I must have been a good boy recently!
Can't wait till next day off on Friday to get some more miles on. ooh the anticipation...

Just Don't tell biker's nemesis as he'll only want a go!!
.... or shall one use the Lotus instead??

Well done bonny lad. Eighteen months of bending my ear about which bike you should get then you go and get one without telling me

I'm out for the first time tomorrow so I'll see you at the usual place (guess where).

P.S. its your turn to ring.

[The Biker]

biker's nemesis said:

Well done bonny lad. Eighteen months of bending my ear about which bike you should get then you go and get one without telling me

I'm out for the first time tomorrow so I'll see you at the usual place (guess where).

P.S. its your turn to ring.

Are you sure?
No doubt one will catch up with thy goodself at one of the more popular and exclusive venue's over the weekend!
I will "most definateley" be adding the odd mile to the new velocipede.

Edited by The Biker on Thursday 5th April 19:05

[twizellb]

The Biker said:

See if this works.........

Let me know cause it seems to work my end..

Edited by The Biker on Thursday 5th April 11:20

Just looking at one this morning [M&S]stunning looking bike mark.Good choice if may be so bold

[The Biker]

Thankyou kindly Mr Twizell, have done 250 miles so far and it's quite impressive at moment. One will keep you updated........

[catso]

The Biker said:

See if this works.........

Works for me, lovely bike I'd love to get one but for now I'll make do with it's Grandad......

Edited by catso on Saturday 7th April 18:17

[shot2bits]

Looks really great - nice Lotus as well, I used to have a 111R.

Which 1098 spec did you go for?

[The Biker]

The standard one and spending the difference on extra's!!
For the riding I do these days don't think the Ohlins is worth the extra.
The engine and brakes are the same and it certainly seems to handle ok with the Showa suspension. Will know better when finished running in!!