Anyone here own a Ducati?

[diablito]

I had a yellow 996.

Paved the way for their wining-est, and most sought after most innovative power plant...998T

[Fireman1291]

Euro Cycles of Tampa.... ohh they know me well there!!

is this your first bike? are you an avid rider? are you dead set on that model? if so, are you dead set on those cans?

have you considered an S2R?

Ive had 2 dozen Ducs and counting. only 1 thing to say, DRY CLUTCH!!

current stable (minus WCC)

daily beast!

THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT! AND WE'RE NEIGHBORS TO BOOT!

Yes, this will be my 1st street bike but Ive ridden large bore dirtbikes for years. Honda 450R. I'm pretty set on the 796 monster, but as far as the pipes I like the lines of the vance and hines and the comp werkes. I don't care for termi's. that said this bike is just for puttin around town, I've seen enough death on these on the job and I just want to cruise around. No racing.

Where do you ride?

[diablito]

I live in Miami but I have a place in Tampa. I ride all over FL. Love the Tampa area for its whinding country roads.

Take a look at akrapovic or zard... They've been making systems for ducs for ages. Also, I swear by arrow on all my ducs! You sure chose a bike with balls for just "cruising"!! Enjoy, done right nothing in its range can come close! (in any aspect)

[Fireman1291]

Yeah I just love the lines and always wanted a ducati. It will be getting CRG lane splitter mirrors, fender eliminator, frame/fork sliders, and exhaust pretty much right off the bat. I would love a dual side by side headlight conversion but haven't researched the options yet. I'm saving up money now and I'll have some debt paid off late feburary so I'll be ready to go right back into debt on the duc.

[ducati]

I've had a few.

Currently have a Monster S4R and a 999.

If you've never ridden one, I highly recommend it!

[diablito]

I've had a few.

Currently have a Monster S4R and a 999.

If you've never ridden one, I highly recommend it!

hmmmm, i wonder... do those bikes happen to have a wet clutch?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, cause wet is for pussys (ha, no pun!!)!

[Fireman1291]

I've had a few.

Currently have a Monster S4R and a 999.

If you've never ridden one, I highly recommend it!

hmmmm, i wonder... do those bikes happen to have a wet clutch?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, cause wet is for pussys (ha, no pun!!)!

Fucker I happen to like the wetness

[flight954]

A few weeks ago I almost pick up a '09 1100 Hypermotard. My wife said absolutely NOT!!

[diablito]

A few weeks ago I almost pick up a '09 1100 Hypermotard. My wife said absolutely NOT!!

one of the gnarliest bikes on the streets. easy to pick up, stupid power/weight, looks amazing and a hell of a ride... kinda like a top notch stripper!!

[diablito]

I've had a few.

Currently have a Monster S4R and a 999.

If you've never ridden one, I highly recommend it!

hmmmm, i wonder... do those bikes happen to have a wet clutch?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, cause wet is for pussys (ha, no pun!!)!

Fucker I happen to like the wetness

sorry, never saw this... brother, there is no sexier sound then a dry clutch at a light or at idle... starts convos, differentiates you from jap rockets and hogs. think about the "chatter chatter chatter"

[Fireman1291]

You know they are bringing the 848 engine to the streetfighter this year! mmmm sexy.

I'll prob stick with the monster though. But wow...

[diablito]

You know they are bringing the 848 engine to the streetfighter this year! mmmm sexy.

I'll prob stick with the monster though. But wow...

yup... still too much bike for the average rider!

[BriggsRi]

Great bikes, just as addictive as NFA!

Past bikes:

749S
Sport Classic

Current bikes:

Multistrada
Hypermotard

I'll have to post some pictures

ETA - Pictures

[Fireman1291]

The thing about DUC's is....they are one of the only production bikes with soul. I'd go out and just look at them, kinda like pulling a gun outta the safe that you havent used in a while just to fondle it.

Beautiful bikes!

[ducati]

The whole key is soul.

Every riceburner looks alike. Every Harley looks alike. Victory tries, but they can't go far from Harley-ness. BMWs do as well as they can, but nothing looks, feels, and sounds like a Duc.

Cars are the same. The only cars with style and soul today are supercars that none of us can afford.
I have 38 antique cars. All British, Italian, or German. Nothing newer than 1974. An MGB-GT or a Jaguar XK-150 have more style and thinking than almost anything made since 1980.

I'll start collecting Ducs eventually, perhaps with the occasional Ariel or Norton!

[Fireman1291]

I just put a deposit on this 2012 Monster 1100EVO!

I'm having the dealer install the fender eliminator kit and smoked lens integrated brake/turn signal light. Im picking it up next week!:)







Here she is on video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEA5qmqejUA

[ick]

There is no room for a hottie on your ride. I assume she has her OWN bike?

[diablito]

There is no room for a hottie on your ride. I assume she has her OWN bike?

NO NO NO... the rear cowl comes off for coochie grinding enjoyment!!


congrats, and welcome to the club!!

btw: tell Jaymes, Jinxy says... wuuuuzzzzzaaaaaa

[Speed-Racer]

One more of my Blk DUC Ceramic Arrows, barend mirrors, 48T slipper .....Just got back from a nice long ride

[Fireman1291]

Its HOME! And boy does it ride nice!
The fender eliminator kit won't be in for a week but I couldn't wait. I had to bring her home.
They did install the integrated LED tail light. Next is CRG lane splitter mirrors.





In the "man space" (3rd car garage spot)

[MJF1911]

Heckuva nice bike!

I'm thinking I'm gonna get a BMW F800GS in April or May. There are lots of good rides around here that I can take off up a mountain road and get lost for a few hours.

[Fireman1291]

Thanks all!

I'm in love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6NUg_VyUao

[ick]

Ooooooooo. Look at the pretty dash lights. Love the sound when it is idling. Nothing worse than a piece of junk trying to compensate by being an obnoxious loud bike.

[diablito]

Thanks all!

I'm in love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6NUg_VyUao

lovely!! but do yourself a huge service and click here!!! http://www.arrow.it/eng/prodotti/motoci ... IDTab=1199

[Fireman1291]

Thanks all!

I'm in love!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6NUg_VyUao

lovely!! but do yourself a huge service and click here!!! http://www.arrow.it/eng/prodotti/motoci ... IDTab=1199

Im buying the Comp werkes stainless slip-on in a month when its out.