"Ducati 848, 1000 miles on" thread in "Motorbike Chat"
Well, it seems I can still bend into Sports bike shape for more than five minutes after all Yesterday I got back from a 600 ...

Grib · 16-07-08, 14:55

Well, it seems I can still bend into Sports bike shape for more than five minutes after all

Yesterday I got back from a 600 mile round trip to Devon on it, with it's new Ventura luggage, which is fantastic. Today it's been in for it's first service at Cornerspeed and I can now unleash it's full potential!

It felt lively even at running in pace, but now it's bloody quick and very keen to pick up the front wheel and shake the bars at you. I might be investing in a steering damper before too long. Now I'm more used to it, the handling still feels perfect, despite many owners going to great lengths to get it all changed because it's 'bouncy'

I'm sure it could be tweaked a little to make it even better, but it's more than good enough for brisk road riding and after its first trackday next month, I'll see if it needs any set-up to deal with that, but after riding the standard demo bike on the track, I doubt I'll find much, if anything to change.

It's fairly noisy as it is with the standard cans on and doesn't feel restricted or anything, so they can sta,y for now

It's having some tarty carbon bits, just because some of the black plastic and exhaust guard looks a bit cheap and the carbon sits so well next to the beautiful red panels

Problems....well *nervous giggle* it seems to be cutting out now and again when I stop for traffic lights/roundabouts etc. It's only usually once a rideout, if that, but I don't know why it does it, there's no pattern. Apparently the 1098's had the same problem, so it might just be a quick plug in the computer at the service centre and get it fixed. It might stop doing it before then, you can never tell with these bikes! The dealers put a charging lead on it for an optimate. Unfortunately they are bloody idiots and trapped the live wire in the battery closure and it's cut right through it! The service centre guy has put it right, despite it not being his doing in the first place.

All in all, I love it. It's been comfortable enough to cover some decent distance in relative comfort...were it not for my knackered knees I would have been fairly ache free. It's just feels amazing, so responsive and quick. Plus it looks beautiful when you open the garage. I couldn't want for much more (other than a bit more comfort!).

With it's luggage on;

MrTack · 16-07-08, 18:15

i like it .its got more of the 916 look about it which i think was one of the best looking bikes ever .sadly i sat on one which i then knew without a doubt id never be able of own one

as id have to bend double

Alex Dangerfield · 16-07-08, 18:47

luggage = uggage.

Skub · 16-07-08, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grib

my knackered knees

At your age?

Young fogies are everywhere.

Alex Dangerfield · 16-07-08, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skub

At your age?

Young fogies are everywhere.

carpet burns.

Chr!s · 16-07-08, 19:14

Any chance of paragraphs love?

Grib · 16-07-08, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skub

At your age?

Young fogies are everywhere.

Too many bike crashes, they're kinda creaky and the nerves aren't working like they should! Touch it in one place, feel it in another.

No paragraphs today, sorry

protoborg · 16-07-08, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skub

At your age?

Young fogies are everywhere.

Shit ! its yours on saturday. Do you want another pair of slippers or a walking cane this time

There's a special offer on zimmer frames down the disable shop

Zanx · 17-07-08, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by protoborg

Shit ! its yours on saturday. Do you want another pair of slippers or a walking cane this time

There's a special offer on zimmer frames down the disable shop

Just a get out clause if Couchie sends her out to earn an extra crust PAT testing

Kernel · 17-07-08, 01:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grib

With it's luggage on;

Sorry, but that looks silly :/
The tail pack not the bike.

Grib · 17-07-08, 05:33

It's not the prettiest way to carry stuff, but it works really well

dickymint · 20-07-08, 14:19

I had a play on one today...... I want one......

I think I might have just discovered my jealous streak

maccecht · 20-07-08, 16:59

My God!!!!

melons · 20-07-08, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by maccecht

My God!!!!

With all the spare underwear you'd need it's probably about the right size

Skub · 20-07-08, 18:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by protoborg

Shit ! its yours on saturday. Do you want another pair of slippers or a walking cane this time

There's a special offer on zimmer frames down the disable shop

Watching you...see the enemies thread for details.

Grib,is the bag for enough Ducati spares to get to the next filling staion?

16-07-08, 14:55	#1 (permalink)
Grib Riding like a Girl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: My own little world... Posts: 1,806 Casino cash: £498193 Thanks: 16 Thanked: 21/20	Ducati 848, 1000 miles on Well, it seems I can still bend into Sports bike shape for more than five minutes after all Yesterday I got back from a 600 mile round trip to Devon on it, with it's new Ventura luggage, which is fantastic. Today it's been in for it's first service at Cornerspeed and I can now unleash it's full potential! It felt lively even at running in pace, but now it's bloody quick and very keen to pick up the front wheel and shake the bars at you. I might be investing in a steering damper before too long. Now I'm more used to it, the handling still feels perfect, despite many owners going to great lengths to get it all changed because it's 'bouncy' I'm sure it could be tweaked a little to make it even better, but it's more than good enough for brisk road riding and after its first trackday next month, I'll see if it needs any set-up to deal with that, but after riding the standard demo bike on the track, I doubt I'll find much, if anything to change. It's fairly noisy as it is with the standard cans on and doesn't feel restricted or anything, so they can sta,y for now It's having some tarty carbon bits, just because some of the black plastic and exhaust guard looks a bit cheap and the carbon sits so well next to the beautiful red panels Problems....well nervous giggle it seems to be cutting out now and again when I stop for traffic lights/roundabouts etc. It's only usually once a rideout, if that, but I don't know why it does it, there's no pattern. Apparently the 1098's had the same problem, so it might just be a quick plug in the computer at the service centre and get it fixed. It might stop doing it before then, you can never tell with these bikes! The dealers put a charging lead on it for an optimate. Unfortunately they are bloody idiots and trapped the live wire in the battery closure and it's cut right through it! The service centre guy has put it right, despite it not being his doing in the first place. All in all, I love it. It's been comfortable enough to cover some decent distance in relative comfort...were it not for my knackered knees I would have been fairly ache free. It's just feels amazing, so responsive and quick. Plus it looks beautiful when you open the garage. I couldn't want for much more (other than a bit more comfort!). With it's luggage on;
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