Ducati Monster Forum

Granted I have a seven minuite commute, but I'm on 2, today, Dec 2.

Me too. 30min ride in.

I'm always on 2 wheels!  ;D

Thanks to the new Olympia gear and my balaclava, I'm nice and comfy. The wind today was pretty brutal tho!

My commute is, well, zero minutes... :P

I'm on 2 feet, does that count?

Been two-wheelin' it just about every day--just name the county.   ;D [thumbsup]

+1  [moto]

I refuse to ride in cold weather, unless I have to......you know......I have to get my sh1t

You must have some miles on that great choice of a Duc. [moto]

Unfortunately getting closer to the 14k service....  :P

It doesn't really even get very cold in Dallas.

I ride 20+ minutes to work every day,
but today I got a "Bonus"  I-20 west was shut down this morning... so got to detour through Everman for an extra 20!  [thumbsup]


Bah!, The 14K is nothing to worry about.
If you can work a feeler gauge it isn't hard.
The price of the tools, if you do it yourself, the labor $$$ you save pays for them.
FREE TOOLS!!! 

You CAN do it!

This is still like summer for me, and yes I'll be on the Duc as long as it's not heavy rain.  [moto]

I rode my R1 on Sunday (see earlier post as to why) and when I got back, I had to rub my hands together like Mr Miyagi just to take a leak.......

Two, and occasionally one wheeling it today.  10-15min commute for me, pretty frosty this morning with the breeze.

I rode today  ;D

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is that a Huffy?

I was temporarily rounding a corner at DFW while running late for a flight......ah, there, guilt is gone

Nope. It's their cheaper cousin, the Murry.

I'm either on this
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or this.
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15 min. commute.

It's still hitting the 60's here for now. Not so bad. When its gets really cold, like 50, I'll just bikelicle in prolly.

That Murry wally world had with the racing number on the bars was my favorite.  Lasted me many many summers.  Must have again with 2 stroke engine to offend neighboorhood

Nice setup Desmostro  [thumbsup]

I see a neighborhood race league starting  [moto]

im on two wheels everyday..... it gets a little cold up here in brooklyn some days, thank you snow gear  :P

no where near as nice as the others in here haha but it gets me from a to b.

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mean and my sh1t hot black 999 Xerox ride every day.  my commute is 30 minutes if I leave early or late enough, but usually it is 45 minutes each way.

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ass cold this morning, and I have no idea where my glove liners are....  still, I always know there is an espresso machine waiting for me in my office.

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Pretty much ride all year round.  Approximately 30 minute commute each way.  Have begun the install of my Hot Grips heated grips on the Monster.  At least the fingers will be warm.  If it is cold I'll take the Harley with the windscreen and heated seat. 

What kind of heated grips?  I want some bad

It doesn't ever get super cold here. It just gets very foggy a LOT. This seems to be the land of permanent Autumn/Spring and they are interchangeable.  It was 65F and looked like this in JULY. It was sunny and 75F the first weekend in December. Today :
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The 848 has a seat/leg warmer.  - let me tell you. It comes with the 4 purring exhaust valves under the seat.
It gets mighty hot.

That's 'cuz you are in my hometown... 

and I am not :(

cold suppers are the worst.

rode to the doctor this AM...  very nice out.  will be at motopia later.  the best is the grocery run on two wheels.  it's a lot of fun when you shop hungry and you realize that you're in serious trouble backpack-wise.  i've had to balance cans of progresso on the tank/gauges....good times.  though the monster probably isn't very happy about that.

The front row parking kicks at Wally World as does the awning over the sidewalk here at work. [moto]

i had a walmart cop threaten me recently (while seated in his little securi-cart) when i parked up on the sidewalk, out of the way.  i parked there anyway of course, but the look on his face said he was going to "write me up" for it or something.  wtf, i'm trying to save parking for everyone else, douchebag.  why do people always seem to have sticks lodged up their asses when i want to park on sidewalk, in no one's way?  it's a win-win for everyone.

a Dallas cop actually gave me a ticket......beware

A parking ticket is Waaaaaaaay cheaper than ONE CAR bumping into/tipping over your bike.

I parked on the sidewalk at the Grand Canyon.  $275.00
Not cheap, but if you'd seen the parking lot and the drivers in it that day, you'd pay the $275 too.
 [thumbsup]

I agree.  BUT if we are out of the way it pisses me off.
Of course, if we do it there will be those who abuse the priviledge and give us all a bum wrap.  [bang]

$275?  Jeeze!  I wonder if it would have been cheaper to park in handicapped parking?

Those would be Hot Grips heated grips that I am installing.  I should have it hooked up this weekend.   

http://www.hotgrips.com (http://www.hotgrips.com)

Bungee cords are your friends in this situation.  I have two red ones attached to my Monster most of the time.  Then I can strap just about anything down on the passenger seat (sold the seat cowl).  I've had bags hanging from each wrist and rode home.   [laugh]

Let's not forget the king of carrying stuff on two wheels, and this was not a short trip for the dude either  [bow_down]:

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So, meester Rich, are you saying that the German tools I have will be good enough to set my own valves? I'd really like to save myself $1200 and give some of that to Bryant's charity! Have wrenches will travel.

Couldn't think of a better reason to buy an ST4s!

Alan's been commuting on his ST quite a bit lately.  He's got the Triumph heated grips plus a TourMaster heated jacket.  I tried the jacket on the other day - made the thought of cruising around on a windy cold day bearable.  Out-the-door cost is under 175.00 bucks.  MotoLiberty has 'em as does Grif's in Lewisville.  The jacket has a three position rheostat; he says he's never had it above the middle position.

I think Scott's got the Gerbing equivalent.

Good stuff if you're out n' bout  [thumbsup]  [moto]

What do all these heated mods run on?  Grips on the moto battery, threads on a personal battery?

You guys got me thinking - again.

The jacket and grips run off of the bike's alternator and battery. 

The jacket plugs into a wire/socket that is left attached to the bike - the socket looks like the plug-in for a Battery Tender.  I bet someone around here has hooked up a Battery Tender SAE plug-in before...

I'm just sayin'  ;D

I made an adapter from RadioShack parts so my cable off the battery can plug into the vest or the Tender.

Pretty chilly out there today. 30 degrees at my place when I left. 40 is normally as low as I go but I thought I'd put all my best gear on see how well it worked.

Fingers and toes were cold. I had good thick gloves with silk liners so looks like electricity is the only way to solve that problem. I need to get a balaclava big time. Will had a good one last night. Too much wind on the throat and inside the helmet.  My electrovest did really well, so with a few improvements I think I can handle below 40 pretty well.

What about the legs, r there pants and socks too?

Yep, all that.  The BTUs available are only limited by your checkbook kilowatts  [evil]

I rode with Gerbings Jacket liner and gloves up top today, wool/polyproplene longjohns under my jeans.

Toasty!  :)

Also had my leather overpants (not chaps, which are the ghey) with liner. I think I'll try wool sox next time.

 :o
What kind of tires are you guys riding on in that freezing weather?

No heated stuff but my balaclava, Joe Rocket Meteor jacket, and the AnitFreeze inner-gloves (under my waterproof winter gloves) keep me comfy.  [thumbsup]

Glad I've got ski everything to pick from.  Have'nt worn the boots yet, not sure bout that. [moto]

WIth cold tyres should the leaning be minimized?

Check you tire pressure with the colder weather.  you may be down a few lbs of pressure just due to a dip in ambient temp

Thanks, will do. :)

Just the normal hi performance street tires that are also good for track use. I try to get them warmed up before any kind of aggressive turning.  It was wheelying good this morning instead of spinning the tire, so my traction was pretty decent. My carbs love this cold weather!!

Bryant makes a good point about checking pressure. It definitely drops in the cold.  pv=nRt

P1V1T2=P2V2T1

V1=V2

Just sayin'. ;)

man...and i thought i was a nerd.

Chilly ride today....

To anyone who rode this am  [bow_down]

Stop by the WareHome for a free shot of Bacon Vodka ;D

Are you hitting on TL?  This sounds like a pick-up line.  ;)

i walked...   [roll]

I did and I'm just able to type again.

:o

My fingertips were pretty numb after my 10 minute commute. With the Olympia lined jacket & pants and a balaclava, everything else was okey dokey.

I would like to get me one of those balaclavas, I guess they come in different materials. I'd also like a solution to the numb fingers without going electric. I got new cold weather gloves and silk liners but that ain't enough at 30 and 90.

+1 but to make matters worse, I forgot the liners today.  [bang]

I rode in 30min at 70, Wow my hands hurt on when I got here. I am going electric any suggestions on what kind and where to buy? A suggestion on the balaclava, the Louis Garneau found in bicycle shops works well for me. 

Okay, I'll check on the Louis Garneau.

Hey D2R, what brand did you get? 

I checked the Aerostitch website and their balaclava was full open face. Will's has a big hole for the eyes and smaller holes for nose and tongue.

tongue?  Is someone "getting the gimp"?

I got my Schampa Pharoah Deluxe II (http://www.amazon.com/Schampa-Technical-Wear-BALACLAVA-BLCLV011/dp/B000WK24IO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1228960662&sr=8-1) at the moto show. It's done a great job of blocking out the cold and wind. I know MotoLiberty carries some Schampa stuff, but not sure if they carry "the gimp". Stay away from the model with the ball in the mouth. That would be "full gimp", and we all know you never go "full gimp".

I've also got a Louis Garneau (http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=1014002/444.0.17669.56.25808.0.0) that I use when it's around 50-60*. It's thinner, lighter, and less cumbersome.

My only complaint with balaclavas is that they tend to force the moist breath up and fog the visor. For me I'm constantly adjusting vents to find the right balance of airflow to keep the visor clear. From what I've heard, anti-fog stuff doesn't really work so I've learned to live with the constant adjustments.

Not me, but some dude on 35W north on a 400 - 600cc riceburner wearing a floppy windbreaker.  OK, whatever. ???

WHY do you not want to go electric?!

It was all sub-zero icy nasty tonight and I got to work all warm-n-IZ_  :)

I don't knowmuch bout that new fangled electric stuff but I'm just sayin, I got a balaclava, ski gloves, and some ski pants for cold weather and have no probs at 30 degrees @ 100. Course I got big sbk fairing up front too. That helps keep the heat from the engine directed at me in winter  [thumbsup] ...and also in summer  :P . I have had frost bite before on my fingers from skiing with poor mits. I know when it gets to 40 outside without seeing a thermometer. These gloves and stuff I got from Academy do the job fine all for about 70$.

It was to much for me today.  Was a bit scary riding home last night, the Duc was covered in ice when I left the office, I even had small bits in the tyre treads.  No problems though and the tollway was empty so not many cages to deal with.



Do you have protection with the ski wear?  I wouldn't have much faith in a pair of ski gloves.

You're right about lack of protection with the ski gear, but the outer shell layer works.  I happen to have an old set of two-part gloves and the shell fits over leather moto gloves.

North Face outer shell wear is tough and cuts the wind well.   Keep in mind I have not bought or even looked at ski gear in ten years, so mine is all old.

Keep safe, stay off the ice.

trail braking would be fun on this stuff  [evil]

I went with ski gloves over liners this morning. There's no armor, but at least the wind protection allows me to feel my fingers after 10 minutes unlike my winter RS Taichi's.

I need to try this for those below-30 days.  I was just worried about movement/flexibility of fingers on the controls with all that glove.

i hear you.  the tourmaster cold weather gloves i have don't feel very confidence-inspiring control-wise.  there were a couple pairs of gloves at REI that i really liked for cold weather, but they were like $120 iirc.  sure was chilly this morning...i wore the tourmaster gloves actually...though i wasn't riding; they help out for a 15 min. walk though.

Well winter finally found us with a vengeance. It's raining, hailing, then the sun comes out, then it hails again.
It went from 70 to 45F in one day and we're looked inside as if it was Mars outside.

I don't know how you guys ride with ice on your tires or deal with -30. that's nuts. Here's to you  [wine]

Next time you should wear you PJ's and your helmet!

i plan on going for a ride this evening just to keep everything charged and moving around.  it's only been a few days since the last ride but i get paranoid since it stays outside.

ping me when you go for a ride...  i took the train yesterday and today, and mine could use a spin also.

I have a Widder electric vest. It's not made for plug in gloves so I'd have to fab up some funky electrical connector splice and have cables running up my arms to the gloves.  I'd rather just use a passive warmth device but I still want armor and the ability to two-finger my brake lever with lighting speed for emergencies. My fairly expensive new winter riding gloves have carbon knuckles but aren't warm enough and dexterity is very poor. I think they are those RS Taichis Will mentioned.

I have the Gerbing long sleeve jacket liner with a high neck, the gloves to go with, & all that plugs into a rheostat for optimal coziness!

A lady came into my office today. Her husband told her there was some Ducati parked in the parking lot where he works. Due to icy roads and 26 degree weather they all thought he must be nuts. His buddies told him his name is RichD.

She had told me a few weeks ago that her husband just got a job at the brewery, and I warned her he might run into RichD, they do similar type work. Small world.

Apparently, nothing stops the "D". 

cdc

I wear the Gerbings pant liners with all that also! ...and some "686" brand snowboarding pants over them.
Warm, windproof, waterproof. 
I figured if I can sit on slush and not get a wet butt while snow boarding it would work for cycle riding in the rain/cold/wet!  [thumbsup]

   [bow_down] ----> GERBINGS  

I've been called worse.   ;D

well my situation changed a little.

The wife had am '08 Honda Civic, and I had my bike...
In October, 7 months into our (mostly her) pregnancy, I broke down and got a family friendly vehicle. We needed something that would work well with the infant seat and was easy to get the baby in and out without breaking our backs. The civic wouldnt quite cut it. So I got an '09 VW Tiguan. Which she has pretty much taken over since she can actually get in and out of it.. So I drive her civic most of the time now for commuting. But it gets the same fuel mileage as my bike anyways so no biggie. the only problem is the gay ass personalized plate she got on it two weeks after getting it...

I forgot to look out the window this morning before suiting up and heading out to the garage. Oh well, it can only get better!

Ron, did you ride anyway?  I got up in time to suit up, but stepped outside then cussed the wet pavement.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but don't forget that out of sight - out of mind. [cheeky]

We require pictures or it didn't happen.  ;D

cdc

Heck yes I did.  Took me 10 minutes to get all my gear on.  I'll be dammed if I'm gonna take it all off again after that!  I just wish it would dry up by this evening, but it doesn't look like it will.  That de-icing gunk on the roads is slippery and gets all over everything.  Maybe I will hose the bike off when I get home before it dries on the paint.

Being a rebel without a cause I wear only protection on the upper extremeties ie...shoulders and back so far. Rock Bottom Racing's budget is improving though and protection all over is the key for the next few weeks. Looking for boots, gloves, leather track suit, leather riding suit etc. Believe me I've thought about it much at 130!

Dude, you're the one who hanglides right? Can you send me that link to that wonderful vid you made this past summer at Yosemite? Thanks, RED

Rode in yesterday, the 18th...not bad on the way in.  Face shield would fog up a little bit.  The ride home after work was a PITA...kept getting spray on the face shield and would fog up.  Roads were a little slick, but the highway was not too bad with the traffic drying up the pavement. 

 ;D

Chilly ride today but the roads are almost empty by Monday morning standards.  [moto]

The ride was much quicker which did not give my hands a chance to get as cold as usual in traffic.  [thumbsup]

 [moto] People on two wheels today  [moto]

1. "Pop" cycle

2.  "Fro" Zen

3.  Ig Lew

4. Jack Frost

5. Ice Cube, Vanilla Ice, Ice T etc.

6. Berry Icee

7. Thai Coffee

8. Po Lar Duc

9. Snow White

10. Al Aska

 [bacon]  [bacon]  [bacon]

 [laugh] the very one my daughter called me before I left the house....  [thumbsup]

another-- "Ice-cycle"

[beer] Here's to a weekend of great riding.  Everyone made it home safely, no major incidents, and no tickets. [moto]

Amen to that brotha'.  [thumbsup]  [beer]

No one I hope.

Mega bump!

If we get a good amount of ice tonight I'll be out in it!
(I love the stuff  [thumbsup] )

 [bow_down] High Life !  [bow_down]

That wind is a beyotch today.  I feel like a weather vane.  It tries to turn me sideways when my front wheel is up in the air.  Even on one of those where it's not a wheelie, but the front end is really light and barely touching, the wind blew the front sideways about an inch or two.

Yup, it's crazy out there  :o

--not sure about all that wheelie stuff, though.  :P

Would you be wheelie-ing on something new perhaps?  ;D [moto]

Yes, something really wheelie-prone [beer]

WOOHOO!!! Can't wait to see/hear it!  [thumbsup]   [beer]

you might say ron's new ride is only ever going to have one wheel on the ground...

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O.K. wassup, Ron?!?!  Not even a clue on the new ride?  Nothing??????   [bang]  'Fess up, man - what did'ya get??  [moto]   [popcorn]

epic common-knowledge fail...     :P

Yeah, McKraut's got it right: we'll indeed need to start a "OK Who is on one wheel" thread for Ron. [thumbsup]

I don't know what he's up to, but looks like fun!

There might have been a few clues here and there. I need to take a pic for posting.

"may have been a few clues here and there"  [roll] [roll]per ***

Is that one roll or two? ;)

Since the discussion was one wheel... :)

What bike did you get ;D

OooH!  I've got one of those!  (and a smaller 16-inch wheel version for riding in the house too!)

The best balance tool you'll ever own!


*And to stay on topic, CONGRATS RON!!!   [thumbsup]
How do you like it? (I know... stupid question  ;D )

Thanks, it's great so far. Gonna take a little gettin used to, I've become pretty comfy on the Honda, and this definitely ain't a Honda!

C'mon, RonR, give us a hint... What color is it?!?

I've been one-handed so long I haven't been online so much so now that I get my cast off and am finally to type I'll have to say something. I know you can't believe that right?

Ron, is this a secret project about your new purchase? If so I won't be the spoiler I have been acused in the past of being.

 [popcorn]

I better post a couple photos before Red's head explodes  ;D
I don't have any nice artsy ones yet.

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Mucho Nice [thumbsup]

Let the mods begin... ;D

Congrats Ron!

Outstanding! Well done... and hey, it's even in the fastest color!! [laugh] Been waiting for someone to step up to the bar and get an 1198. Will be very interested to see if you can tell a lot of difference from the 1098S you had. You sometimes can only take what the magazine guys say with a grain of salt. Is it wonderful because they told you to say that? Is because of all their advertising $$$ in these tough times? Or is it really that good/better?

I damn sure can tell you one thing about it for a fact. From just looking at two pictures of it I can already tell you it's too damn quiet!! [bang] [clap]

                   
                                                                                                 
 [moto] Congratulations Ron !!  That under the helmet smile says it all !  [thumbsup]  [beer] 

My 1098 had the full Termi exhaust, ECU, and PC-III.  The 1198 still has much better low end and mid-range torque. Front end comes up without even trying. Getting on the highway from the entrance ramp, I gassed it to change lanes and pass a slow dude and the front popped up. I hear a 14 tooth sprocket is fun on a 1098, but I won't do that anytime soon on this.  Haven't done any twisties yet, so no comparison on that yet, or any traction control feedback.  Don't know that I'll get much TC engagement on the street anyway.

The sound is really good with stock exhaust.  Has nice high performance cam noises and a little lean popping on deceleration.  A nice roar at speed but kinda quiet closer to idle.  Can't wait to get a good exhaust on it though so I can really hear it!

I have a feeling you will like that scooter. I would certainly like to think it would have a little more poke in the midrange than the 1098. That is the whole point of making it an 1198 right? ;D I have some Acme bricks we could zip tie to the forks if you think that would help with the light front end. [thumbsup] Just trying to help.

Just feel sorry for the soon to be neglected CBR. Sad... :'(

I have no sympathy whatsoever for the CBR  [laugh]

Congrats on the new ride Ron - VERY cool.

Sweeeet bike Ron,  [bow_down] I can't wait to see her in person.

These are better.  I'm not in them.

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I must make a point to be extra nice to the CBR.  It's already been hibernated once, and I don't want to do that again.

Nice but I still can't hear it!!! [laugh]

You should prolly dump it really cheap to someone who, say, has more storage room & an in-house mechanic, like maybe a WareHome or something ;D

Someone with a supply of cat litter already ...  [laugh]

 :-[ Sorry RonR I just couldn't resist one final tease about the RR !  :-\ Don't hurt me !  [bow_down]

Ok, I've had to calm down before posting. Heart rate is more normal. Looking at the bike is one thing I agree but riding it is the ultimate feedback experience. If the bike does all the mags have said it does then it might need a little setting up to ones own weight in order to perform. RR mag rider/writer said it needed to be set up in order to perform to it's potential. Then again he said that in order to do that you need to have it on the track in a full on racing situation of sorts. It's best on the track is what he was trying to say. Everything about the this bike is just a click away from last years R model...at half the price! I'd say that's the best deal in town. I want one way too bad now. Sorry I didn't hear it roar last Thursday night though... [bang] Can't wait to ride with ya man!  [thumbsup]

Urgh, that's a low blow. Be nice to the CBR!

Nice temperature wise today for riding, but that wind is a pregnant dog today--especially with those barn doors on the bike....

Saw someone on a silver Duc (s2r/4r/monster?) in Benbrook, headed south towards Cresson, on Wednesday evening, round bouts quittin time...who was it??

Rode the PS to Jack's BLCG for lunch with Cyclone... [thumbsup]

Duc L'S was buying today ! I had Guinness (2)  [drink]  [drink] !! After toasting in the sun for the first beer we retired inside to eat in the cool !!! February was never better !!!! [beer]

 [moto] Fun chasing the Paul Smart up west riverside today ! [moto]   

I finally got out today!!!!   It was 60 degrees!!!   

Thought I may have spotted a black 999 with Xerox graphics around 7:50 this morning on I-35 and Inwood.

Prolly a guilty CJ with new graphics trying to hide his BUSA!? [roll] [roll]

***

Not many of those around... I've got a good guess who it was. ;D Patrick, you've been nailed. [leo]

Rode to work today.  Had to test out the new rearsets.  [thumbsup]

Woodcraft rearsets are nice and grippy

Cold one today...at least after it warmed up and then cooled by 20+ degrees.  Love the heated seat though, at least one thing was warm.   ;D

man....that would be nice.  cold balls suck 

Sprinkling in Grand Prairie.  Roads slick as snot.  The ABS in my truck kept kicking in and I was sliding around through the turns more than normal.

Careful out there!!!

Not I, its only 40 here, and LYD is at DucPond for its 18K service.  :P  

I just left the office on two wheels, sprinkling a bit near downtown FW. After a bit of a ride up 35 it dried up close to 820.

Ok this morning from near downtown Dallas to Irving via 114. 

left work in arlington to some sprinkles until i got to mansfield where it was dry and a fast surface [thumbsup]

Light sprinkles on the way home from work, of course the one day I get to ride UJs 675  [bang]

Had to dig out the winter gear this morning...  :P

yeah, me too. I hear there's a freeze warning for tomorrow and then Wednesday and Thursday are supposed to be nasty-windy.

What's up with this wind lately?!?  I don't remember it being this strong for this long.  Really blows my SUV around.

Lots of politicians...bantering.   [roll]

Nice  [laugh] [thumbsup]

nah, it would be MUUUUUUUCH hotter than it is now.  Only a few I'd say.  :o

After waiting almost a month and a half for parts from Ducati in Italy I was finally able to finish up the repairs on the black 999s late last night. I replaced the left mirror holder bracket and the left turn signal/mirror. I took all the body panels off and polished them all to showroom condition and finished it all off with a coat of high tech wax. The bike looks like new. I made the ride from my house to Arlington this morning in 28 degree weather which was brisk at 70  mph.

If anyone is interested in either of the bikes, the yellow 2003 999 or the black 999s they are for sale now.

 :o

price, pics, details?  I know of someone looking

2003 Ducati 999 mono w/Termi slip on and much carbon $7k 7700+ mi all services up to date:

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2006 Ducati 999s black with new Mich Power One Race 3300+ mi, $10k

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Prices may be negotiable but you'll have to contact Bob for that.

What an awesome day for riding  [moto]  Hope everyone got a chance to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  I think I saw more motorcycles today than I have in the last eight months combined  [bang]  [laugh]    Let's ride!

[thumbsup] [moto] [thumbsup]

Washed the Hyper and ran some errands. Paul Smart
at Moto liberty with "ton up" plate was nice [thumbsup] [moto]

Well, don't forget to TON UP for the Mods vs. Rockers later on this month. This year promises to be exceptional from what I'm seeing. The forcast for the weather is already very sunny indeed.

That's Peter Gould's PS.

Two wheeled fun so far.  [moto]

Chipsets and Cpt Stuebing showed me some Northerly
roads.  [thumbsup]
which will cost more, the fuel or the tolls ;D

we're not done yet, many more to come and even better with fast sweepers.  oh, the gas will cost you more with your throttle control  :o

Post up the next nice day you guys ride!  [moto]  [thumbsup]

But sometimes posting is too slow when someone gets
the idea and the ride starts within the hour. Hence,
super secret texting ;D

 :o  wo did dat?

 :o [roll] [leo] [laugh] [popcorn]

Gonna be in Orange County tonight n drop by The duc dealer.  If rhey rent me a bike  i will tell The family to count me out on their festivities so i can go carve some chino hilos and mullholand  [moto]
i think The wife will be pissed but oh Wellington

You should look up NorDog! He's over in the West Hawrrywooood area I think. Mullholand is a dream road. I drove it last time I was out in '07. Go up the up way on Laurel Canyon Rd. That's a ride in and of itself! Damn, wish I were out there in Cali too! I was just thinking of that before seeing your post  ???  [thumbsup]

I may send him a pm, we plan on being up yander on Saturday.  Several folks from Venezuela haven't been to Hollywood and they want to go tour  [puke]

Forget the Chinese Theater crap. Sunset Dr. and the whole Hollywood scene is just a ghetto now. I mean spousal unit and I are sitting in funky breakfast joint on Sunset at 9 am. We get in the car to go to the beach and have to fend off 24"'s hookers hawking their 'wear' on Monday morning! Drunk and drugged still/already. Actually reminded me a lot of Rosedale and Evans.

I'm well aware thank you, lived here for over a year.  it's them who wants to go.  [bang]

My ignorance is well known.  :-[

U said it not me  [bow_down]

I take that as confirmation.

Back on track, it was beautiful riding into work this morning  [moto]

I was torn between riding in and driving the new V-dub. Caged it because of strained back muscles. Hate getting old! er.  [bang] [laugh] [wine]

Shoot!  Who's not on 2 today? [moto]

See below  :'(  :(

If it's dry and over 60, you must ride or have your moto impounded.  It's the law.

  [thumbsup] I will be on Friday!  [moto]  [thumbsup]

are you reflecting on your younger years?

I seriously don't know how much more I can take of the Skrat Avatar. [puke] Having to hold down my lunch  [puke] [puke] everytime I see it  [puke] [puke] [puke] is getting old. Somehow I'm envisioning Dax in that hat.  [roll] It's not as bad though as the rabid rabbit movie thingy.  [puke] [puke] [puke]

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]...luv ya maan!  [laugh]

Just givin you some shit you know... :P Since I'm so full of it and you're the only one I can give it to.  [bang]  [laugh]

blame UnionJill.  she made me do it and now that offensive avatars are off limits, well, I'm screwed.

That's good enough reason to change it IMO.  ;D

I never MADE you do anything...

I just coaxed your inner Julie out.  ;)

Yeah sure.  U told me you'd tell the wife If............

I was.
Today.
On two wheels, that is.
Briefly.
Both going to, and coming from work.
Nice ride this morning.
Threatening rain this afternoon with heavy traffic on 35E.






Ok, fine, who cares, anyway?....back to the thread heist.

Yesterday, from Valley Ranch to Plano (Preston/Plano Pkwy) on the Bush. The thunderstorm line pretty much chased me all the way up to Plano. Pulled the Duc in my shop minutes before the heavy downpour and hail. Then rode home later that afternoon! It was great!

+1. There's something really exhilarating about running ahead of a Texas T-storm on a fast motorcycle. Until the day comes that one catched you.... :(

Just got back fro topping off the takn with 4+ ga
getting ready for mañana  8)

Me!  Hyper time [moto]

Same here..."Hyper Sport," that is.  ;)

 [moto]

Glad I rode today. The rain stayed South of me and
I hit Wally World after work and loads the Hyper ST
with goodies.  [moto]

Great weather to break the 17K mark on the 900SS.  [thumbsup] [moto]

Thermometer in the car said 89  :o

wife and I just ran 455, what a great day with very little wind.

Rode to work today, going to be toasty warm on the way home!

Same here!  [moto]

don't worry, those little chestnuts run very little risk of roasting.  [evil]

Didn't ride, but I did go topless...  errrr... 

Let me clarify... took the Miata to work the last couple of days...

Too nice to be stuck in the office...  last day of work for the year behind me   [beer]

 [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]
so many options to choose from and they all resort to me getting banned.   [laugh]

By all means, continue then  [beer]

Rode the Monster to work the last two days. This weather
is awesome [thumbsup]

I rode this week, but damn its cold at 1:30 in the morning, thank goodness for scorpion XDR gear!

What, have you cut back on beans or something?!?
 




;D

hell no, I'm married to a Mexican woman.  Beans are like toast for you white people.  [evil]

Thanks Donald for the ride AMS [thumbsup]
I sure missed the Hyper! [moto]

Good ride for us today but we stopped short.  My buddy who rides a Yamaha had to be pushed started by yours truly and the help of Webspoke.....too bad they joined us for coffee  [laugh]  As I continued to make fun of him for all the shit I catch for owning a Harley the other guy on the ride and his Harley lost his shifter  [bang]  His bike is 15 years old so it's better than leaking oil.  Oh well, they pig is now clean and "winterized" for a week before the freezing cold hits.

Dang, that sucks.  It was a nice day to be out and about though.  

We cruised over to AMS around lunch to visit with Amy.  Geez, what a job... of course I'm jealous.  A guy had just bought a Desmo - fired it up in the showroom and rode it on out  [bang]  Wow, wow, wow.  I'm deaf now but it's O.K.  Gotta luv those Ducs!

Alan even test rode the new Multi.  Seemed to like it although the test ride was screwed up by a mega traffic jam...Oh well.  

Weather radar does NOT look promising  :-X  Think it might be time to take apart my superbike and do my powder coating project (a.m.'s bike inspired me)  [laugh]

I rode my Hyper today. Wanted to wear my new jacket ;D

On my back to work on the Hyper, I think I saw System
Error on Spring Valley and Midway.

Did you get a heated jacket?

Nope. But it's non-perforated. Plus it says Ducati all over
it ;D

  [thumbsup]

Well, it was nice while it lasted, but back in go the thermal liners............. :'(

These little bits of spring make you think we are done with cold shitty weather, but then, DOH!

That was probably me.  I live right in that area now.  Sorry if I didn't see you and wave.   [moto]

I got some more winter gear in today so I thought I'd give it a whirl...



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Can you and the dogs drag a knee on that thing? ;D

I was on two wheels today.....skating the company car coming from Shreveport around a corner (OK I got tired of waiting on the Interstate and drove through a ditch faster than hell so I didn't get stuck  [evil]).  The difference between a company car (insert rental too) and a 4x4 is the company car will go anywhere!  The only knee dragging done was when my sorry ass slipped exiting out of the car in business dress shoes.  Fortunately no one saw me.  >:(

I'll say this, there are so many idiots with a drivers license that it really begs the question whether or not there should be an IQ test to apply.

Most applicants would fail. :P Which is actually OK with me. [thumbsup]

hmmmm.... you don't say  [laugh]

I saw a cruiser tonight in Carrollton.  :o

went for a ride today, not too bad out there.  Just have to be a little carefull in the turns.   [moto]

It's been so long... I think I may have lost what feeble riding skills I had.   :'(

What does the twisty thing on the right side do again? 

Like today...

today was a great warm day!  these are the days we moved back for.  [thumbsup]

I've got to take the "Blue Streak" in tomorrow for a new rear tire (cords again  [bang]) so I just checked the weather.

The forecast tomorrow...   105!!  :o

I can feel my brain starting to poach just thinking about it.

i like to consider my bike my daily driver and the truck as back up. i ride as much as possible. When i was in ohio i rode till there was snow on the ground. Now that im back in texas i can ride pretty much year round.

High 84 here... Low 52  ;D

bastard!

+1!!!  The ride home is a freakin' BEATING.  I think parts of my brain actually cooked yesterday...

I rode at 11:30 yesterday and it wasn't bad.




11:30 pm ;D

It's not too bad if you can get your riding in before about 2 in the afternoon.  After that, not so much  [bang]

I have been pretty good about riding to and from work most days.................until now.

I am throwing in the towel for a while.  [bang]


Mark

No lie.  Mine's at AMS getting its 7500 mile service, and I'm kinda glad to take the car for a few days...  ;D

Been putting off taking the mutley to FW for warranty ECU updates safety recalls. It doesn't need the ECU fix if I'm not riding it, and it isn't unsafe sitting in the garage on the centerstand.... >:(

Currently in the middle of a 4 week cage hiatus so I'm riding for the next two weeks whether I like it or not. Evidently I picked a bad time to get my trucks hail damage repaired.  [bang]

I'm still riding up and down the tollway every day for work.  [Dolph]

I am only riding the 696 though, I can not enjoy the 848 in this heat.

hot cross buns?!?

Isn't that the new fad workout?   ;D

just riding to work to 4pm sucks. and its only 3 miles.

Riding today, wanted to qualify for those 'I survived the summer of 2011' t-shirts.  I have 5 stoplights on the way home, and  the seat temperature on my bike climbs 10 degrees at each one (starting from the 100 deg ambient)  :(   reminds me of a christmas tune...

 [clap] [clap]
Gotta think COLD thoughts!!!  [cheeky]

I break a sweat just thinking about riding in this heat.

 :(   reminds me of a christmas tune...

Chet's balls roasting on an open fire... 8)

NTTA Temp sensors say road surface high temps reach between 138 - 142 F.  Little too hot for my taste.  Even a small accident or mechanical issue on the road could put a rider in real jeopardy of a serious heat related incident.  Careful out there!


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I've ridden at night since I have no battery tender.  Monster, Motard, Monster... 
Somebody has to keep em running ;D

Glad to see you're back riding  [thumbsup]

+1

Rode the Mutley back from ESC around 4:00 PM Saturday. The first ride in three weeks...I felt like I was sitting in a sauna...with a helmet and riding gear on...bless you, Camelbak Co.!!!! [bow_down]

Thanks guys. The Motard is most comfortable [Dolph]

Indeed.  [Dolph]

Glad to hear you're back in the saddle, Tres.  ;D

I just got back from a ride down to West, TX for some kolaches with a buddy who rides a HD. I ditto the sauna comment from above, especially during the ride back North late afternoon. But it felt SOOOO GOOOOOOD to ride again outside of my hood.  :)

Yep, you know it's been a rough summer when 98 degrees is good riding weather  [laugh]  [bang]  

 [drink]

Well the are calling for 91 degrees next sat in HC!!

Yeah, baby   [evil]

+1  ;D

Worked today but rode three times just for spite.
I didnt know 82 degrees could feel cool [Dolph]

This morning's commute was freaking awesome!!!   [Dolph] [Dolph] [Dolph]

+1  [thumbsup]

Jerks, I was stuck in two hour traffic to catch a plane  [thumbsdown]

HAHAHAHA sucks to be you!

Not really, it's 70 degrees here dOwn to 50 tonight punk

Rode the Motard twice today, and hmmmm, Monster tomorow to work?  Choices, choices 8)

Just glad to hear your up and riding again!  [thumbsup]  

Thanks! [thumbsup]

I plugged my G3's in for only a few minutes today, but I'm glad I was prepared.  [Dolph]










...unlike yesterday coming home from work through some twisty backroads with my summer gear.  :P

I went home at lunch and rode the HM back to work.  I'm breaking in the day old Diablo Rosso
rear (tri-compound).  [Dolph]

I rode yesterday, but its getting really cold at 1:30am!

I wussed out and took the box today.   :-[

Wuss.

I rode.

it's 3 miles to your work.  wow

the problem isnt riding its that it takes longer to get ready to ride than the actual ride. and that sucks.  

Hey boner, its over 20 miles each way.

at your advanced age it feels longer than it is.  :-*

Been riding there and back since I got the bike.  Best part of the 15 mile commute is probably going over the lake at 5:30 in the morning.  Can't wait 'till December.

I should be out of excuses by the end of next week...  The flush mounted switch I ordered for my grip heaters should be in by then so I can finish the install.  I've only had them in a box in my garage for two years now.   [bang]

The 2 foot long breaker bar I ordered should be in as well, so I can make my second attempt at getting the rear wheel off the bike to change the tires.  

Sunshine,
Buy beer n pm your addy.  I wanna heckle while u attempt these endeavors.

 [laugh] [cheeky] [laugh] [cheeky]

Never.  I think I cried the last time I changed a motorcycle tire.  Such an emotional task...

Yeah but did you swear?  In Italian?  I always swear in Italian when I work on my bike and I don't even know Italian.  I just put it down to one of the many...  joys  of Ducati ownership  [bang]  [laugh]

It takes more than that, I have a 2-3ft cheater tube slid over the breaker bar.  And an assistant on the bike holding the brakes.

That is "lovely" assistant to you... [cheeky]

 [thumbsup]  Got the cheater and lovely assistant all lined up already!

Thread jack over.  I rode today on the monster; great weather for it.

going to get the track bike going tomorrow!

Brrrr, it was a bit chilly this morning.

I put the muffs on yesterday and (just about) made it the 12 miles to work with the summer gloves.  [Dolph]

I've been on 2 skis ;D

rode yesterday to work, (plan on riding today also) not too bad when you wear all the right gear, plus heated grips sure do help!

The cold is not the issue with the right gear. It's the people/businesses still watering grass and not considering the overnight freezes....  :P

That's the truth!  I may ride tomorrow.

rode again tonight, and yes in alliance they are still watering the grass in a couple of places.  I just avoid them.

Kid on a Honda came up to me at the gas station today asking if there was something wrong with my bike because of the "rattling noise."

Never gets old!  [evil]

Dumbasses!!

make the beast with two backs it was cold riding this morning.  I say this every year but this year I'm buying heated gear.  I can't ride with 40 pounds of gear.

Gerbings gloves make a HUGE difference.  [thumbsup]

I know. I'm getting those and the jacket.  I can hook them up to the battery tender right?

In a way it's cool knowing one is a part of an exclusive set of moto owners ;D

Keep in mind some of us don't know diddly compared to the likes of Rich D. Myself included of course.

GRIP HEATERS INSTALLED!!!   [beer] [beer] [beer]

They've only been sitting in a box in my garage for about two years...  [cheeky]

Took Mindy's new bike out for a run down 45 to the 660.  Nice ride, fun little bike (Yamaha FZ6R).  A little cold but I warmed up a lot when I saw a bunch of cruisers heading N on 45 and on one of them was a guy wearing only sunglasses.... I hope they were heated sunglasses.   [laugh]

The grip heaters made a HUGE difference this morning.  I highly recommend them. 

Heaters:
http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit.htm (http://www.dual-star.com/index2/Rider/heated_grip_kit.htm)

Switch:
http://www.trailtech.net/040-HBS-02.html (http://www.trailtech.net/040-HBS-02.html)

 [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

I'm proud to say that I'm now the owner of a brand new 1098S Tricolore.

Only cost me 1,250 tickets at Dave and Busters. :) [Dolph]

 [clap] [clap]

I rode the Hyper today as the weather was great. Not tomorrow though, I work. 1-10pm.
Well, maybe the Monster in the morning :)

Me again, but on the Monster today [Dolph]

and yet again; Hyper time ;D

Chilly ride this morning!  [Dolph]

Joe Rocket Meteor, heated gloves, and balaclava--toasty!  [thumbsup] [Dolph]

How do you get a balaclava under your helmet? Do you have a larger helmet that you use in the winter?  I've been wearing a half mask, but would like full coverage.

You put the balaclava on before your helmet.  [evil]

I have two, one with a mesh top and one full for when it is colder, they are both thin over your head and do not affect your helmet, I even put the extra small pads in the arai and it is fine.

This is the full one I have http://www.schampa.com/product_p/blclv012.htm (http://www.schampa.com/product_p/blclv012.htm) I would prefer it to be a tad longer but once adjusted properly no wind chill can be felt.

I use a different liner in winter that is not as snug.

...and mine is like Andy's with a thin mesh top piece.

  [thumbsup]

Great day for a Palo Pinto ride...  [Dolph] [thumbsup]


A welcome frosty pint awaited me at the house.  [drink]

 [thumbsup]

Great day for a run through Wise County!  [Dolph]

...and I wore summer gear.

We did see one "off" tho. Rider looked fine.

beautiful going to work, cold as shit coming home.

great day for a short ride.  [Dolph]

Great afternoon for a ride.  Wait, wait, I have two Ducs; make that two rides :-)

Well done

Yesterday I went for my first ride since the crash.  No real issues with the right hand or wrist but I've got no endurance  :P  Best I could manage was a 25 minutes.  Not really complaining - just glad it wasn't worse.

Keep working it Lisa. You'll get stronger

NOT me today!! Current temp of 29 with a high of 39 and gusty winds.................NO THANKS.


Time to start a fire!!!

I think we will have our first fire of the year this weekend. Bet firewood sales have been off this season.

Hi Everybody--Charlie here.  I'm back on the Foggy and been enjoying the beautiful weather over the past few weeks.  Looking forward to a nice riding season and hopefully a track day as well. 

Lisa--sorry to hear about the crash---but glad to hear you're healing up~

See you on the road.....

I skied the last 2 days- 20" fresh powder ;D

Great morning for a ride.  A bit chilly

Took turns riding the two bikes to work the last three days [Dolph]

Temps were pretty reasonable today for a nice ride out west....  [thumbsup] [Dolph]

I rode yesterday (forgot to look at the weather)  and I got soaked to the bone coming home. (13 miles)

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

Finally rode after work. 90 felt cool

Great day for a ride up through Wise Co!  [Dolph]

I rode the last three days on these county twisties. Just got to get in some miles in a warm December  [Dolph]  in fact I found a new one just right outside of town. These roads may be narrow, but they are sure nearer than any good ones from N Dallas.

Hope you guys are getting some riding in (I'm sure Lisa is).  [thumbsup]

Indeed!

This sure has been some awesome weather lately.  Glad you're enjoying your new digs Dan  [Dolph]

thanks Lisa. Sure is nice remembering those Muenster runs! [Dolph]

Funny you should say that; Alan had the day off today so we cruised out to Muenster for lunch.  No sign of any errant weenie dogs, thankfully  [laugh]

come to think about it, the sausage had a little "bark" to it at Docs.  ;D

Ewwwww...  [laugh]

Cold and windy today!...

You jinxed us!   :P

+1

Alright, ladies, today's high is 65 with .5 mph wind gusts "possible" so get out there and ride, dammit.

Do it now!

Sir yes sir!  ;D

 
   [evil]

would love to, but have you seen the traffic and the f'd up drivers??  holy crap, no way i am going out in this shit!

I rode to get a NY Strip for the grill.  Plan to ride a good bit mañana.

Geared up for the cold and rode the Motard on curvy country roads. I could not resist some dirt hills too.  ;D So tempting to put some knobbies on [Dolph]

Great day to be out on two wheels--nice ride today!  [Dolph]

Got the Motard cleaned up a bit and fixed/adjusted the tail bag issues, then rode a good loop South.  Got back home and got on the Monster a rode some more. 
Decided i needed to goto WallyWorld so on the HM again ;D

I guess i was on 2 wheels today [Dolph]

Was chilly this morning  in the 40's, but the ride home should be great now  [Dolph]

That about sums up this time of year--different gloves for the afternoon commute and jacket liner and balaclava stuffed in my backpack.

Same here!  [thumbsup]

anyone going to MSRC on saturday?

I have been riding to work all week, but I am drawing the line this morning!

21 degrees? I think not!!

Mark

Correction, it is 29 degrees, NOT 21, I am riding!

Mark

   :o  Whaaa?

C'mon, you have the heated gear, I have seen it! Of course it works better if you have everything plugged in right!!!  [laugh]

How was dinner last night? Where are the pictures?

Mark

Burr.....cold ride in this morning.  I think I have turned into a 40+ degree only rider.  :-\

Going to be a nice ride to lunch and home this afternoon though!  [thumbsup]

Yep, Alan's riding as well.  Should warm up nicely by this afternoon.

Just so you don't think I am completely nuts, I did NOT ride Monday or yesterday. It was freaking C O L D.

It's about time to head home today though!!  [Dolph]

Mark

Windy today but great temperature .  This is the first time back on the streetfighter in a few weeks, such a happy engine  8)

Well, I made a tactical error and rode to work this morning. I paid for that mistake in spades on the way home! I was officially the hardest, deepest water I have EVER ridden in.

At least I got a ride in this week as the rest of the week look like holy shit.

I hope no one else made the same mistake!

Mark

Yea... here's me leaning into a corner on FM543 headed up to Weston... unfortunately, it was in the Super Duty.   [cheeky]  By the time I made it over to Prosper, the lightning was blowing around so I decided discretion was the better part of valor and packed it home... pretty much in the nick of time.

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all I see is a toll tag  ;D  maybe I'm leaning in too hard?

I'm considering taking the door off... can't get my knee down.

I am finally throwing in the white towel on riding to and from work for the next month or so. With 75 under construction I have lost my HOV advantage and it is simply too damned hot to sit in traffic!

Mark

Any idea what they are doing?  Are they disappearing the HOV lane?  Last time I cut down 75 I was surprised all the dividers and stuff were gone...

The interchange at 75 and George Bush is being re-worked. As a result the lanes will shift around during the construction so the HOV lane was eliminated so it could be utilized during construction. I think the dedicated HOV lanes will re-open after the construction is complete in about 2 years!

Mark

Hello from Jacksonville - beautiful day for a ride in E. Texas this morning, so I did [Dolph]

Made a 30 mile loop before lunch, but the Hyper got stick in second gear half way through the ride. 

It was kind of nice to put along at 35 mph on the way back 8)

Have not looked into why the shift lever is stuck in the extreme down position yet except that it looks good at a glance.

I'll dig into it this week I guess and hope it is not internal.  Probably look at my Desmo Times manual first.

Good luck with it Dan!

Mark

I just noticed that LT's got a new shift lever arm/bearing combo over at desmotimes.  Might be worth installing   [Dolph]

Hey y'all  [beer]

Thanks for the info Hiero.   [thumbsup]

Dan did you get it sorted?

My plan is to get it up to AMS to let the pros I trust do the work.  Maybe this Saturday, or some Saturday soon.  :-\

I trust Rich D's advice not to ride it at all, so pickup or trailer it up there.

Let me know when you're in town and lets grab a bite to eat.

I will do that my friend.   [thumbsup]

Had to survey a commercial fountain down in Richardson...  seemed like a good opportunity to take the Duc and have a photo shoot...

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Very cool  [thumbsup]