Ducati Monster Forum

What's the bike or bikes that you're lusting over right now, street or track?  Why?

I'll go first. 

I want a track bike so I don't toss the 848 down yet.  I'll still track it, but it's tough to push it b/c I'd be heart broken if/when it goes down

As you can see, I'm not into the litre bikes.  I'm not adept enough to use all that power....yet  [evil]


Ducati 748 (street/track) - Tamburini...too pretty not to ride on the street, needs to be run on the track like all good Ducs [thumbsup]
Ducati 749R (track) - no explanation needed, simply badass
Triumph Daytona 675 (track) - there's a reason it was bike of the year a few years back
Aprilla RS125 (track) - probably could learn the most from riding this.  I still want to check it out over at Eurosport Cycles in Ft Worth
Yamaha R6 or CBR600RR (track) - probably the ideal track bike.  easy parts to find and great performance, and tons of them on the used market

I want a PS with full exhaust, new lighter sealed wheels, BB kit, racing flywheel, rearsets, comfort seat, and some bling accessories (billet).  That's really all I'm "lusting" over...

Those are hot... I remember when AMS had the "hot-rodded" one w/ the 1080 kit and some J. Nash port and polish work on the inside.  That was a sick sounding bike

yeah, that's what made me put the 2/1 on my first SC. 

 Barneephife's SC (street) - better fit for me then the M600     ;)

Ducati 900 SS for me.  I personally like the style and lines of the older models.  Many just look too much alike now, for my taste that is.
For cruising I still like my Roadstar, loads of torque and smooth as hell BUT that Goldwing with heated everything keeps eyeing me....there, I came out. [laugh]

yeah, he would look a lot better on my s.....

I think you need an 848  [thumbsup]

bonwilder and I have been known to lust after the white 848  ;D

Anything Ducati with a nice exhaust (preferrably Termis) that runs great and has no issues.  No bling or other extras needed.

Oh and the maintenance has to be free of cost.

Ideally, an 848, or one of the new streetfighters coming out 03/2009.

Streetfighter - it may be the meanest looking thing I have ever seen - In black please.  Probably splatter myself in about 8 minutes, for the street
'09 SC 1000s - now available in black with the full fairing - for the living room
Daytona 675 - for the track (when my wife isn't looking!)

 that doesnt exist......

Paul Smart (living room) too pretty to get dirty

2005 999R (living room) I don't even have the cahones to push the 916 (major shrinkage  [roll])!

1999 996 RS @ AMS (living room) are you kidding me?  

the 2005 Monster 1000S I have will have to make do as a bike I will bring to the track.  It's almost ready.  ;D

Right now?
1980 CB750F customized to look like Spencers Bike

Chopped off vintage harley 70,60,50s

Harley XR750 flat tracker with lights to ride on the street

Husaberg 650 SM

and one ducati?

85 F1 750 with Wide OPEN Contis

i dont like nothing new at this moment all look like Spaceships and im not an Alien  [laugh]

would really love a dedicated track bike--848 perhaps (since we're wishing)

Also, those 1100 monsters are looking sweet for the street.   [evil]

Also for the street, I would add a sport tourer--Triumph Sprint 1050, Suzuki HB.

Gotta agree about the Aprilia 125 although lusting for a 250 model they keep denying. Me thinks they want to put one out in a 500 instead. That bike is small for me so my 'Ultimate' wish would have to be a track bike along the lines of a PS. I did not know there was a 1080 kit for it. I know in good the PS is around 100 hp. But my fat arse carcus needs the sbk torque in the corners to turn me out of a tight apex. So, it'd have to say either a 999s or r but would really like a PS set up like T has it. Although after riding CDC's monster I do really like that torque it has. 1098s is bad to the bone but again, just a little too short forme.
1. - PS track bike
2. - 999/s or r
3. - 1978-79 Desmo 900
4. - fix up my ST4s with mods  ;D

Red with that list, you'll never get to ROCKBOTTOM, racing that is.   ;D

cdc

I'm waiting for just the right to pounce  [evil]. That's another MO of Rock Bottom Racing.
It's more fun that way.  [laugh]

I'm still massively lusting after my own bike.  Needs clear coat to protect lisa's handiwork, and maybe some ohlins internals and pipes down the line...

Other than that, I love the PS, would love the new black SC, and still jizz in my pants over the MV Agusta 750 silver/red paint scheme..  Also probably the Benelli Tornado Tre 900 ( everything they came out with afterwards looks a little funny to me, even for the Italians ).

Also, I'm cool with the spaceship look...

I'm lusting over the 09 Aprilia RS125.  I figure you upgrade the suspension, throw in a full racing exhaust (the european street legal exhausts for 2 strokes mess up the power curve way too much, I've heard), re-carb it, throw some track plastics on it and you have a 255lbs (say - 5 lbs for the exhaust and -5 pounds for headlights, street platics, etc..), say 35hp machine (30hp is the EU legal restriction, shouldn't be hard to hit 35hp).

Sounds like something with which I could get my confidence back.  Again.

Oh, for crying out loud! THIS is what I long for here WHEN I win the lotto!

http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/index.shtml (http://www.ncrfactory.com/eng/index.shtml)

Hell, just take your pick!

That's a living room queen.... no way would you track that.

That's probably because they are now owned by a Chinese company... not long before we'll see "Benelli" scooters and four wheelers for sale at Pep Boys. :P

Norton Commando

(http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/images/961/961_05.jpg)

Your right, I'd track the OTHER one I buy to do that with. Like I said WHEN I win the lotto!!  ;D

serious wood there....

+1

Ok, now this might just do in the meanwhile for a track bike...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330296275617&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem= (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330296275617&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123&viewitem=)

Didnt understand that can you explain? what 250 they denying and what 500?

Depends on who you talk to Giannis...

you mean How you talk to Giannis?  [coffee]

Those are nice...  [thumbsup] But my reasoning right now is: "crashing a 125 has to hurt less than crashing a 250".  Plus, I'd like to step down a bit from a 72hp SV650, just to regain some confidence (and maybe gain some skill).

125 is easier to highside than a V2 SV650... trust me....  im sure you watched all those RedBull guys and GP125 how they get ejected from their bikes when they do a small mistake with the trothle in full lean!! [laugh]

Good point... 

Hmm, so maybe I should change my dream bike to a KTM 690 supersingle (are those out yet?)...

Although I have to admit, there's something appealing about a 250lbs track toy...

 ;D  Lustable !  [thumbsup] - KTM 1190 RC8  [moto]

http://www.ktm.com/1190-RC8.100204.20.html?&detailview=2&cHash=da62385a81 (http://www.ktm.com/1190-RC8.100204.20.html?&detailview=2&cHash=da62385a81)

KTM Had a test bike somewhere in Austria but  they said that the target group for this kind of bike is too small  to have a production bike... [bang] And i agree, how many people want a single cylinder sportbike?

Right now, I'm just lusting for skills to use my current bikes...

When at the IMS show in Dallas this year I talked with a Dallas Aprilia dealer about the bike. He said he knew there were 250s in Europe he thought but were not going to import them into the U.S. We talked about the subject of where he thought they might go with this 125 track only bike concept and he said that Aprilia had a 4-stroke small cc bike in that configuration that was for the U.S. but not for another few years. It might be just hype I have no idea. I'm just reporting the news. I'll also keep my eyes on TWO magazine for anything.

RS250 was available in US also as a track bike, they even had a CUP a few years back, you can find a used for 4500-6000 if you look in the right places. 125 is street legal in Europe and comes here with all lighting etc but as a trackbike, BUT suspension is on the budget side no adjustments to make.....

Not a bike, but call it lust.....


http://tattoo.dainese.com/ (http://tattoo.dainese.com/)

Probably cost more than my R1....

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3180107053_90e44df2bf_o.jpg)

$10.5k

Definitely a sweet bike

-1

I don't care for the CF at all. Def liked the original red/silver paint. Mmmmm, want one [thumbsup]

Yeap until you ride one then you just want to park it and walk away....  [bang]


ps: is this bike in San Antonio?

I'll take that! thankyouverymuch!

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_om0JErZHvOU/SWbATavbtDI/AAAAAAAAANI/TIwPZmlTTjw/s800/2001%20Port%20Side.jpg)


My bike makes me lustful   

I've heard from everyone I've talked to it's the most uncomfortable bike ever built...

Still want one :P

I've always like Guzzis.  This one is the V11,

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/IMG_0827_sized.jpg)

And this one is a V10 Centauro:

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/Centauro-side2.jpg)

Love 'em or leave 'em styling, but damn, I love 'em!  [laugh]



Or how 'bout this one?   :o

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z234/n2f/Moto-Guzzi-V81.jpg)

That can't be right


+ a million

Still have both Cromos?

It might be uncomfy, but it is still the best looking ducati to me.

[laugh] [laugh] It is a Ducati.....  [roll]

I do.  Keeping the '99 nice and shined up ready for you to come pick it up!  1708 Original miles!!!

(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_om0JErZHvOU/SWbCXiLQKFI/AAAAAAAAAOA/QYDhooaKYDk/s800/1999%20Cromo%20Starboard.JPG)

Heres another of the 01

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_om0JErZHvOU/SWa6ar3Ce-I/AAAAAAAAAK4/TCRVKkwq4Ks/s800/2001%20Rear.jpg)

Mucho Nice [thumbsup]

i like

Awesome, what the heck is that??

That looks like a S2R1k with custom tank, cafe hump, and pretty sweet exhaust

Looks like you'd need a carbon fiber codpiece to ride it.  The angle on that seat is pretty steep, especially with some hard braking.  ouch

Hard to believe the Monsters are that customizable, all you see are frame, engine, wheels, and tank.  neato!

Vanilla Dr Pepper right out the nose  [laugh] [clap]

looks step because is on the rear stand, isnt more readical than a Sport1000...

(http://www.radicalducati.com/uploads/images/Rad/rad02%20montjuich/IMG_0297.JPG)

Bryant isnt a monster is a Radical Ducati made in Spain frame is handmade as everything else exept the motor...
http://www.radicalducati.com/index.php?page=galeria (http://www.radicalducati.com/index.php?page=galeria)

Giannis, thanks for the link!  I need to brush up on reading Spanish again.

They have some impressive craftsmanship...wow

The bike was listed this week on the Mike Hailwood forum. Several MH's for sale from 9.5k up. This one is located in Georgia. The collector has another MH in RED/Silver plus he has a nice Laverda 750, a nice MV Senna, HD and a Husky dirt bike. Nice collection of toys on his Flickr account.

So what's the prob with riding the MH? Is it the position? This has setbacks so I thought it might be at least a little more accomodating to the rider. I liked the color scheme.

True, yes it is young Luke, mmm yes.

I was a little surprised to see the prices on them from the collectors who tell their stories about how much money they had to put down in advance and what they've done with them. Most have set them up in the living room. It's all on the MH forum site! I had thought they were 30k+

i think they sold  for 15k in 2000 over the internet, as far as riding, they are too freakin tall if you are shorter than 5,9 you are in trouble... im not kidding, you think the sportclassics are tall? try a MHe... [popcorn]

They had/have electrical gremlins.... and the fuelling needs a lot of work to run perfect as far as i remember, Mechanics hate them all over the world... [laugh] Was  a great looking bike but if you can live with the  rediculous riding position and hight i would find a wrecked Monster 1000 or Sportclassick or Multistrada and ill transplant the motor and electrics into the MHe... That would be some extra money but i think it will make the bike better...

I found 4 MH900e for sale on cycletrader. They are all going for around $13k-14k, and that is without the carbon bodywork. And we all know how expensive that is!

$10.5k seems alarmingly cheap to me.

Actually, I think the 10.5k price must be BS. Where is it for sale? Isn't this the one that AMS had for $17.5k?

yeah, I think you can find them between 10.5 and 14K, but with the carbon bodywork it sounds suspicious.....

Seems to indicate an s4r swingarm (and other s4r bits)  along with an M900 motor--Wow, just, wow  [moto]

you never know... desperate times :P

San Antonio? Road trip?? ;D

Never liked the Terreblanche "Hailwoods", I think they are an insult to my real '82 Hailwood Replica. Never understood why Ducati did that in 2000... guess they were just playing with internet sales and it gave Terreblanche something to do. :P

Is this the one in boxes?

There's 1 on there for 10k

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2002-DUCATI-MH900E-93269716 (http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2002-DUCATI-MH900E-93269716)

13k  :P

13k on that bike? Impressive  [moto]

beautiful bike but too much money.  I can park my Duc at the warehome and have the same outcome with a little coaxing right  [thumbsup]

don't get it

Nope, it's together. Just not running. One of the last kick starters. Speedo in kms. Neat purchase story over beer some time. [drink]

meaning getting mods and/or fixes since Scott is in the "repair" and "rebuild" mode.

it's gonna be more than the 2 large you already owe me ;D

I have a fancy new laser printer.  you'll have them tomorrow. [evil]

C'mon over, plenty o' beer here... After a few, we can discuss the value of a non-running bike ;D

I'll bet money the S4RS is still there too.  maybe it's a bad idea.

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t230/gamcox/shithotp.jpg)

 [bow_down]   

 [moto]

I found it through the forum here under other bikes. the link to one that sold just like it is: http://www.mh900e.org/parlare/topic.php?id=37 . that will take you the post of the sale. If you back track on the that site you'll see other prices and it's the owners board so you can get an idea of what they are selling for. you can also see some pics if you follow some of the links. pretty interesting stuff for that bike.

I like this look maybe more... the shiny black is growing on me.
(http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatinorthamerica/en/galleries/img/img9,706_27,023.jpg)

I knew it.....when are we going down to get it?

http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2009-HARLEY-DAVIDSON-XR1200-Sportster-94289996 (http://www.cycletrader.com/find/listing/2009-HARLEY-DAVIDSON-XR1200-Sportster-94289996)

(http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=41359&d=1230340653)

(http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/207640/images/TheHayabusaProject.JPG)

I saw one of these at the M1100 premiere party here in New Orleans. It's pretty cool for a Harley, I can't say I would ever buy one but it's something different from the same old cruisers.

 (http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x2/notacop01/NOLA%20Ducati/PICT0180.jpg)
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x2/notacop01/NOLA%20Ducati/PICT0181.jpg)
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x2/notacop01/NOLA%20Ducati/PICT0200.jpg)
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x2/notacop01/NOLA%20Ducati/PICT0201.jpg)

http://www.confederate.com/confederate3/hellcat.php (http://www.confederate.com/confederate3/hellcat.php)

(http://www.confederate.com/confederate3/hellcat.php)

(http://www.confederate.com/confederate3/images/hellcat/1.jpg)


 [puke]

 [coffee] [coffee]  you say something?  :P :P

 [beer]

do you like red?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___1999-Confederate-Hellcat-roadster-113-S-S_W0QQitemZ290288784362QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item290288784362&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A64%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___1999-Confederate-Hellcat-roadster-113-S-S_W0QQitemZ290288784362QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item290288784362&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A64%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

I expect two beers now  :-*

(http://www.ecossemoto.com/images/Gallery/06RBRear-Right.jpg)

it might be $275k, but it comes with.........  a watch!   [thumbsup]

http://www.ecossemoto.com/index.htm (http://www.ecossemoto.com/index.htm)
http://www.thebikergene.com/custom-bikes/the-worlds-most-expensive-motorcycle/ (http://www.thebikergene.com/custom-bikes/the-worlds-most-expensive-motorcycle/)

and i'm pretty sure that's a stealth supersprox rear sprocket...i put one on my m750...   [roll]  says alot about stealth, i guess...but just thought for $275k there would be some super-uber sprocket on there...not one that costs $69 from chris kelly at ca-cycleworks.com.  but, it is a titanium frame.

now we're talking!  I saw this in the Robb Report but decided on the Lambo first.  8)

[puke]

 [thumbsup]

do i still owe you 2 beers?

i just drank slag's

three for taunting........all from Slag's stash of course.  [drink]

well then lets just make it 4 [beer]

From www.walzwerk-racing.com

(http://www.walzwerk-racing.com/bilder/bikes/Ascari1000CR/bild01.jpg)

Mucho Nice [thumbsup]

For sure! Very nice indeed. [clap]

yes you do

Last summer flying to the NC beach house I read an article on this bike in Ultimate Motorcycling magazine. This bike looks as if it is cut out rough hewn natural materials. At 2150cc's and 200 hp supposedly hits 200+mph VERY quickly. Price was never printed in the article but not surprised at 275k since it's basically an all billet custom fab one-off bike. Damn beautiful though. Would love to hoist a leg over that one! That has my vote for most lusted after!

I shouldn't take that personal right? right?  [roll]  [laugh]

I shouild be pwing today instead of working!  :'(  ???

I'm leaning towards a Triumph for the track [thumbsup]  [moto]

675 Daytona! Amen Bro!

Hoping that I will soon enjoy mine as it was meant be enjoyed...  [moto]
But in the mean time it is still a lot of fun... ;D

UJ, again, specs on your bike? Yr/model? any mods yet? Thnx.

'06 - Triumph 675.  Pretty much stock except for a Zard exhaust, and cosmetic stuff (plate relo, lots of powdercoated bits, turn signals, frame sliders). Prior owner did a nice job with it. 

I can attest to the total awesomeness UJ's bike - Triumphs rock  [thumbsup]

It was pure lust...  I have no reason being on a bike like that....   yet!!! [evil]

I'll take one of these please.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___DUCATI-996-SPS-5348MLS-HARD-FIND-CARBON_W0QQitemZ350157003318QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item350157003318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___DUCATI-996-SPS-5348MLS-HARD-FIND-CARBON_W0QQitemZ350157003318QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item350157003318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317)|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

that's a lot of carbon fiber on that 996  :o

It should be since it's Shift Tech's bike. Carbon city!!!! [thumbsup]

Good reading in this interview with Ducati NA CEO Michael Lock

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Jan/090126a.htm (http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/Jan/090126a.htm)

He did indeed from the looks of it. Very nice!  [thumbsup]

<sigh>  I'm actually jonesing pretty hard for a second bike.  but, I have no money.  what little I have is going to the damn french school, and trying to keep my paltry investments with a + sign at the front of them...

what do I want?  a freakin' paul smart and a k1200s/r1200s ( either is fine ).  frankly, i just need to bury my head in the sand and stop looking around, but I can't do it, and so i continue to torture myself and try to figure out how to sell one of Xander's kidneys on the black market.

also, I want a suzuki t500.

and, if we are really in the dream zone, I'd like an MV Agusta, either the red/silver color or the blue/silver color.  or a street fighter.  shit, I'm going to drink something and go to bed.   :(

A Titan would be awesome. Forget the Water Buffalo thread. The T500 is at it's best in the T500J of '72! It was the predecessor of the H1 and H2 Kawis. Nothing like air cooled big bore two stroke street bikes!! The 70s rule dude!!!

honda cb 550 plz?

Yes. Another awesome do it all bike. [thumbsup]

has this been posted?

http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/996242701.html (http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/996242701.html)

yes, I beat you to it.  :P

i'd be curious to see how much he wanted just for the sps.

also, if rc51's are your thing, there's a decent looking one in SA: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/1009311971.html

they were homolgomating various parts for the assortments of "limited run" 996 SPSs in 1998-2000 ( the foggy, the factory replica 2, the Pista )...  anyone know what goodies were on a '99 Foggy SPS?  Only specific thing I specifically recall were stiffer materials used around the heads and the swanky gold TIN coating on the forks...  other than the "normal" SPS goodies...

B8... check this out dude!!! [thumbsup]

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35442 (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35442)

en cafe?

thanks for the link!  I'm looking for either an 07 or an 08 that's in decent shape.  I know I'll have to redo the suspension since the stock boingers (kayaba) aren't all that great from what i've read

Somebody needs to put the crack pipe down and steep away from the table! [bang]

"...custom black ostrich seats..." 

Car lust. Track and Street.

(http://fast-autos.net/data/images/42500.jpg)

Please Rich, you are making my Hayden Replica cry in the garage! [laugh] That is a little too much bling for an RC... that is so Busa bling. :P You would not believe the god awful, expensive s#@t I have seen done to Busas when visiting my friends at Action Kawi/Suzook. It's like a game we play... when I walk in they drag me in the service dept. to see the latest disgusting/over the top/blinged out Busa in for some work. Mine is just a sport tourer so it's always disturbing to see what they show me. That RC is pretty mild in comparison but the seats are Busa-lishious!!!! [laugh] [cheeky] ;D

Giannis, know of any issues with Triumph D675s?  I'm looking to make a dedicated tracker out of one.

my friend raced one in the Greek national Championship without any problems, just buy a low mileage  that's been street ridden no ex-trackbikes...  you have to play a bit with the suspension too, My friend had Bitubo forks and Shock but you can can be happy with  aftermarket shock and some proggresive springs and racetech valves on the front!

that looks good, factory paint and everything
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/994023527.html (http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/994023527.html)

so does this
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/983784020.html (http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/983784020.html)

For those that were craving mini bikes

http://bbs.125gp.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=111436#Post111436 (http://bbs.125gp.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=111436#Post111436)

Is that one of these?!?

(http://www.50cc-motorcycles.com/pictures/honda/ns50-01.jpg)

too much money for the beating they're gonna take.  I'm ordering mine next week and will start annoying my neighboors then. 

I must have missed something... What are you ordering?

or not...whatever.  not my cup of tea but i know several people on here like the RC's...

"pezzo levers, inter graded tail, finder eliminator"

Sounds legit.  [cheeky]

HAHHA...  [clap]

the pocket bike.  aren't you in on that?

Get the red one, it is a virtual clone of UJ's bike.  Same exhaust, turn signals, levers, etc.

I need a pretty decent budget for thise..

Track:
 Yamaha R7
 NSR500
 YZF500 (ok pretty much any 500 GP bike form the Kevin Schwantz, Wayne Rainy, Mick Doohan days)
 Triumph Daytona 675
 
 
Street:
I have ridden these both quite a bit and had a blast on them

MV Brutale 910R
Triumph Speed Trip



I know the S3 isn't very exotic... but I like to think I have realistic goals

They had a decent Day 675 at Euro Plano a while back... last time I was there atleast... been a month or so though

Was it dark gray... with a Zard exhaust????

What's a YZF500 you mean YZR500?

UJ has the full Zard system?  I've contacted the current owner about it.  Hopefully, I'll hear back soon  [thumbsup]

if you get the bike with the Full System make sure to buy a Power commander, he doesnt list it on his ad.. and is a must if you run full exhaust..

Triumph computers can be reflashed with a Triumph offroad tune (some variations depending on setup), or one of the other vendors. There are also some tuner boxes or laptop software that allows you to tune them yourself.  We are thinking mine is one of the Triumph tunes, but it would be fun to get some tuner software to 'look under the hood' so to speak.


B8, are you going to get it?   [moto]

he better, i have yet to ride a triumph...

I've done a little bit of research about the D675 and found that lots of folks use the "TuneBoy" software.  There is the Triumph "Race Kit" that costs about the same as a D675, but has everything you'd want.

I'm thinking about it.  It's a bit more than what I want to pay for a trackbike, but you never know.

I looked at another one yesterday that has some blemishes but is closer to my $$ range. 

you can sell the street stuff and make up some of the money...

Another option would be Aprilia RSV1000 they are going cheap and you still can do European trackdays...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1000518549.html (http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/mcy/1000518549.html)

Went over to RPM and checked out their showroom this weekend.

After talking to the guys over there, I'm pretty sure the D675 is going to be a great overall bike for the track.  They did have 3 of the Ape RS125 there... very tempting

Now I just have to find a D675 that fits the budget

I have the Tuneboy for my Daytona.  It F***in' ROCKS!!!
You can do anything you want with it.  Anything!
Change speedo for tire size changes, rev limit, fueling, ignition timing, diagnostics, data aquisition... and a zillion other things...

And Wayne Macdonald (and his wife, Emma) have outstanding customer support.

What are repairs like on an Aprilla?  About the same as a Duc? 

according to borris' (RPM manager) kid, the little racer boy himself (he won the heavyweight twin class on a watered down D675 last year?), the parts are easy to come by and cheap.

no.... more japanese prices for service/parts and less frequent services Aprilia is part of the Piaggio Group, Very strong company, older RSV are good bikes if you dont want to spent more than 7k for a liter euro bike

Interesting  8) 

(http://api.ning.com/files/IX80hLY9jgsszV0Br9W*MYp3aPgjM82nbnoHezDXnNfhIL*IkdcTZDR8fB4iyuzOdaZ-DbS4UpKGMPkUXyOiXnFUHYrJfBb8/homer_simpson_doh_02.gif)

I believe it was.. they had a gray one and a red one...

i forget which.. but one was only like 6500... i looked at the misses and said.. hmmm


she promptly replied.. "NO you aren't buying it for the track"

Rich, does that Tuneboy hook up to multiple bikes? The same way?

No.  It is keyed to the serial # in the ECU.

You can get multiple "keys" for multiple ECU's that will work with the same software/cable package...
So I could save you a buncha $$$ if you want to get a key for your bike and use my cable/software.

It is $199AUD* for a key, or $499*AUD for the key, software, and cable (what I have).

It is totally worth the money for the full system.  Hands down.  No doubt about it.

http://www.tuneboy.com.au/index.htm (http://www.tuneboy.com.au/index.htm)

they don't make one for my bike though... guess i'll keep her stock for a little longer

FYI, I read on the Ducati superbike site that there is now a DP ECU flasher.... meaning you can remap your ECUs to a custom map on your own.  I don't have too many details but a few board sponsors have it and are playing with it now

Yep.

$7500

...Or buy the Nemesis for the same cost as a Ducati ECU.

I'm obviously needing a second cup of coffee this morning cos I could swear your post says, "$7500."   Clearly wrong...

 [bang]  [bang]

Yeah, i figured it was uber-pricey for the ECU reflasher

Hubba, hubba, hubba!! Check out this little piece of collectable beauty! Wow, just wow! [clap]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___DUCATI-998RS-SUPERBIKE-COMMISSIONED-BY-RUBEN-XAUS_W0QQitemZ110356230995QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item110356230995&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycles___DUCATI-998RS-SUPERBIKE-COMMISSIONED-BY-RUBEN-XAUS_W0QQitemZ110356230995QQddnZMotorcyclesQQddiZ2283QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_motorcycles?hash=item110356230995&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A317%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)


 

no offense to that bike...but i'd rather have something like your SPS brian.  now that is a fine piece of bike.

Thanks! It is a sweetheart but I just wish it didn't run ragged like a top fuel dragster.

Randy McCarter actually still has the 996SPS that he helped sell over two years ago stored at the warehome. No s#@t! Some yahoo from New York (no offense New Yorkers but this guy was goofy regardless of home his State!) bought the bike sight unseen and it was his first bike ever! He took out a loan, and it was paid for in full. He wanted Randy to hold the bike until spring (he bought it in Dec. 2006) and he would fly down then and ride it home. Did ya' get that? He would ride the Tamburini all the way back to NY!!! He would be hospitalized after the first day on the highway and would need lifetime chiropractic care if he ever did make it to NY!!

Anyway, the guy just disappeared. Maybe got in touch once or twice over two years but hasn't been heard from ever since. Is that not the weirdest story anyone has ever heard?? WTF?? Have Randy give you the details sometime. Just weird as hell. Good story but weird. :P

I've been seriously kicking around the idea of getting a KX65 and making a mini motard. That or an STI open gun for USPSA (race gun). Both would be about the same cost. $3500 to be competitive.
Steve

Didn't know you were an ISPC shooter? Used to be knee deep in that and 3-gun long ago. Not open class. More of a stock IDPA kinda guy. Taught tactical shotgun for 11 years. Lived (figuratively not literally) at Thunder Ranch when Clint Smith was based out of the Kerrville area and I'm friends with Louis Awerbuck, have taken tons of tactical classes from him and John Farnam with DTI. Scooters and firesticks just seem to go together. Gearhead thing I guess? [thumbsup] Ever go out to Tac-Pro by Stephenville?

Yeah, but it's been a while. I'm pretty much a stock guy too. Shot a lot of Production class in USPSA. Did it mostly in Wichita falls at Double Tap Ranch. Shot A LOT of IDPA here locally, houston, and OK. That was about 4 years ago. I PM'd you.
Steve

$2500 on a KX65? (+ the KX $1000) what are you going to do to it?

My mini KX65 had
SM wheels with Stainless spokes and Dunlops
Ohlins rear shock revalved
Fork springs
ProCircuit exhaust
brake line and race pads

That's all you need to have a competitive KX65 but on this class pretty much every bike has the same mods and the best riders are on top

With $2500 you have a nice KX65 motard for TMGP [thumbsup]