So i took a little time today to go to a dealer not far from my area (about 45 min)
DucatiSaarland is a small dealership, a little cramped for space, but lots of used and new bikes in the shop.
Even had a D16RR.
Got to see the new M1100S.
Lots of aftermarket parts and apparel.
I was looking for some screws to narrow the front turn signals from the stateside size to euro standards, but apparently they are too new to be in stock.
The thing that kind of ticked me off was the guys answer to one of my questions. i was looking for brake/clutch levers and he said no one makes any clutch levers for the M696 yet. hmmm i know a lot of you guys have those... so the BS from his mouth didn't impress me.
BUT the one thing that i did like was a bike there.
It was a 1000SS that had been VERY VERY modified.
first it was bumped up to a 1078cc. the rear part of the frame chopped off and a 1098 rear subframe and tail added. with complete exhaust system to match. the front fairing was also from a 1098 but only the front part and two small finishing pieces made it look like a 1/3 fairing bike. the only thing i didn't like was the paint... monster dark with stick on 1078 labels. all that money and they didnt finish with decent paint and decals.
all in all didn't like the shop. but i'm withholding final judgement til i visit the other local dealer.
no pics?
you be lie'n
you know the deal ;)
[laugh]
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ducati-saarland.de&langpair=de|en&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ducati-saarland.de&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools)
Raux, where do you live over there? I lived in Hutschenhausen (just to the west of Landstuhl) for four years before coming down to Hawaii.
live near kusel off the A62
Nice area. There is some really tasty riding in the forests to the south and east of Kaiserslautern.
once the fog lifts and the deer aren't out
Just adds to the excitement. ;)
Was this it?
(http://www.ducati-saarland.de/images/intern/artikel3383_4.jpg)
Thats a 999 fairing/tail section/exhaust
Quote from: BastrdHK on January 18, 2009, 01:46:19 PM
Thats a 999 fairing/tail section/exhaust
Correct you are, but it still looks sick. [thumbsup]
Quote from: DRKWNG on January 18, 2009, 06:14:45 PM
Correct you are, but it still looks sick. [thumbsup]
I wouldn't kick it out of the garage 8)
Thanks. couldn't remember if he said 1098 or 999.. his english not so gut, my german nitsch so gut.
If you ever happen to go back again...
check and see if they actually have these spoke wheels
(http://www.ducatisaarland.de/images/intern/artikel2786.jpg)
I've been looking at those in their catalog for awhile 8)
Quote from: JEFF_H on January 19, 2009, 08:20:49 AM
If you ever happen to go back again...
check and see if they actually have these spoke wheels
(http://www.ducatisaarland.de/images/intern/artikel2786.jpg)
I've been looking at those in their catalog for awhile 8)
will do, wanna give me part no.
MEHR id: 2786
or Mehr id: 2787 (black )
thanks! [beer]
Quote from: Raux on January 17, 2009, 08:50:42 AM
I was looking for some screws to narrow the front turn signals from the stateside size to euro standards, but apparently they are too new to be in stock.
Are those spacers just for the US?
You do not need any special bolts, they just need to be shorter, any DIY shop will sell them, I think they are 6mm.
Just take of the blinkers and you will be able to see how long it needs to be without the spacer. I did mine with a couple of bolts I had in my toolbox, I came over from London and it's always handy to have a few metric bolts around for the Duc.
the guy said the chart said M5 x 8
so i'm gonna hit a local hardware shop today maybe.
even thinking about riding the bike today.