Really excited! Today I took delivery of a 2005 S2R 800. The bike belonged to duccarlos and it is absolutely amazing. Six years I have wanted a monster and today was the day. It's a present to myself for getting broadsided by an expedition and surviving.
I was on a R6 for years and was used to the power band that it produced. When I sat the S2R I rolled the throttle back popped the clutch and..... god damn I love the torque she puts out. Totally new riding experience. It was hard to put her in the garage after a short ride. Still have to take it easy with the broken shoulder and I knew I'd push it if I continued.
She is my new daily commuter and will barley get a chance to sit idle in the garage. From what I hear Ducati's are a reliable work horse as long as you properly maintain and care for them. Looking forward to this new relationship and can't wait to open it up.
Once fully healed a trip is planned from South Florida up to Ashville NC (with a stop in N. Georgia) to visit some friends and play in the mountains. This bike deserves the proper roads that S Florida fails to provide.
welcome, and nice choice of bike (/bias)! I too lusted for many years before I got mine.
You will be pleased to know that the 800 engine is generally revered around here as the most reliable and worry-free of modern 2 valve ducatis. Definitely a workhorse. I've put over 20k miles on mine in 3 years and I've never had a problem - just follow the maintenance schedule.
Stick around, learn some shit, grab the tools and start modding [Dolph]
Ah, Thank you.
Carlos has her looking and riding pretty good.
S2R 1000 adjustable forks with upgraded innards
Acerbis Cyclops headlight
DP turn signals
Barends/CRG Lane Splitter Bar End Mirror
CRG Adjustable brake/clutch levers
DP open airbox
Power Commander
New tank (after swelling)
Boomtubes exhaust
DP gel seat
CF seat cowl
Mad Doctor tail chop/integrated tail light and turn signals
My short term goals are: Clip-ons, stock headlamp, new rear-sets and novice riding instruction.
You will love the s2r !!!
I have a Gixxer 750 as well and 9 outa 10 times I will take the Duc
Welcome and enjoy
Welcome! S2R 800 is the best (I'm not at all biased)
Looks like Carlos modded well, lets see some pics of the ride!
Also, Congrats!
great to hear you like the new whells ... i picked up a SS 750 FI a few mos ago and i really like the sound of my short yosh pipe ..
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