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« Reply #45 on: March 15, 2009, 01:31:05 AM » |
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Matty,
I got to test ride the 848 on the track.....a lot of fun.
I could never understand how people could have a Ducati superbike as their one and only bike but after a week and around 1,000 klms on the 999S, I could easily get used to it. Did about 300klms today and feel fine.
I think the 848 is a great option for you.
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« Reply #46 on: March 15, 2009, 01:39:33 AM » |
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I could never understand how people could have a Ducati superbike as their one and only bike but after a week and around 1,000 klms on the 999S, I could easily get used to it. Did about 300klms today and feel fine.
I think the 848 is a great option for you.
done any chugging around town on the 999s? How's that? RJ |
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« Reply #47 on: March 15, 2009, 01:41:04 AM » |
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Wow  how did you get to test ride on the track? Would love to have that chance, cause test riding round Concord ain't much fun. 848 is very attractive, but I'm thinking it might be a 2nd trackie next year sometime. Especially that they are 20k and under now, another 12 mths and I might even find one at $16-17k.... |
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« Reply #48 on: March 15, 2009, 01:44:51 AM » |
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Wow how did you get to test ride on the track? Would love to have that chance, cause test riding round Concord ain't much fun. 848 is very attractive, but I'm thinking it might be a 2nd trackie next year sometime. Especially that they are 20k and under now, another 12 mths and I might even find one at $16-17k.... The guys from Penrith Ducati had one. It was the stage where I was seriously considering one and they let people who were on the market test it. If you want to test ride one properly, go to Penrith and they will look after you. |
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« Reply #49 on: March 15, 2009, 01:47:53 AM » |
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done any chugging around town on the 999s? How's that?
RJ
Spider, apart from the more extreme riding position it is easier to ride than my 916 Monster. In traffic the Monster overheats and splatters and stalls constantly. There fans come on far too late. I need to install a manual switch. The 999S is fine but I wouldn't recommend it for commuting. |
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« Reply #50 on: March 15, 2009, 01:59:35 AM » |
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yeah I've seen them at the track a few times and spoken to the dealer principal at The Monster Party.
He did seem really cool and invited me out to ride anything they have on the floor.
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« Reply #51 on: March 15, 2009, 10:06:25 PM » |
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I have a secret...........and Goldfish is the only one that knows  I can trust you cant i Nick  Remember Goldfish "OMERTA" its the cosca code. Your the only one that knows. and there is a horse head with your name on it. on stand by  |
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« Reply #52 on: March 15, 2009, 10:24:18 PM » |
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Now I wonder if I could guess?? ??
But if it's what I'm thinking Goldfish wouldn't be the only one involved. So maybe not?
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« Reply #53 on: March 15, 2009, 10:31:44 PM » |
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i might also have several secrets, but im not telling you which one
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« Reply #54 on: March 15, 2009, 10:44:39 PM » |
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I have a secret...........and Goldfish is the only one that knows I can trust you cant i Nick Remember Goldfish "OMERTA" its the cosca code. Your the only one that knows. and there is a horse head with your name on it. on stand by Solo lui  ? hmmm, non dico niente....  |
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« Reply #55 on: March 15, 2009, 11:04:06 PM » |
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The first rule of bike club is that there is no bike club. (I seriously like that.....I'm frickin clever.....Chuck Palahniuk (author) would think it's daft, but so what!) |
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« Reply #56 on: March 15, 2009, 11:22:25 PM » |
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Solo lui ? hmmm, non dico niente.... Questo e' un'altro segreto di cui noi non abbiamo parlato.Lo solo detto a Nick oggi Guai se parla  |
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« Reply #57 on: March 15, 2009, 11:29:14 PM » |
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Yes you are saying a lot about nothing |
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« Reply #58 on: March 15, 2009, 11:30:15 PM » |
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« Reply #59 on: March 15, 2009, 11:32:17 PM » |
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Ha Ha Ha LOL ,Love the translation  |
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