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Author Topic: As the counter rolLs past 1100Miles...The front end lifts off the ground...  (Read 2999 times)
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« on: May 19, 2008, 01:34:25 PM »
1100 miles and I'm calling this 848 officially broken in. Close enough.

At a brief but necessary lunch time hooky ride I found second gear and I let the tac roll past 7,500RPM for the first time.
The front wheel lifted effortlessly into the air as the throttle bodies finally let loose a little. The sound completely changed into the familiar family roar.  Oh happy day so far.  Grin
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2008, 01:50:52 PM »

Congrats on your brilliant unicycle  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2008, 03:07:50 PM »
I love the 848, man I need to win the lottery...
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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2008, 05:24:22 PM »
Right on! waytogo
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« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2008, 10:55:21 AM »
Have you had any problems with it?  I've been hearing about oil leaks and stalls.  I have about 320 miles on mine right now and wouldn't trade it for anything, so I'm hoping I can avoid some of these maintenance problems. 
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« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2008, 12:37:46 PM »
Quote from: sugarcrook on May 20, 2008, 10:55:21 AM
Have you had any problems with it?  I've been hearing about oil leaks and stalls.  I have about 320 miles on mine right now and wouldn't trade it for anything, so I'm hoping I can avoid some of these maintenance problems. 

Congrats!
I heard a few have had gas tank leaks - which came from a faulty "O" ring of all things. (remember the ex-space shuttle). I replaced my gas tank entirely because of something else. Other than that no. It's been a love.

Anything in new production is bound to reveal some flaws in manufacturing. Ducati has been very responsive about it. They came and picked it up for free, got me a new tank lickety-split. I never missed a Saturday.  waytogo
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« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2008, 01:18:19 PM »
Good to hear.  The main compliant I hear about at ducatispot.com is stalling. 

Shift-Tech has some mirrors extenders and I'm hoping they'll help fix the uselessness. 
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2008, 03:10:43 PM »
Quote from: sugarcrook on May 20, 2008, 01:18:19 PM
Good to hear.  The main compliant I hear about at ducatispot.com is stalling. 

Shift-Tech has some mirrors extenders and I'm hoping they'll help fix the uselessness. 

Like many things about the 848 ergo's they don't work unless you are in a tuck. Then they work very well.  Wink
For other occasions I've been getting better at the old turn-head-and-look-behind.  Lips Sealed

(PS I hope no-one minds this 848 banter on the MOB site. doh! ) get used to it!
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2008, 03:23:54 PM »
I have noticed that.  Grin  However, freeway riding is harrowing. 
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2008, 04:10:33 PM »
Congrats, Eric. There's just a couple of things left on your checklist:
  • Eliminate chicken strips
  • Find the wheelie balance point
  • Do a stoppie

I'd be glad to help you with any of these  Grin
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2008, 10:16:32 PM »
Quote from: desmoquattro on May 20, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Congrats, Eric. There's just a couple of things left on your checklist:
  • Eliminate chicken strips
  • Find the wheelie balance point
  • Do a stoppie
Edit: ADDING: make it through old age riding  Wink
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I'd be glad to help you with any of these  Grin
Sweet. Stoppie lesson time. I can't say I've done that, nor can I say I'm all about the stunt riding. But that would be pretty cool mastering the limits of my ride.
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