Hampton Roads Ducati thread

[Gearhead211]

 [drink]I've done some dirt riding and I'll tell you, some of the trails I rode were better than most of the roads around here. An XR650R might be better suited. Should ask bulldogs2k.

[bulldogs2k]

Hell ya! I've ridden on some sick roads but dirt is where it is at!  If you haven't tried it yet....You should!  Honestly, I wouldn't use a 650r unless I was out west.  Around here, it is all about the 250s!  Too many trees hehe...

[CMDRDAVE]

Sorry to break up the dirt fest, but my only nubby tires are on my truck. 
http://www.bikersfortykes.org/
I got a postcard in the mail advertising this.  Looks interesting, I remember that I almost went last year but don't remember why I didn't.

Anybody interested in making an appearance?

[wllgmr]

Sounds cool. I might go.

[Bun-bun]

Looks like a Harleyfest.


Might have to crash it.



Maybe I'll get asked a stupid question about the monster,



and have something to add to that thread.



Or not.

[CMDRDAVE]

Looks like a Harleyfest.

Awww, those guys are just a bunch of teddy bears.

I went to two motorcycle rallies in SC that you would have thought would be Harley only, but there was very good sport bike representation too.  No other Ducati's, but plenty of sportbikes.

[wllgmr]

I've noticed that cruiser type events have a bunch of metric bikes @ them now, not just harleys anymore really. Whats funny is that I see guys riding metric cruisers wearing harley gear. I'm going to a motorcycle rodeo in Suffolk today around 1. It'll be mostly cruisers but I heard that moto rodeo's get kinda crazy. Who's coming with me, man?

[Bun-bun]

Where in Suffolk?
I might go.

[wllgmr]

A place called Randzz. On highway 58 going towards Franklin. On the left. You cant miss it. Hope to see you there. I'll pm you my # in case you need it.

[kriswhite_23505]

I know it's fake and I know that when I look again in about 5 miutes it will be gone but I saw this on craigslist today. I wont waste time with pics but just read. GOD I only wish it were true.

norfolk craigslist > motorcycles/scooters

2005 Ducati 999S Monoposto Superbike-$2700

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Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-08-26, 1:27PM EDT

The 999s is at the top of its class thanks to its engine performance and outstanding components. It features an especially powerful Testastretta engine that delivers a track-hungry 143 hp and a Corse-derived low sump crankcase for consistent oil feed even during full race conditions. The extra power is delivered in a smooth linear fashion to boost performance whether you are riding around hairpin bends halfway up a mountain or powering around a race track.

Ducati’s considerable experience on circuits around the world can also be seen in the suspension: the front end features a TiN-treated 43 mm upside-down Öhlins fork with Teflon guides and top-out spring. The fork uses special bottoms for the radial-mounted, 4-pad front brake calipers, ensuring maximum braking performance.

At the rear end the Öhlins shock absorber, together with the box-sectioned rear swingarm, maximises grip and the control system with one-way valve acts on the rebound damping, allowing complete separation between compression and rebound functions.

The triple-bridge front brake calipers are radial-mounted with four pistons and four pads, and are used in combination with 4.5 mm thick discs, wide-mounted in order to ensure adequate cooling. The radial mount makes the caliper-fork mount assembly more rigid, thus improving braking system efficiency. The box-sectioned aluminium alloy rear swingarm (the same as the one on the 999R Factory race bike) gives the bike a more marked racing look and increases on-road grip thanks to its excellent rigidity/weight ratio.

The 5-position adjustable foot rests are fitted as standard, to further adapt the bike to rider preferences, as well as the adjustable Öhlins steering damper with special cam, which enables easier repositioning upon altering the headstock rake angle (from 23.5° to 24.5°).

The motorcycle comes with a race kit that includes a complete Termignoni exhaust, an electronic control unit with race mapping and a carbon fibre silencer cover.



Please contact me for more details at angelardg36@yahoo.com
 
 

[CMDRDAVE]

Hmmmm maybe I'll cut the guy a break and see if he will trade for the 748 straight up!

[CMDRDAVE]

I was not able to determine when the last time the belts were changed on the 748, or if they were ever done.  After looking at the manual and some online instructions I decided to try it myself.  Tonight I took off all of the interference and removed the belts.  Tomorrow night I will install the new ones and put the rest of the bike back together.  After inspection of the old belts, they look in good shape, but with everything already off and replacements in hand, I figure I might as well keep going.  The process really isn't that hard, just have to pay attention to where everything goes and take your time.  At least that was what I thought until I step back and see this.   I really hope this all goes back together correctly.  Maybe I should be checked into a mental institution.

[bulldogs2k]

Good luck dave, btw, did I see you a couple weeks ago on Indep. drive?  I saw a yellow monster with a rider wearing a flat black helmet with a gold tinted visor. 

[CMDRDAVE]

Yea that was me.

[Bun-bun]

Here's one for Angelo:


Dave, did you ever get the 748 back together?