Is Matty nearing the 5 year itch

[mattyvas]

I have a hallway and back covered area that will welcome a companion with open airbox....

[Dockstrada]

Hmmmm, mebbe some reasonable range outa that tank??? [moto]

Dont hold you breath its the same size as the monster

[sydmonster]

hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
So.... in light of that comment, all those unhappsy SC owners; let me do you a favour. I will rid you of your burdens, $5 each if you deliver them to my house....
... I know, I know, im being generous. But after all,... I look after fellow ducatisti.  - Chris

[Dockstrada]

hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
So.... in light of that comment, all those unhappsy SC owners; let me do you a favour. I will rid you of your burdens, $5 each if you deliver them to my house....
... I know, I know, im being generous. But after all,... I look after fellow ducatisti.  - Chris

The handling is different but that doesn’t make it bad, It has a very stretched out position, not for all.

IMO it handles as good as my monster up to a 45km corner, over and above it will sh#t all over the monster including some sports bikes. Again It all comes down to the rider, I have a mate Theo getting 1:48 at the creek on his S/C,  now I also have a mate getting 2:15 on his 1098 dose the S/C handle better than a 1098 Not likely,

The sports Classic will offer more handling ability than “we” weekend warriors can ask from it,

There is more pleasure in riding such a unique machine at you capable pace.

After all I didn’t see a bikini girl with a trophy waiting for me at Robertson Pie shop yesterday when I arrive, Did you Matty

Most people buy with passion some buy on HP figures.

[mattyvas]

Yeah I saw her I think she walked around that big truck as you circled it 
As you say some buy with HP in mind but most buy cause they like the look of it.
I like the look of the SC naked and if the stretched position isn't good then you can always do as some have done in the posted pictures and drop a set of straight bars on it with bar risers and I'm sure it will change the way it feels.

[Dockstrada]

Yeah I saw her I think she walked around that big truck as you circled it 
As you say some buy with HP in mind but most buy cause they like the look of it.
I like the look of the SC naked and if the stretched position isn't good then you can always do as some have done in the posted pictures and drop a set of straight bars on it with bar risers and I'm sure it will change the way it feels.

True that Matty you can buy a set off bar raisers optional for the 06  The 07  08 models have now a set of bar raisers standard, which brings it inline with the monster position ,But Just one thing Matty you mentioned you would like to have a dry clutch ,Well bad news It was replaced with a wet one in 07 also went to duel  sided exhaust and shocks so you will need to find a pre loved or some old stock to have a dry .

I know that Fraser’s W/Gong had a yellow 06 with 1200km for sale ride away for 15k not long ago .But I have even seen them for less than 13k on Bike point now that a sport 1000 not a 1000s. to be honest if I hadn’t seen the smart id would have bought a sport 1000 yellow

[sydmonster]

The handling is different but that doesn’t make it bad, It has a very stretched out position, not for all.

IMO it handles as good as my monster up to a 45km corner, over and above it will sh#t all over the monster including some sports bikes. Again It all comes down to the rider, I have a mate Theo getting 1:48 at the creek on his S/C,  now I also have a mate getting 2:15 on his 1098 dose the S/C handle better than a 1098 Not likely,

The sports Classic will offer more handling ability than “we” weekend warriors can ask from it,

There is more pleasure in riding such a unique machine at you capable pace.

After all I didn’t see a bikini girl with a trophy waiting for me at Robertson Pie shop yesterday when I arrive, Did you Matty

Most people buy with passion some buy on HP figures.

soo.. does that mean you wan't $10 for your dock!  - Chris

[Dockstrada]

soo.. does that mean you wan't $10 for your dock!  - Chris

Actually mine is not for sale, But there several around ranging from 15k reserve not met to 27k buy it now, so you have many to look at 

[Dockstrada]

hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
  Chris

Do you think this guy  has anything to say about handling & ergonomics with his stock suspension and tyres

[Spider]

another 848 review (i've posted one before I believe)

http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html

that rider looks like he doesn't have many complaints at all!  great photo!

[R_usty]

Got to say - I love the look of the SC's but after taking one for a spin in Canberra last year I really hated the position - However, I hated the 1098's position the first day I had that but now I love it .... I am even thinking of getting one......

Moral to the story - you need more than a day to really try out a bike and if you like the look I am sure you can get the bike to 'fit' your riding needs - just may cost a few $$$

Go for it Matty

[Betty]

another 848 review (i've posted one before I believe)

http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html

that rider looks like he doesn't have many complaints at all!  great photo!

So Spider are you named after Ruben Xaus ..... or was he named after you?

[Spider]

So Spider are you named after Ruben Xaus ..... or was he named after you?

I know!....I went over to his site and he does look a little bit of  a hunched up spider on the bike, and the knees poking out...but the massive lean angle and the Superbike World Championship win do differentiate between the two of us!

http://www.rubenxaus.net/

[Dockstrada]

This looks like a nice tracky Matty 

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ducati-999-Motorcycle-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ300251558059QQihZ020QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[tricolore]

Or this
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-MONSTER-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190244794149QQihZ009QQcategoryZ102683QQcmdZViewItem