| Author | Message | ||
     Ducxl |
Not carbon..CERAMIC.When i decided to use lightweight wheels,i kept the theme with the Ceramic rotors(very light) | ||
| Slaughter |
Those rotors are more likely ceramic (Starfire) than carbon. Carbon rotors on a streetbike is just stupid because you need to keep heat IN the rotors for them to work. Looks cool but with the ceramics being proven more and more - the need for preheat goes away and their ability to work when wet will trump carbon. Just my opinion. | ||
| Igneroid |
Rocketman wrote: An opinion's a bad thing to have around here these days. You aint kidding. I, for one, wont openly disagree with any of your opinions RM for fear of you opening up an extra large can of "WUP-ASS" and unleashing it on me."  | ||
| Molly_hatchet |
look at that..its commin together...last time i put my bike in the house i got yelled at for like a month and the cats used it for a chew toy....IMO thats where all bikes belong...in da house...looks nice so far ducx...how much longer . | ||
| Doerman |
Unlike some manufacturers I can think of, Ducati couldn't sell an ugly motorcycle if they wanted to. Can we say Paso? And then for something more recent, Hypermotard? Many would say the 999 wasn't a thing of beauty (although I think it is). | ||
| Ducxl |
Hey,Molly_Hatchet, here's to "Flirtin' with disaster". I can't believe the dealership let me sit with the mechanic yesterday while he timed my cams(adjustable).I tried for a week but didn't have the special offset woodruff key set.All 4 cams got offset keys to dial to "special" numbers.Today,assembly went slow with most of the wiring harness being placed properly.Should be running in about 2 weeks conservatively.Boy i HATE motorcycle modifications  but am in the home stretch.I was advised against breaking in my new 13:1s' with synthetic oil.New rings seat much better with dino-oil  This was a "little" pet project i got into after discovering a little water weep from the rear head.Normally i'm against mechanical modifications,but went ahead anyway as i realised my two Buells keep me happy.This has been quite the project having sourced pistons to discover they didn't fit,only to re-machine them TO fit.It's been awhile but this next season will make up for last season w/o the Duc,now it'll be "Supertuned".I may achieve 135 RW (Message edited by ducxl on January 27, 2008) | ||
| Doerman |
Ducxl Be sure to keep us appraised of progress with both words and pics! Looks like you're having fun. | ||
| Rocketman |
Excuse my ignorance. They looked like carbon discs, which is why I asked the question, given I believe it to be a streetbike. Now if you'd have said ceramic before I asked, I would immediately be thinking Porsche. Rocket | ||
| Rocketman |
Can we say Paso? And then for something more recent, Hypermotard? I'm really familiar with the Paso. A friend has a red 907ie. Given the Testarossa and Mondial were the pinnacle of supercar style during that time, Ducati did well to capture the style on two wheels. It's a pretty aerodynamic motorcycle too. In fact it would not surprise me if a Paso were a great deal more slippery than an 1125. Air cooled 907cc 2 valve heads and a genuine 145mph was excellent almost 20 years ago. I don't think you'll find many that see the Hypermoto as ugly  But then again, there's no accounting for poor taste. Rocket | ||
| Doerman |
I just don't like the arachnid look that has become so trendy. It is just not for me and my poor taste.  | ||
| Ducxl |
As i sat yesterday with the Ducati specialist and other Ducati bikers wrenching their own bikes at the dealership(That was cool) i even stated i consider myself a "Buell cyclist first". Ducati is special.Like all Italian exotic machinery.But THIS poster definitely identifies with the Buell marque FIRST | ||
| Rocketman |
arachnid look  Not sure how that applies to motorcycles? Rocket | ||
| Doerman |
Looky here though. First we start with the Duc Hypermotard:  Then (albeit in blue) a close cousin:  Another distant relative:  Still don't see the family resemblance?  And of course, there's Spidy himself  | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
I am one of the few who like the 999 too. The Hypermotard isn't bad looking but gained a more massive look than it had as a show bike. Certainly looks better than the Multistrada it is based on. I was surprised to read that the 1/4 mile e.t.'s were slower than what I have done on my S3. | ||
| Rocketman |
Asbjorn, you're sick. I'll never be able to see the Hyper in its true guise ever again. Rocket | ||
| Rocketman |
Please, no bug references.  Time this thread had a Multitool in it, so's we can see what we're talking about. Now that is a motorcycle the 1125 should go up against. When the Multitool gets bigger engine and more power, it might even beat the 1125 in performance. Rocket | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
When the Multitool gets bigger engine and more power, it might even beat the 1125 in performance. do you think it will look better when it grows a radiator? Or do you fancy (is that British for fantasize?) they will get that kind of HP and stay air-cooled? | ||
| Rocketman |
I don't see the Multitool getting liquid cooling. If the Multi stays in Ducatis range beyond 2010 I imagine more powerful 2 valve air engines will only happen if the Hypermotard gets whatever first. As an all-round motorcycle, there's a valid 'day to day' comparison to be had between the Multi and the 1125. Not everything is about high performance. I believe that was part of Erik's plan for the 1125, not to make a balls out screamer, right? Rocket | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Lookee, what I found in the old in bin today from across the pond. "The New XR 1200™ There's a hell of a story behind it. Inspired by the legendary XR 750™ flat tracker that took Scott Parker to nine AMA Grand National Championship wins, the launch of the XR 1200™ is fast approaching. YOUR DEALER IS TAKING PRE-ORDERS ON THE XR 1200™ NOW! XR 1200™ starts from £7,655 on the road" Looks like I might have to go look our resident Brit up if they dont bring this out as a 2009 unit to the US. | ||
| Rocketman |
I thought this bike was never going to happen according to my ultra reliable source in NY? Then again, he is a  construction worker. Just a Saab Mechanic | ||
| Rocketman |
"The New XR 1200™ There's a hell of a story behind it. Remind him to tell you sometime. If only he knew  Rocket | ||
| Rocketman |
Guess what? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 POSTS OF PURE SHIT  Rocket | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
As an all-round motorcycle, there's a valid 'day to day' comparison to be had between the Multi and the 1125. Not everything is about high performance. I believe that was part of Erik's plan for the 1125, not to make a balls out screamer, right? The XB12XT would be a more valid comparison. Congrats on 1000 posts!  | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
May I be the 2nd to congratulate you on bring this thread to 4 figures, with only a little blood spilled & no unnecessary deaths. | ||
| Rocketman |
Yes well, I'm going to make the next 1000 posts really count. Has anyone noticed the most attractive side pods on the Ducati Multistrada? That Treblanche fella really knows how to pen 'em. Rocket | ||
| Ducxl |
That Treblanche Numbnuts...you mean TERblanche | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
Has anyone noticed the most attractive side pods on the Ducati Multistrada? What purpose do they fill? Attractive compard to what? (Message edited by scott_in_nh on January 28, 2008) | ||
| Ducxl |
What purpose do they fill? Can you believe they're "glove compartments"!! They fold OUT! Pretty stunning machine in the photo "It Ain't so bad"...Neither is the 1125r.Certainly in this light | ||
| Rocketman |
What purpose do they fill? How do you expect me to know? I don't know everything you know. Rocket | ||
| Ducxl |
Enjoy the view..........   Sorry...i can't help it.I only identify with Badweb and have to post here |
