More sex on wheels

[scracha]

Ok, compared to Her B4's (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) she's a milf but I'm stoked. Put it this way, she's the first bike I've taken a loan out for (I decided I aint gettin any younger). Decent pics to follow (sun was going down and my camera is past its sell by date). Think I've still got a semi from listening to her deep throaty tones.

[Scouse]

So what is it a 748sp or a 996sp?

[98tls]

Very nice indeed,enjoy.

[ipod1098]

Looks very nice! how many "quick checks" to the garage so far?? enjoy you will love it i,m sure.

[scracha]

So what is it a 748sp or a 996sp?

Dealer said 748R. I suspect it's a 748S that's had the 5 spokers and tergi pipes fitted.

[McJim]

I wouldn't grumble mate - s'gotta be quicker than mine!

So another Scotsman on an Italian bike living in New Zealand. I'm not as unique as I thought :rofl:

[oldguy]

Very nice, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of her.:niceone::2thumbsup

[scracha]

I wouldn't grumble mate - s'gotta be quicker than mine!

Grumble, are you joking. I'm the luckiest wee scheemie from Grangemouth. It's been a long time comin getting a bike that nice mate. I'm having my mid-life chrisis at 30. Gawd knows how I'll afford to service her :-)


So another Scotsman on an Italian bike living in New Zealand. I'm not as unique as I thought :rofl:

Almost as strange as finding another Scottish Vfr750 rider in the same small (4000 pop) kiwi town working at the same bike shop.

Bet you aint got a banjo tho!

I've been grinning all day

[McJim]

Bet you aint got a banjo tho!


With the amount of dodgy pollutants in Grangemouth I wouldn't be surprised if you've already got the correct number of fingers for the local Banjo playing!

[Her_C4]

Ok, compared to Her B4's (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1039) she's a milf but I'm stoked. Put it this way, she's the first bike I've taken a loan out for (I decided I aint gettin any younger). Decent pics to follow (sun was going down and my camera is past its sell by date). Think I've still got a semi from listening to her deep throaty tones.

FANtastic and congratulations - looks like it is in pretty good nick ? I am sure that you will just love her. Don't they those termi's sound just great!?:banana:

Are you keeping her in the lounge or the garage? :lol:

[limbimtimwim]

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOooollllllllllllllllll!!!!!

You are living the dream man!! Nice!!

I love the 5 spoke, they look so much better than the 3 spoke.

[scracha]

Noticed the rs-harada.com lettering on the fairing. Had a nosey...
http://www.rs-harada.com/event/070414one&two/070414e.jpg

On closer inspection it looks like I have bagged myself a lesser spotted "r"

Missus is wondering why I'm not out on her today but there's 'cough' big black clouds. Come on the sun. Might take the VFR out for one last spin before it's new owner collects it this morning.

[scracha]

Don't they those termi's sound just great!?:banana:
Are you keeping her in the lounge or the garage? :lol:
Termi's sound awesome....shame about the dry clutch (although the carbon cover thingie that shows it spinning is pretty bling).
:whistle:
Keeping her in alarmed & monitored garage. With all the girlfriends horsey and farmy stuff lying around I've been planing to invest in video cameras anyways so this is the kick up the ar$e I need.

[flame]

Wooooohoooooooooooo! :banana:
Who the hell talked ya into that one!!!! lol

Hard to tell from the pics, but if it's got Ohlins forks and rear shock then it's bound to be a genuine 'R' if its 2001, 2000 models had showa suspension. Check the frame/engine number, 'R' s start with ZDM 748 R OB .................

Awesome bike dude:niceone: I hope your riding down to visit this weekend:cool:

Speaking of sex on wheels.......I rode my 749R at the weekend:love: Its off to the paint shop this week to have the fairings/tank painted........Black:devil2:

[Her_C4]

I rode my 749R at the weekend:love: :devil2:

....AND?????????

[flame]

....AND?????????


........just a few more tweaks and he's all go, waiting on new fork internals so we just had the forks dummied to get the bike together (crap .....no wheelies), but the parts have arrived so the awsome guys froml Ohlins are getting them together and back to me next week:niceone:
The Termi system sounds fantastic, so forks and paint and roll on the test day on the 21st so I can go play:Punk:

[NZsarge]

Well done and enjoy:niceone:

[desmo dave]

Dealer said 748R. I suspect it's a 748S that's had the 5 spokers and tergi pipes fitted.
and check the conrods are for the R model.To be sure to be sure:yes:Nice bike

[surfchick]

I wouldn't grumble mate - s'gotta be quicker than mine!

So another Scotsman on an Italian bike living in New Zealand. I'm not as unique as I thought :rofl:

you are very unique :)

OMG that 748 is a beautiful thing - enjoy - i kind of almost bought one..still think i'd like one actually. i must say yours is crawling with carbon:love: wihooo they corner so gooood these ducatis

so far mine has no issues..but then again I havent' done a big serviece yet so uh oh... how many km's has she got?

[bane]

nice company vehicle (cough)
by the time you get the gst and depreciation back, it'll be the best Ducati bargain ever!

looks awesome, expect a .wav/mp3 file to be loaded soon, although as I live only 25km from you, perhaps I should just stand outside my place while you warm it up :lol:

[surfchick]

nice company vehicle (cough)


by the time you get the gst and depreciation back, it'll be the best Ducati bargain ever!

looks awesome, expect a .wav/mp3 file to be loaded soon, although as I live only 25km from you, perhaps I should just stand outside my place while you warm it up :lol:

ba ha so true.
mine sets of car alarms :devil2:

[ManDownUnder]

ba ha so true.
mine sets of car alarms :devil2:

First time I rode a Ducati I had to carry a shotgun to keep the girlies in Mt Eden away (true story... kinda).
NK

[flyingscotsman]

Beautilful....enjoy

(From yet another scotsman who rides an italian bike living in NZ)

[Toast]

Nice one Steevie!

The Termi's sounded awesome the other weekend...and so did the dry clutch...I love that!!

So you gonna race this thing or what?

[jimbo]

Nice looker mate.(the bike!!!)Peta took a 916 for a wee ride on sunday so i guess we have to ask Santa nicely:yes:

[nudemetalz]

Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scracha]

Nice one Steevie!

The Termi's sounded awesome the other weekend...and so did the dry clutch...I love that!!

So you gonna race this thing or what?

Arrrgh, the 1,000,000 dollar question. Decided to ride it on road for a month or two to get used to it first. It's far too nice for balls out racing and I'd be guttered if I dropped it....at least untill some of the bank loan is paid off.
Will wait until I get cheap (er) aftermarket plastics (from gawd knows where) and fuel tank before pootling around on the track. Should still beat Flame though, she's just on a more expensive mobile chicane as far as I'm concerned :-)

I know it's only Clubmans B but I want to try and win it on my clapped out cbr before getting some mid-pack (hopefully) experience in f3. 748 might make an appearance at PMCC in Clubmans A. F2 is too scary and I doubt I'd even qualify.

[Toast]

Fair enough dude. I'd definitely take those mint fairings off before taking it on the track.

Were it me I'd also maybe get some cheap cans made up. The thought of those sexy Termi's cracking as they hit the deck is too much to bare.

[scracha]

Ho ho. Pished rain all week and been flat out with work. woke up this morning, did 1 job and then as it was so nice and sunny I told my boss (moi) that I'm throwing a sickie and spent all day out on the bike. Fark me I've been overriding that old VFR750. You know a bike's good when you're just cruising round a corner, look down at the speedo and realise you're going much faster without trying. Haven't fell in love with the Ducati engine yet though .....!

[bimotabob]

Very Very Nice.
Massimo's design is second to none.
Some bikes look just cool but this is a work of art.

But are you ready for the Stone chip onslaught? :shit:

All good

[scracha]

bound to be a genuine 'R' if its 2001, 2000 models had showa suspension.
Check the frame/engine number, 'R' s start with ZDM 748 R OB .................


Bit of investigation into her. Dunno what the front fork are (I am a noob). The rear is definitely showa. I think she's a 2000 748R but I'm still not sure....
First bit of frame no:
ZDM - Ducati
H300AA - The 4th digit is 1=US; 3=ROW; H=Homologation special
Y - 2000
B - Made in Bolognia not Varese.

Now I need to find a suitable stand for her as I can't even adjust the bloody chain at the moment. :crybaby: Anyway, I've been polishing & adding coats of turtle wax to her. I'm in love. Still looking for her colour code to fix the stone chips before covering her in clear plastic.

Found some online manuals (none for an 'r' though), I'll be adjusting the tappets (har har) by next week.

I guess I'm turning into one sad man :rolleyes: More bike porn attached...it's hard to get a good photo with the paint reflecting so much.

Seems a shame to ride her as she'll get (shh....) sullied. At least I'll get to ride the ass out of the ex for a few days at Mansfield :devil2:

[Her_C4]

Wowee Scratcha - that 'tis a thing of beauty to be sure!! That stone guard plastic sure is worth it. I had it on Patrick (my 748) and my new baby is covered as well - can't be too careful eh? Balancing the enjoyment of riding it with the enjoyment of keeping it beautiful :yes::scooter:

[scracha]

Shame she was cutting out in the wet at Taupo yesterday. A more learned fellow reckons I've put the air sensor in the wrong place.

[limbimtimwim]

Shame she was cutting out in the wet at Taupo yesterday. A more learned fellow reckons I've put the air sensor in the wrong place.That looks COOL!!!!!

Bastard!!!

[jrandom]

That bike is looking nice, dude. I look forward to seeing and hearing it in action in due course.

[deanohit]

Wow Scracha, that is looking awesome mate!!!

[Toast]

Sure does look mint in those race fairings, Steevie.

Interesting bike to ride in the very few laps that I did on it. Shame it rained before I could attempt to get my head around it.

[MVnut]

That bike is looking nice, dude. I look forward to seeing and hearing it in action in due course.

surely you mean 'in due Corse' top bike by the way:niceone:

[WickedOne]

Shame she was cutting out in the wet at Taupo yesterday. A more learned fellow reckons I've put the air sensor in the wrong place.

Looks great mate!!!

[flame]

shit that looks cool!!!!!!!!

[Ocean1]

Very cute.

But stop polishing it so much eh? you'll be through the paint in a month. :rolleyes:

[2wheeldrifter]

Nothing beats the sound of the original V-twin! :2thumbsup

Nice :drool: