Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 18

Thread: A new bike in the family

  1. #1
    Join Date
    9th February 2006 - 11:40
    Bike
    Ducati 900ss The Guido Torpedo
    Location
    Rimutex Coldville
    Posts
    2,028

    A new bike in the family

    Well the search was long and interesting. I ended up with something I didn't think I'd even like. I was talked into a test ride on a Ducati super sport 400, I got on it thinking what the F its only a 400 and a tempremental italian thing and got off it with a grin a mile wide. Shes not the fastest girl at the ball but 100% fun factor, corners better than anything I've ever ridden and I'm totally smitten.
    I asked a Duc expert about it and was told easy to work on and not too expensive to fix. Only real issues are electrical plugs vibrating out of their connections and was told to use good oil. Oh yeah and I discovered tonight on the way home that it doesnt tank slap you in the nuts, it tank slaps you in the stomach.

    So now I have two unusual bikes in my garage, ever wonder why they call me insanity? Heres your proof. Aint it sexy?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Click image for larger version. 

Name:	88408895_full.jpg 
Views:	74 
Size:	68.2 KB 
ID:	123205  
    Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire. -Samuel Johnson


  2. #2
    Join Date
    26th July 2005 - 12:12
    Bike
    Aprilia Shiver 750, Suzuki RG150E
    Location
    Newdlands, Welly...
    Posts
    5,480
    Awesome !!!
    Nice machine and yes, run good oil in it.


    "...you meet the weirdest people riding a Guzzi !!..."

  3. #3
    Join Date
    21st December 2008 - 10:35
    Bike
    2010 Kawasaki Concours ZG1400
    Location
    Rotorua
    Posts
    1,039
    Yep, and most of us when they get a new toy, we take it home first, park it in the garage, grab a beer and ogle over our new beastie.
    Not this fella.
    Buys a bike and rides it straight to the Wednesday Night Rides.
    Dedicated I tell ya.
    Good on ya Mark

  4. #4
    Join Date
    19th January 2006 - 19:13
    Bike
    mutton dressed up as lamb and a 73 XL250
    Location
    On any given sunday?
    Posts
    9,032
    Good on ya,she looks a wee cracker.Have fun.
    Be the person your dog thinks you are...

  5. #5
    Join Date
    22nd July 2006 - 11:59
    Bike
    900 Hornet, Preddy, RZ's, A100's
    Location
    Auckland, Takanini
    Posts
    5,159
    Blog Entries
    54
    Where's McJim? Arrr, a good wee beasty ye have there matey! A quick little cutter to plunder the roadways with me hearty!
    "I like to ride anyplace, anywhere, any time, any way!"

  6. #6
    Join Date
    1st December 2008 - 22:46
    Bike
    SOLD. Hey Nick Smith get Fucked!!
    Location
    CHCH
    Posts
    343
    Nice one.
    I love the half faired version, looks great... reminds me of my 750ss

    Glad you like em and your 100% right about the fun factor enjoy.

    Now all you need is to let some of that sound out, you won't be dis-appointed!
    L'arte italiana cammina su due rotelle!

  7. #7
    Join Date
    4th March 2009 - 00:56
    Bike
    2007 Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja
    Location
    Western CO @7000
    Posts
    29
    No better day than new bike day!!
    Gary

  8. #8
    Join Date
    2nd January 2009 - 19:08
    Bike
    Bikeless.NNnnnooooooooo!
    Location
    PhuBia PDR Laos
    Posts
    1,638
    Blog Entries
    10
    Its a Duc....

    Enjoy, as it sounds like you are already doing.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    9th January 2008 - 17:30
    Bike
    SV1000S K3, XB dream on hold ...
    Location
    Top-O-Da-South
    Posts
    316
    Blog Entries
    9
    congrats
    this is a compliment when I say it looks like a SV (cos I think they look nice too)

  10. #10
    Join Date
    9th February 2006 - 11:40
    Bike
    Ducati 900ss The Guido Torpedo
    Location
    Rimutex Coldville
    Posts
    2,028
    Quote Originally Posted by mikeey01 View Post
    Nice one.
    I love the half faired version, looks great... reminds me of my 750ss

    Glad you like em and your 100% right about the fun factor enjoy.

    Now all you need is to let some of that sound out, you won't be dis-appointed!
    Thanks, I'm really proud of her and I'm trying to learn all I can about Ducati now.

    I lined her up next to a friends 750ss today and not very different, 80% the same. The first mod I'm thinking of is a louder pipe, but for some reason when we compared exhausts mine says ducati on it but its way louder than my mates 750 and the can end is way different. Also the header is different too. Did they do a factory loud can option?
    Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire. -Samuel Johnson


  11. #11
    Join Date
    28th May 2008 - 09:20
    Bike
    1994 honda vfr750
    Location
    upper hutt
    Posts
    575
    I really dont usually like nacked sports but for some reason i like this one could the insanty be rubing off ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh HELP ......


    niceo one marky
    next weekend im off 3 days boooooyaaaaa
    bike for sale must sell quick http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=290155086
    for all tattoo needs call nat at FRESH INK TATTOO STUDIO 027-2959882 or freshink@hotmail.co.nz also on face-book with most pictutes, In upper hutt very competive pricing mention your a kb'er for discount

  12. #12
    Join Date
    1st August 2007 - 15:40
    Bike
    2007 650 Hyosung GT
    Location
    Dunedin, New Zealand
    Posts
    276
    Congratulations on the new addition to your family
    Come and ride the Southern Roads with us.

  13. #13
    Join Date
    5th February 2008 - 13:07
    Bike
    2006 Hyosung GT650R
    Location
    BOP
    Posts
    7,141
    hehehe, yeah vtwins ftw!

    Steve
    "I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
    "read what Steve says. He's right."
    "What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
    "I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
    "Wow, Great advise there DB."
    WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    1st April 2006 - 20:46
    Bike
    Cagiva Raptor 650, ZX-10R
    Location
    Wellington
    Posts
    1,135
    Quote Originally Posted by Burtha View Post
    congrats
    this is a compliment when I say it looks like a SV (cos I think they look nice too)
    Ahahaha! Mr Ducati would be turning in his grave if he heard that comment!
    .
    .
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke

  15. #15
    Join Date
    30th April 2004 - 11:20
    Bike
    Buell
    Location
    Earth
    Posts
    248
    Quote Originally Posted by Insanity_rules View Post
    I discovered tonight on the way home that it doesnt tank slap you in the nuts, it tank slaps you in the stomach.

    LOL.
    From experience of similar tank slappers, it does whack you in the nuts also, if you hit something, makes me voice go all squeaky just thinking bout it.

    Nice addition. I saw there was also a 750ss there (or was it a 900), did you try that one too ?
    FINE. This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •