I'm in the market for my first Ducati, having sold my CBR600. I'm looking at Emoto's range, and considering their Monsters. 8K gets me a tidy Dark 2 valve, 9K gets me a nicer red 4 valve, and 10K gets me a Senna 4 valve, assuming no-one else bids on them. Or a Multistrada for 10K. All standard.
I'm assuming the difference between 2 valve and 4 valve isn't going to be too great around town (showing up as a difference in top end), and I'm not into out-and-out sport riding any more but want something which will be durable, hold its value and be a hoot to own.
The advantage in going for the Dark is I could pop some noisy pipes on, and upgrade my riding gear.
Are there any other points to look out for? Emoto seem to pop a new belt on as a matter of course.
I've got a Ducati 500 GTL sitting in the garage waiting for some valve TLC and carb mucking aboutage.
It is AU$4K tied up and wasted, but I can't bring myself to sell it. I'm considering bringing it over to UnZud when I can afford it. (Sometime in the next ten years . . .)
It's probably just an old bike to most people, but there is something about it that makes it very difficult to part with.
I've ridden it out twice, about 100km in total, and it's a real head turner. Not because of it's stunning good looks I suppose, but rather because they are pretty rare over here.
Oh, another question: Tail chops? Are they legal? I'm thinking of potentially getting a fender eliminator, although not too keen on chopping a bit of the frame, but they look so hot, all stubby looking
Oh, another question: Tail chops? Are they legal? I'm thinking of potentially getting a fender eliminator, although not too keen on chopping a bit of the frame, but they look so hot, all stubby looking
Look up threads by manwithav8 as he's gonna chop the arse off a Monster....I'd just get a Buell if you like that atubby shape so much though.
I love my Ducati, something about it.
Neat noise, goes well. Wont outrun litre jappas but can stick with them on the twisties etc, and grips the road awesome.
It has low kms so maintinance has'nt come up yet, but does'nt look to be too bad.
I will be updating to a 1098 I reckon. Dunno when yet.
It was never bad mate it just wasnt all that,i grew up with an old man who had an 860GT/78 900 ss/80 900 ss.i was in awe of those bikes when i was young and there was always going to be a ducati some day,i had a 89 750 sport in the tight twistys it was fun but i just got over it and moved on...before buying my TLS i rode a few later model 900ss and for my money the TL is twice the bike,i can understand people that have them loving them,i loved mine but as i say i just moved on..hell if i was a few years younger a 1098 i would seriously consider,but i am not and am having to much fun mucking about with what i have.
you stuck with a twin tho cant beat that sound eh?
My two cents worth... avoid the Paso, even if it's given to you. For reason not even God knows, the thing came out with a Weber automotive carb which was never up to the task. Bye.
I'm assuming the difference between 2 valve and 4 valve isn't going to be too great around town (showing up as a difference in top end), and I'm not into out-and-out sport riding any more but want something which will be durable, hold its value and be a hoot to own.
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There is a big difference between 4 valve and 2 valve in performance, although as you say you are after round town fun so the 2 valve is probably ok, and the maintainance is alot cheaper, really just because they are much easier to work on.
But some of the 4 valves look soooooo hot.Check out my profile picture.
It's not that I'm wrong- It's your too dumb to understand!!!
I've got a Ducati 500 GTL sitting in the garage waiting for some valve TLC and carb mucking aboutage.
If you sell it you will always regret it!
As for the question, the answer is the same as for Harley's, - "definitely not!"
However, if I could afford it I would have a late model 900SS in my garage like a shot! I'd also have a 1200 Sportster.
But whoever said liking and buying motorcycles was a logical decision...?
My mate whom I have known since birth, has this locked in his house and rides it very occaisionally...
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
My mate whom I have known since birth, has this locked in his house and rides it very occaisionally...
Yes, I'll hold on to it. I'll just have to find a millionaire aged 92 with a heart condition.
Your friend's bike is absolutely glorious. You've inspired me, now! And that style fairing is exactly what my bike needs. Plus a repaint in red. Red ones go faster.
Yes, I'll hold on to it. I'll just have to find a millionaire aged 92 with a heart condition.
Your friend's bike is absolutely glorious. You've inspired me, now! And that style fairing is exactly what my bike needs. Plus a repaint in red. Red ones go faster.
And you'll marry him for love, of course...
Yep, his bike is beautiful and sounds as good as it looks! He rode it on a tour of the South Island, once! He's a tough guy, eh?
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Had my 900s for about a month now. Tegmioni pipes set off car alarms along the street in Lower Hutt!! Has been tweaked a little to gove over 90 hp and it hauls!! 2 valve air cooled motor is pretty bulletproof and has been around for a while... Always attracts attention, even when parked!
Had my 900s for about a month now. Tegmioni pipes set off car alarms along the street in Lower Hutt!! Has been tweaked a little to gove over 90 hp and it hauls!! 2 valve air cooled motor is pretty bulletproof and has been around for a while... Always attracts attention, even when parked!
That's the model I was talking about! Nice!
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
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Originally Posted by Angusdog
cant beat that sound eh? 
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