Why I hate Ducati

[Oilhed]

Bastard!

I want one! (or at least the folding mirror/turn indicators for my Multi...)

Funny!  I'd rather have the Multi.  If I had the Hyper I'd put Multi mirror/signals on it.

[bahwolf]

No, you don't want the mirrors. They're my only complaint about the bike so far. Great in theory, much less so in practice. They're very hard to keep adjusted and tend to be a distraction from the road ahead. I'd maybe even go so far as to label them a safety issue, as they add valuable seconds to my scanning process. With a cafe racer type bike (or any bike where you're leaned forward, sportbike-style), bar end mirrors make sense, but the upright riding position of the Hypermotard means you spend too much time looking down with your eyes off the road everytime you check your mirrors. I may eventually install regular mirrors on the bars, as many other owners are doing. There's a reason Ducati offers a mirror relocation kit as one of their aftermarket goodies.

If it's just the turn-signal-in-a-handguard setup that you're after, google the Zeta handguards. They make some nice ones with integrated LED turn signals.

Just following up ... here's a link to those Zeta handguards with the integrated turn signals -- http://www.zeta-racing.com/controls/armor/index.html##anchor-xcf

Cheers.

[Mr. Whippy]

Wow, those are nice.  Thanks for the tip!

[Lon]

I scored an '04 999 with 680 miles on it today... for $8500. I'm thinking anyone can rationalize the purchase these days!

That's a deal and a half.

[canyonchaser]

Because everytime I convince myself thats its too expensive. maintence cost are too high, I`m not good enough for one, insurance will suck... blah blah blah.....then I see one in person and hear that GROWL!! and all my excuses go right out the window. Ducs are so damn sezzzy..I hate you Ducati

Learn to maintain them yourself.  Then you can eliminate one of the "costs"... DesmoDue's are delightfully easy to maintain despite what your dealer may be telling you.

dp

[jschmidt]

That's a deal and a half.

Agreed. But its also the going price. Unpopular, discontinued model + ruptured economy = screamin' deal for Jimmy!

[jsanford]

I wonder if the insurance thing is a myth, at least in my state.  I was quoted $70 less annually (same coverage) for a '95 M900 than my '97 F650.  

[Desmo]

Sold my '06 FJR and bought a RED '07 ST3s.  Best decision I've made in a long time.

[Oilhed]

I wonder if the insurance thing is a myth, at least in my state.  I was quoted $70 less annually (same coverage) for a '95 M900 than my '97 F650.  

I have Progressive on my 05 ST3.  It was about the same as my 00 BMW R11R.  And it just keeps going down.  If you buy a bike that comes with bags you're all set.

[photomd]

Being into old bikes, I hate 'em too.

I'd love to have a 900SS to toy with: Black and gold please. Now if I could find one at what I consider a decent price for a 25-30 year old bike.

[st ryder]

Sold my '06 FJR and bought a RED '07 ST3s.  Best decision I've made in a long time.

Yes it was!  

[vnsfxr]

I hav always liked Ducati just never thought they'd make one I could ride for any distance.

Then they made the Multstrada and I balked at the front end styling, which over the years began to grow on me and then I saw a GT1000 Bicolore. Showed the wife and was told to get a better look.

I can get a better look any time I want now just by walking out to the garage.

[gordsboyroy]

I was headed to the BWM Ducati Triumph dealer with Thruxton in mind, but after sitting on it and then looking at the Paul Smart with 300 miles on the speedo for only a bit over $3000 more, I couldn't resist. Ohlins front and back, gotta love it.
Of course it's silver, but when I talked to my insurance agent (female) about the cost for the season, the first words out of her mouth were "Is it red?". Go figure.

[Rincewind]

I hav always liked Ducati just never thought they'd make one I could ride for any distance.

Then they made the Multstrada and I balked at the front end styling, which over the years began to grow on me and then I saw a GT1000 Bicolore. Showed the wife and was told to get a better look.

I can get a better look any time I want now just by walking out to the garage.

Real nice lookin' bike.  

[Mr. Whippy]

I hav always liked Ducati just never thought they'd make one I could ride for any distance.

Then they made the Multstrada and I balked at the front end styling, which over the years began to grow on me and then I saw a GT1000 Bicolore. Showed the wife and was told to get a better look.

I can get a better look any time I want now just by walking out to the garage.

I really love the lines of the GT1000.  Any chance you'd do a write up about how it is for longer distance traveling (I'm thinking 300-500 mile days)? Tank range, comfort, wind buffeting?  Anything to stop me from begging my wife that I need that bike...

[canyonchaser]

The only problem with the GT's is the size and location of the pipes. They limit cornering clearance.  Aftermarket pipes would have to be added!

dp

[vnsfxr]

I really love the lines of the GT1000.  Any chance you'd do a write up about how it is for longer distance traveling (I'm thinking 300-500 mile days)? Tank range, comfort, wind buffeting?  Anything to stop me from begging my wife that I need that bike...

I haven't done any 300+ miles day yet, use the ST1300 for the long rides, but I do have a 2 day ride coming up with a couple other Ducatista coming down from Canada.

I am 6'1" @ 190lbs, 34" inseam, a messed up back with a plate and screws in it. While the stock bars are a bit low if you are in good shape in your upper body it is doable for up to 200 miles for me. YMMV

If you never rode on any straights you wouldn't need a wind screen. Of course that is true of any bike and the forward lean does help there. I put a screen on because an avereage day ride usually runs over 100 miles and there are straights in between the corners in NorCal. DO NOT CONSIDER THE DUCATI SCREEN!!!!

Tank range now is 115-120 miles till the low fuel lite comes on. Stock the bike gets about 15-20% better mileage. I had the Ducati ECU and Termi pipes put on as part of the deal and since the bike only had 2 miles they used the default settings so it is running rich. Will have it properly set up after break in.

You can put Staintunes on it and don't have to change the ECU and keep the mileage while geting a better sound. I have the Staintunes on the ST1300 while not loud they let you hear the exhaust.

I did not buy this bike as a Sport Tourer. It was purchased as a fun sunny day bike that can take two or let me have an occasional weekends fun and enjoy my commute in the summer.

As to the pipes dragging I did not buy it as a track bike or a knee dragger but as with any bike if you move your body to change the center of gravity you can increase your corner speed without dragging hard parts.

The bike is geared high stock and needs a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket which makes it more rideable and the wheelies come very easy. With the Ducati ECU and pipes you get approx 80 RWHP and 60+ ft lb.s torque in a package that weighs 411 lbs dry. While not performance shattering numbers the bike is a hoot to ride and with the 2 tone paint meets its mission point of being a neo retro that does more than look good at your corner Starbucks.

For more info look around here http://www.ducati.ms/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77

[curvesurfer]

I hate Ducati because they have the components needed to build the bike I want, yet it doesn't exist.

Why why why can't Ducati build a bike that is loaded with style, comfortable AND useful?

A Multi with HMT-inspired styling would do it.
Or an ST with Superbike-inspired styling.
Or an HMT with a bigger tank.
Or a Superbike with a shorter reach, lower pegs and higher clip-ons.

I want to believe. Sigh.

[st ryder]

I hate Ducati because they have the components needed to build the bike I want, yet it doesn't exist.

Why why why can't Ducati build a bike that is loaded with style, comfortable AND useful?

.......
Or an ST with Superbike-inspired styling.
......

I want to believe. Sigh.

Dreams can come true:

http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=803&Itemid=158

[evilted]

You can change all 3 of the things mentioned below with aftermarket parts.

Or a Superbike with a shorter reach, lower pegs and higher clip-ons.