Matty I’m censing that you’re acquiring a taste for a sports classic ???
She will take you places you have never been :-* can i entice you with a ride on the smart one day [cheeky]
P.S: I think Super also may have the itch,Ha super ??? ;)
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
That looks beudyful, I am a man for the classic look.
That's why I went for the Monster in the first place.
It does have me thinking about a Sport Classic as a 2nd bike instead of a Superbike.
And you can always entice me with a spin on your lovely PS, before or after you change the rubber on it?
Hmmmmm, 620 Monster and Classic 1000, nice looking garage.
You can ride it any time you like Matty [thumbsup]
The sports 1000 has plenty of pop.The handeling is up there with the best Ducati's,Its just got that special something ???
I like the look of this one in a thread on the main board.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05487.jpg)
Quote from: mattyvas on August 14, 2008, 02:45:15 AM
I like the look of this one in a thread on the main board.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05487.jpg)
Yeh ??? dont like the alloy rims so much ,Its just crying out for spokes :'(
But the Zard system looks fully sick [thumbsup]
How about this one Matty 8)
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8052/tomsportclassic016cw6.jpg)
Hmmmmm me likey likey...... Very 8)
Here's another couple....
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm45/vivaleduc/IMG_2291.jpg)
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn327/supakpow/CIMG0125.jpg)
Matty, weren't you considering a track weapon - I thought a proper go on an 848 was on the cards? or was it a 749?
Considering a couple of things, track weapon yes but maybe just another bike in the stable also.
Haven't had a good blast on the 848 as yet but the 749 goes for really reasonable money and it will only get better.
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 14, 2008, 02:23:12 AM
Matty I’m censing that you’re acquiring a taste for a sports classic ???
She will take you places you have never been :-* can i entice you with a ride on the smart one day [cheeky]
P.S: I think Super also may have the itch,Ha super ??? ;)
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
FARK THATS NICE , MEAN , SHIT IM IN LOVE
Quote from: mattyvas on August 14, 2008, 02:45:15 AM
I like the look of this one in a thread on the main board.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Motowheels%20Sport%20Classic/DSC05487.jpg)
I'll trade in my monster for this one its sweet
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 14, 2008, 02:23:12 AM
Matty I’m censing that you’re acquiring a taste for a sports classic ???
She will take you places you have never been :-* can i entice you with a ride on the smart one day [cheeky]
P.S: I think Super also may have the itch,Ha super ??? ;)
(http://www.desmotimes.com/Images/Sport_Classic_1000/sport_classic_1000_1.jpg)
Yep.
I'm not liking the route Ducati is taking with the Monster. Sport 1000 is calling me.
And that one up^^^there is teh hotness. I love those Zard pipes on it. [thumbsup]
Hmmmm, mebbe some reasonable range outa that tank??? [thumbsup] [moto] [clap]
Quote from: mattyvas on August 14, 2008, 02:35:38 AM
Hmmmmm, 620 Monster and Classic 1000, nice looking garage.
Don't you need a garage first [cheeky] ;D
I have a hallway and back covered area that will welcome a companion with open airbox....
Quote from: dragonworld on August 14, 2008, 03:31:15 PM
Hmmmm, mebbe some reasonable range outa that tank??? [thumbsup] [moto] [clap]
Dont hold you breath its the same size as the monster :-[
hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
So.... in light of that comment, all those unhappsy SC owners; let me do you a favour. I will rid you of your burdens, $5 each if you deliver them to my house....
... I know, I know, im being generous. But after all,... I look after fellow ducatisti. [evil] - Chris
Quote from: sydmonster on August 14, 2008, 07:33:29 PM
hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
So.... in light of that comment, all those unhappsy SC owners; let me do you a favour. I will rid you of your burdens, $5 each if you deliver them to my house....
... I know, I know, im being generous. But after all,... I look after fellow ducatisti. [evil] - Chris
The handling is different but that doesn’t make it bad, It has a very stretched out position, not for all.
IMO it handles as good as my monster up to a 45km corner, over and above it will sh#t all over the monster including some sports bikes. Again It all comes down to the rider, I have a mate Theo getting 1:48 at the creek on his S/C, now I also have a mate getting 2:15 on his 1098 dose the S/C handle better than a 1098 ??? Not likely,
The sports Classic will offer more handling ability than “we†weekend warriors can ask from it,
There is more pleasure in riding such a unique machine at you capable pace.
After all I didn’t see a bikini girl with a trophy waiting for me at Robertson Pie shop yesterday when I arrive, Did you Matty ???
Most people buy with passion some buy on HP figures.
Yeah I saw her I think she walked around that big truck as you circled it [cheeky] [cheeky]
As you say some buy with HP in mind but most buy cause they like the look of it.
I like the look of the SC naked and if the stretched position isn't good then you can always do as some have done in the posted pictures and drop a set of straight bars on it with bar risers and I'm sure it will change the way it feels.
Quote from: mattyvas on August 14, 2008, 10:47:49 PM
Yeah I saw her I think she walked around that big truck as you circled it [cheeky] [cheeky]
As you say some buy with HP in mind but most buy cause they like the look of it.
I like the look of the SC naked and if the stretched position isn't good then you can always do as some have done in the posted pictures and drop a set of straight bars on it with bar risers and I'm sure it will change the way it feels.
True that Matty you can buy a set off bar raisers optional for the 06 The 07 08 models have now a set of bar raisers standard, which brings it inline with the monster position ,But Just one thing Matty you mentioned you would like to have a dry clutch ,Well bad news It was replaced with a wet one in 07 also went to duel sided exhaust and shocks so you will need to find a pre loved or some old stock to have a dry .
I know that Fraser’s W/Gong had a yellow 06 with 1200km for sale ride away for 15k not long ago .But I have even seen them for less than 13k on Bike point now that a sport 1000 not a 1000s. to be honest if I hadn’t seen the smart id would have bought a sport 1000 yellow
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 14, 2008, 09:08:24 PM
The handling is different but that doesn’t make it bad, It has a very stretched out position, not for all.
IMO it handles as good as my monster up to a 45km corner, over and above it will sh#t all over the monster including some sports bikes. Again It all comes down to the rider, I have a mate Theo getting 1:48 at the creek on his S/C, now I also have a mate getting 2:15 on his 1098 dose the S/C handle better than a 1098 ??? Not likely,
The sports Classic will offer more handling ability than “we†weekend warriors can ask from it,
There is more pleasure in riding such a unique machine at you capable pace.
After all I didn’t see a bikini girl with a trophy waiting for me at Robertson Pie shop yesterday when I arrive, Did you Matty ???
Most people buy with passion some buy on HP figures.
soo.. does that mean you wan't $10 for your dock! ;D [bacon] [thumbsup] - Chris
Quote from: sydmonster on August 15, 2008, 01:38:12 AM
soo.. does that mean you wan't $10 for your dock! ;D [bacon] [thumbsup] - Chris
Actually mine is not for sale, But there several around ranging from 15k reserve not met to 27k buy it now, so you have many to look at [thumbsup]
Quote from: sydmonster on August 14, 2008, 07:33:29 PM
hmm... The few Sport classic owners I know seem to like the looks but not so complementary on the handling & ergonomics.
Chris
Do you think this guy has anything to say about handling & ergonomics with his stock suspension and tyres ???
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/alanthomasmccann/JH4Q8159.jpg)
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/alanthomasmccann/JH4Q7977.jpg)
another 848 review (i've posted one before I believe)
http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html (http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html)
that rider looks like he doesn't have many complaints at all! [thumbsup] great photo!
Got to say - I love the look of the SC's but after taking one for a spin in Canberra last year I really hated the position - However, I hated the 1098's position the first day I had that but now I love it .... I am even thinking of getting one......
Moral to the story - you need more than a day to really try out a bike and if you like the look I am sure you can get the bike to 'fit' your riding needs - just may cost a few $$$
Go for it Matty [thumbsup]
Quote from: Spider on August 15, 2008, 03:37:04 AM
another 848 review (i've posted one before I believe)
http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html (http://www.sportrider.com/features/146_0804_ducati_848/index.html)
that rider looks like he doesn't have many complaints at all! [thumbsup] great photo!
So Spider are you named after Ruben Xaus ..... or was he named after you?
Quote from: Betty on August 16, 2008, 03:05:38 PM
So Spider are you named after Ruben Xaus ..... or was he named after you?
I know!....I went over to his site and he does look a little bit of a hunched up spider on the bike, and the knees poking out...but the massive lean angle and the Superbike World Championship win do differentiate between the two of us!
http://www.rubenxaus.net/ (http://www.rubenxaus.net/)
This looks like a nice tracky Matty [thumbsup]
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ducati-999-Motorcycle-Excellent-Condition_W0QQitemZ300251558059QQihZ020QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Or this
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-MONSTER-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190244794149QQihZ009QQcategoryZ102683QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-MONSTER-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190244794149QQihZ009QQcategoryZ102683QQcmdZViewItem)
how's this:
a 996sps in Townsville. Fly up and ride it home!
$16,000 at the moment.
I'd fit on a 996, right?
Matty?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-996-SPS-JUST-OVER-9000Kls_W0QQitemZ300249987116QQihZ020QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-996-SPS-JUST-OVER-9000Kls_W0QQitemZ300249987116QQihZ020QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Ooooh I'll have that 996 thanks.....
Vince can I borrow a trailer?
Quote from: mattyvas on August 21, 2008, 04:10:02 AM
Ooooh I'll have that 996 thanks.....
Vince can I borrow a trailer?
Do you think the 620 could tow it. [laugh] [laugh]
yeah you'll just have to fashion me a tow hitch.....
Or I could use the Golf.
This is a nice one [thumbsup]
Super,Matty
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ducati-Sport-Classic-1000_W0QQitemZ250286055721QQihZ015QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/fb/c0/4ed7_1.JPG)
soon as I saw that Dock - I thought I recognised it, yep, it's a Melbourne bike....you should hear the Zards - I was on a tram and it pulled up next to...the glass panels of the tram were so scarred they wanted to cross the road. Mate it barks and growls and is intimidating. I love the 992ds engine, but connected to Zards - wow!
real shame about the reason for the sale though.
and Matty - I can tell you (I spent about 3 minutes looking at it) it is in pristine condition!
Hey, Dock, if you ever find any Ducati catalogues in your travels please drop me a line!
Never been a fan of the look of those bikes - the size, look and angle of the tank just look a bit wrong to me. But I love the look of that Zard exhaust - it is my type of weird.
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 23, 2008, 11:33:18 PM
This is a nice one [thumbsup]
Super,Matty
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ducati-Sport-Classic-1000_W0QQitemZ250286055721QQihZ015QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
(http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/fb/c0/4ed7_1.JPG)
Hmmmm...nice, but I really want black. ;)
The only thing I'm not sure about is the rear lights?
I actually really like the original round lights, sure you can do a slight tail tidy and remove some plastic.
But I like the circular lights.
Matty, it could be the first bike on this forum that is actually modified back to original components.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DUCATI-MONSTER-TRACK-BIKE_W0QQitemZ190244794149QQihZ009QQcategoryZ102683QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Two birds, one stone!
That's been up there for a while, nice looking bike but track only.
Quote from: Dockstrada on August 15, 2008, 02:55:57 AM
Do you think this guy has anything to say about handling & ergonomics with his stock suspension and tyres ???
nahh... im sure he's having fun. I've actually never heard an a SC owner complain too much. It was more of a plan for my super secret plot to have one owner fooled into selling one to me for $5. [evil] ......
obviously... I failed :P ;D [thumbsup] - chris
ps, Dock, after riding my bike just about anything else feels very comfortable, this side of a F4. - Chris