Since when do motorcycles get emission tested anyway?? I had those evil Termi race only pipes on my 1098 and I doubt that would pass any emission test.

Texas has motorcycle emissions laws, they just do not enforce testing. It is super expensive to set it up for cars, and most places cannot afford to buy it for bikes to. We looked into it when we owned a car wash/lube center. It was going to run around $80k IIRC. I expect Texas to mandate motorcycle testing before too long.

And police can give tickets for non DOT exhaust whenever they want. I have seen it done.

Report from Barber for you "old timers" (Brian Charles???)... Scroll down the link to see the latest Duc..

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Barber-Vintage-Festival-Motorcycle-Classics.aspx?blogid=44&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost

Buy it now 

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=13753.0

Quote from: gt1000man on October 24, 2008, 04:24:25 AM
Report from Barber for you "old timers" (Brian Charles???)... Scroll down the link to see the latest Duc..

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/Barber-Vintage-Festival-Motorcycle-Classics.aspx?blogid=44&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost

Note to self:  I must visit Barber soon.

cdc

Quote from: cdc on October 24, 2008, 07:45:44 AM
Note to self:  I must visit Barber soon.

cdc

Well Charles ,  it looks like you had a great trip to Indy this year. DFWers are always welcome this side of "sippi"

Looks like the Aprilia RS250 may be coming over as well. Found out earlier today. We are thinking about holding off on the RS125 just to be sure. That would be even sweeter 

We also found out a few things we didn't like about the 125. New shock and forks is almost required (according to the UK guys) for someone as portly as myself. They recommended getting the 250, and to leave the 125 to "women and teens" 

The Streetfighter website is up on the Ducati site... nice intro movie

Oh yeah... 1098R Bayliss Edition

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098RBAY-09

Quote from: bryant8 on November 03, 2008, 06:27:19 PM
Oh yeah... 1098R Bayliss Edition

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098RBAY-09

What do you think...  $43,995?  ...$45K?   

Quote from: SUPER DUKE! on November 03, 2008, 07:04:45 PM
What do you think...  $43,995?  ...$45K?   

I think it's stunning   

Quote from: SUPER DUKE! on November 03, 2008, 07:04:45 PM
What do you think...  $43,995?  ...$45K?   

I think the old saw is you have to ask ...  

Quote from: pipeliner1978 on November 03, 2008, 07:08:14 PM
I think it's stunning   

Yes -it IS very nice!!!
-But I worry about having stuff that is TOO nice.
I realy liked the TriColore 1098S too.
but I ride hard and ride a LOT, so...
It is inevitable it would smack the asphalt more than I would appreciate.   

I'm sure it will be amazing to see in person!
There is no telling, but it could come with aditional hotrod parts/tuning also!

I think Charles should get one to go next to his 916SPS!
...if you don't have room I could store it at my place for you buddy!...   

Quote from: bryant8 on November 03, 2008, 06:27:19 PM
Oh yeah... 1098R Bayliss Edition

http://www.ducati.com/en/bikes/my2009/ModelPage.jhtml?family=Superbike&model=SBK1098RBAY-09