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Aug 29th, 2011, 2:02 pm
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fairfax, VA, USA
Posts: 68
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Back in the Ducati fold
I used to own a Sport Classic back in '08 and didn't keep it long, mainly due to the ergos. However, I've always loved the sound and styling of a Ducati and dreamed of one day owning an 848. Well the dream sort of came true last weekend.
I've been looking to downsize from a BMW K1300S and get something that I could use on weekend rides and the occasional track day. I looked around at several Japanese 600's and while economically advatageous and fine bikes in their own regard, they just didn't elicit any emotion out of me. I inquired about a Triumph Daytona 675 and was about to pull the trigger when I found an '07 1098 at a local dealer. I made an inquiry and rode out to the shop to take it on a test ride. The Duc captured my soul. The sound, the looks, the feel, it all added up. The maintenance cost was a big stumbling block, though.
I discussed the pros and cons with my wife and she said to go for it. Of course, it helps that she rides a Monster 696.  We figured that age 51, there's no telling how long I'll be able to handle a sport bike and do track days, so I may as well get what I really like, even if I only have it a few years. Found a buyer for the Beemer, got the loan lined up and took delivery of it last Saturday.
So with that, here it is:
It has a full Termi system on it, Woodcraft rearsets and a Woodcraft clutch cover.
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Aug 29th, 2011, 2:18 pm
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 9
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Congrats on the purchase man, beautiful bike!!
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Aug 29th, 2011, 2:45 pm
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Los Angeles, CA HWY 2,
Posts: 4,407
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Totally agree with your way of thinking.
Enjoy it,
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2012 Ducati MTS1200St Ti
2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing
past: Ducatis, Aprilias, a Guzzi Stelvio, a Husky, and some BMWs as well.
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Aug 29th, 2011, 7:43 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Crosby, TX, USA
Posts: 368
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good looking bike, go out and ride.
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'05 ST4s-ABS (Red)
'85 Allazura (Red)
It may be dirty, but it's hard to wash while riding!
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Aug 29th, 2011, 8:02 pm
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I have a button.. BITCHES!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Greenville, SC, USA
Posts: 6,836
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Your 'write up' was wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm glad you're enjoying that bike. Congrats Dude. 
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Aug 29th, 2011, 8:03 pm
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I have a button.. BITCHES!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Greenville, SC, USA
Posts: 6,836
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Oh, and by the way, go out and get rid of them chicken strips. 
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Aug 29th, 2011, 9:35 pm
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Spartanburg, SC,
Posts: 135
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Your logic is perfect. Sounds like you made a great decision. Congrats.
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Aug 30th, 2011, 6:06 am
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Tamuning, Guam, USA
Posts: 73
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Congrats on the purchase. I hope you enjoy her.
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2003 749S
2008 F41000 R312
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Aug 30th, 2011, 6:15 am
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Fairfax, VA, USA
Posts: 68
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Quote:
Originally Posted by metalhead
Oh, and by the way, go out and get rid of them chicken strips. |
Those aren't chicken strips. That's the residue from the previous owner's track days. She was well-ridden.
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Aug 30th, 2011, 7:44 pm
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I have a button.. BITCHES!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Greenville, SC, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron P
Those aren't chicken strips. That's the residue from the previous owner's track days. She was well-ridden. |
Niiiiiiiice. 
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