New for '08 - Page 2

bwhip · 11-08-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

I read that you had to have them do all the services to maintain warranty but I didn't realize it included the oil changes, that's retarded. I'm pretty sure that I'm more careful and more likely to do it right than the average tech that would be working on it.

Mine gets changed after every race weekend, and I've confirmed that I won't have any warranty issues.

I did just buy some brake pads for the bike. There aren't many aftermarket options available, and the Ducati pads were so impressive that I decided to go with the OEM's.

I misunderstood the price when I ordered them. I thought the price was for a full set of four pads, which would be about double what I've been paying for the Galfers I use on the 600. Nope. That was the price per side, or two pads. Total price for the set - $291.00. I've decided to do less braking and carry more corner speed. I can't afford to use up the pads so quickly.

Shenders1 · 11-08-2007, 02:33 PM

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Nope. That was the price per side, or two pads. Total price for the set - $291.00. I've decided to do less braking and carry more corner speed. I can't afford to use up the pads so quickly.

Those thoughtful Ducati folks - They'll do anything to help you squeeze out that extra bit of speed.

tigerblade · 11-08-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

I thought it was "PETE", not "Pete"

I refuse to make that distinction.

slickwill · 11-08-2007, 05:46 PM

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Total price for the set - $291.00. I've decided to do less braking and carry more corner speed. I can't afford to use up the pads so quickly.

I'm a poor student. If I end up with a Ducati I might have to resort to dragging my feet to stop and reserve the brakes for special occasions and weekends.

Actually, doesn't the "S" have the Monobloc calipers? The 848 doesn't have the monobloc calipers but something a step down the Brembo line. Maybe pads are cheaper for them? I'll have to research this.

ND4SPD · 11-08-2007, 05:49 PM

Just downshift. A lot.

ccwilli3 · 11-08-2007, 06:09 PM

if you can afford the bike, everything else falls into place!

bwhip · 11-09-2007, 09:52 AM

From the bike show in Milan

ND4SPD · 11-09-2007, 09:59 AM

You need one 'whip.

slickwill · 11-09-2007, 10:05 AM

Which one?

slickwill · 11-09-2007, 10:09 AM

More.

bwhip · 11-09-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

You need one 'whip.

I bought a Ruckus instead.

slickwill · 11-09-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

I bought a Ruckus instead.

The Ruckus has more "style" anyway. Will it wheelie?

luvtolean · 11-09-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

From the bike show in Milan

Damn...that's hot.

REAL hot.

evl_twn · 11-09-2007, 11:48 AM

Pierre Col - Salon de Milan 2007

I had no idea MV Agusta was building a PWC

tigerblade · 11-09-2007, 11:51 AM

So ah... what are they paying for plasma these days?

slickwill · 11-09-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

So ah... what are they paying for plasma these days?

$50 a week around here if you donate twice a week. $20 for the first of the week, $30 for the second. It would take a lot of plasma. I've given a lot and I've drawn a lot from others. It's crappy no matter which side of it you're on.

slickwill · 11-11-2007, 10:21 PM

On the picture of the front wheel in Post #40 why do the Brembo's have two lines coming in?

Also do you think it would be a simple (yet expensive) bolt on affair to upgrade to the Monobloc calipers from the 1098S?

evl_twn · 11-11-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

On the picture of the front wheel in Post #40 why do the Brembo's have two lines coming in?

Also do you think it would be a simple (yet expensive) bolt on affair to upgrade to the Monobloc calipers from the 1098S?

That line more than likely feeds the caliper on the other side. The problem with that setup is you can get air trapped in the "hump" over the fender, unless you remove the opposite caliper and hold it higer while bleeding.

I'm not sure if the calipers are interchangeable

luvtolean · 11-12-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slickwill

On the picture of the front wheel in Post #40 why do the Brembo's have two lines coming in?

Also do you think it would be a simple (yet expensive) bolt on affair to upgrade to the Monobloc calipers from the 1098S?

Probably, Ducatis radial bolt spacing is the same on all their bikes I know about, 108mm.

Shenders1 · 11-12-2007, 12:45 PM

108 or 110? I thought 108 was race-kit spacing, and 110 was what I had the 999?

slickwill · 11-13-2007, 04:25 PM

Well I'm going to have to get a new insurance company if I make the switch to a Ducati. They didn't have the 848 in the system yet so I had them quote a new 749 and they wanted $2600 a year for low coverage and a $1000 deductible. I currently pay $800 a year for my bike.

bwhip · 11-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Here you go, slickwill:
Motorcycle Daily

slickwill · 11-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Sweet, thanks. I actually went down to the local dealer today. They said their first two are supposed to be here in December but both are sold. I sat on the 1098 just to make sure it's what I want. The seat is higher, harder, more uncomfortable, the clip-ons are lower, and the rear seat will probably make my wife swear...it was perfect. Now I just have to find someone who will insure it for under $2.5K a year.

Shenders1 · 11-20-2007, 12:59 PM

Ducati used to offer insurance to Ducati owners at really good rates - May still, would be worth checking.

ND4SPD · 11-20-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Here you go, slickwill:
Motorcycle Daily

Stop tempting him...

and me

11-08-2007, 05:49 PM	#35
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11-08-2007, 06:09 PM	#36
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11-09-2007, 09:52 AM	#37
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 4,096	Re: New for '08 From the bike show in Milan Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Gallery

11-09-2007, 09:59 AM	#38
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,407 Images: 25	Re: New for '08 You need one 'whip. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X "Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door"

11-09-2007, 10:05 AM	#39
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: New for '08 Which one? __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-09-2007, 10:09 AM	#40
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: New for '08 More. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-09-2007, 11:48 AM	#44
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,732	Re: New for '08 Pierre Col - Salon de Milan 2007 I had no idea MV Agusta was building a PWC __________________ Seamus is awesome Last edited by evl_twn; 11-09-2007 at 12:04 PM.

11-09-2007, 11:51 AM	#45
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 35 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114	Re: New for '08 So ah... what are they paying for plasma these days?

11-11-2007, 10:21 PM	#47
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: New for '08 On the picture of the front wheel in Post #40 why do the Brembo's have two lines coming in? Also do you think it would be a simple (yet expensive) bolt on affair to upgrade to the Monobloc calipers from the 1098S? __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-12-2007, 12:45 PM	#50
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	Re: New for '08 108 or 110? I thought 108 was race-kit spacing, and 110 was what I had the 999?

11-13-2007, 04:25 PM	#51
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: New for '08 Well I'm going to have to get a new insurance company if I make the switch to a Ducati. They didn't have the 848 in the system yet so I had them quote a new 749 and they wanted $2600 a year for low coverage and a $1000 deductible. I currently pay $800 a year for my bike. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#52
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 4,096	Re: New for '08 Here you go, slickwill: Motorcycle Daily __________________ My Gallery

11-19-2007, 08:29 PM	#53
slickwill Paint it Black Join Date: 08-31-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa Age: 29 Bike(s): XBR1250F4R Posts: 2,507	Re: New for '08 Sweet, thanks. I actually went down to the local dealer today. They said their first two are supposed to be here in December but both are sold. I sat on the 1098 just to make sure it's what I want. The seat is higher, harder, more uncomfortable, the clip-ons are lower, and the rear seat will probably make my wife swear...it was perfect. Now I just have to find someone who will insure it for under $2.5K a year. __________________ If it has wheels, I've crashed it, and some things that don't skis, snowmobile, card board box, giant tube, sentra, dirtbike, lawn tractor, grandmas bread tray, kayak, canoe, raft, bicycle, waterskis, tobaggan, horse, ATV, Now my CBR (women)

11-20-2007, 12:59 PM	#54
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	Re: New for '08 Ducati used to offer insurance to Ducati owners at really good rates - May still, would be worth checking.

11-20-2007, 02:07 PM	#56
tigerblade Just curious Join Date: 12-15-2006 Location: The MIL Age: 35 Bike(s): SV650S Posts: 2,114