Ducati 999

steele · Post by **steele** » Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:18 pm

Anybody got any views on the triple 9. I am buying new bike this year to ride on the road and its one on my shortlist

Post by **jcslocum** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:08 pm

Fabulous does not do it justice. The latest 2 issues of Bike (UK Mag) has reviews.

fasterdammit · Post by **fasterdammit** » Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:01 pm

One of my fellow Ducatista buddies, has made a 999 his fourth Duc. And he's actually selling his 748S and Monster S4. Previously, he didn't think he'd get a litrebike - at least not in such proximity to superbike guise. But he can't say enough about it. I was very surprised when he mentioned both bikes were on the market; we had discussed the joys of owning several bikes that performed well in their areas of expertise, but it appears as though the 999 has met all his needs. He racks up a lot of miles - in town, on backroads, weekend rides, etc. But I guess it boils down to the 999 doing everythign well; so well that the other two just don't get the lovin' they used to.

Personally, somebody will have to spot me a 999 for a while so I can come to my own conclusions ... :laugh: :lick:

steele · Post by **steele** » Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:51 pm

Today i have had a sit on one in Forza italias premises at silverstone .........I think i am in love and what nice guys running the place

Post by **Skins** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:31 am

well, I hope they've fixed that business about the seat getting hot. That was something I didn't like about the 916 I rode ...

Post by **jcslocum** » Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:08 pm

It's got underseat exhaust mate, what did you expect? :-)

A little heat on your stones is worth it when riding.

steele · Post by **steele** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:42 pm

That reminds me i was out on the paso about 5 years ago on the M42 Motorway when i thought the seat was getting hot :ugh: pulled over a nd took it of ...main fush was glowing red hot

.....

Post by **Skins** » Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:02 pm

what caused the fuse to heat up, steele?

steele · Post by **steele** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:33 pm

Just loose connections in the bakealite ....well it is a ducati

Post by **jcslocum** » Sat Feb 26, 2005 1:03 pm

Paso and Electrics.....enough said.

As a former Brit car owner, I'm a good judge of bad electrics. Lucas Electrics, now that's an oxymoron.

steele · Post by **steele** » Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:46 am

Ah joe lucas ...prince of darkness

steele · Post by **steele** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:44 pm

Any way back on topic any more 999 thoughts ,there are 2 more bikes on my shortlist MVF4

:lick: OR Aprilla tuono racing ..any comments

Post by **Skins** » Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:54 pm

Just green with envy, mate.

redpaso · Post by **redpaso** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:08 am

what about another paso?

or is that just just over over kill? I guess another bike can only help you appreciate everything that is a PASO! As for the 999, I haven't ridden one so can't comment. Those that have rave about them but the only guy I know that has one is too scared to take it out on the Australian roads for fear of pot holes & Police (some of the potholes are so big the police can hide in them, car & all

) He reckons it is great as a track day bike!)

mike · Post by **mike** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:25 am

redpaso wrote:what about another paso? or is that just just over over kill? I guess another bike can only help you appreciate everything that is a PASO! As for the 999, I haven't ridden one so can't comment. Those that have rave about them but the only guy I know that has one is too scared to take it out on the Australian roads for fear of pot holes & Police (some of the potholes are so big the police can hide in them, car & all ) He reckons it is great as a track day bike!)

I have 2 pasos... would i rather have 1 paso and 1 750F1? YOU BET. I love the paso dearly, but two is a bit redundant. :laugh: