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Ducati 999
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:18 pm
by steele
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

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:08 pm
by jcslocum
Fabulous does not do it justice. The latest 2 issues of Bike (UK Mag) has reviews.
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 10:01 pm
by fasterdammit
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:

Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 7:51 pm
by steele
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

Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:31 am
by Skins
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 ...
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 4:08 pm
by jcslocum
It's got underseat exhaust mate, what did you expect? :-)
A little heat on your stones is worth it when riding.
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:42 pm
by steele
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

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Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:02 pm
by Skins
what caused the fuse to heat up, steele?
Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:33 pm
by steele
Just loose connections in the bakealite ....well it is a ducati

Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 1:03 pm
by jcslocum
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.
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2005 11:46 am
by steele
Ah joe lucas ...prince of darkness

Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:44 pm
by steele
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

Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 8:54 pm
by Skins
Just green with envy, mate.
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:08 am
by redpaso
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!)
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:25 am
by mike
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: