Dan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 I would have described my 996 as "agricultural".... Yeah, mates always called mine "the tractor" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 And the clutch grabs, the clutch is heavy even though it's hydraulic. The vibrations from the V twin are horrible, the throttle is super sensitive..etc. etc. Give me an R1 any day... Ah you lot are all too soft LOL, spoilt by Japanese refinement The clutches are crap though, mine was shot at 3000 miles, as was the back tyre and I wouldn't ever buy a Ducati second hand, heard too many horror stories LOL, even worse than an Alfa... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 And the clutch grabs, the clutch is heavy even though it's hydraulic. The vibrations from the V twin are horrible, the throttle is super sensitive..etc. etc. Give me an R1 any day... Ah you lot are all too soft LOL, spoilt by Japanese refinement The clutches are crap though, mine was shot at 3000 miles, as was the back tyre and I wouldn't ever buy a Ducati second hand, heard too many horror stories LOL, even worse than an Alfa... Mine had just had £1k spent on the engine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 My neighbour came home with a nice 1098S the other week. It's now sitting with his 916 in his garage. I am officially in love with the 1098. It's stunning. All the Ohlins gubbins on his one too. It is soooooooooooooo nice. I'll have to stick in and see if he gives me a shot...... yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 this will do me................. over 200 horse........... http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/ ... 4-wor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 this will do me................. over 200 horse........... http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/ ... 4-wor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 this will do me................. over 200 horse........... http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/ ... 4-wor.html The guy who re-mapped mine has re-mapped an 05 Gixxer 1000 to 229 bhp at the rear wheel. I've spoken to the owner too and this is just with a gas flowed head and an exhaust change. Mine has a little more than standard now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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