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Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 31-Dec-2006, 12:03
Replies: 21
Views: 7,988
Posted By gossa
I loved my 999, I think they were ahead of thier...

I loved my 999, I think they were ahead of thier time and in future people will appreciate them more. If Ducati had launched the bike in the same colours/specs as it is now I dont think it would...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Dec-2006, 23:21
Replies: 19
Views: 4,766
Posted By gossa
oh and don't worry, when it comes you'll just be...

oh and don't worry, when it comes you'll just be speechles so won't need to worry about what to call her/it. I just stood there smiling for a while when I got my keys, I think I might have dribbled...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Dec-2006, 23:19
Replies: 19
Views: 4,766
Posted By gossa
i'm saying 10-98 but I called my 999 a triple...

i'm saying 10-98 but I called my 999 a triple nine.

I think this very important issue requires serious debate to make sure we get it right, or we could just all go and ride instead.............
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 28-Dec-2006, 21:32
Replies: 21
Views: 7,988
Posted By gossa
Yes, mine is an S as no standard models will ship...

Yes, mine is an S as no standard models will ship until next year. I agree that the looks are a little japanese but that's mainly the headlights and i'm warming to them already.

I think Ducati gone...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 27-Dec-2006, 10:37
Replies: 33
Views: 8,522
Posted By gossa
Agree and Disagree Van, I love the innovative...

Agree and Disagree Van, I love the innovative looks of the 999 but the looks are divided between Ducati owners and the rest of the world but I've bought a 1098 because of what it is. However I agree...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Dec-2006, 19:13
Replies: 10
Views: 4,990
Posted By gossa
Roadrunner, I was the shorter fatter one picking...

Roadrunner, I was the shorter fatter one picking the bike up, just posted my first ride view on it.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Dec-2006, 19:09
Replies: 21
Views: 7,988
Posted By gossa
First Ride, the verdict!

Hi All, was going to pick up the 1098s yesterday but it ended up being today.

I've just had an 05 999s from new for the last 18 months, did 6500 miles in the Uk and Europe, track days etc and rode...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 22-Dec-2006, 10:52
Replies: 10
Views: 4,144
Posted By gossa
Well I'll be riding MINE this...

Well I'll be riding MINE this afternoon!!!!!!!!!!

God, is this what we've come to, a bunch of wazzers playing who's got the biggest nob? Come on boy's and girls, we're one big happy faimly remember?
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 22-Dec-2006, 10:48
Replies: 31
Views: 9,243
Posted By gossa
Rich? If you want it bad enough you'll find a...

Rich? If you want it bad enough you'll find a way. I've done a long finance deal where i'm paying £100 more a month over the cost of a Jap 600.

I definately wouldn't call myself rich at all but is...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Dec-2006, 15:07
Replies: 31
Views: 9,243
Posted By gossa
Yeah I noticed the tyres, loads of tread on the...

Yeah I noticed the tyres, loads of tread on the sides then!!! NOT!!!!

I ordered termi's and a hugger which won't be here for a few weeks. I think we'll be riding just a little bit carefully with...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Dec-2006, 13:49
Replies: 31
Views: 9,243
Posted By gossa
I'll try and get some piccies tomorrow on...

I'll try and get some piccies tomorrow on collection but it's so foggy you won't see much!!

Not trying to be a show off BTW, just thought some people might like the actual view of a real punter...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Dec-2006, 12:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,551
Posted By gossa
Insurance news

Just for info, i kept my 999s policy going over the last few weks since parting with it, just insured the 1098s and guess what? No increase in premium so the cost to insure is the same.

That's with...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Dec-2006, 11:54
Replies: 31
Views: 9,243
Posted By gossa
It's even better in the flesh!!!

Hi all, went to Motorapido yesterday to see my 's coming out of the crate and and what can I say, no picture does it justice!

It's so well finished, absolutely stunning. A few points to mention,...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Dec-2006, 11:58
Replies: 26
Views: 7,338
Posted By gossa
should have kept my big gob shut, forecast for...

should have kept my big gob shut, forecast for winchester on saturday is peeing it down!
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 19-Dec-2006, 19:39
Replies: 18
Views: 5,934
Posted By gossa
My understanding is that the carbon inserts dont...

My understanding is that the carbon inserts dont exist. The carbon bits seen in some pictures are just that the seat unit is carbon painted up with those bits left naked.

That's what my dealer told...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 19-Dec-2006, 19:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,338
Posted By gossa
OK, got a call from Wilf at Motorapido today...

OK, got a call from Wilf at Motorapido today saying mine and my mates 's models have arrived so we're picking up Saturday.

Christmas will come two days early then.

Yes it's cold, yes it's a week...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 14-Dec-2006, 18:29
Replies: 26
Views: 7,338
Posted By gossa
I've been told next week for demo bike at...

I've been told next week for demo bike at Motorapido and sometime in January for delivery of my and my mates 's' models.

But it comes when it comes, if it's late jan to early feb i'll wait for march...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 07-Dec-2006, 01:10
Replies: 27
Views: 7,443
Posted By gossa
Yes, MCN said they were a bluey colour but I...

Yes, MCN said they were a bluey colour but I thought they were dark grey. Anyway, does that matter, surely if you're having an S you're gonna stick termi carbons on? I saw the pipes today in...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 06-Dec-2006, 12:37
Replies: 27
Views: 7,443
Posted By gossa
Amazing level of info from bike and the cover is...

Amazing level of info from bike and the cover is sweeetttt!!!

Interesting that MCN got so many details wrong in thier test of the 's' this week, such as the price at at a grand less than it should...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 23-Nov-2006, 09:03
Replies: 36
Views: 8,630
Posted By gossa
I ordered a red base model and my friend ordered...

I ordered a red base model and my friend ordered a black base model as when Ducati put the initial details on line they were showing avability in red (however there were other errors such as weight...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 18:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,932
Posted By gossa
I actually ordered a black one for a mate as it...

I actually ordered a black one for a mate as it was definately listed on Ducati.com as available in black but they've since changed the details on the website.

Shame, yes, should offer an option of...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 21-Nov-2006, 10:12
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
4 MONTHS? What model have you ordered? As far as...

4 MONTHS? What model have you ordered?

As far as I have been told by my dealer and Ducati UK, S bike will be here early Jan, standard models end jan/early feb and Tricolour in June.

Maybe you're...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 12:40
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
I know what you mean keefy, i'm not hot on the...

I know what you mean keefy, i'm not hot on the looks either but think i'm going to love the ride and for me it's that simple. If I don't i'll stick with my 999. As I said in my thread on the 999...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 12:34
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
More money than sense? Not at all. There are some...

More money than sense? Not at all. There are some things that I didn't like about my 999 and the 1098 adresses them. I own my own business, have two kids and any time for me is pretty precious so I...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 12:28
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
yes they are coming in black, i'm going to let my...

yes they are coming in black, i'm going to let my own test ride be the judge rather than a journalist whose interests, preferences and ego might be very different to mine.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 12:25
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
motorapido told me they are the same prices as...

motorapido told me they are the same prices as teh 999, £11250 for base and £13995 for the s.
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 18-Nov-2006, 12:24
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
why buy before even seeing it? well because I...

why buy before even seeing it? well because I love my 999 but this bike addresses what I didn't like about my 999 and I think it's such an important bike for ducati that they can't afford to get it...
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2006, 12:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By gossa
might have somthing to do with the fact that the...

might have somthing to do with the fact that the 1098 is on order....
Forum: 999 / 749 18-Nov-2006, 12:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By gossa
yeah funny that? these coincidences just astound...

yeah funny that? these coincidences just astound me.....
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 17-Nov-2006, 15:03
Replies: 63
Views: 20,495
Posted By gossa
1098; Have you ordered one?

Come on then, let's get down to the nitty gritty, who has actually put their hands in their pockets and ordered one without even seeing it?

I have and so has a friend, just curious how much faith...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Nov-2006, 10:10
Replies: 7
Views: 2,419
Posted By gossa
keep away from CRG levers. I bought a pair at...

keep away from CRG levers.

I bought a pair at the ally pally show last year and they fitted ok but the clutch side master cylinder 'plunger' that had to come off of the original brembo unit didn't...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Nov-2006, 09:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,890
Posted By gossa
well as an 05 999s owner, here's my take: I...

well as an 05 999s owner, here's my take:

I think the 1098 doesn't look as innovative as the 999. I think the headlights and end cans are a cop out as the 999 ones were truly innovative and the 1098...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-Nov-2006, 09:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,785
Posted By gossa
track fairings

just seen these on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280050002494&rd=1&rd=1
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 20-Oct-2006, 18:40
Replies: 50
Views: 17,013
Posted By gossa
I'm really no hero, occasional track days and all...

I'm really no hero, occasional track days and all that but I just did 1400 miles around france and Switzerland and there were times where I would have liked that bonkers GSXR1000 power to weight flat...
Forum: 1198 / 1098 / 848 16-Oct-2006, 21:15
Replies: 50
Views: 17,013
Posted By gossa
If they drop a LOT of weight and make it a fair...

If they drop a LOT of weight and make it a fair bit faster, i'll have one. Not that worried about the looks, I love my 05 999s but it's bloody heavy getting it in and out of the van/garage and I...
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2006, 22:14
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By gossa
Martin, there's only two of us and we're looking...

Martin, there's only two of us and we're looking around neufchateau for day one.

thanks for all the advice guys!
Forum: 999 / 749 15-Sep-2006, 22:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By gossa
Thanks, that's awesome, i've had a butchers at...

Thanks, that's awesome, i've had a butchers at the map and that looks perfect!
Forum: 999 / 749 13-Sep-2006, 08:44
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By gossa
Rob, pop over where?

Rob, pop over where?
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Sep-2006, 18:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By gossa
chatel near geneve, the one just under lac leman.

chatel near geneve, the one just under lac leman.
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Sep-2006, 08:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,592
Posted By gossa
best french roads?

Next weekend i'm off riding from Calais to Chatel in France. Can anyone reccomend a route? We're taking two days to get down and want to ride the best backroads we can. We're coming back in one day...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Jul-2006, 12:34
Replies: 1
Views: 2,089
Posted By gossa
Black Marchesini alloys....

I've been thinking about upgrading my black alloy Marchesini wheels (off of my 2005 999s) for some magnesium ones. I'll only do it if i can get a reasonable price for the current wheels. They are...
Forum: 999 / 749 27-May-2006, 17:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,441
Posted By gossa
I not only got my bike from them but get all my...

I not only got my bike from them but get all my parts there, even though I live ten miles from 3X and about 60 from Motorapido. I'd make the extra miles just to get a small part because they stock...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 22:13
Replies: 133
Views: 31,461
Posted By gossa
So if you're reading Tim, and we appreciate that...

So if you're reading Tim, and we appreciate that you are, why don't put pressure on MCN to stop running that mock up that is sending the wrong message to every sector of the market including the...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 22:11
Replies: 133
Views: 31,461
Posted By gossa
sorry for the crap punctuation, i'm on my pda...

sorry for the crap punctuation, i'm on my pda mobile with that rubbish little stylus!
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 22:05
Replies: 133
Views: 31,461
Posted By gossa
So if you're reading Tim, and we appreciate that...

So if you're reading Tim, and we appreciate that you are, why don't put pressure on MCN to stop running that mock up that is sending the wrong message to every sector of the market including the...
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 10:12
Replies: 133
Views: 31,461
Posted By gossa
Looking at the front of the new GP road bike...

Looking at the front of the new GP road bike (providing MCN didn't photoshop that as well!) I think Ducati are commited to a similar design shape as the 999.

I would disagree that they are...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 18:28
Replies: 133
Views: 31,461
Posted By gossa
continued 999 speculation in MCN

Am I the only one getting irate at the continued use of a cut and paste mock up replacement of the 999 in MCN?

Ducati bosses have said they are committed to the current design and specifically said...
Forum: 999 / 749 25-May-2006, 18:13
Replies: 26
Views: 5,889
Posted By gossa
Great threads, just goes to show, everyone likes...

Great threads, just goes to show, everyone likes something different!
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 18:36
Replies: 26
Views: 5,889
Posted By gossa
Go for the 999. I was going to buy a 749s last...

Go for the 999.
I was going to buy a 749s last year but thought it was too expensive for what it was so I bought a K5 Gixxer 600 instead. After I crashed it, revved the arse of it and did 3000...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 22-May-2006, 18:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,803
Posted By gossa
Try Muc Off miracle shine. Fantastic finish,...

Try Muc Off miracle shine. Fantastic finish, water repellent, i'd say better than Mer and without the chalky residue.

My mates mad on Harleys and he's tried EVERYTHING and reckons this is...
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