Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > I gorra new bike!

[AK]

Originally posted by Redruth
That husband of yours dun arf have a lot to cope with, Mrs

:P:P:P

you reckon? :P

IMHO he should be getting wifely type thanks for all he does for you.

He did/does, til he took a sorn'd bike out - without 'other' legality things...

But, Hey, here speaks a woman who hasn't managed to keep a husband yet, so what do I know :P:P:P

I'm on my second

but I'll keep him, as I never need 'passouts' for DSC meets

[AK]

Wel - just been out for a 2hr ride on her

Few different things from her majesty (and others monsters, as have 'tested' all except the S2R) to note, some good - some not so.

Handling round bends - excellent goes where you put it.
Drive out of corners - good for its engine size
Steering - stiff in straight lines
Suspension set up - also excellent
Height - taller, so had only one toe down when stopping
Acceleration on open road - much better than a 583, but otherwise pants (my 750ie had more mid range - in MY opinion)
Slipper clutch: not a proper one (like I've used on a 999) - shame, but it is much lighter than ANY other Ducati I've ridden (Better to use clutchless upshifts really)
Diablos: great
Top speed (Rushjob close your ears!:P ) 115 before my turning came up on the private road I was using, but not to comfy, as no screen to tuck in behind, so had to 'hang on' to the bars

Overall - sweet little soul, no probs in using her as my winter hack

...if I'm allowed to....

[Rob B]

Sounds like you've had a great afternoon. Glad the old girl is going to get out this winter



Rgds, Rob

[AK]

Rob.....

do you mean me

or the bike

as I'm usually out most w/ends all year round, I take it you mean Tango:P

C

[Rob B]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[AK]

[Rob B]

But seriously, if I was refering to you, would I use the word "OLD"?

[AK]

not backpeddalling Rob?:P

[Rob B]

Me, na. Just being a Gent' as always