Update
 

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners

Any more?

Henners? I didn't know you had one? Recent addition?

This thread and the noise about 996R's is really annoying me! Don't get me started on the fact that this bike isn't eligible for Desmo Due ... but, I SO want one!!!

I hate you all - barstewards!!!

Cheers Tony ...
 

.. bought her this evening. No. 135 with 908 miles and perfect in every detail. I've wanted this bike forever, all the buying and selling to get here was an interesting journey, however, now I've found the one. Very happy bunny :sing:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-1.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-2.jpg

:o :o

I'm SO JEALOUS!!!!

I'm going to sulk a bit now ... where's my calculator ...

could have swept the leaves up henners

did you get it from Bristol?

Henners I hate to pour cold water on your dreams, But should the lower vents on the side panels be shown has carbon!!!!!!!!!

I have a feeling this one came from bristol, its one i looked at quite a while ago, and the dealer couldnt give me an explanation why the vents were red. Did you get the extras with it including the ecu? He had to get these from Ducati as the bike came from japan and came over without Termis,stand ect.

Don\'t worry guys ..
 

.. she's real.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-7/773773/996R-3.jpg

Henry - she's lovely:D
I take it all back, about me feeling sorry for you last week:P

When you going to bring her out then?

C:)

.......and me!

I'd better get one of them there plaque thingies so I can have an "R" too ;)

... try ebay :P Hopefully see you tomorrow.

I think I've seen enough of this thread, and heard enough about 996R's.

:(

ditto

Sorry TP, Andy.

I've no doubt she's real Henners, just different. The ohlins forks have a different colour center too:o

The jealousy ... :( :(

In hindsight perhaps I was a bit abrupt - I'm just jealous. I want one - a lot.

:saint:

Jon\'s right ..
 

.. imported from Japan however confirmed by DUK. I'm having her dynoed to prove full power. Spent most of her days in a Geisha house apparently. Isn't there something ironic about a Japanese inport that isn't an IL4 ?

Jon also mentioned the lower fairing vents being painted rather than exposed carbonfibre - check out the pictures from the launch report:

http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld...y01/ducati.htm


[Edited on 14-5-2005 by Henners]

Congratualtions Henners, i bet you're a very happy man tonight:D

As per Dibble's earlier post, I was fortunate enough to pick up Chris Webb's bike , No 315, and what can I say, drop dead gorgeous doesn't even start to do it justice. I started lusting after Ducatis when the Desmo 250 was getting tested against Honda 250 G5s and the like, and when Dave turned up with his original 916 in 1998, I started putting all my shrapnel in a big fcuk-off bottle. After about 6 years I had about £112, so I went for plan b and remortgaged the house.

The bike will be seen circulating in a sedate and dignified (ie slow) manner during a number of southern-based track days!

Update
 

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris

Any more?

Henners - she's a beauty and no mistake.

I like your style though, start a thread about how many 996Rs there are in the club and then subtely add yours to the list - choice !!!;)

You're a lucky man and this has only heightened my desire to get another one - best get the staff out trawling the web and small adds..

Tim

The 11th is Banoffee, the one thats on the board for sale at the moment.

Nobody got an answer as to how many Ducati UK brought into the country yet, anyone on good terms with the folks there to get an answer?

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Banoffee

Any more?

Bit common aint they?;):P

Yeah, about 2% of the club membership:)

There'll be another at the Snetterton trackday belonging to another member called Adam, who's not a message board regular.

Thanx Lissie
 

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Banoffee
Adam

Any more?

TWO adams, TWO 996r's excellent.

Update!
 

So thats:

BDG
Smilo
Desmo996R
adam
Jon
Paul James
bungi
Rip
Henners
Ian Harris
Will he remember to update :puzzled: (ex-Banoffee)
Adam

Any more?

TP - 998R

:D

Well ...
 

... you're in the wrong thread :P Go and start your own :lol:

Well done - good choice. Wondered what you were up to when I saw the 996 was for sale you short stroke lover :burn: you :D

:D

:D

:D

Well what can I say .... I've been kicked out, a more exclusive clique then that 996R clique even?

Second generation testastretta in the classic shape anyone?

:lol:

Well done TP enjoy

I am going for 996R or 998R over the winter but just can’t make me mind up as to which one

What made you choose the 998R?

I want one for the engine I am still goner make it look like me 916 coz red is borrrrrrrrrrring.
:alien:

Eric your 916 is unique, why have 2 bikes that look the same :puzzled:
get another look for it.

/ian

Eris when you see them red carbon fiber panels with the words 99*R, you won't want to touch them:cool:

Only jesting, I couldn’t paint an R
but I could put the engine in my bike

:eureka:

To be honest Eric I wanted a 996R. It was the compromise deal with another bike I had ordered with my wife.

But I saw this opportunity with the 998R because I knew about it being sold and even though I wanted a 996R (last one of the shape to win WSB and an Aussie rode it as well) this 998 is very special to me. I had a think about it and my wife was keen as well, highly unusual behaviour, so I went for it.

I'm so happy I could cry, in fact I did cry when I first worked out the deal with the owner. Like I say, this particular bike is VERY special to me and I'm so happy that I am the one who is going to have it and treat it like the previous owner did.

It won't be hidden away, it will go on the track as well as the road. And whilst I'm certain I won't be reckless with it I'd like to think I'm still going to open the throttle on it.

COME ON!!!

I’m sure you will TP I’m sure you will. :saint:

Nice one fella - she'll have a very good home I'm sure - enjoy

Tim:ninja: