Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Newbie 916 owner

[Nige]

I have previously owned a number of Jap 4’s and my last bike was a TRX850 which pushed all the right buttons and sold me up the river twin. I have always admired, and to some degree wanted a 916 since the Strada landed in 94.

Last year I went touring in Spain with a great lad off this sight (CRM250) and we did a bike swap for an hour, (Original 916 Strada). Decision made, with my demob from the Army imminent, I was going to treat myself.

Last November I found a mint 916BP – If the truth known I could probably have scraped the funds for a new 999, however, the later just doesn’t meet the wet dream criteria the 916 has over me. A little over priced, but with the looks of a just out of the crate 1997 bike, and with 3500 on the clock. Everything original and the 916 decals that mattered.

Rule 1 – Beware the 916 that has been stood in a heated shed for 5 years. 500 miles into my ownership the output shaft bearing made like a grenade. To cut a long story short, a rebuild with all new bearings, belts, bits, bobs, and cogs I’ve manage a further 500 miles with no surprises. (Many thanks to Steve and the guys at MotoRapido).

So I’ve been a 916 owner for 10 months and I have only just learned to love it. It’s the only/best looking tractor I have owned.

So it’s staying, and to that end this is why I am here. So, a big hello to one and all.

The imaginary money is behind the imaginary bar.

Regards

Nige

[jeff st4s]

Welcome Nige, I'll have a pint of sedative to help me calm down.
Nice bunch of people down at Moto Rapido, I caught my Duacti affliction from them earlier this year.

[Grib]

Welcome aboard Nige

[Henners]

Someone from the Hampshire region will be along shortly, until then I'll have a diet coke and say welcome Nige

[Loz]

Welcome Nige, might see you at a Hants rideout (or even a Sussex one) one day, if I ever manage to make another one of these (!).

Too early for me for a proper drink, I'll just have a cup of darjeeling, thanks!

welcome mate...

just wondering....Heard alot about these TRX 850s...what are they like?

I had a TLS for 6 months and mate said there almost as fun.

[rcgbob44]

Welcome to the club. Some of the 916 series can have there moments but I don`t think you`l regret buying your bike, I only hope its a red one and not a yellow one as they were production line regects that were low performance models.

Also be aware of some very funny people on here, there not all as sane as wot eye is!

By the way mines Jamesons & coke or a Hennesy XO & coke.

welcome!