848 - must have accessories

[Dementor]

Originally Posted by Henners

Hmmmm ... well I could give the 1098 a test ride just to make sure I'm making the right decision ....

Trust me you are...................but hey I'm just a girlie

Clutch before Slipper



and after



Oh and nearly forgot you really need this

[andyb]

Originally Posted by Dementor

Trust me you are...................but hey I'm just a girlie

Clutch before Slipper



and after



Oh and nearly forgot you really need this

nah.its still not rattling enough

Ive allways thought those preload adjusters were a waste of time.....justmho

[Dementor]

Originally Posted by andyb

nah.its still not rattling enough

Ive allways thought those preload adjusters were a waste of time.....justmho

Sure a man of your skill doesn't require any rider aids Andy

[andyb]

Originally Posted by Dementor

Sure a man of your skill doesn't require any rider aids Andy

yeah, i was that good they said i was beyond help!

[Henners]

Andy ... Roy ... you're not helping

[andyb]

Originally Posted by Henners

Andy ... Roy ... you're not helping

Get a 1098 for a trial....and bring it up to Rocky.....

[Henners]

Yeah ... right! I can see Tom's face now when I tell him I'm going to track his demonstrator

[hwats0n]

Originally Posted by Henners

I've had a raised screen on a 996 and ended up with real wrist problems on long trips because it deflected the wind so much there was too much weight on my wrists for too long, so will have to wait and see on that one.

I've stuck with the original screen for that reason and it works well. All the wind is directed onto your chest and takes the weight off the wrists.

I've done about just over 1000 miles on mine. Only mod is termis which are awesome but your neighbours won't think so! I reckon the best mod you can do is to move somewhere where it doesn't rain every bl00dy day so you can ride it

[Stu748R]

Henners, you should have waited till end of september as Ducati are bringing out a 583cc version of the 848.
Roy, have you got a pipe to go with the slipper clutch.

[Henners]

I see price rises in September, hence I'm buying now!

Rode the 1098 this morning at the bequest of some mates and what a beast! Power wheelies in 1st, 2nd and 3rd ... brakes are very powerful and sensitive, I found myself either going too fast or braking too hard It's too much for the roads I ride that's for sure.

Even more happy with the 848 now and glad Snells gave me the chance to ride both.

[royum]

Originally Posted by Henners

It's too much for the roads I ride that's for sure.

Even more happy with the 848 now and glad Snells gave me the chance to ride both.

Henners I can understand you wanting to justify your purchase and I'm not having a go at you, but the 1098 isn't too much for the roads the average person rides in the UK. Jumping on one after a lower powered bike is sure to have a daunting effect, but as with anything you get used to it.

I'm sure the effect would be the same for me in jumping on a Desmosedici, but I'm not claiming that's too much for the road.

I used to ride 30hp two-fiftys in the seventies and was blown away by the power of a 750 at about 65-70bhp, it scared me silly. I now have 100bhp on top of that and I'm quite used to what happens when you twist your right hand.

[Micky T]

Bristol Ducati are offering 500 pounds off accessories on Ducatis bought by the end of August.

[Henners]

Thanks Royum - sorry if I gave the impression I rode both bikes back2back, I didn't. I rode the 848 on Saturday and the 1098 this morning (Wednesday). In the past I was happy with the power of my 998S on the road however I found the power delivery of the 1098 too instant and the brakes too powerful for me and I can imagine the problems I might face on slippery/greasy roads in the autumn. The 848 is plenty quick enough and the power delivey is smoother and more progressive which is what I'm looking for - appreciate other folk have different needs and aspirations

Originally Posted by royum

Henners I can understand you wanting to justify your purchase and I'm not having a go at you, but the 1098 isn't too much for the roads the average person rides in the UK. Jumping on one after a lower powered bike is sure to have a daunting effect, but as with anything you get used to it.

I'm sure the effect would be the same for me in jumping on a Desmosedici, but I'm not claiming that's too much for the road.

I used to ride 30hp two-fiftys in the seventies and was blown away by the power of a 750 at about 65-70bhp, it scared me silly. I now have 100bhp on top of that and I'm quite used to what happens when you twist your right hand.

[JerryXt]

Originally Posted by Henners

The carbon's definately happening. Not sure whether to go QB or DP. QB is about 40% cheaper and has that deep gloss finish, but it's not as light, probably glass reinforced?

QB fairings have got kevlar backing and I believe all their carbon is wet laid rather than pre-preg. Judging by what I've seen, DP can be a bit thin - one layer for the Monster screen I have...

I'd go with whoever has stock. DP have been terribly slow recently.

And re the brakes thing: personally I find the 1098 brakes as a package don't give enough feedback - it's just raw stopping power. I've got a smaller m/c on asbo working with 1098 calipers (and Nogs PF pads) and that gives excellent feedback and progression without losing any of the power. To the point that you can do rolling stoppies into Druids.

[Henners]

... some of my best friends are Druids

Thrown the QB catalogue at her plus carbon tankpad, vinyl numberboards, adjustable rideheight adjuster, Pazzo levers and mirror extenders.

19 days to go ...