Bike Review - WRXDUP's Ducati 996

**WRXDUP®** · 29 Jun 06, 07:22 AM

My 996 with CF Monoposta Seat
Well I have had my 2001 996 for about two and the half months now and I thought I would share my experience. When I first got her I was a little unsure if I had made the right choice. As she was very uncomfortable to ride, but dam sexy to look at. When I got off of her my back would hurt, my wrist were in constant pain and don't even get me started on that clutch.

However the more I ride her the more I am enjoying her. Man and machine are now becoming one. The back pain is gone, my wrist's no longer hurt and I am getting use to working or working the clutch less. I have put on a after market clutch slave cylinder aswell, but I am just simply not using the clutch as much when changing gears. So as I have never been one to leave any of my bikes/cars standard I started to do a few mods.

First I ordered some race graphics and put them on. Not easy and not something I want to do again anytime soon, but my patience and perseverance paid off as the outcome was pretty good. I then also fitted a tinted screen at the same time. I have also added a pair of Unifilters to go along with the 50mm Termi's and chip. I removed the mesh screen infront of the air tubes aswell. This made a real improvement in throttle response and slight increase in power. The open clutch with titanium guard and gold clutch plate were done when I first got the duc.

So to finish off the look I ordered a carbon fibre monoposta seat with the white race plates painted on the side. I am pretty pleased with the over all result at the moment. What do you guys think of the carbon fibre monoposta seat look?

Now to buy that slipper clutch.

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**Frenchy** · 29 Jun 06, 08:22 AM

Lovely looking bike WRXDUP® (even if it is yellow). The tail end looks v.nice too!

**hhhjesus** · 29 Jun 06, 08:33 AM

very very nice

- what is it with all you guys fascination with cleaning and polishing

lol - if you enjoy it so much please feel free to come round and sort my bike out :wink:

**WRXDUP®** · 29 Jun 06, 12:56 PM

Thanks guys. I dont enjoy cleaning her at all to be honest. I do enjoy riding a clean bike though. So once clean i try to keep her that way. She is under a sheet when in the garage, and does not see rain if i can help it.

Bah, every man and his dog has red. 8)

**BaggaZee** · 29 Jun 06, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXDUP®

Bah, every man and his dog has red. 8)

Well said that man!

I like the look of the carbon rear. 8)

Reminder to self - must wash the bike

**jimbob** · 29 Jun 06, 02:23 PM

Looks great WRXDUP® have you thought of a carbon lower fairing to finish it off ?

**denzil** · 29 Jun 06, 10:28 PM

sexy bitch

**Atti** · 30 Jun 06, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbob

Looks great WRXDUP® have you thought of a carbon lower fairing to finish it off ?

Do you meana carbon belly pan?

**WRXDUP®** · 30 Jun 06, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbob

Looks great WRXDUP® have you thought of a carbon lower fairing to finish it off ?

I would love to have the whole bike in CF, but i do like the yellow and a few splashes of CF here and there to just break up the solid yellow.

**Atti** · 30 Jun 06, 08:01 AM

Hey WRXDUP I am pretty sure I saw your bike on ch10 weather report about the SFK ride.

yellow 996 with white front number board, black mirrors and black screen.. hehe

**WRXDUP®** · 30 Jun 06, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Atti

Hey WRXDUP I am pretty sure I saw your bike on ch10 weather report about the SFK ride.

yellow 996 with white front number board, black mirrors and black screen.. hehe

He he, yeah that was me. It was for Red Nose day. Everyone has been telling me they saw me. I have yet to see it.