Members Bike - thegodfather's Ducati 999

**thegodfather** · 29 Dec 06, 04:38 PM

Heres a couple of pics of my new bike.
So far not missing the ZX10r but who knows in 6 months time

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**Steve** · 29 Dec 06, 04:52 PM

Very nice indeed. Is that the 2004 model? Also, I noticed the forks, they are usually only on the 'S' version, is yours an S? Plenty of scope for lots of goodies.
ps I met a young(ish) lady from the IOW at Beaulie this year, seems there quite a few bikers on the island.

**Rick 996R** · 29 Dec 06, 05:00 PM

Nice bike and welcome
Dont listen to Steve about buying goodies, ITS A SICKNESS once you start it never ends.
You have the most important thing and thats the TERMI s, enjoy it

**thegodfather** · 29 Dec 06, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

Very nice indeed. Is that the 2004 model? Also, I noticed the forks, they are usually only on the 'S' version, is yours an S? Plenty of scope for lots of goodies.
ps I met a young(ish) lady from the IOW at Beaulie this year, seems there quite a few bikers on the island.

Hi Steve, no its a 52 plate bip very low miles for year and mint or I would not have swapped it for the 10 which is the only new bike I have ever bought. I know FA about Dukes its my first one.
Are there any pros to having a open clutch case or is it just bling, I'm concerned about dirt ingress

**legs748** · 29 Dec 06, 05:29 PM

Hello, In reality, in the short term open clutches are just bling. They look ace and sound like Jimmy Saville on a spin cycle. In the long run they do also stop the clutch clagging up with **** and braying. But you can have the fantasy that you need to dump all the heat from the traffic light GP's but in reallity there is only one Troy Bayliss.

I did a lot of asking round and the consensus is that when underway the clutch gets hot enough to burn any wet and muck away anyway, I rode 30 miles in a downpour with no probs.

In the end it's down to preference but if it makes you feel good then do it..... I did! And it's my fave mod.

**Triple9** · 29 Dec 06, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

I noticed the forks, they are usually only on the 'S' version, is yours an S?

Eh?They look like standard Showa's to me.
It is a nice looking bike tho.

**Steve** · 29 Dec 06, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple9

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Originally Posted by Steve

I noticed the forks, they are usually only on the 'S' version, is yours an S?

Eh?They look like standard Showa's to me.
It is a nice looking bike tho.

I agree they do, but on the 749 they are only available on the S model as mine was.

**spike748** · 29 Dec 06, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by legs748

Hello, In reality, in the short term open clutches are just bling. They look ace and sound like Jimmy Saville on a spin cycle.quote]

That has got to be one of the top descriptions of an open clutch sound.....made I grin

**Steve** · 29 Dec 06, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thegodfather

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Very nice indeed. Is that the 2004 model? Also, I noticed the forks, they are usually only on the 'S' version, is yours an S? Plenty of scope for lots of goodies.
ps I met a young(ish) lady from the IOW at Beaulie this year, seems there quite a few bikers on the island.

Hi Steve, no its a 52 plate bip very low miles for year and mint or I would not have swapped it for the 10 which is the only new bike I have ever bought. I know FA about Dukes its my first one.
Are there any pros to having a open clutch case or is it just bling, I'm concerned about dirt ingress

The only reason I wrote that was because the swingarm is the older style, as per my 2004 model. From 2005 onward they were different.

**jamesguschi** · 29 Dec 06, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by legs748

Hello, In reality, in the short term open clutches are just bling. They look ace and sound like Jimmy Saville on a spin cycle. In the long run they do also stop the clutch clagging up with sh*t and braying. But you can have the fantasy that you need to dump all the heat from the traffic light GP's but in reallity there is only one Troy Bayliss.

I did a lot of asking round and the consensus is that when underway the clutch gets hot enough to burn any wet and muck away anyway, I rode 30 miles in a downpour with no probs.

In the end it's down to preference but if it makes you feel good then do it..... I did! And it's my fave mod.

Hey Bud if you want info on Clutch and Exhaust etc, have a look through the posts I have done over the last 12 months. I have done an open Clutch ( gold ) yes.....Don't listen to these colour blind Ducati owners.
I think they are good at keeping the crap out Major style. |Down side they are much noisier though but waht is a few decibels between friends.
Exhausts have a look at my EarSplitters from New Hampshire now that is what a Duke should sound like.
I am coming down to the Ace one day this year and let every body hear a proper exhaust and if that Yorkshire P**f wants to come aswell let him PM me then.
I Love you too... Spikey Baby. :wink:

PS. How are the sheep in Yorkshire

**Spikey** · 29 Dec 06, 09:22 PM

now then jocko leave it !!!!

yeah i,ll do the ace with you this coming year , but only if its warm

( i feel a new thread coming on )

" spike and jocko do the ace "

spike

**Willyboy** · 29 Dec 06, 09:53 PM

Those pipes look superb

I can only begin to think how loud they are

**ducati2242** · 29 Dec 06, 11:59 PM

I rode 30 miles in a downpour with no probs.

jeez you lads from nots must get out and about.

**spike748** · 29 Dec 06, 11:59 PM

Bloody hell.

Pass me the ear plugs, tissues etc.
That must sound like Satans dog

**andyrh** · 30 Dec 06, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesguschi

Quote:

Originally Posted by legs748

Hello, In reality, in the short term open clutches are just bling. They look ace and sound like Jimmy Saville on a spin cycle. In the long run they do also stop the clutch clagging up with sh*t and braying. But you can have the fantasy that you need to dump all the heat from the traffic light GP's but in reallity there is only one Troy Bayliss.

I did a lot of asking round and the consensus is that when underway the clutch gets hot enough to burn any wet and muck away anyway, I rode 30 miles in a downpour with no probs.

In the end it's down to preference but if it makes you feel good then do it..... I did! And it's my fave mod.

Hey Bud if you want info on Clutch and Exhaust etc, have a look through the posts I have done over the last 12 months. I have done an open Clutch ( gold ) yes.....Don't listen to these colour blind Ducati owners.
I think they are good at keeping the crap out Major style. |Down side they are much noisier though but waht is a few decibels between friends.
Exhausts have a look at my EarSplitters from New Hampshire now that is what a Duke should sound like.
I am coming down to the Ace one day this year and let every body hear a proper exhaust and if that Yorkshire P**f wants to come aswell let him PM me then.
I Love you too... Spikey Baby. :wink:

PS. How are the sheep in Yorkshire

James - Sorry m8 I've just read the thread more throughly and have found the answers to the exhaust questions, I originally posted.

Cheers