Ducati Riders

[andyt]

tks CMYRS for the advice. ya man I was feeling roasted and can imagine if I were to put on my riding jacket.

[Audrey]

hi, is it an easy bike to ride? very hot at the thigh/crotch area? lol.

 

andy, did u see the white 848 beside ur bike in the showroom? what do u think about it?

[LuncheonMeat]

it's def not easy to u...! & I'm taking the 848.. so dun even tink about it.. lol

 

LM

[CMYRS]

can this problem be resolved? guess I'll have to ask Minverva.

 

if u ask me, a $50 grand bike, less than 24hrs old, a replacement of the headlight housing is the least they can do.

 

unless, ure looking to live with it?

[andyt]

HI audrey,

 

with regards to the 848,the white looks faded to me dunno know if it is suppose to be like tat cause never had the chance to see a brand new one.

and honestly cun comment on the bike cause did not hear nor feel the bike with the engine started.

 

as for my bike, powerful and the feel is very different from the japanese bikes I had owned.

 

i am 1.8m and in th e beginning, pressure on my palm on the handlebar. never had the chance to use 4 gear as I was travelling from Minerva to Kelantan Lane. mot feeling comfortable with heavy traffic, decide to stop and wait. need to get use to the bike. resume ard 11.30 in orchard and after some adjustment on the gripping and posture, felt better. honestly, sportbike never gives comfort but in return u get adrenaline. overall happy with my bike.

[andyt]

hi guys/gals

 

love to catch up with u guys/gals someday. loggin off. gd night zzzzz

[Sols]

sounds like 3rd party fire n theft?

 

yep... 3rd party fire and theft...

[weian_85]

it's def not easy to u...! & I'm taking the 848.. so dun even tink about it.. lol

 

LM

 

WTH ? ? ? haha

 

848 track bike? sounds good !:thumb:

[Sols]

maybe its just me, but i think the 1098 and 848 looks better in white... lol...

 

i would have gotten the white 848 if my CFO had approved the budget... lol...

[weian_85]

I believe 99% of the 1098 faces this headlight fogging problem.. just removed the headlight caps and let the bike sun in a hot afternoon.. its due to the headlight compartment is airtight to prevent water from slipping in. So once there's water vapour inside, it will fog when the headlights heats up the vapour. and thus the fogging. Its under warranty but u would'nt want ur new bike to be strip apart to change a headlight?

 

 

cheers~

Alvis

[weian_85]

HI audrey,

 

with regards to the 848,the white looks faded to me dunno know if it is suppose to be like tat cause never had the chance to see a brand new one.

and honestly cun comment on the bike cause did not hear nor feel the bike with the engine started.

 

as for my bike, powerful and the feel is very different from the japanese bikes I had owned.

 

i am 1.8m and in th e beginning, pressure on my palm on the handlebar. never had the chance to use 4 gear as I was travelling from Minerva to Kelantan Lane. mot feeling comfortable with heavy traffic, decide to stop and wait. need to get use to the bike. resume ard 11.30 in orchard and after some adjustment on the gripping and posture, felt better. honestly, sportbike never gives comfort but in return u get adrenaline. overall happy with my bike.

 

Its very very hot during running in period. After that change out the coolant and coolant hose at 1k and u should be good.

[CMYRS]

I believe 99% of the 1098 faces this headlight fogging problem.. just removed the headlight caps and let the bike sun in a hot afternoon.. its due to the headlight compartment is airtight to prevent water from slipping in. So once there's water vapour inside, it will fog when the headlights heats up the vapour. and thus the fogging. Its under warranty but u would'nt want ur new bike to be strip apart to change a headlight?

 

 

cheers~

Alvis

 

99% of 1098s' have moisture in the headlights?

 

manufacturing defect, no?

[singkiwi]

99% of 1098s' have moisture in the headlights?

 

manufacturing defect, no?

 

heard about it but no problem with mine.

[weian_85]

haha.. maybe.. cause US and Uk ducati forum guys also have this problem..

[conjurer]

congrats on getting one of the sexiest bikes ever made. by the way, were u not interested in the used 1098 up for sale in the forum? saw u were enquiring about the bike.

 

hi, just got my 1098s from Minerva and taking delivery tomorrow. hope you guys can share wif me your experience as this is the first time owning a ducati. your good advice greatly appreciate. Cheers

[andyt]

I believe 99% of the 1098 faces this headlight fogging problem.. just removed the headlight caps and let the bike sun in a hot afternoon.. its due to the headlight compartment is airtight to prevent water from slipping in. So once there's water vapour inside, it will fog when the headlights heats up the vapour. and thus the fogging. Its under warranty but u would'nt want ur new bike to be strip apart to change a headlight?

 

 

cheers~

Alvis

 

tks Alvis, how to take out the headlight caps? shall take your advice to get the coolant n hose changed after running in period( dunno when will i reach 1k)

[andyt]

congrats on getting one of the sexiest bikes ever made. by the way, were u not interested in the used 1098 up for sale in the forum? saw u were enquiring about the bike.

 

tks conjurer.

[LuncheonMeat]

Alvis: ha ha... juz joking about that... met Eugune @ the showroom on Thurs... asked him bout the bike & he said he's still doing it up... lol~

 

Hope to c him & ya in action soon~

 

LM

[ajk13]

hi everyone, i'm on a naked duke and new to this. anyone care to share their experience and show some guidance on track to me? When is the next trackday you guys going? if you dont mind a slow duke (rider), mind to invite?

 

Will need guidance on tyres pressure, suspension setup etc. promise wont block your way on track.

[andyt]

Alvis, wats the tyre pressure to use on our 1098. the manual's recommendation is 2.1 bar(front) and 2.2 (rear). dun understand in bar format. please advise.

[CMYRS]

Alvis, wats the tyre pressure to use on our 1098. the manual's recommendation is 2.1 bar(front) and 2.2 (rear). dun understand in bar format. please advise.

 

 

Use this

 

http://www.onlineconversion.com/pressure.htm

[ajk13]

Alvis, wats the tyre pressure to use on our 1098. the manual's recommendation is 2.1 bar(front) and 2.2 (rear). dun understand in bar format. please advise.

 

 

If you are advicing me, thanks. my manual is 2.5bar (front and rear) which i believe is for road use. superhard that i dont feel much good feedback from the tyres. kinda of inspire "no confidence". good for daily riding though.

[andyt]

sorry guys, I meant from bar to psi. so wats the psi for 2.1 bar and 2.2 bar

[ajk13]

Deleted. Use weblink to convert to pound per square inch.

Edited October 3, 2009 by ajk13
Wrong info

[oranje]

Bro, finally see u post after so long... I tot ur 749 was sold already! in the end u still kept it after so many years! i'm thinking of letting go mine already!

 

hey man.. yeah.. i still have it.

it was almost sold on a few occasions but each time I pulled the plug as i couldnt really figure out what could be a replacement.. the new dukes are lovely but they're quite a fair bit more expensive than what the older ones used to be

 

well if u letting yours go I'll be aiming for your trick parts ..