Ducati Riders

[Sn0w_MaN]

Duc rider - qus for u guys.. what is the disavantage of getting a 2nd Ducati? Reason for asking because 1st hand and 2nd price there are big different. Some model no long available in store for eg 999,748... lastly is 2nd hand bike always have some problem but how problematic will the problem be as compare to other Jap bikes?

[maxbg]

dun 've to be sarcastic,bro!

me reckon Cyphurus sounds alright but yappiez sounds crude !

i m sure he can phrase it better?

for cyphurus queries?,i got 2 down stairs!

get it in touch,i 'll show u around.

weian_85 dun forget my 2 bottle,ah?

3/0 , i get back to u!

 

 

 

an article,some of u might 've missed,thru d weekend!

(hate it,when ppl come out to u & ask ,hey u saw the article dat day abt....but u 've NOT the faintest ideas,what they talking abt)

 

s'pore ducati owners may 've pledge allegiance to one colour but they all 've..........

DIFFERENT REASON TO RIDE.

 

THEY may all ride Ducati motorcycles and paint the town red as a group.

 

 

RED AND REVVING: The Ducati brotherhood at the Sepang International Circuit on one of the trackdays organised by the Rev Club.

<!--url{0}-->[/img]</p><p> </p><p> But each [color=red][b]Ducati owner [/b][/color]sings a different tune.</p><p> </p><p> For [color=red][b]Ducatisti or Italian for Ducati enthusiasts[/b][/color], the reasons why they choose to own Ducati bikes are as varied as the colours of the rainbow.</p><p> </p><p> For some, it

 

Mr Tan, 51, who owns two Ducatis - a Monster S4RS and a 1098S - said that getting a motorcycle depends on what you intend to use it for.

 

As a member of the Ducati Owners Club Singapore (DOCS), he prefers to ride his Italian-made Monster because of its upright riding position, speed and agility.

 

Said Mr Tan, a former commercial diver: 'I get to go touring on a motorcycle with sportsbike-like handling.'

 

 

The Ducati Owners Club Singapore at the start of its memorial ride. PICTURES: DUCATI AND COURTESY OF MR MARK D TAN

<!--url{1}-->[/img] </p><p> On weekends, Mr Tan joins other members of the DOCS, founded in 2006, on their usual Sunday Lunch Rides or SLRs.</p><p> </p><p> This takes them into Malaysia where, after several hundred kilometres of riding, the club members would break for lunch.</p><p> </p><p> Added Mr Tan:

 

Like other registered bike clubs, the DOCS supports a charity - the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society - through donations and charity rides.

 

DOCS also conducts a memorial ride each year for friends who are no longer with them, including those who have died in road accidents.

 

So what is a typical Ducati rider?

 

It's hard to say. Mr Joseph Lee, sales manager at Ducati Singapore, says there's a good mix of young and old.

 

A little of everything

 

He said: 'We have students and also people in the 70s who ride our motorcycles. Ducati is a brand known for racing, yet there are some who buy Ducati motorcycles without even knowing (about) top racers like Casey Stoner or Troy Bayliss.'

 

To date, there are more than 650 registered Ducati motorcycles plying Singapore roads. About 200 Ducati owners are members of DOCS.

 

But lumping all Ducati owners as people with deep pockets is not a fair assumption, said Mr Lee.

 

He added: 'True, we have rich owners who think nothing of buying a $130,000 Ducati and strangely clocking only 3km in a year. Quite a handful own more than one Ducati motorcycle.

 

'But we also sell our bikes to people whose dream is to own a Ducati.'

 

These Ducatisti have been stung by what Mr Lee calls the 'twin-cylinder bug'.

 

Unlike motorcycles with an inline four-cylinders configuration, the signature L-twin Ducati engine produces more torque from below the rev range.

 

Such performance benefits are what circuit-riding riders love about their Ducati sportsbike.

Home for these riders is the winding turns at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.

 

Said Mr Muhammad Azami, 35: 'What brings us together is the need for speed. Of course, we want to have fun, but also do it safely.'

 

It was for these reason that four Ducati owners decided to form the non-profit Rev Club in late 2008.

 

The goal of the club is to create a camaraderie and platform for like-minded sportsbike enthusiasts to enjoy trackday sessions at race circuits.

 

Mr Azami, who is one of the four co-founders, said that 15 trackdays would have been organised by year's end.

 

The Rev Club books six weekends in a year for its activities at Sepang.

 

Each of these trackdays, which is also open to non-Ducati riders, is a sold-out event attracting a about 60 riders. It costs about $175 for each weekend track session.

 

Mr Azami added: 'In the future, we hope to work with international racers who can help coach our riders to become better at circuit riding.

 

'At the same time we intend to keep costs low so as not to turn off participants

:bow::cheer::clapping:

 

How come you did not get interviewed? The article will be more interesting with your quotes!

[weian_85]

bro u take my address den u dont want come collect!! Haha. Faster i need $$ to fund nxt month sepang track day "if " they still have a slot

[papabread79]

Own Ducati and live in HDB is somehow not right?

 

Lame la this guy.

[Cyphurus]

I am just asking. -_- Don't think I deserved to be called lame or something?

[fubby]

hmm... any advice for a newbie on a 1198 ?

[singkiwi]

Duc rider - qus for u guys.. what is the disavantage of getting a 2nd Ducati? Reason for asking because 1st hand and 2nd price there are big different. Some model no long available in store for eg 999,748... lastly is 2nd hand bike always have some problem but how problematic will the problem be as compare to other Jap bikes?

 

Hey Snow...

I have had two 2nd hand Duc's, no real problems, I do consider myself to be quite technicall savvy and think I can generally spot if there's a problem...

how old are you thinking? they have a 2 year warranty, if you buy within this period, it's still fixed for free.

Parts are still available on ebay and they're cheap, you can get almost anything, I like to have spares just in case something goes wrong (normally my fault, like dropping it at the gas station and breaking bars - F$%K!), there's also plenty of aftermarket parts available too.

Servicing is not really any more expensive than a Jap bike, minerva may charge a little more (generally worth it though) but there are other good guys out there too

the only problem is once you've owned a Duc, you'll never go back - be warned, it's addictive!

[singkiwi]

hmm... any advice for a newbie on a 1198 ?

 

sign up for a track day!

[Sn0w_MaN]

singkiwi - thanks alot for ur advice.. currently owning a cbr600... of cause duc is my dream bike.. even there is enough to down payment but maintianing it might be abit hard for me...

 

plus i am so careless i will drop my bike due to have problem balancing... intending to get a dark duc 848 evo or maybe a 2nd hand 999/1098.. but maybe this plan will be hold back till next yr or later.

 

Anyway really thanks for advice really glad that i learn something.. at least when i know by getting a 2nd hand bike it is not so bad as well.

[Sn0w_MaN]

bro.. if that guy is rich and he can afford to own a duc why cant he live in HDB? i mean all duc rider only live in condo or priviate?

 

I dun think he is asking stupid qus or lame qus, he is just being concern wat if he get the bike and got disturb at the HDB area. So bro.. leave some pride for this gentleman. If no one want to disclose whether they live in HDB than let it be.. dont pour cold water on him..

 

Own Ducati and live in HDB is somehow not right?

 

Lame la this guy.

[red rocket]

bro.. if that guy is rich and he can afford to own a duc why cant he live in HDB? i mean all duc rider only live in condo or priviate?

 

I dun think he is asking stupid qus or lame qus, he is just being concern wat if he get the bike and got disturb at the HDB area. So bro.. leave some pride for this gentleman. If no one want to disclose whether they live in HDB than let it be.. dont pour cold water on him..

 

My Duc is resting in the HDB MSCP. just cover her up to avoid unecessary attention. 5 years on... no issues.

[yammy]

Hey I oso live HDB ley...must live in HDB then can free up funds to own the Duc. Agree that you have to cover up to avoid unnecessary attention. I used to leave my bikes uncovered without an incident the last 6 years...that was until one fine afternoon I found my mirrors and signal lights missing and now it is covered all the time. Of course the ideal situation is to have your own garage but that is a luxury that only a few S'porean can afford.

[yappiez]

Personally living in HDB is indeed a factor for considering.

I have a colleague with old and normal bike for daily use, covered with bike cover in shelter carpark and overnight the bike gets disturbed quite frequently... (bike seat gets cut, brake line get cut, switches get turn on/ off, etc).

Dont think he offended anyone cos he is really a mild temper, friendly person.

 

That area unfortunately is notorious for disturbances like these... Bikes get set on fire quite frequently as well... This famous carpark is at W*O*L***S. In case you live there, you might want to think about it...

 

Anyone knows of any other 'dangerous area'?

 

I live in a HDB. Fortunately have not encountered any incidents. But to avoid any, I cover my bike (and tie up) even though it is sheltered carpark and also leaving it at a prominent spot.

 

*****Still looking for some spare Dzus fasteners****** Pls contact me if you have*****

[yammy]

Hey Snow...

I have had two 2nd hand Duc's, no real problems, I do consider myself to be quite technicall savvy and think I can generally spot if there's a problem...

how old are you thinking? they have a 2 year warranty, if you buy within this period, it's still fixed for free.

Parts are still available on ebay and they're cheap, you can get almost anything, I like to have spares just in case something goes wrong (normally my fault, like dropping it at the gas station and breaking bars - F$%K!), there's also plenty of aftermarket parts available too.

Servicing is not really any more expensive than a Jap bike, minerva may charge a little more (generally worth it though) but there are other good guys out there too

the only problem is once you've owned a Duc, you'll never go back - be warned, it's addictive!

 

I agree with the last part. When you buy your first Duc, very soon you will buy another. I am already itching to get number 3...see how it goes at the end of the year.

[yappiez]

Of course the ideal situation is to have your own garage but that is a luxury that only a few S'porean can afford.

 

Ideally, I would like to park my bike in my living room. Admiring it all the time while watching MotoGP or something.. lolx...

Saw some pics of people doing just that in other forums!

 

 

*****Still looking for some spare Dzus fasteners****** Pls contact me if you have*****

[brandon.]

Hi mates,

 

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Information

 

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Days: 24 Sep (Fri), 25 Sep (Sat), 26 Sep (Sun)

 

No. of Tickets: 2 Tickets (Valid for all 3 days)

 

Section : Marina Bay GrandStands (Zone4)

Nearest Gate Access 3,7

 

Map Sitting and official pricing at http://www.singaporegp.sg/ticket/ticket_price.php

 

Price: officially $298 each. I’m not too fussy a seller but you’d hafta make your way down to sengkang to collect the tickets. Pricing is definitely negotiable.

 

Selling off as a pair.

 

The name’s brandon. 90117264.

[Sn0w_MaN]

thanks guys for supporting the HDB thingy... well hope that guy have his good feedback..

[papabread79]

I didnt state that owning a Duc would be such a head-turner that one who lives in a HDB should not buy it to prevent prying eyes. And that its a bike fit for those who live in condos/terraces/bungalows.

 

Ducati, BMW, HD are all just bikes. Just like my Phantom TA150.

[Skywheel]

thanks guys for supporting the HDB thingy... well hope that guy have his good feedback..

 

Well u have the same concern as i have before i bought a duc. I believed most ppl owning a duc is the passion tat they have in a ducati. Well if you got tat passion, nothing could stop u. Just my 2cts thought. Peace

[weian_85]

I didnt state that owning a Duc would be such a head-turner that one who lives in a HDB should not buy it to prevent prying eyes. And that its a bike fit for those who live in condos/terraces/bungalows.

 

Ducati, BMW, HD are all just bikes. Just like my Phantom TA150.

 

Well its not just a bike; its made in Italy.

 

Fat and ugly girls, pretty slim girls all are girls also right? Den y dont they F the fat 1 instead?

Edited September 22, 2010 by weian_85

[D.O.C]

i also live in hdb and i am a proub owner of ducati bike. keep it cover up it is a must i think at least to keep it from being too dusty

[D.O.C]

bro if you have problems with balancing better not consider ducati first, it is much heavier than japs bike and if you drop a fairing bike it is going to cost you heart ache

[papabread79]

made in italy, made in germany, made in america and made in japan/thai/msia all same.

[fesa7044]

Well its not just a bike; its made in Italy.

 

Fat and ugly girls, pretty slim girls all are girls also right? Den y dont they F the fat 1 instead?

 

 

 

u mean dis???

<!--url{0}-->[/img]</p><p> </p><p> woa, some heavy discusion abt the heartland!</p><p> ideally,exotic bikes/cars should reside in some exotic district but there again , we

many of times,i 've rode down to less than reputable bike shop & i was sized up immediately & before i know it , 1 of the local come up to me & wanted to know how much a ducati cost & i wans the price NEW!

woa !

its the pride of ownership,not everyone can afford it fresh from bologna , the rest of us can settle for a 13 years old one ,juzz like mine.rather than forever chasing a dream,we can get in there,sooner or never @ all !

but there again,after you 've purchase yr dream liner u gotta protect it lah! alarm/cover/lock(s),the more the merrier,i used to 've 2 covers on my bike!

notice the local practice is ,they can be forever talking abt their dream bike/having the wallpaper&screensaver in their lap top/collecting 1:6 minichamps/magazine&internet report but the moment they owns it ,dats it,end of story.

its not the end by any means but a start of a beautiful relationship,treasure it.

u can park yr pride&joy in yr living room,no problem!

noe of somebody who does dat.

 

there's some comment i get from facebook regarding the new paper article,i posted it dat day.

ownership versus mileage?

some guys dun like the idea of ppl keeping their 130k machine but travels only 3km a year!

all i can say is TO EACH ITS OWN,

i 'm sure ppl in dat category would like to go out more but life , like many things is a compromise.

i noe of a taiwanese jet set who arrange for his new toy to be send to his home but when he's back in town ,he can juzz abt afford a thumbing of the starter button & listen to his duke sing for a few precious seconds!

alas,so much things to do , so little time.

all makes of ppl in dis world , live & let live,old chap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

*enough of preaching,lets blow some tyres!!!!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Brfx11TniCM

Edited September 22, 2010 by fesa7044
update

[alkapot]

Hello pple.. Ok let's nt argue abt ducati maintainance issues, shud I or shud I nt buy, Ducati in HDB carparks and some unnecessary topics. Let's just be happy and content with wat we haf in life nw..

 

Aniway cut story short, let us all meet at ECP big splash KFC dis sunday, 26th Sep,

10am and haf a nice breakfast and a get togather session. It's been more than a month since the last gathering was held. i tnk meeting up ducati owners in person will give you better advices and promising answers rather than just sitting in front of ur computer screen, procrastinating. Fesa, Lanz, Yammy, Wei an, KJ Tan how? miss chatting wif u guyz man..