Ducati and Starbucks go hand in hand

[DesmoLin]

what better place to ride to on your first ride out than Starbucks...especially when it's freezing out? That's exactly what i did when i headed out at 7:30 a.m. in the bitter cold. After only 30 minutes of riding i had to head to my favorite Starbucks to warm up...

http://x4b.xanga.com/fa8d5736d1d32108703138/w77158868.jpg

And some additional pictures from my first ride...i just noticed there's a little vacuum hose sticking out from the bottom...better go take a look at that after this...

http://x09.xanga.com/fc1d203620c30108703107/w77158846.jpg

http://x0d.xanga.com/725d203611330108703125/w77158857.jpg

http://x16.xanga.com/888d353a33230108703091/w77158834.jpg

[Pringle]

Great pics. What a sexy looking ride.:shock If the sun is shining and you can ride LIFE IS GOOD.:cool

[DesmoDog]

And some additional pictures from my first ride...i just noticed there's a little vacuum hose sticking out from the bottom...better go take a look at that after this...


No worries, it's the overflow line from the gas tank...

[infg35]

Thanks for the great pics. I think this is the first base I have seen pics of( actual owner pics). SWEET :drool :drool

[MV-999R]

Great pics, thanks for sharing :cool
And congrats on the new ride :scooter :slam

[KaTooM]

Great pictures, Looks like fun, and your 1098 looks purdy.

I love that Evel Knievel helmet too....:laugh

[jamesmccain]

hey Andy! thanks for the pictures those are awesome, altho I Dont care for starbucks to much (only because I dont like coffee) I still go there w/ some friends sometimes... Im also excited I haven't seen a 1098 Base yet in person and these are the best pictures I've seen of one.

Thanks!

[nucking_futs]

I couldn't help but laugh cuz I would've done the same thing, i.e. bitter cold with a brand new bike - temptation is too much.

Nice pics!

[Kaiser Soze]

First customer base 1098 I have seen, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Believe it or not I like the red front fender better then the CF.
Excellent photos also.
thank you

[DesmoDog]

Believe it or not I like the red front fender better then the CF.


:1 I'd agree with that, but then as I've said here before I"m not a big fan of carbon fiber, so...

[1098BANDIT]

thanks for the pics DESMOLIN that is one sweet 1098 and congrats on the new bike

[jadesportster]

We've got the same helmet and the same bike. That's funny. You'll have to come to Charlotte NC and ride!

HAHA

[Rock]

Sweet pics, thanks for posting up! And congrats!!

[RRnold]

Nice clean pics! What camera are you using?

[jadesportster]

...and what's your insurance premium, limits, company, age, location, etc...

Not to start one of those threads or anything, but I was just curious how you're affording the insurance!

[qqqqqqqman]

Niiiiice pics! :cool Wher' MY base? Wher' MY base? :whip



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[TJS1098]

Nice pics. I can't wait for my Base also. I'm #1 at my dealer, maybe next week!!!:scooter

I think the base model looks the most "put together". The silver forks, swingarm, and exhaust blend well. If I get exhaust I am thinking Titanium might look better on the base than Carbon.

[spalding12]

much better than average pictures
this one:

http://x16.xanga.com/888d353a33230108703091/w77158834.jpg

is my favorite, of course

[DucaWim]

Are those reflectors mandatory in the US/Canada. I don't have them on mine here in Belgium. I wonder what other small differences their are over the different parts of the world

[jamesmccain]

much better than average pictures
this one:

http://x16.xanga.com/888d353a33230108703091/w77158834.jpg

is my favorite, of course

this is the one that really stuck out to me as well... This makes me want to get my 1098 asap.

[DesmoLin]

Nice clean pics! What camera are you using?

Thanks for the compliments. I'm using a Nikon D50.

[Biga]

Glad you posted some pics bro..... Hope you enjoyed your coffee :)

:thumbup

[DesmoLin]

Glad you posted some pics bro..... Hope you enjoyed your coffee :)

:thumbup

i sure did! not only did it taste good, it brought my fingers back to life.

[rocketdc]

Looks great. Are you getting the crappy weather this weekend as well? I hope the roads get cleaned up fast. I hopeful mine will be here next week.

Great shots and Congrats!

[DesmoLin]

Looks great. Are you getting the crappy weather this weekend as well? I hope the roads get cleaned up fast. I hopeful mine will be here next week.

Great shots and Congrats!

It's supposed to rain/snow tomorrow so riding is out of the question...at least i got in a little over 100 miles today. Instead i'm going spend some time cleaning up the bike tomorrow...i'm looking forward to it since i'll be able to examine all the little details of the bike and spend some good "alone time" with the bike. :kiss

[DesmoLin]

I just saw this pictures while going through some of the photos i took yesterday during my ride and i noticed how the sun was shining perfectly on the headlight which made it look really neat, so i thought i'd share it with everyone:

http://x9d.xanga.com/bd1d836238236108899978/w77317671.jpg

[Trinity636]

WOW. That is a BEAUTIFUL bike (definitely like the "all red scheme" over the carbon fender, etc.) I have a red base on the way and this makes it that much tougher to wait it out. Congrats on a nice machine!:notworthy :drool

[jadesportster]

yo,
that hot spot is off the mirrors within the headlight casing. it looks like the angle was perfect for the sunshine to hit and catch your lense...

[Ronr]

I hope that reflector can be removed off the front fender without leaving holes and indents. The big rectangle doesn't really go well with the fender. I don't think the carbon fender on the S has a reflector.

[Rock]

I hope that reflector can be removed off the front fender without leaving holes and indents. The big rectangle doesn't really go well with the fender. I don't think the carbon fender on the S has a reflector.

The reflectors come on all the 1098's, all you need to do is twist them and they come right off with hardly any effort or leaving behind much if any residue.

[Ronr]

Nice, thanks

[Rock]

Nice, thanks

Cheers, and welcome to the forum.

[RRnold]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm using a Nikon D50.

Ah that's why, the D50's are good SLR's! Awesome pics!

p.s-I'm sure if you are into photography but have you seen the new Canon EOS Mark III? :notworthy


http://news.com.com/High-end+Canon+SLR+counters+Nikon/2100-1041_3-6161271.html?tag=nefd.top

[pan]

tryly nice pics. I admire your courage riding in the cold. Enjoy

[Mongo]

Good God. I've never seen 5" chickenstrips before. :laugh

Kidding!!! (and I'm drunk). Congrats man - everytime I see a red base I'm happier to be getting one.

GREAT PICS!!! Best of the Base yet. Keep 'em coming!

[cehoward1098s]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm using a Nikon D50.

I am sick of you, for the bike, and the camera!!

Gawd Damn!!!!

:1 Super Congrats!!!!:1

Just wanna let you know, that all the Starbucks in Maryland are MINE, all MINE!! Stay away!!:laugh

[PONCH]

I am sick of you, for the bike, and the camera!!

Gawd Damn!!!!

:1 Super Congrats!!!!:1

Just wanna let you know, that all the Starbucks in Maryland are MINE, all MINE!! Stay away!!:laugh

Thats what you think...:kicknuts

[skydiver_33460]

You need to trim the reflectors off on license plate holder and forks. You also need to trim the overflow hoses. Mine were sticking down 4 inches. The pics do look great!

[Rock]

I am sick of you, for the bike, and the camera!!

Gawd Damn!!!!

:1 Super Congrats!!!!:1

Just wanna let you know, that all the Starbucks in Maryland are MINE, all MINE!! Stay away!!:laugh

Uh oh, someone's gettin grouchy. Coleman, you should go do MORE track days..... :poke

[senedane]

Gah.. I can't get my Duc yet OR ride any track days.. Pricks closed the racetrack out here over a year ago, and we still have no-go for racing unless we ship our bikes to one of the other delapidated tracks on another island.

[wacky]

I just saw this pictures while going through some of the photos i took yesterday during my ride and i noticed how the sun was shining perfectly on the headlight which made it look really neat, so i thought i'd share it with everyone:

http://x9d.xanga.com/bd1d836238236108899978/w77317671.jpg

Thank you for the great wallpaper! :cool

Funny too, as I was actually recently just deciding between a Gixxer 750 and the 1098! Guess which bike won? :)

[cehoward1098s]

Thank you for the great wallpaper! :cool

Funny too, as I was actually recently just deciding between a Gixxer 750 and the 1098! Guess which bike won? :)

Neither should win, get both. That's what I am planning to do. I will be a milk diet for all of 2007 to pay for this chit!!:greg

[cehoward1098s]

Thats what you think...:kicknuts

Sorry grasshopper, you are no match for the old man!!:cool

When I put on one of my custom made RS-Taichi suits, Alpinestar GP Tech gloves, Oxtar Replica white boots, and Shoei Helmet, sheesh, I blow everybody away, except for Nicky Hayden and Rossi!! :limp

So, stay away from all the Starbucks in Maryland, you hear?:laugh

[XTIAN8]

desmolin,

I just got my red 1098 today.. we should ride together when the weather gets better. Im not that far from you :scooter

[LinkinDuc]

Sorry grasshopper, you are no match for the old man!!:cool

When I put on one of my custom made RS-Taichi suits, Alpinestar GP Tech gloves, Oxtar Replica white boots, and Shoei Helmet, sheesh, I blow everybody away, except for Nicky Hayden and Rossi!! :limp

So, stay away from all the Starbucks in Maryland, you hear?:laugh
thats the spirit senior :twisted:greg

[21783mike]

There ain't no Starbuck's over this far west in MD, closest is over the hills to the eas in Frederick. Guess I'll just have to drink McDonald's Coffee:laugh

[spalding12]

There ain't no Starbuck's over this far west in MD, closest is over the hills to the eas in Frederick. Guess I'll just have to drink McDonald's Coffee:laugh

don't worry.....
your secret is safe with us :)

[PONCH]

Sorry grasshopper, you are no match for the old man!!:cool

When I put on one of my custom made RS-Taichi suits, Alpinestar GP Tech gloves, Oxtar Replica white boots, and Shoei Helmet, sheesh, I blow everybody away, except for Nicky Hayden and Rossi!! :limp

So, stay away from all the Starbucks in Maryland, you hear?:laugh

Maybe so, but I'm sure you'll have better luck with the honeys if you leave your helmet on...:badteeth :badteeth :badteeth

I'm still claiming Southern MD as my Turf!

[JATPOL]

Very nice pics !!!!!
Thanks for sharing !!!:scooter

[Daveella]

Nice pictures, you got yourself the perfect afternoon sun to bring the Ducati red to life.

:cool