Post up Aussies :)

[Duc1098S]

Goodday mates :D

Fellow 1098 base owner in Sydney.

Soon to come mods:

Ordered full Termi from emotouk.com + rear hugger.
Speedymoto pressure plate & cover

More mods to come. Will post up a pic soon too.

[wilkson]

Wilson here based in Adelaide

Have about two weeks more wait for my base model

Have some carbon slip on termis on the way from E Moto

and some assorted carbon bits (but not too much carbon)

also have a smaller number plate hanger and indicators for the

rear just looking forward to getting the bike now.

[DuanneB]

Also from little ol' Adelaide, only mod so far is 14t and reducing weight of tyres by wearing them out.

[orian]

1098 base owner is Port Macquarie NSW first one in town and should be only one for a good while i hope.

Can't stay off the damn thing.

[Deno]

Hi guys.. have 1098s now done 350kms on it, she doesn't like traffic.
Did first night ride (well evening) last night.. bondi beach..then brighton le sands..good run when traffic dies down.

My term slip ons have arrived can't wait to hear the sound.

Additions: Tinted bubble screen, Pazzo levers and pipes on soon.:twisted

[yellow900]

Brisbane based, have a 1098S Quat-D slips ons and oodles of carbon and add ons.
Carbon heel guards
Carbon swingarm cover
Carbon underseat fairings
Carbon clutch cover
Billet clutch cover
Speedy moto red clutch plate and stainless springs
Billet clutch slave unit
1/4 turn JHP fuel filler cap
Tinted screen
Carbon exhaust guard
Carbon hugger (to be fitted)
Carbon radiator guard

Have 5 other Ducati's and a host of project bikes. Look forward to catching up with some local owners

Ed

[duc13]

G'day,
Dave from Perth,waiting on my s model,suposedly gets to Sydney on the 1st of april (yes i know what day that is) so should get here a week later i hope.
We need to see some pics of those pipes on the bike Ed!
Cheers Dave.

[ducatinick]

Another one ..Gold Coast

3395

[ducatinick]

Full leathers sometimes for the faster rides.Yes it is a shiftech hugger & the quality is perfect along with there service..
That is my wife & she hasn"t seen the picture

[Yogi02]

Orian - How good is it up the oxley!!!!

I used to live in Port Mac a few years ago and practically lived Bacon & Egg rolls from Gingers creek.

I am still on my R6 but hoping to upgrade soon (almost finished house renos)

[orian]

Yeah mate best bit of road i actually went up there on monday to gingers and oh boy does this baby love the corners i would recommend it to anyone that loves twistys and handles like a 600 which is even better.

[Yogi02]

I'm living in Brisbane at the moment and I am yet to find a road as good!!!

I used to ride with a bunch of R1's and the 6 definatly held its own.

Happy riding!

[yellow900]

Brissy folks late notice, sorry.

Heading over Mt Glorious in the morning.
6.30am departure from BP Milton

Cheers
Ed

[Deno]

Hi guys,

Had the first service and termi slipons done last tuesday at frasers cost $655.. a bit steep if you ask me but what do you do.

Taking it for a run on sunday morning looking forward to hearing
those termis.

[Duc1098S]

There all ripoffs in Syndey Deno :whip Had my first service done yesterday. around $700 bucks but I got them to install the ecu and air filter for the full system and also change front sprocket to a 14T, I installed the exhaust/piping myself as I wanted to polish the pipes up first.

Let me just say tho I called in a sickee today and took her for a nice ride. Fooken loud as and the power delivery is now insane. The deep exhaust sound makes it 10 times more enjoyable to ride now. Also 2nd gear wheelies comes up way earlier too:drool

Pic of the system

[orian]

I take mine for the 1st service on monday and they better not think about charging me $600 for a service which requires an oil and filter change as its major tasks.

[DuanneB]

I take mine for the 1st service on monday and they better not think about charging me $600 for a service which requires an oil and filter change as its major tasks.

How'd you go for the first service ($$)?

[orian]

Yeah sorry for the delay my first service was $300 and i still think thats expensive for the stuff they had to do to the bike.

[stoz]

My first service was $217.00.
Cheers
Stoz

[orian]

Where abouts you located stoz?

[stoz]

Townsville I live just south of and use Townsville Ducati. He's a good dealer and has also just purchased the Cairns dealership.
Cheers
Stoz

[Yossarian]

I gotta say, that each time I see the title of this thread, I tend to misread it. Somehow, I keep substituting a "P" for the existing "A" in "Aussies".

[pnork]

That's coz you're uneducated and can't read :)

[Yossarian]

I think it's because you blokes all write upside-down.

[pnork]

That would also do it :)

[slob]

I gotta say, that each time I see the title of this thread, I tend to misread it. Somehow, I keep substituting a "P" for the existing "A" in "Aussies".

Fet Gucked

[duc13]

:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

[Yossarian]

Fet Gucked

Hey, how's your winter down under?

[stoz]

I gotta say, that each time I see the title of this thread, I tend to misread it. Somehow, I keep substituting a "P" for the existing "A" in "Aussies".

Yanks
Wanks

[Broms]

Hey, how's your winter down under?
Pretty much no rain and great sunny days here in the West.

[Jamespopit]

Waiting for my 1098s... first ducati having always owned Japanese, the test bike at Frazers blow me away, just hope that the stalling and other issues are fixed up before mine arrives end of year... a long wait!

[DuanneB]

On the brighter side, Jamespopit, the weather is so shite at the moment you're not missing much riding.

Used to love riding up around Gosford and down south to stanwell park when I lived in Sydney. Have they resurfaced the road through the park - it was still crappy last time I saw it a couple of years ago?

[maca]

Hey I am from OZ....Sydney. Now living in North California.

Does that count ?????

I will be bring my 1098 home next year.

[Jamespopit]

the national park is improved, but its so heavily policed these days you really need to get out of town.. the best fun I have had in a while was las weekend up the Oxley Hwy (4 hrs nth of sydney), what an amazing road, no cops, tight stuff, sweepers, the lot... bring on the Duc! I also just got organised for the Phillip Island GP, heading down on Thurday through the snowies, mt hotham, Omeo run.. cant wait.. go Casey!

[ducmon]

[quote=Duc1098S;60167]There all ripoffs in Syndey Deno :whip Had my first service done yesterday. around $700 bucks but I got them to install the ecu and air filter for the full system and also change front sprocket to a 14T,

Ok I'm a bit confused here, you got them to do extra and they charged you for it, so they ripped you off? Dude you get nothing for free.

[ducmon]

Waiting for my 1098s... first ducati having always owned Japanese, the test bike at Frazers blow me away, just hope that the stalling and other issues are fixed up before mine arrives end of year... a long wait!

08 model should have all the probs worked out, a new model will always have afew probs.

[_chado77]

hi im chad and am from the wollongong area..

i should get my black S in early august after placing deposit in Feb..:whip..

the sad part is i go to the states for a month at the end of august, but am hoping to clock the first 1000k's up before i go then get home and hit the GP..

have already got some bling for my black duck but no bike.:(

Full termi's system
CF hugger
CF key gaurd
CF heel guards
personalised plates

& am currently chasing to ducati tank bag for the GP trip

just a couple more decisions then i think thats enough mods.. am deciding on what colour/type combo of clutch plate & cover i want to go along along with pazzo levers

so my house is filling up of road bike parts(crashed my Cbr600rr at eastern creek turn 4) for both honda and ducati and no road bike to ride only got my enduro to fill the void..

bring on early august:scooter

[DuanneB]

Chad, ride down to PI will be nice - going along the coast via Sale, etc? I always used to get a pic with my bike out front of the MotoGP/SBK sign near the info station just across the bridge - would love a pic of a 1098 in front of that (unfortunately I won't be going this year).

Are you doing the Ducati tent or Siberia, etc?

[_chado77]

im going with another group and have never been down there before so left the plaaning up to them.. we are taking 3 days to get to PI so i dare say we are covering most of the good roads..as for photo op watch this space.. i will be taking heaps

i wont be going to the ducati club my true loyalities lie elsewhere with the Big H:)

[Jamespopit]

just had the trip confirmed for the Island (hard work getting accommodation this year). I am heading in a small group staying at Mt Beauty (thursday night), then over Mt Hotham, Omeo and then along the Gt Alpine Rd to Bairnsdale, then onto the island for Friday, Saturday and Sunday night . Blasting back Monday through Cann River and the Monaro Hwy. It would be good to catch up and talk about the ride down, have a few beers and watch some top racing.

[grunter072]

G'day guys, Grant here from Melbourne, ordered my 1098 two weeks ago, will have it by November so they tell me. Have only owned a 2000 R1, so l'm hanging out to get this 1098. l've heard alot about the stalling issues with the 1098 l just hope the issues are fixed with the 08 model.

[_chado77]

so they are telling you november. i didnt think thay would be shipping more in after august till next year..
anyway if you get it that soon you are 1 of the lucky ones


i hope thats not the supposed august shipment being delayed..

[pnork]

i hope thats not the supposed august shipment being delayed..

Shouldn't be - I spoke with my dealer the other day and he said that yes, some had been pushed back to November, but that there was a shipment coming in early August as well. This is important (it's the shipment mine's supposed to be in...)

[_chado77]

yip mine too..

stil a bit concerning when its so close and thy cant give you a date though

[pnork]

So the race is on Chado - to see who get their's first. The date they gave me was the 1st Aug... Think I might have seen you (or someone else o'er East) post they were expecting on the first also.

[1098Oz]

Brisbane boy, picked mine up last Saturday, only 180km's sofar but I fix that this weekend :)

[_chado77]

has that just arrived in aust 1098oz??

[Ninja]

hhmmm got my nice tricolore

think theres about 3 in perth 4 tops

should be less though

[ducmon]

hhmmm got my nice tricolore

think theres about 3 in perth 4 tops

should be less though


5, 4 from Frasers

[1098Oz]

has that just arrived in aust 1098oz??

I don't know. It was one from NSW as a someone didn't go ahead with their purchase. So I was the next on the national waiting list. Build date is 07/07

[Mr1098]

Hi,
Im seriously looking at putting down a deposit in the next couple of weeks.. i've been told that there is a 6month wait, Does that mean that ill have an 08'year model bike? would anyone be able to tell me what the differences are, if we know of them?

[ducmon]

Hi,
Im seriously looking at putting down a deposit in the next couple of weeks.. i've been told that there is a 6month wait, Does that mean that ill have an 08'year model bike? would anyone be able to tell me what the differences are, if we know of them?

That is correct you will have an 08 model, no difference except the kinks should be worked out.

[Mr1098]

ok, great!

[Broms]

ordered my 1098 two weeks ago, will have it by November so they tell me.

Bloody lucky mate, I cancelled my red 1098s in favour of a black in May and not expecting it until Jan 08:cool

[grunter072]

Bloody lucky mate, I cancelled my red 1098s in favour of a black in May and not expecting it until Jan 08:cool

You've gotta be pulling your hair out! l'm only waiting a little over 4 months and l'm hanging for it!!!

[Sumfun4me]

I ordered my S through Frasers in Perth back in April with an original delivery date of December. It was then moved down to November a couple of weeks ago. Got a call today saying that they had one ready to go & the original owner has postponed his delivery - I'm picking it up on Monday. I really couldn't believe my luck.

[Broms]

You've gotta be pulling your hair out! l'm only waiting a little over 4 months and l'm hanging for it!!!

No, have other bikes to ride.

My fault, I could have taken the Red due late June, but really wanted Black....in fact Sunfun4me could have been the lucky recipient of my red bike....unless his is Black..then I will pull my hair out!!

[Sumfun4me]

You can keep your hair Broms - it was a red

[pnork]

I ordered my S through Frasers in Perth back in April with an original delivery date of December. It was then moved down to November a couple of weeks ago. Got a call today saying that they had one ready to go & the original owner has postponed his delivery - I'm picking it up on Monday. I really couldn't believe my luck.

Does that mean they've just had a delivery recently? Mine was supposed to be here (landing? ready?) on August 1 (yes, Frasers in Perth) which is this Wednesday coming if I'm not mistaken. Does that mean it's here already - and I just haven't heard about it? Gahhgh... the suspense is KILLING me. (oh, have I mentioned? mine's a black.)

[Broms]

You can keep your hair Broms - it was a red

Good...not much hair left to pull out.

edit: Hope the weather clears up for you..gonna be nice to pick her up.

[Broms]

Does that mean they've just had a delivery recently? Mine was supposed to be here (landing? ready?) on August 1 (yes, Frasers in Perth) which is this Wednesday coming if I'm not mistaken. Does that mean it's here already - and I just haven't heard about it? Gahhgh... the suspense is KILLING me. (oh, have I mentioned? mine's a black.)

Suggest you call them and be the squeakiest wheel.

...or pm Ducmon, he may be able to tell you.

[pnork]

Dropped in today and had a chat with Ducmon & others. I got a bit carried away - arrives in Sydney on the 1st Aug, should be here a week or so later.

[duc13]

Dropped in today and had a chat with Ducmon & others. I got a bit carried away - arrives in Sydney on the 1st Aug, should be here a week or so later.
Not long to go pnork,you would have to be the first owner of a bleck one in Perth hey?

[duc13]

I ordered my S through Frasers in Perth back in April with an original delivery date of December. It was then moved down to November a couple of weeks ago. Got a call today saying that they had one ready to go & the original owner has postponed his delivery - I'm picking it up on Monday. I really couldn't believe my luck.

Congrats Sumfun your goin to love it :greg

[pnork]

Not long to go pnork,you would have to be the first owner of a bleck one in Perth hey?

Yep :) That's what they're telling me anyway :)

[fitz]

Not first black in Perth - one was delivered two weeks ago. It looked much better in person than in the photos

[_chado77]

Dropped in today and had a chat with Ducmon & others. I got a bit carried away - arrives in Sydney on the 1st Aug, should be here a week or so later.


looks like us easties will get it first then:poke:):)

seen my dealer on saturday he said the 1st of august it will arrive and to start bringin all the add ons in..then custom will have there way with it for 7days and told me the my date 10th of august:drool..

not sure weather they will ship it straight to WA customs or do it over here.. but either way it looks like two black owners will be happy riders by mid august:cool:slam

[pnork]

Not first black in Perth - one was delivered two weeks ago. It looked much better in person than in the photosAAARGH!!! That's not what I wanted to hear :bang
Do you know where it was purchased from Fitz?


not sure weather they will ship it straight to WA customs or do it over here
Chado: from what I understand, they're all offloaded o'east, then what's destined for over here gets trucked. I'd say they all go through customes in the Eastern States.

[Broms]

I'm picking it up on Monday. I really couldn't believe my luck.

How did you go Sumfun ?

Bloody awful weather for a new bike pickup!

[Sumfun4me]

Picked it up this afternoon. You're right about the weather - I got drenched. It was a bit nerve racking, as I havent ridden in almost 8 years & these definitely weren't the sort of conditions you want to be test riding a new bike. However, the bike seemed reminisent of the old 916, but with a lot more punch. The riding position (I thought) was better & the brakes are awesome - you need to be very careful with the front until your familiar. Once home I fitted the CF key guard & front sprocket cover (easy jobs) before wiping her down & putting her to bed. I can't wait for some decent weather to give her a proper run.
Where about's are you Brom? I've been out of the scene for so long I only have one riding buddy left - I'd be keen to hook up with some locals for a bit of a ride at some time.

[pnork]

Where abouts are you located Sumfun? NOR or SOR? I'm in Baldivis, so if the weather's good this weekend I might be able to get out for a quick squirt. If you're SOR the run to Dwellingup is a lot of fun.

[ducmon]

If you're SOR the run to Dwellingup is a lot of fun.
:1

[Broms]

Where about's are you Brom? I've been out of the scene for so long I only have one riding buddy left - I'd be keen to hook up with some locals for a bit of a ride at some time.

No riding for eight years and you picked up a 1098 in that weather, BRAVE. After being warned about the brakes, I was nervous riding one on a nice sunny 35 degree day.

This weather sucks. I admit that I don't want to ride if it's raining. I even skipped a track day on the 21st that I had been looking forward to for ages. (Did you go Damian?) If the weather clears, I'm keen for a ride. I live in Cott.

Another MV owner recently introduced me to Perth Street Bikes;

http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/index.php?

I suggest you register and check out the site, they have a 'Moto Italiano' section under 'Special Interests'. I have only been on one ride so far, to Lancelin and had a great day with them.

Hope to catch up with you all for a ride soon.

[fitz]

Do you know where it was purchased from Fitz?


Vic Park

[Sumfun4me]

I'm SOR. Never ridden the Dwellingup trip - been through in a car for work a couple of times though & I think I know what you mean. Maybe we should try to organise a get together with the guys from this forum some time?

[pnork]

Absolutely - I'm always up for a ride.. only problem is I can generally only go once in every two weekends - I'm on call every other week for the whole week. This weekend looks like being a good one though and I think I may have some time available on Sunday. If anyone is interested in a Breakfast run to Dwelly, let me know... I'm thinking we can meet down my way somewhere (The bunch I ride with have a good route to Dwellingup)

Edit: Ok, cancel that - I forgot... I'm paintballing on Sunday AM... Saturday's OK if we do the morning, but in the afternoon a few of us are doing a hospital run to visit a fallen mate (Disco Frank for those of you who know him)

[ducmon]

(Did you go Damian?)

7 Oct Trakdayz, the bike should be ready and able, don't know about the podgy bastard on it though.:)

[ducmon]

[
Saturday's OK if we do the morning, but in the afternoon a few of us are doing a hospital run to visit a fallen mate (Disco Frank for those of you who know him)

Pick me up from Frasers if you're going after 1pm.

[pnork]

Pick me up from Frasers if you're going after 1pm.

Okee dokes. See you then.

[Broms]

Did you fellas get that ride through Dwellingup sorted on Saturday?

I went out with a couple of MV's owners north through Gingin and Bindoon. Great day for it.

Will post details of next ride...always welcome to come.

[pnork]

No - nothing happened. Went to visit Disco Frank (as mentioned) stopped @ Frasers to pick up Ducmon but missed him (he must have been the first one out the door at knockoff time!!)

[ducmon]

No - nothing happened. Went to visit Disco Frank (as mentioned) stopped @ Frasers to pick up Ducmon but missed him (he must have been the first one out the door at knockoff time!!)

Sorry dude, ended up baby sitting a sick dog and a rugrat on saturday. Nothing like baby sh%t and dog vomit to make your day.

[lekcom]

just like to say thankyou to the guys in perth for changing to black 1098s yummie coz now i get my bike in two weeks insted of feb yummie

[DiabloBlanco]

You guys ever record your epic roads? I have been to Australia a couple of times and I love it (people, food, Beer). However I have never been there to ride. I'm from southern California and here is our "local" ride on the 1098. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGt4ElZ8H9k
The guy who has the cam has another one comming out soon! Hope you guys represent!

[pnork]

There's not a lot in Western Australia (which is where I am) in the way of good roads - unless you want to travel 3 or 400 kms to get there. However, stay tuned.. hoping to put some Dwellingup goodness on video soon :)

[_chado77]

just seen my black S in the flesh..pick up is tomorrow..:drool

if ive got mine shouldnt be long for the west coast:poke:)

[ducmon]

just seen my black S in the flesh..pick up is tomorrow..:drool

if ive got mine shouldnt be long for the west coast:poke:)

Got one here already to go.

[pnork]

Chado - yep me too, got the call this afternoon. I didn't bother going to look at it as I'm going there tomorrow to pick it up. And of course, it's bound to rain on me all the way home..

Ducmon - that would be mine :)

In the words of Homer Simpson - WOOHOO!!

[_chado77]

looks like 2 happy aussies tomorrow then:)

[ducmon]

Chado - yep me too, got the call this afternoon. I didn't bother going to look at it as I'm going there tomorrow to pick it up. And of course, it's bound to rain on me all the way home..

Ducmon - that would be mine :)

In the words of Homer Simpson - WOOHOO!!

Is that the one we are painting fluoro pink:poke, it looks good dude :)

[Broms]

Just in time for some nice riding weather on Sunday.

Don't like the look of the weather for your ride home this morning...you may have to leave it to late this arvo...(gives me a chance to nip out and have a quick look at the black bike).:cool

[pnork]

...you may have to leave it to late this arvo...

Actually, that was the plan - but if this weather doesn't clear up it may be a Saturday AM pick up :(

(oh, and I hear it's now fluoro pink ;)

[_chado77]

well i picked it up today with full termis, levers , CF all fitted :drool.. its awesome and cant wait for tomorrows hang over to go and jump back on it

[Broms]

well i picked it up today with full termis, levers , CF all fitted :drool.. its awesome and cant wait for tomorrows hang over to go and jump back on it
Post up a few pics ??

edit: of the bike..not your hangover!

[_chado77]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h144/_chado77/DSC01267.jpg


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h144/_chado77/DSC01269-1.jpg


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h144/_chado77/DSC01259.jpg



im going to get a mate to do a professional shots of it this week..

i'll post them up..

its a shame i didnt get my clutch cover in time

[Broms]

Very nice Chado. The full termi's sure look and sound sweet.

I went out to Frasers today to look at the pnork's BLACK in the flesh...but the bugger had already picked it up.Ahh well...

[stoz]

Looks great. What mods other than the termis did you do?
Stoz
PS my termis will be here in a few days.

[_chado77]

i got a black ducati clutch plate with red retainers, CF hugger, keygaurd with the heel guards, sproket, chain guard and instument guard are all coming/ordered, pazzo levers, a clutch cover on order that will be painted then put on, anodised lids.. searching for some frame plugs and tinted screen i like then im pretty sure that will be it..

[pnork]

Very nice Chado - hey.. I've got one just like it!! Unfortunately, over here in the West, they're not allowed to deliver new bikes with sports exhausts, ($10000 fine for each bike sold) so we generally have them put on at the first service. So mine will be going on then - I plan to get it ceramic coated too. I stopped in at the service department while I was at Frasers, they showed me a bike with the full termis on - and started it for me.. fugging awesome! You must be one happy dude.

I went out to Frasers today to look at the pnork's BLACK in the flesh...but the bugger had already picked it up.Ahh well...
Yeah - I picked it up @ 8am on Saturday morning :) Did you test ride any of the bikes yesterday Broms? It was getting quite busy when I left there.

[Broms]

Did you test ride any of the bikes yesterday Broms? It was getting quite busy when I left there.

No I didn't, it was too busy. I took my car for a run with my 4yr old son, so I couldn't have ridden anyway. I like the motard, may go back and ride it. Darren told me your black bike looks beaut, hope you put a few k's on it today. Nice day, I cleaned and lubed a couple of chains this morn and then rode my HD this arvo, plenty of bikes out.

Sorry to hear about the rider that collided with a car and died on Mundaring Weir road. Sad way to end a great weekend.:(

[explicit]

Hey guys, my names Jme, i'm in the process of ordering a black 1098s from Frasers (WA). That along with most of the racing catalogue :D Probably a bit of a wait, but oh so worth it, be keen to catch up and go for a ride once its here.

[grunter072]

So finally after 6-7 months of waiting, l picked the beast up today! Man what a bike!! Did it stall, yes, 4 times, do i care? No, just took it back to Ducati Melbourne, there going to replace the ECU (l have termi slip ons). Very impressed with the bike so were my mates.

[Ninja]

G'day,
Dave from Perth,waiting on my s model,suposedly gets to Sydney on the 1st of april (yes i know what day that is) so should get here a week later i hope.
We need to see some pics of those pipes on the bike Ed!
Cheers Dave.


another from perth and one of the not many that has a tricolore here

i think about 4 maybe in perth if that

[tennineeight]

G'day all,

Put a black s on order last week here in Bris with full termis, suspose to be may delivery soooooo long.... Hopfully someone pulls out and I get it march.
Now to linger round the forum for 6months and dream about mine haha

[Labratt]

Hey guy, add one more to the list from Perth. Another black S....:laugh

[Ninja]

now i just need a 848 white one and paint it tricolore style

[Haz]

If any 1098 owners in Brisbane want to join up for Sunday rides, count me in. Peter

[grunter072]

If any 1098 owners in Brisbane want to join up for Sunday rides, count me in. Peter

Yer same here in Melbourne, any riders want to meet up for Saturday or Sunday rides.

[XKALBR]

Yer same here in Melbourne, any riders want to meet up for Saturday or Sunday rides.

Sounds good, i picked my 1098 up on saturday in the rain, man i lov this bike.
Grunter, where do you ride usually?

[duke4me]

I'm really busy at the moment and find it difficult to find the time to ride, but if any of you Melbourne 1098 owners have the time and want a ride.....i can meet up with you at Korumburra or Leongatha... even if it's only for a yak and a coffee as it would be sweet getting a few 1098's together.....!

Deano

[fitz]

Yet another Tri from Perth. Pick up my 848(white) on Fri - saw it yesterday and it is awesome!!! Don't think I'll be needing that SB6R anymore....

[grunter072]

Was in at Ducati Melbourne yesterday afternoon, there are going to be alot of happy people by the end of this week, in total in Ducati Melbourne's showroom, there were 6-8 1098's and a few 848's ready to be picked up, absolute porn!

[HAMRN]

Was in at Ducati Melbourne yesterday afternoon, there are going to be alot of happy people by the end of this week, in total in Ducati Melbourne's showroom, there were 6-8 1098's and a few 848's ready to be picked up, absolute porn!

I know what you mean!! :drool

I picked up my 1098S on Friday 21/12 from Zagame, it was wall to wall 1098 and 848. My girlfriend had never seen one in the flesh and is REAL close to signing up for an 848!!

I picked it up in the pouring rain, good thing I knew it was going to be shit weather and hired a Sprinter van to collect it with. I wasn't keen to ride it all the way back to the Latrobe Valley in the rain if I could avoid it.

I've only had a chance to ride it twice but have enjoyed it thoroughly, this is my first Ducati and I am loving it!!

[markthebike]

I know what you mean!! :drool

I picked up my 1098S on Friday 21/12 from Zagame, it was wall to wall 1098 and 848. My girlfriend had never seen one in the flesh and is REAL close to signing up for an 848!!

I picked it up in the pouring rain, good thing I knew it was going to be shit weather and hired a Sprinter van to collect it with. I wasn't keen to ride it all the way back to the Latrobe Valley in the rain if I could avoid it.

I've only had a chance to ride it twice but have enjoyed it thoroughly, this is my first Ducati and I am loving it!!
Hi guys, I live in Harkaway (near Berwick) East of Melbourne. Maybe we could do a day in the hills & compare notes?

[HAMRN]

That'd be fun!

I'd be keen to go for a blast with a couple of other 1098s. I work shift work, so I get a bit of time off during the week as well as weekends, depends on the roster situation... Anyone else keen??

[XKALBR]

I'd love to but i only got a 1098 and not a S:poke

That'd be fun!

I'd be keen to go for a blast with a couple of other 1098s. I work shift work, so I get a bit of time off during the week as well as weekends, depends on the roster situation... Anyone else keen??

[HAMRN]

I meant 1098s as in the plural, more than one 1098...

Besides, what does it matter if you don't have the S version...? I know I don't care... The guys I ride with down here have "only" got Gixxers, my brother is the only one with a thou and that is 7 years old....

For all I know you can probably ride better than me anyway!! :) :) :)

[ozducati]

Got my Black 1098s about 10 days ago...few extra's so far...Carbon Hugger, some Rizoma bits, STM pressure plate... am based in Sydney..

[NutzDuckz]

If any 1098 owners in Brisbane want to join up for Sunday rides, count me in. Peter

Hey Peter,

I'm in Brissy, on the southside. I generally head out Saturday mornings early as there seems to be less plods and squids out to spoil the fun. PM me or post up, I have seen a few on the road around here so might be able to round a few up for a ride. Have you tried any of the local forums?

Shane