Ducati 1098

[MikeYork5]

https://www.1098-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4162

Above, is my post on the 1098 Forum from a few weeks ago. The metamorphosis continues. I now have about 350 miles on the bike and have ridin it 7 or 8 times or so. Each trip I get a little more 'comfortable' (I use the term losely) on the bike. Still, the most challenging aspect is to keep your head up in a position where you are able to see forward. The power and torque are great, it does require a little feathering off the line. I have a 14 tooth front sprocket (15T stock) that I will install at the 600 mile service. The power is pretty amazing although I have been taking it pretty easy, things start happening very quickly at about 7 - 8,000 r's, this thing is fast. The handling is supurb, just look (think?) where you want to go and the bike follows. I never will come close to reaching the limits on this bike, I'm too old and understand the the 'healing curve' at this stage of my life. The brakes are unbelieveable, the front is a one (or two) finger affair. All in all, it's a fun new toy that I look forward to developing a intimate relationship with.

 

[twowheelnut]

https://www.1098-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4162
Above, is my post on the 1098 Forum from a few weeks ago. The metamorphosis continues. I now have about 350 miles on the bike and have ridin it 7 or 8 times or so. Each trip I get a little more 'comfortable' (I use the term losely) on the bike. Still, the most challenging aspect is to keep your head up in a position where you are able to see forward. The power and torque are great, it does require a little feathering off the line. I have a 14 tooth front sprocket (15T stock) that I will install at the 600 mile service. The power is pretty amazing although I have been taking it pretty easy, things start happening very quickly at about 7 - 8,000 r's, this thing is fast. The handling is supurb, just look (think?) where you want to go and the bike follows. I never will come close to reaching the limits on this bike, I'm too old and understand the the 'healing curve' at this stage of my life. The brakes are unbelieveable, the front is a one (or two) finger affair. All in all, it's a fun new toy that I look forward to developing a intimate relationship with.

You *******! I hate you! Can I have a demo ride?

 

[Barabus]

Mike could probably pay for his bike by selling demo rides!! LOL. I'm right behind TWN for any queing purposes only!

 

[MikeYork5]

It's a dirty job boys - but somebody has to do it!

Hey since I haven't bought a bike in three weeks I think I'm buying this tonight. The plan is for my daughter to use it at UCLA, but I got a hunch I (maybe even the wife?) will log a few miles on it. With 16' wheels and 300 lbs. (way to heavy, oh well) although it's a scooter, it is more of a motorcycle, an Aprilia Scarabeo 150. I am getting a hell of a deal on an '06 with 30 miles on it ---- A lot of fun, even though it's only a 150 I got it up to 65 mph, and IT IS going to be for my daughter ya know. Oh boy, another toy-- I got to slow down.

 

[650cent]

Mike, nice scooter, although I would prefer the 1098. I'm also looking for a scooter for my son to use at college. How much are you paying for the Aprilia, if I may ask.

Bill

 

[MikeYork5]

Mike, nice scooter, although I would prefer the 1098. I'm also looking for a scooter for my son to use at college. How much are you paying for the Aprilia, if I may ask.
Bill

The Aprilia is expensive, this one is $4,300 msrp, definitely on the high end of the scooter world, but it has a lot of cool features, water cooled, 16' wheels, disc brakes front and rear, big top box, etc. The owner has had it for a while and put 30 miles on it, it'san '06. He's selling it ot me for 2K plus taxes and license - ya can't beat that! This thing is definitely more than a scooter though, it's a cross between a scooter and a motorcycle.

 

[05fjrman]

Hey Mike, want to switch careers?

 

[650cent]

Mike, nice scooter, although I would prefer the 1098. I'm also looking for a scooter for my son to use at college. How much are you paying for the Aprilia, if I may ask.
Bill

The Aprilia is expensive, this one is $4,300 msrp, definitely on the high end of the scooter world, but it has a lot of cool features, water cooled, 16' wheels, disc brakes front and rear, big top box, etc. The owner has had it for a while and put 30 miles on it, it'san '06. He's selling it ot me for 2K plus taxes and license - ya can't beat that! This thing is definitely more than a scooter though, it's a cross between a scooter and a motorcycle.

Very good deal!!

 

[snikr]

https://www.1098-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4162
Above, is my post on the 1098 Forum from a few weeks ago. The metamorphosis continues. I now have about 350 miles on the bike and have ridin it 7 or 8 times or so. Each trip I get a little more 'comfortable' (I use the term losely) on the bike. Still, the most challenging aspect is to keep your head up in a position where you are able to see forward. The power and torque are great, it does require a little feathering off the line. I have a 14 tooth front sprocket (15T stock) that I will install at the 600 mile service. The power is pretty amazing although I have been taking it pretty easy, things start happening very quickly at about 7 - 8,000 r's, this thing is fast. The handling is supurb, just look (think?) where you want to go and the bike follows. I never will come close to reaching the limits on this bike, I'm too old and understand the the 'healing curve' at this stage of my life. The brakes are unbelieveable, the front is a one (or two) finger affair. All in all, it's a fun new toy that I look forward to developing a intimate relationship with.

You *******! I hate you! Can I have a demo ride?

I want a demo ride as well!

Tom

 

[huk finn]

The plan is for my daughter to use it at UCLA,

You might need some saddle bags for it. Girls carry a purse, I suppose a laptop, the class books and notebooks. Then you gotta put a big mirror on it for make-up and hairbrush detail to get rid of helmet hair before class

If you had a son going to college,,,,,you'd need ape hangers and a holeshot exhaust ,,, maybe some spinners !

That scooter should be fun

 

[MikeYork5]

The plan is for my daughter to use it at UCLA,

You might need some saddle bags for it. Girls carry a purse, I suppose a laptop, the class books and notebooks. Then you gotta put a big mirror on it for make-up and hairbrush detail to get rid of helmet hair before class

If you had a son going to college,,,,,you'd need ape hangers and a holeshot exhaust ,,, maybe some spinners !

That scooter should be fun

No problem, its got almost all of the above (hard side bags are available as an accessory), great mirrors, a 29 litre topcase - plenty of room for laptop, books, etc., it'll hold a full face helmet. Picking it up Saturday - probably will go by Cooks Corner on the way home and see what kind of crowd I can attract.

I do have son (13), but he's already got his eye on the 1098.