Hi, I just joined the 1199 forum having lurked for a few years on the Bay Area Monster forum (I have a 2008 S4RS Tricolore, amongst others).
I'm next on the list for the Panigale Tricolore at Ace Motorsports - San Francisco Bay Area, Ducati, KTM, Triumph.
I've already ordered the 70mm manifold and will be sending it off to Jet-Hot Ceramic Coatings for coating as soon as it arrives. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons in addition to the protection it offers; heat dissipation, largely based on the several comments about radiated heat that I've read here and because of the exterior appearance. I'm probably going to opt for the Extreme 1300 coating with the polished look for $165.00US. I like the idea of eliminating the weld marks along the pipe and the clean but not overly bright chromed look it offers. I also considered the black exterior at $200.00US but it is a satin finish. I would consider the titanium look of the clutch cover or maybe even the gold-anodized look of the front forks - but they don't offer those colors.
Also ordered a couple CF goodies, the over-sized windscreen and the comfort seat - I'm just old enough to want to enjoy some cushion under my butt.
I don't know when the bike will arrive but am looking forward to riding it to MotoGP at Laguna Seca.
I'm next on the list for the Panigale Tricolore at Ace Motorsports - San Francisco Bay Area, Ducati, KTM, Triumph.
I've already ordered the 70mm manifold and will be sending it off to Jet-Hot Ceramic Coatings for coating as soon as it arrives. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons in addition to the protection it offers; heat dissipation, largely based on the several comments about radiated heat that I've read here and because of the exterior appearance. I'm probably going to opt for the Extreme 1300 coating with the polished look for $165.00US. I like the idea of eliminating the weld marks along the pipe and the clean but not overly bright chromed look it offers. I also considered the black exterior at $200.00US but it is a satin finish. I would consider the titanium look of the clutch cover or maybe even the gold-anodized look of the front forks - but they don't offer those colors.
Also ordered a couple CF goodies, the over-sized windscreen and the comfort seat - I'm just old enough to want to enjoy some cushion under my butt.
I don't know when the bike will arrive but am looking forward to riding it to MotoGP at Laguna Seca.
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