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I'd promised ages ago to post some pics, finally got round to it
[/IMG]Pic of me and Troy Bayliss at the Yas Marina Press launch of the 1199.
[/IMG]pic of me unveiling my Panigale at the Ducati Dubai 2nd Birthday
[/IMG] Pic of me receiving the First 1199 Panigale in the U.A.E.
[/IMG] Pic of me riding away on it for the first time.
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Good to hear about the tight turning circle. The 98 was a bit tough in parking lot maneuvers. And in some of the MSF advanced rider course drills were a bit challenging on it.
It turns beautifully, one of the main things I've been adjusting to is, that being used to the 848 I'm turning in with much more lean than I need to. So I can either reduce the lean, turn much later, and/or go in much faster. The Pani is just confidence inspiring.
BTW might be meeting Nicky Hayden this Friday. They are opening a Ducati Caffe here in a place called Dubai Mall(think it's the largest Mall in the world) Nicky is scheduled to attend, and I've been invited so...... Will see if I can't get my picture taken with him ;-)
Anybody have any questions for him?
BTW might be meeting Nicky Hayden this Friday. They are opening a Ducati Caffe here in a place called Dubai Mall(think it's the largest Mall in the world) Nicky is scheduled to attend, and I've been invited so...... Will see if I can't get my picture taken with him ;-)
Anybody have any questions for him?
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haha and you can take off your jacket and the t-shirt is the same underneath...
(jacket and t-shirt match)
Hi!
Did I meet you ? or know you ??
Bike now has 1900 km. approx 1200 miles on it.
The termis were installed at 1000 Km, good improvement, reduced overall heat and crisper throttle response, also had carbon hugger installed same time. With the Carbon Front fender the hugger brought "balance" to the look of the bike. Just had the R&G tailtidy installed and that really cleans the look of the rear, it strangely makes the rear tire look much fatter than the stock tail, so..... I like it ;-)
I've had no smoking issues appart from initial start up, which lasted for about 5 mins. I put that down to burning the assembly oil out of the cylinders and headers. I changed the oil and filter at 400 km/250Mile as a precaution, and then again during the official first service. I also rode with a bottle of oil during the break in, in case the bike used any but never needed it, and have stopped taking it now. I'll change the oil/filter again at 2500 Km which is when the full rpm range will be available. I have however already started using more than 7000RPM for short periods once the bike has been running for more than 15-20 mins and is warmed up properly. Acceleration is mad above 8000 Rpm!!!
The run in itself is quite good, obviously common sense needed but even with the 6000rpm restriction for the first 1000km it does about 170Km/hr in 6th and at 7000rpm in 6th about 200km/hr. So unless you do only track days quite acceptable for the road, and can still ride with your buddies without being embarrasingly slow.
My bike stalled once very early on, when I was in traffic going very slow/low rpm and I pulled the clutch in. I'll put that down to me being clumsy. The bike has never stalled again since.
The only "issue" I had was the bolts for the windscreen slightly twisting the sticker number plate on the front, this happened to someone else here and they posted some pics of it on the forum. Personally I consider this a non issue.
For the rest, the bike has been a real joy. I'm very happy I bought it. Still getting used to it, the position is better than the 848 but it's a question of getting more experience of moving around on it, and generally more familiar. It corners tighter than my 848, is incredibly stable mid corner, the suspension also seems to be "loosening" up a little, so the hardness some complain about seems to mellow. I'll start playing with settings after 2500Km and it's settled in abit.
I was initially a little concerned about the heat the bike produces in heavy traffic or at stop lights but that has been solved by the termis, so a big recommend on those. Besides,... I didn't buy it to go slow ;-P
The electronics are great very unobtrusive generally. Traction control at slow speeds , such as on the slippery paving outside the Ducati dealer in motorcity you can feel, but I had it kick in this friday while cornering at about 220Km/137Mile/hr (camel road) and it was very subtle, only noticed it due to the amber light, and probably saved my bacon
All in all, loving it! I'd buy it again if given the choice.
Did I meet you ? or know you ??
Bike now has 1900 km. approx 1200 miles on it.
The termis were installed at 1000 Km, good improvement, reduced overall heat and crisper throttle response, also had carbon hugger installed same time. With the Carbon Front fender the hugger brought "balance" to the look of the bike. Just had the R&G tailtidy installed and that really cleans the look of the rear, it strangely makes the rear tire look much fatter than the stock tail, so..... I like it ;-)
I've had no smoking issues appart from initial start up, which lasted for about 5 mins. I put that down to burning the assembly oil out of the cylinders and headers. I changed the oil and filter at 400 km/250Mile as a precaution, and then again during the official first service. I also rode with a bottle of oil during the break in, in case the bike used any but never needed it, and have stopped taking it now. I'll change the oil/filter again at 2500 Km which is when the full rpm range will be available. I have however already started using more than 7000RPM for short periods once the bike has been running for more than 15-20 mins and is warmed up properly. Acceleration is mad above 8000 Rpm!!!
The run in itself is quite good, obviously common sense needed but even with the 6000rpm restriction for the first 1000km it does about 170Km/hr in 6th and at 7000rpm in 6th about 200km/hr. So unless you do only track days quite acceptable for the road, and can still ride with your buddies without being embarrasingly slow.
My bike stalled once very early on, when I was in traffic going very slow/low rpm and I pulled the clutch in. I'll put that down to me being clumsy. The bike has never stalled again since.
The only "issue" I had was the bolts for the windscreen slightly twisting the sticker number plate on the front, this happened to someone else here and they posted some pics of it on the forum. Personally I consider this a non issue.
For the rest, the bike has been a real joy. I'm very happy I bought it. Still getting used to it, the position is better than the 848 but it's a question of getting more experience of moving around on it, and generally more familiar. It corners tighter than my 848, is incredibly stable mid corner, the suspension also seems to be "loosening" up a little, so the hardness some complain about seems to mellow. I'll start playing with settings after 2500Km and it's settled in abit.
I was initially a little concerned about the heat the bike produces in heavy traffic or at stop lights but that has been solved by the termis, so a big recommend on those. Besides,... I didn't buy it to go slow ;-P
The electronics are great very unobtrusive generally. Traction control at slow speeds , such as on the slippery paving outside the Ducati dealer in motorcity you can feel, but I had it kick in this friday while cornering at about 220Km/137Mile/hr (camel road) and it was very subtle, only noticed it due to the amber light, and probably saved my bacon
All in all, loving it! I'd buy it again if given the choice.
Thanks for your input on the bike. I did not meet you in person, just observed from the back of the crowd the day you unveiled your bike. I have placed on order a Standard with ABS here in South Africa, beautiful country to ride a beautiful bike,can't wait.....
Thanks again and enjoy the 1199
Thanks again and enjoy the 1199
Ah welcome! my pleasure! You're going to really enjoy the bike, it's a blast to ride!
I've heard SA is great for riding, not had the chance to try,.... but maybe one day!
Hope you get it soon and remember shiny side up, rubber side down !
I've heard SA is great for riding, not had the chance to try,.... but maybe one day!
Hope you get it soon and remember shiny side up, rubber side down !
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Great pics !
Hey Delta One
I am getting my Pani soon, just wondering as there is no other place on earth as Hot as Dubai, how's your experience with your Tri so far in hot conditions.
Any starting issues or unbearable hot engine/exhaust issues or any problems with oil leaks etc?
Thanks for your time...
I am getting my Pani soon, just wondering as there is no other place on earth as Hot as Dubai, how's your experience with your Tri so far in hot conditions.
Any starting issues or unbearable hot engine/exhaust issues or any problems with oil leaks etc?
Thanks for your time...
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I lived in Dubai once......when I was 8 lol. I know of some riders who refuse to ride in Dubai due to a lot of crazy angry drivers. Plus these rich 18 yr old Arab kids dont know how to keep control of their Ferraris and get super excited when they see a bike and end up killing other people including themselves. So please be careful and pay full attention when riding out there.
Hi guys!!!
@ Aquaero : I'm pretty sure Dubai isn't the hottest place on earth, but it does sometimes feel like it! My car showed 48C/118F outside temp in the dash yesterday , but Motoring Middle East had a pic on their FBpage of 54C/129F !! while one of their journo's was testing a car. Glad I wasn't riding in that!!
I was out on Friday early morning riding the bike it only got to 46/115 by the time I got home at 11 am but the humidity was killer. My finger nails actually hurt for a few hours after I got home!!! LOL never had that happen before!
Bike works fine in the heat, As of Friday I have 4000 km /2485 miles on it.
I did on Friday have an issue with getting it into neutral and had to adjust my clutch lever a few times. I've scheduled the bike to be picked up by Ducati and looked at. It's why I logged on here today as I remember someone else posting about a similar issue. I think it required new clutch circuit fluid or the replacement of a sensor. However I doubt that has anything to do with heat as such.
When I first got the Pani , the heat was noticeable on my right leg/thigh and it still is sometimes. It is for me atleast only an issue when in heavy traffic going slow or stopped at a traffic light for some time. At speed it is really not noticeable at all, or a small adjustment of my position on the bike solves it. It seems that when you are sitting forward in a relaxed/cruising position it is more likely. The moment you move your bum backwards and take a more aggressive riding position heat no longer gathers. It adds to the "this bike is made to be ridden hard" mantra! To be fair I think you also quickly build up a tolerance for it and becomes a mute point.
Technically I've had no issues other than the one above I mentioned. No starting issues whatsoever. Had it stall on me once in the first 100km I rode it due to my own stupidity, but never again.
No oil leaks of any sort, I did an oil/filter change at about 400Km and then again at the recommended 1000Km. I'd go so far as to say the bike used none, to very little oil. From the forum I was worried about it and rode with a litre of Shell advance in my back pack for the first 1000km, checking regularly, but never needed it.
@ Quack : Should come back and visit, you wouldn't recognise the place I bet you! I just saw an article that there is now over 8 million people in the UAE. I remember when it was less than a million when I got here even at the end of the 80's it was only about 2-3 million.
Riding here can be crazy, you need to assume everyone is out todeliberately kill you, all the time. Traffic rules here are considered more of a guideline rather than law. You get the odd ..... crossing from the fast lane across 4-5 lanes to take a turn off without any warning, or someone joining the highway from the desert at full speed jumping onto it! LOL All good fun and games!!!
That's mainly applicable in the city and on the main highways though, we tend to get out of the city and ride the twisties in the mountains on the East Coast, much less traffic and more fun. Still got to watch out for camels, donkeys and goats!
The locals here are a bit calmer than they used to be, we still get some young kids in supercars but to be honest they seem to have more respect for bikers these days. When I started riding street bikes I was surprised to learn that the people who annoyed me the most in a car were actually my best friends on a bike. Mercedes, ferrari, Porsche land cruisers and range rovers actually move out of the way and like to look at the bike, it's generally the little minivans and 1970 toyota pick ups that won't move out of the way and will try to kill you. I guess they figure they get so much grief from the expensive cars that there is finally a biker they can try to intimidate and get their own back!
Doesn't biking/driving here sound like fun???? LMAO
@ Aquaero : I'm pretty sure Dubai isn't the hottest place on earth, but it does sometimes feel like it!
My car showed 48C/118F outside temp in the dash yesterday , but Motoring Middle East had a pic on their FBpage of 54C/129F !! while one of their journo's was testing a car. Glad I wasn't riding in that!!I was out on Friday early morning riding the bike it only got to 46/115 by the time I got home at 11 am but the humidity was killer. My finger nails actually hurt for a few hours after I got home!!! LOL never had that happen before!
Bike works fine in the heat, As of Friday I have 4000 km /2485 miles on it.
I did on Friday have an issue with getting it into neutral and had to adjust my clutch lever a few times. I've scheduled the bike to be picked up by Ducati and looked at. It's why I logged on here today as I remember someone else posting about a similar issue. I think it required new clutch circuit fluid or the replacement of a sensor. However I doubt that has anything to do with heat as such.
When I first got the Pani , the heat was noticeable on my right leg/thigh and it still is sometimes. It is for me atleast only an issue when in heavy traffic going slow or stopped at a traffic light for some time. At speed it is really not noticeable at all, or a small adjustment of my position on the bike solves it. It seems that when you are sitting forward in a relaxed/cruising position it is more likely. The moment you move your bum backwards and take a more aggressive riding position heat no longer gathers. It adds to the "this bike is made to be ridden hard" mantra!
To be fair I think you also quickly build up a tolerance for it and becomes a mute point.Technically I've had no issues other than the one above I mentioned. No starting issues whatsoever. Had it stall on me once in the first 100km I rode it due to my own stupidity, but never again.
No oil leaks of any sort, I did an oil/filter change at about 400Km and then again at the recommended 1000Km. I'd go so far as to say the bike used none, to very little oil. From the forum I was worried about it and rode with a litre of Shell advance in my back pack for the first 1000km, checking regularly, but never needed it.
@ Quack : Should come back and visit, you wouldn't recognise the place I bet you! I just saw an article that there is now over 8 million people in the UAE. I remember when it was less than a million when I got here
even at the end of the 80's it was only about 2-3 million.Riding here can be crazy, you need to assume everyone is out todeliberately kill you, all the time. Traffic rules here are considered more of a guideline rather than law. You get the odd ..... crossing from the fast lane across 4-5 lanes to take a turn off without any warning, or someone joining the highway from the desert at full speed jumping onto it! LOL All good fun and games!!!
That's mainly applicable in the city and on the main highways though, we tend to get out of the city and ride the twisties in the mountains on the East Coast, much less traffic and more fun. Still got to watch out for camels, donkeys and goats!
The locals here are a bit calmer than they used to be, we still get some young kids in supercars but to be honest they seem to have more respect for bikers these days. When I started riding street bikes I was surprised to learn that the people who annoyed me the most in a car were actually my best friends on a bike. Mercedes, ferrari, Porsche land cruisers and range rovers actually move out of the way and like to look at the bike, it's generally the little minivans and 1970 toyota pick ups that won't move out of the way and will try to kill you. I guess they figure they get so much grief from the expensive cars that there is finally a biker they can try to intimidate and get their own back!
Doesn't biking/driving here sound like fun???? LMAO
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