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New to the forum, and new to Ducati. I always wanted a Ducati. Now I have one. Riding a 959.

Hi, all. Just wanted to pop in, as a new user, and say hi. I am based in Johannesburg South Africa and am super keen to add as much to this community as I can. Will post some pics of the bike as soon as I pick it up on Saturday. Kind regards, Johan

I highly recommend finding anywhere BUT Euro Cycles of Tampa bay. I dropped my bike off for a simple insurance quote (scratched fairings) and for the brake recall and for them to do a simple check up because the warranty was to expire in a few weeks. It has been over 3 months and nothing has...

Hello everyone... I'm in my 50s and not sure if I'm going through a midlife crisis, but I'm thinking about purchasing a 1299. Hope to make some friends on here and get some good advice before making the purchase. I used to ride a GSXR750 - ZX6RR and looking for a change when it comes...

Hi everyone, my name is Tony... checking in from the Low Country. Just got my 2017 1299 last night and I couldn't be happier. I don't have too many mod plans as of right now, just a tail tidy or fender eliminator (don't know what you guys prefer to call it here), integrated taillight and some...

Looking forward to following this forum and meeting other Ducati owners. I can finally say I own a DUCATI! Iv'e been wanting one since I first laid eyes on a 916. After owning many prior bikes in N. Cal (2 R1's ,954,& 929). The ride/feel of this 1199 is so different, it will take some getting...

Hi there, Mark here from the sunny SA. I joined the forum yesterday after reading some very helpful posts and got to the bottom of some issues etc. I took delivery of my 1299Panigale S three weeks ago and had it on the track for the first time on Saturday. I had an awesome experience and the...

Hi, I am fortunate enough to be the proud new owner of a Ducati 1299 Panigale S. I am looking forward to have many happy miles on it and to share my experience with the forum.

I haven't seen any posts on this but did you guys see the Moto3 race on the weekend, Brad Binder from 35th on the grid to take his first win, one of the most impressive rides I have seen. Apparently an angry South African is a fast South African. Can you confirm this Claymore?

Hey gang i wanted to plan a trip going from ashville NC to up and around the mountains in VA. and possible over to TN. i wanted to ask if anyone has done this before ? and your experience? thanks chris

Any south florida bikers interested in riding together? Planning on riding this coming Saturday January 16th

Just wondering where you guys are at and where you ride? Living in Miami isn't the most conducive to safe riding... The only ride I know of is out of Pompano, Two Wheels World told me of a group ride they host when I bought my bike, but I haven't ventured out on a ride with them yet. Cheers

Looking to ride with some Ducati owners down here! I'm off in no man's land in a little town. I work a 4 and 4 schedule and get plenty of time to ride but gets boring riding alone. Not to mention I don't know all the good spots to ride. If anyone is down south and doesn't mind a tag along hit me...

Just picked up my 1299s yesterday. Can't wait to get through this break in period.

First off I wanna give props to my main man Gunny who hooked me up with John Hutchinson of South Central Race Center for my tire and warmer needs. Again, thank you Gunny for all you've done for me and being an awesome friend! You da man! After the hookup from Gunny, I had the pleasure of...

Gents, Here in South Australia we are currently undergoing some savage bushfires. Luckily no-one has lost their lives, but lots of people have lots their homes. I have attached a pic (taken today by NASA) that currently shows the devastation to the North, East and SE of Adeliade, where I...

Hello all , got my Panigale 1199S yesterday and really enjoying it . This is my 3rd duke , 1st one was a 996R I got in 2006 and then got an 1098S in 2009 which I really enjoyed . Cheers Niel

south australia meet and ride Hi all, I haven't had my bike for about 3 months and was keen for a ride. All my mates have track bikes, I was thinking I put the plates back and all the other bits and go for a spin. Was thinking birdwood, goolwa, Victor for lunch, Cape jervis, blackwood...

For those of us bikers who are concerned about other people's lives and liberty this should be a concern. My people (white Afrikaner) of South Africa are being brutally tortured, raped and murdered in the most inhumane ways possible under the leadership of the ANC Government. We have already...

This is one of three annual rallies US Desmo club has. Sept 13-15 we have the annual rally (I think this is the 17th annual DFS rally). We generally have about 60-80 riders mostly ducatis, some other euro bikes and a few japanese bikes. We'll be in Murphy which is just over the GA border in...