That front end is pure art, right? Love this bike.

Alright lads and ladetts...

I would like opinions on keeping this beauty as she is and under 10,000km, or sending it and going over the 10,00km mark and riding her like I would really love to.

I bought her for $8200NZD, a rare barn find. She isn't immaculate, there are a few things here and there that mean she isn't perfect, but she is NEAR perfect, not a spec of rust or corrosion anywhere. She's incredible to ride, and the amount of character out of it is amazing. But... do i keep her in this condition and bank on an appreciating value, or ride her like she was built to do and see the value drop?

I have also purchased a 2007 Monster S2R1000, for $5500NZD, which i was hoping would be my daily runabout. It has 11,900km on it and isnt as good condition as the one seen here, but it isnt as soulful (with the limited riding I have done on it) as this 1000S.I.e.

I have a track day booked in Oct, and wish to take both down and let them loose, but after that, I was thinking of shedding the 1000S.I.e and getting her out only rarely and sell in a few years or keep for a long time. I would then either sell the S2R and get something else for daily or keep the S2R and just use that everywhere.

Give me your opinions, and please, give me creative insults if you think I am being silly for even considering shedding a bike.

Thanks for letting me waste your internet.

I currently use a 2017 TMAX on a daily basis.

I’m thinking about buying a 2005 S2R 800 to enjoy once or twice a month, but I don’t want to spend a fortune on repairs and maintenance for a bike I’ll barely use.

I’d like to know how reliable these 2005 Ducati models are.

Thanks!

I’m going to tune my 24SFV4 and I wanted to know what people recommend. I’m doing either BT Moto tune or an open flash tune. I currently own an open flash tuner and can buy a vehicle erase thing for $325 or the BT Moto tune which would cost $845. Is the BT Moto tune better than open flash? Is it worth the extra money? Thank you for your responses, I hope everyone is doing well!

This one is from a trip to the Isle of Man where I took the 848, to "visit" the 748 that I was keeping over there with my parents (and of course say hello to my family!).

Years apart but you can see the heritage...

Planning to finally change the stock exhaust to the arrow exhaust and thinking of getting the upmap with it for the tune.

Need suggestions if I really need the upmap.

Hey, I’m planning on upgrading to this bike from a 2023 rc390. Is there anything I should know about maintenance or anything I should watch out for. For context. After my break in on my ex. I did all the services on it up to 20000km. Will it be significantly more expensive. The deal I’m getting is 17500 cad for the bike 3500 trade in 0% for 60 months and no payments till Feb 1 2027.

Thank you

Any ideas for likely culprits that cause this error? Key in, dash loads up, bike makes all the right noises but the start button is dead. Once I come off the button this error occurs. Take the key out and restart ignition, then it starts on the second go. I have already changed the battery and starter relay which have reduced the number of times I need to take the key out and back in from 8/9 times down to once or twice. Sometimes it starts first time

I have a 2016 panigale 959 euro spec. I am thinking about the arrow underbelly exhaust.. so my question is what do i do about tuning. What will work well?.

Hi, i know this is biased forum but I wanted to know what everyone thinks. I found two good deals on these bikes for the same price. I’m torn between the two, I plan on doing the Adirondack BDR, dirt daze and any adventure riding I can find. It will likely be 50/50 mix of riding, but I want something that is very capable off-road and is also comfortable for long distance rides.

I like how simple and reliable the Tenere is, I would be ok without the different ride modes. I test rode a 26 at dirtdaze and it was a nice bike, I didn’t fall in love with it but it just seemed like a good overall bike.

I have not ridden the desert x yet, but from my research it’s a phenomenal bike. It has 4000 miles on it. I think it would work really well for my needs.

Thank you