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| Hi I am getting a 2002 Ducati 748s as my first bike. My question is whether or not I would be able to handle the bike as a first biker, and can you let me know any pros and cons for me to ride this bike. Please reply me. Thank you.
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| YOU CAN HANDLE THE BIKE IF YOU KNOW HOW TO RIDE!!!! JUST DON'T DROP IT.....
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| If you want pure adrenaline everytime you start it up...then buy the 748s! The bike is ok for a first time buyer with a few notations to look at...here is my view.
Ducatis are a bit heavier than other 600cc sportbikes (the 748 is rated alongside the 600s) and this can lead to tipping the bike over at stops alot easier if you are not used to the bike. Ducati SBK's like to lean and can be misleading to a new rider. As far as that goes it is just like any two wheels you will ride...unless you can unleash the awesome ability of the Ducati. Once you learn how to ride smoothly...key word is smooth with the ducati...you will be Troy Bayliss. Go get a 748s and take it easy at first, but I say go for it. P.S. My first bike was a 1993 916!
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| yes - this was my first bike and a BEAUTIFUL Bike! Unfortunately I have to sell mine ... if you know anyone interested ...
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| well dude u have to no how to ride a bike first, and dont ever try anything stupid trust me i been their and is not a good thing. Just try to go easy with it and not fast and when u get use to it u be fine. I got my 748s 2 months ago and i love it best bike.
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| ...Nice first bike!!Congrats. You won't regret it. I also own a 748s and I must admit that it was a shock my first time riding it compared to the inline fours that I was used to riding. I don't know if you've ridden your buddies bikes or?? Twins are an entirely different animal and the 748 is a wonderful wonderful wonderful first bike. The beauty of it is that puts down power so much more smoothly than other bikes. It is not the sort of ride that is going to suprise you and bark off a huge wheelie or something unless you are totally foolheardy--but then again, if you were you probably wouldn't be buying a Duc you'd go for a GSX'r or an R-1 or something kooky.
You are gonna love the 748, the power is really even in the lower parts of the rpm range which will be perfect for you to get used to its handling. The handling, by the way, is spot on - so don't even think of messing with the suspension setup until you have logged many hours of track time and know what you are doing. They set them up at the factory so well that you'd only be messing up a good thing if you fiddled around with it. Once you get used to it and she's properly broken in you can start exploring what the power feels like above 8500rpms...she's got plenty of juice and the sound is sooo sweet you won't believe it. You just couldn't have stumbled onto a better bike. Damn. I wish I would have bought mine as my first bike and not waisted all those years with the others.
What else--well, needless to say warm it up religiously, do all of your service on time (and I don't recommend the Ducati Dealers...you can ask around and see where other Duc riders take their bikes near you it'll probably be a much safer bet.) After about 3-4000 mi. check the hardened faces of your lifters and closers or they might tear up your cam.
Ducati won't openly admit it but they've had numerous failures with these parts --so heads up keep an eye on them. You can't tell if you are adjusting the valves-you have to pull the side covers on the heads to do a visual inspection--so always make sure you insist on this with your mechanic. Had I not known where to look I dare say that it would have gotten really expensive. As it was I had to replace three of my closers last month because the surface was wearing off at just over 4000mi. (and I pamper my bike) I don't mean to scare you- just be aware that owning a Duc is like owning a Lamborghini or Ferrari. No other bike can touch it but you've gotta' be prepared to be methodical with getting it serviced.
My best advice? Look, just go out and ride man, ride like the wind and enjoy your new baby. Take good care of her and she'll spoil you rotten for anything else. Good luck. |
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| I believe someone replied to you about selling there bike and I think her name is Tina and I just wanted to say that I'm very interested in buying it please email me
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