Great choice! Welcome! I broken mine in gently the first time, and after finding an oil leak which ended up with ducati replacing my engine with a brand new one, I've been ripping the s#!t out of her hard! Going to trackday on the 14th of March, I'll give my opinion on the 899 after! Enjoy your new toy!
She did what?
She bought a new Ducati 899. 
I'm making the move to Italian after having ridden Suzukis / Yamaha since '04. As for this one, I've only put 150 miles on her so far and everyone told me it would be a completely different ride, and .... it is. But I'm loving it!
Looking forward to getting the break-in period behind me!
I'm making the move to Italian after having ridden Suzukis / Yamaha since '04. As for this one, I've only put 150 miles on her so far and everyone told me it would be a completely different ride, and .... it is. But I'm loving it!
Looking forward to getting the break-in period behind me!
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. From some of the other threads I've read, seems like there is a lot of good knowledge around here, I've already used some to address the infamous hot start issue with my local dealer. . So, thanks for that! I'll be removing that charcoal canister. Lol
I did get the white one and so far I'm thrilled with the switch. (Even with the starting issue).
I'll def be posting up pics- going to try to knock out some mileage this weekend, I'm sure it won't be a tedious task. Haha!
. So, thanks for that! I'll be removing that charcoal canister. LolI did get the white one and so far I'm thrilled with the switch. (Even with the starting issue).
I'll def be posting up pics- going to try to knock out some mileage this weekend, I'm sure it won't be a tedious task. Haha!
Congrats on the bike ...it matches your Italian Nickname.Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. From some of the other threads I've read, seems like there is a lot of good knowledge around here, I've already used some to address the infamous hot start issue with my local dealer.
I did get the white one and so far I'm thrilled with the switch. (Even with the starting issue).
I'll def be posting up pics- going to try to knock out some mileage this weekend, I'm sure it won't be a tedious task. Haha!
. One of mine favorite Italian cakes too . Enjoy your new toy and be safe
Bummer.
The plus side is though, I was reading if you ride it like you stole it out the gate you can squeeze a few more ponies out the motor.
Maybe you can confirm. Looking forward to your track report!
Yes, you may free rev the motor but don't bring it to red line or stay at a constant speed for a sustained period of time. Run through all the gears at a reasonable upshift/ downshift to get the seals to sit in properly. Ensure first service is done as soon as you reach the service mileage!
Firstly, u will not squeeze extra ponies but maximise the horsepower potential of the engine..secondly, your engine will run smoother=smooth power delivery.
It all comes down to the rider..the choice is yours. The risk is also yours..just my 2cents
Firstly, u will not squeeze extra ponies but maximise the horsepower potential of the engine..secondly, your engine will run smoother=smooth power delivery.
It all comes down to the rider..the choice is yours. The risk is also yours..just my 2cents
I'm following the manual, but thanks for the schooling! 2 cents is tax free income.Yes, you may free rev the motor but don't bring it to red line or stay at a constant speed for a sustained period of time. Run through all the gears at a reasonable upshift/ downshift to get the seals to sit in properly. Ensure first service is done as soon as you reach the service mileage!
Firstly, u will not squeeze extra ponies but maximise the horsepower potential of the engine..secondly, your engine will run smoother=smooth power delivery.
It all comes down to the rider..the choice is yours. The risk is also yours..just my 2cents
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