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Ducati 1199 Panigale walk-around video

Discussion in 'Ducati' started by ND4SPD, Nov 8, 2011.

  1. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800


    This thing is beautiful save for one thing. Shock placement. I'll have to see that in person but it looks...off. :dunno: The rest of it... :drool:
    ND4SPD, Nov 8, 2011
    #1

  2. luvtolean Moderator

    You don't like the 1981 Yamaha IT175 shock position?

    Looks nice to work on and solves a packaging problem all V engines have in monoshock bikes. :nod:
    luvtolean, Nov 8, 2011
    #2

  3. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    It just looks awkward when compared to the rest of the bike. I'm sure it'll be great to adjust your shock without losing the skin on your knuckles or getting a cramp but it's just not pretty. :D
    ND4SPD, Nov 8, 2011
    #3

  4. luvtolean Moderator

    Or the shock getting cooked by the rear exhaust pipe(s)...
    luvtolean, Nov 8, 2011
    #4

  5. Blorton MCADX @ Grattan ROX!!!

    Bike(s):
    Hyper
    Color red match the shock spring and it'll get a lot better. That's what I'll do to mine... or spring(heh) for a trick Ti spring for a more neutral effect.

    That bike just keeps getting hotter looking for me.
    Blorton, Nov 9, 2011
    #5

  6. slickwill 'tarded

    Bike(s):
    VFR, Couple of 'tards
    Had to work all night so just getting to see this and I have to agree. The vid clarifies a few angles that didn't show up well in the photos. I love it. The front and rear views are absolutely awesome. That bike they show at the end with the bare aluminum tank and the Termi exhaust looks great.

    I like the idea of a natural titanium colored spring.
    slickwill, Nov 9, 2011
    #6

  7. ND4SPD It's almost racing season!

    Bike(s):
    Honda VFR 800
    Are the headlights LED or HID? They definitely don't look like the traditional Xenon bulbs. I can't wait to see one in person. It's been years since I've gone to a motorcycle show but this bike may get me out to one.
    ND4SPD, Nov 9, 2011
    #7

  8. slickwill 'tarded

    Bike(s):
    VFR, Couple of 'tards
    Full LED on the S and Tricolore

    slickwill, Nov 9, 2011
    #8

  9. Blorton MCADX @ Grattan ROX!!!

    Bike(s):
    Hyper
    Bad ass on the lighting. It's about time we got modern options on something other than two-wheeled land yachts.
    Blorton, Nov 9, 2011
    #9

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