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Originally Posted by VLOCT Congrats Maddy. Gorgeous Duc there.
Please check when the last full maintenance was done. '09 might be every 7500 miles. I would get any work on a Duc done only by a recommended shop, a specialist Italian or Duc shop, is preferable. I wouldn't let anyone else touch it. |
Thanks VLOCT. The tips from you are always to the point. This is every 6k.
The ownership history is like this.
Owner 1: College kid. Had it from 2009 - 2014. Rode for two months and then had the bike standing for a while and then did it again.
The change in this is from Jan - May he rode 15k miles! Weird comparing his previous history.
No records from this era. Managed to even have the keys lost! ( This part made me feel suspicious)
Owner 2: Lead Mechanic who used to work at the Big duc dealership. Left to work in this custom ducati shop which specialists in doing custom jobs on the ducati.
He did the full maintenance valves and belts for this motorcycle and gave me a record of the jobs done on it. I will post it when i get a chance. He got 2 keys done and a ecu flash for the same. Mechanically made the bike sound or thats what he claims. He did a couple of small mods like the cafe mirrors, handle, and the tank is from a 1100 as the original was a Matt finish.
I plan on sticking with him or his shop for my services hereafter as the ducati showroom has a reputation for being pricey and is a guy who owns the company which has ads with Danicia Patrick during the superbowl. ( You know who).
Still living in the DREAM zone at the moment and i LOVE IT!
Gear:
Once i made the cash payment for it i got the bike regd. Had it standing in the shop as i wanted to pick it up with full gear.
Visited the Cycle gear store which was a mile away. Got the following:
1) AGV helmet(rossi edition)
2) Dainese jacket
3) Bilt gloves
4) Bilt leg guard
5) Some cooling cap kinda thing
6) Flurosent jacket for visibility
7) I call this the elephant chain lock
I am still looking at the link you did send.
Thank you again!
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Originally Posted by josejoseph Congrats Maddy! Make sure to wear all the protective gear for safety.
If you don't have the remote to open the gate. |
Thank you Jose. So the thing with my apt is the keypad is on the outside. So when i need to get out it just doesn work. The sensor is a weight sensor so i need to talk to any other bikers in the apartment who may be able to help. Some folks talk about magnets, other spoke about keeping your kickstand down. All kinda tips out there. Worst case i need to get a remote from the apartment.
Any tips is welcome.
Maddy