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  1. andric

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    #101 andric, Oct 15, 2008
    wow i guess perfection just isnt enough for some...
     
  2. Axecent

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    #102 Axecent, Oct 26, 2008
  3. Ryan S.

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    #103 Ryan S., Oct 31, 2008
    that is awesome...
     
  4. Mrg360

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    #104 Mrg360, Nov 3, 2008
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  5. BIG_DJE

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    #105 BIG_DJE, Nov 8, 2008
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  6. fastradio

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    #106 fastradio, Nov 9, 2008
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    #107 ralfabco, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. SKXF430

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    #108 SKXF430, Nov 9, 2008
    Dave,

    Great looking shots.

    Do you have pics of the new wheels?
     
  9. greg328

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    #109 greg328, Nov 10, 2008
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  10. BIG_DJE

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    #110 BIG_DJE, Nov 10, 2008
    They just got out of customs so should have them any day then have to get the slicks mounted.
     
  11. BIG_DJE

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    #111 BIG_DJE, Dec 2, 2008
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  12. BIG_DJE

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    #112 BIG_DJE, Dec 2, 2008
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  13. Bronzage

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    #113 Bronzage, Dec 3, 2008
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  14. 360C

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    #114 360C, Dec 5, 2008
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    My Desmosedici awaiting pre delivery and I should have it next week. Who makes the carbon fibre wheels and did you stick with the standard sizes?
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  15. BIG_DJE

    BIG_DJE Formula Junior

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    #115 BIG_DJE, Dec 5, 2008

    BST Carbon Wheels.

    16.5X6.25 rear 16.5 not sure width in front. Same setup as MOTO GP.
     
  16. 360C

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    #116 360C, Dec 6, 2008
    Thanks, I'll look into them.
     
  17. Axecent

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    #117 Axecent, Dec 6, 2008
    So I have ridden only one bike with CF wheels and it was not properly set up so I couldn't evaluate beyond the perception that is steered almost omnisciently. I was experiencing some head shake from the screwed up set up and I have not been on it since that ride.

    What has been your pre and post impressions on the track with the BST's? I know that dia changes AND going to slicks AND CF wheels all contribute. I assume you made somewhat extensive set up changes in ride height with the 16.5's? What final tire OD change/ride height occurred in the rear going from the 16 to the 16.5'?
     
  18. SKXF430

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    #118 SKXF430, Dec 7, 2008
    Nice job on the wheels!!!!! They really look great.
     
  19. BIG_DJE

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    #119 BIG_DJE, Dec 9, 2008
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  20. CRAIGF355

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    #120 CRAIGF355, Dec 26, 2008
    I'm in love with that bike the carbon wheels are a must I can't wait till they make the full carbon fiber frame it will be sick and the one to own. the pics of the street and full race verison are nice it's neat they have a full race bike/motor for the street.
     
  21. jm348

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    #121 jm348, Dec 26, 2008
    +1.....:D
     
  22. Bronzage

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    #122 Bronzage, Dec 26, 2008
    Well said! After the 916 and 996, Ducati became a lot less italian! MV is the historic italian racing brand, it also interesting that the person who made Ducati succesful in racing in the old days,is running MV.
     
  23. dcghostrider

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  24. Axecent

    Axecent Formula 3

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    #124 Axecent, Dec 27, 2008
    Actually, if you are referring to the Castiglioni Brothers, they had a couple of engineers that made Ducati successful on the track. They also used a designer (Tamburini) that came up with the 916, who subsequently designed the MV's. The Castiglioni's had to sell off much of Ducati due to running the company deeply into the red, to Texas Pacific Group. They finally sold out and bought the MV marque and then brought in CRC (Tamburini) to design the MV. They have also managed to run MV deeply into the red and sold off much of the company to outside investors, who have taken a bath or two, along with their member investors, before Harley Davidson stepped up with cash recently.

    I have a Tamburini and I agree that it is the Ferrari of motorcycles as to it's beauty, fit and finish, and it is high performance with a dollup of character (as in issues with overheating, electrical glitches, etc...sound familiar?). I also have a Desmosedici and a 1098R and I can tell you the the R will outperform the MV and the D16RR on the riding level of most mortals, street or track, and has none of the problems of the MV.
     
  25. Bronzage

    Bronzage Formula 3

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    #125 Bronzage, Dec 27, 2008
    Not arguing about electrical or mechanichal.....but I have been dissapointed in Ducati lately, I feel they have started to become more and more japanese bike less italian. In some ways that is probably better for them....but I have ridden all the bikes from the 916 to date.....and its less raw more electrical. I probably am not expressing myself well...but put it this way....my 996.....i cna never part with for no amount of money....one of the best bikes I have ever used. I just bought an MV RR, it gave me the same rawness and the power was amazing in the way it was delivered.....very raw...like a ferrari not an supercharged lexus. Overall....both brands are amazing, the old bikes yet seem more satisfying.
     
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