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  1. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ
    Staff Member Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aug 1, 2002
    18,069
    San Marino, CA
    Full Name:
    L. Wayne Ausbrooks
    #326 El Wayne, Oct 6, 2009
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  2. El Wayne

    El Wayne F1 World Champ
    Staff Member Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Aug 1, 2002
    18,069
    San Marino, CA
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    L. Wayne Ausbrooks
    #327 El Wayne, Oct 6, 2009
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  3. menoy

    menoy F1 Rookie

    Mar 12, 2005
    2,661
    PL
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    MRodziewicz
    #328 menoy, Oct 6, 2009
    Ductati 996 - been in love since a kid... and I'm not even a particular fan of bikes! Guess it's the power of beauty! :)
     
  4. MaleficVTwin

    MaleficVTwin F1 Rookie

    Jun 5, 2006
    4,312
    Reno NV
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    Matt
    #329 MaleficVTwin, Oct 6, 2009
    Now that's cool. :D

    I love that open chain primary.
     
  5. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 15, 2006
    28,633
    Phoenix
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    AG
    #330 agup48, Oct 6, 2009
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    I'm not a big fan of HDs, but this one looks great!

    This one is a VWVortex members (e_tomorrow) bike:

    Harley Davidson Nightstar.
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  6. F50GT

    F50GT Karting

    Aug 16, 2007
    183
    Northeast
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    Colin
    #331 F50GT, Oct 7, 2009
    For me its either a Ducati 999S or a Ducati 999R. I saw a 999S at Fast By Ferraci (sp?) and fell in love with it. $30K too, I wish I had that money for it.
     
  7. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Nov 5, 2003
    11,560
    san diego/charlotte
    #332 ferraripete, Oct 7, 2009
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    here you go!
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  8. Axecent

    Axecent Formula 3

    Oct 15, 2008
    1,112
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    #333 Axecent, Oct 8, 2009
    Of these, by far the best motorcycle is the 1098R. Having said that, the new 1198 is the bike to buy if you want bang for the buck, IMO....and you want a Ducati.

    REAL world bang for the buck and check you ego at the door for poseur points? You can buy an 08' CBR1000RR for around $8K out the door at some distressed Honda dealerships. THAT is a deal for a hell of a lot of motorcycle.
     
  9. miked

    miked Formula Junior

    Feb 7, 2001
    898
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    #334 miked, Oct 8, 2009
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    1966 BSA 650 Spitfire Mk 2
    I have owned mine for over 35 yrs. This one is not mine but it is in better shape.

    Honda CBX The first 2 were mine, both sold to my brother. The engine never fails to impress. It's as smooth as an electric motor and sounds like a 911.
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  10. NORTY

    NORTY Formula Junior

    Aug 15, 2008
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    CARLSBAD, CA, USA,
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    #335 NORTY, Oct 9, 2009
    CBX's don't sound like a 911! With a 6 into 1 Kerker, they sound like a jet!
     
  11. Axecent

    Axecent Formula 3

    Oct 15, 2008
    1,112
    Central Texas
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    John
    #336 Axecent, Oct 9, 2009
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  12. deanhalter

    deanhalter Formula Junior

    Dec 27, 2008
    357
    Norco, CA
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    Dean Halter
    #337 deanhalter, Oct 9, 2009
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  13. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Nov 5, 2003
    11,560
    san diego/charlotte
    #338 ferraripete, Oct 9, 2009
    sadly this is never to be...or i would have one. what a cool looking bike and a two smoker would be soooooooo kewel!!!!!
     
  14. Willybeen

    Willybeen Karting

    Aug 18, 2009
    238
    Vero/Palm Beach
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    William
    #339 Willybeen, Oct 9, 2009
    southern honda had them for 6983 with LIFETIME engine warrantees...

    then i read about them burning a quart of oil every 2-3k miles... Id still buy one, but my zx-10r has been reliable, fun at the track, fun on the street, and is still under warranty... Time will tell what comes next, but i cant get rid of her yet.

    Nice bikes btw. I'll have to ride a 1098r next time i get the opportunity. They are one of the best looking bikes on the market. Pearl white is amazing on ducs.
     
  15. tritone

    tritone F1 Veteran
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    Dec 8, 2003
    7,199
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    James
    #340 tritone, Oct 10, 2009
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  16. CRAIGF355

    CRAIGF355 Formula 3

    Nov 13, 2005
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    NJ
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    CRAIG ANDERSON
    #341 CRAIGF355, Oct 10, 2009
    Scary!!
     
  17. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
    12,887
    Cumming, Georgia
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    Franklin E. Parker
    #342 parkerfe, Oct 10, 2009
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    I too am fond of "bang for the buck" Japanese I4 bikes. From my 70s 900Z1 and GS750 to my current Hayabusa, they have all been well made, designed for performance, beautiful in function, fast, handled well, economical to buy and reliable to virtual perfection...
     
  18. Testacojones

    Testacojones F1 Veteran

    Nov 3, 2003
    5,198
    Florida
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    Luix Lecusay
    #343 Testacojones, Oct 11, 2009
    Silver/red Agusta F4 is one of my favorites.
     
  19. Willybeen

    Willybeen Karting

    Aug 18, 2009
    238
    Vero/Palm Beach
    Full Name:
    William
    #344 Willybeen, Oct 11, 2009
  20. 360C

    360C F1 World Champ
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    Oct 31, 2003
    14,875
    Melbourne Australia
    #345 360C, Oct 12, 2009
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  21. Mondialross 82

    Mondialross 82 Karting

    Mar 1, 2005
    81
    Los Angeles,Ca.
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    Ross G.
    #346 Mondialross 82, Oct 12, 2009
    Sweet, Love it.
    Looks like a 69-70, only thing I see non stk. is the missing tank reflectors and the addition of the ribbed motor mounts. What is ribbed mount behind left motor mount,the foot peg bracket ? I have similar one converted from Tiger (single carb) to Bonneville(dual carbs) big bore kit I kept the bigger tank of the Tiger and the pea soup green color euphemistically called Spring Gold. The "Bonny" typically was red or blue? Can the original mufflers be had anywhere ? For a couple of decades they were NLA so I ran TT pipes with shortys. Would like to put back to original.Had it 36 years. Couple of years you'll be kicking yourself.
    Ross
     
  22. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Nov 5, 2003
    11,560
    san diego/charlotte
    #347 ferraripete, Oct 12, 2009
    you have my vote too! hot, hot, hot motorcycle!

    it is actually in a tie for the best looking bike...tied with the 888 sp4/5/corsa!!!!!!!

    pcb
     
  23. 360C

    360C F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Oct 31, 2003
    14,875
    Melbourne Australia
    #348 360C, Oct 12, 2009
    I have to agree, the 888 SP4 was the model that got me interested in Ducati in the first place. Unfortunately I was a poor student at the time and couldn't afford one new. Quite collectible now and very hard to find. The later SP5 went a bit down market using cheaper suspension and other equipment; but still quite the looker :)
     
  24. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED Rossa Subscribed

    Apr 28, 2003
    85,600
    Texas!
    #349 Texas Forever, Oct 12, 2009
    Good eye. My old bike was a 70. And yes the motor mounts were after market. There is plenty of NOS and Repop stuff around. The major problem with the bike was it was uncomfortable until you're butt went numb. The Brits never figured out how to split a crankshaft.

    Yeah, I miss it. Maybe I'll buy it back someday. :)

    Dale
     
  25. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Mar 1, 2002
    28,029
    Dixie
    Full Name:
    Itamar Ben-Gvir
    #350 ralfabco, Oct 13, 2009
    Did anybody claim the Hayabusa ?
     
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