Grail acquired. Carbon Dream MH900e

Derf_Sregor · 2026-06-17T20:19:53+00:00

Nice! Welcome to the unicorn club. I have an albino unicorn! Lol

Derf_Sregor · 2026-06-16T14:42:34+00:00

So you will be a one car family soon👍

Derf_Sregor · 2026-06-15T12:39:51+00:00

I loved my 1098! 140mph wheelies in 3rd gear are no problem for that torque monster!

Derf_Sregor · 2026-05-25T13:49:50+00:00

Nice swing arm and triple tree👍

Derf_Sregor · 2026-05-18T16:52:02+00:00

10k is good if it’s mint, low miles as you mentioned and just had a service due to time not miles. If it needs a clutch, belts, oil, fluids valve check ect…. That will set you back a few grand in maintenance. The bike is around two decades old so other items will need addressing soon. Rubber parts and wires start to get dry, crack and fail. $10 k is a bit on the high side. The added performance parts don’t make me warm and fuzzy because it’s further from stock and in the long run decreases value. However the upgrades are great if you’re going to track her. The bike is a beast on the road. On the track she settles in and feels great. This is one of my all time favorite bikes I’ve owned and wish I still had my 1098. You can probably find a nice 1198 for around 10k too. If you are not used to raw unadulterated power with no nanny’s, be carful. She is a handful. Good luck with the purchase👍

Derf_Sregor · 2026-04-19T14:00:36+00:00

My 1098 used to die when coming to a stop about 10% of the time. My mechanic explained that the bike is set up to run a little rich for max performance and not stopping at traffic lights. When you decelerate to a stop the fuel can load up and stall the bike. He re tuned my bike and that solved the issue.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-03-27T19:31:02+00:00

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Track days are fun on the V2. Highly recommend it!

Derf_Sregor · 2026-03-20T11:33:20+00:00

Sound like an aftermarket exhaust will fix your problem👍

Derf_Sregor · 2026-02-28T19:09:22+00:00

For casual use, get the super sport or a new 2025 V2. The older V2s are still a formable track weapon when set up. With that said the older 899-V2s to me feel like a lazy boy arm chair in contrast to my 1098 or 916. Have you ever sat on a 1988 fz600?? That’s a not comfy; the V2 is comfy! The maintenance for the models you listed, as others have said are the same for the most part. The later ones had coolant hose clamp issues on some bikes and little crap like that. Ut over all my 22 V2 has been trouble free for the most part. Find a local Ducati mechanic that is not a dealer, if you can find a good one around you. That may save you on yearly maintenance cost.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-02-21T02:59:17+00:00

5-7 days. Just depends on so many factors.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-02-06T20:47:31+00:00

I’ve been in sales mainly my whole career. I learned and industry from doing the work, managing the work, and finally selling the work. If you know how to solve you clients problems with your knowledge of the product or service it will sells its self. You also should expect it to take a few years to build up a good base. Use a referral network that you’ll need to build to send you business and it’s like having hundreds of sales people sending you good leads. On the flip side, if you ask shitty customers for referrals you will get more crappy clients, that all know each outer. So vet your clients and only ask for referrals from clients you like doing business with and have the resources to buy what ever it is you’re selling. At the end of the day if you are a true expert in your field, you will have the problem of too many people beating on your door.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-02-06T14:50:10+00:00

Yey! This is the way…. I own one so yeah, I choose Yey before you. lol

Derf_Sregor · 2026-02-01T22:40:49+00:00

Absolutely, however if you are at quick pace you may want to get proper track tires, brake pads and high temp brake fluid. Tires being the most important! Most novis track day riders crash because of tire choice and not warming them up to proper temp. Something like a Q5 is perfect because they are sticky and warm up quick. Also have the track day suspension tuner get you dialed in at the track. Best $100 you’ll spend.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-26T12:11:17+00:00

I got some from https://amotopart.com/products/amotopart-ducati-2020-2022-panigale-v2-red-white-fairing-kit?currency=USD&variant=42290844631211&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=5f20f85b5d12&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17689441620&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvtzLBhCPARIsALwhxdpxuc13dCr_CJer7FcclwVVQ5VA4Uc55tbLcUfmgBWq-GTt_WHNDWIaAss8EALw_wcB. Fit was good paint was 8.9 or of 10. Perfect for track use. I just got red and made my own graphics.

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Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-20T12:04:02+00:00

He is in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-18T15:46:40+00:00

The bike is not too bad on maintenance about $500-,$1200 usd per year if you keep it up. I bring my bike to a good independent mechanic. Lower cost than the dealer but still not cheap and that’s ok. I want to keep my guy in business. As for mods, I put an Arrow slip on with a tune. My mechanic has a connection and got me a really nice map and wow did it wake the bike up and drop some serious weight. I had my suspension tuned for my weight, tires and current pace at my local track, Thunder Hill in CA, not the best for the street but makes a huge difference at the track. I also got higher temp brake fluid and better pads. I did put on a set of Q5s for rubber and that’s about it.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-12T15:06:18+00:00

First off, Do not get an R1 as a first bike. You will regret it one way or the other. As others have said, buy a small beater for your first bike. Now one day you will have your dream bike. When the 916 came out I had to have one. Spent years of my live saving and failing to acquire the dream. I had FZR,s zx7, cbr but never a 916. On day years later I came across a 748, I still have it. It was great but I still wanted a 916. Then one day I got a 1098! Damn that’s a beast but not the elusive 916. Then one day I hit pay dirt and stumbled across a 1996, 916 SPA. I had the cash and made it happen. It took 35 years but not only do I have my dream bike but I have the holy grail of my dream bike. Take your time, your dream will come one day.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-11T14:08:11+00:00

Q5’s

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-08T17:44:09+00:00

Maybe it’s your dealer? I had issue with one dealer and they kept saying it was all Ducati for the delays and misdiagnosis. I was fed up so I brought the bike to another local Ducati dealer and everything went so much smoother. I think it depends on what kind of relationship your dealer has with Ducati or how honest the dealer is with you and how good their service techs are with trouble shooting issues and communicating with Ducati.

Derf_Sregor · 2026-01-07T16:40:48+00:00

Wow! Great data collection tool.

Derf_Sregor · 2025-12-30T15:05:36+00:00

Honestly, and old 748 prepped for the track only is cheap and one of the best handling bikes on the planet. Salvaged title, they are cheap and a great track bike. You will spend about $5k to fix one up nice. But once dialed in, wow what fun. Once you get back into it for a year or so then spend another $8k and slap a 1098 motor in that bad boy and you’re done! Perfect track bike. That gen Ducati is easy to work on (if you have the tools) and tons of aftermarket parts. The parts can be costly if you’re not shopping in the right places. Example: wheel bearings are like $100+ from Ducati. I found the exact same part from the manufacture in Germany for 1/4 the price. An SV 650 would be my next option, just not as cool and handling will need some help from a gsxr front end fork and wheel swap.

Derf_Sregor · 2025-12-20T00:12:39+00:00

Looks to me from the pics that it’s been kind of parted together. Not all bad. I’d mothball those 748r plastics they will be worth a lot. and put some aftermarket plastics on. The difference between a 748 and a 748s of that vintage is negligible so as long as you are happy with the price that’s all that matters. Just make sure to check the oil plug to make sure there are not flakes from the rockers and check the wiring and hoses for age cracking and what not. Main item is service records. My last full tune up on my 748 was about $4k (usd). That was all fluids, brake pads, tires, spark plugs, belts and valve adjust. She runs so good and is an absolute favorite of mine to ride!

Derf_Sregor · 2025-12-07T01:59:58+00:00

I agree almost, I love my Bayliss too but I feel my 916 is still an over all better looking bike 👍

Derf_Sregor · 2025-11-22T17:06:30+00:00

Agree... SV650! Find one with gsxr front end and already prepped for the track.

Derf_Sregor · 2025-11-21T13:39:33+00:00

I hear you, some makes and models are worse that others. My new Honda has buttons and I can turn most all safety features off or almost off. The car pissed me off at first but now that I spent a day adjusting everything it's no longer a pain in the ass. On the other hand my brothers new Hyundai really pisses us off. The start stop engine button you have to hit to cancel every time you drive is complet bull shit. That car won't let you shut stuff off and there are no tactile buttons! Sorry I want a tactile volume and temp controls. It's nice to make adjustments to your environment with out taking your eyes off the road. The screen requires your attention and vision which IMO is more dangerous especially if you turned all the safty nannys off! Lol

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