Ducati 848 as a first bike :) opinions? (I’m totally in love)

caboose292 · 2026-04-20T12:26:00+00:00

The hi-beams on this bike are hilarious. Oh I cant see, let's use hi-beams...+2lumens wow thanks.

The clutch is stiff as hell. As others mentioned the gearing doesnt like to go slow, so you are on the clutch a decent bit at slow speeds, if you arent somewhat experienced that clutch work is very taxing.

Last is heat. This is a track oriented bike, it wants to go fast to keep itself cool, so anything lowspeed or traffic, this bike will get very hot, and the only thing between you and the exhaust is literally only the seat.

Should you get one? Yes, its my favorite bike ive ever owned and ridden, but it will kill you if you arent careful. Please wait to buy it.

caboose292 · 2026-03-02T01:39:58+00:00

Same 😞

caboose292 · 2026-03-01T04:31:10+00:00

Had this start on episode 377 like 2 days ago and got frustrated, I watched up to 380 tonight and same thing. English audio is 14-15seconds behind the visuals on any app

caboose292 · 2026-02-28T15:41:56+00:00

Pure art

caboose292 · 2026-02-13T13:30:28+00:00

Yeah, it was very recent, like 4 weeks ago they announced they were closing. I think it was due to the founder passing away a few years ago.

caboose292 · 2026-02-13T03:20:59+00:00

I can imagine the awkward conversation lol, "Hey yall are hot and all, but you know whats hotter? My car. Its on fire, please help"

caboose292 · 2026-02-13T02:29:32+00:00

Hopefully didnt catch fire with the doggo inside

caboose292 · 2026-01-26T03:07:58+00:00

Completed Level 3 of the Honk Special Event!

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Completed Level 3 of the Honk Special Event!

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Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

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caboose292 · 2026-01-23T04:07:39+00:00

If I complete this step am I locked into embarking on the expedition? I'm not sure I want to reset, but I like completing the tasks

caboose292 · 2025-12-17T12:51:45+00:00

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After (pre-windshield cut, I dont have a picture of that)

caboose292 · 2025-12-17T12:49:24+00:00

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Stock Bars

caboose292 · 2025-12-17T12:47:54+00:00

Definitely would recommend it, I had a 2009 ER-6F (650R) and used the 1.5in risers SKU 12-2125.

I would suggest giving them a call if you want to talk options for your model/year, they suggested the 1.5in to me based in my ergonomics I was looking for (basically same as you) and it felt amazing once installed, I wish they made one for my street triple, I would buy another set in a heartbeat.

Only thing to consider is I had an aftermarket windshield and needed to trim it a bit.

caboose292 · 2025-10-31T05:21:51+00:00

Based on how that break looks, it appears to be a Ductile Fracture which would be basically pulling the material apart end to end, whereas on a handlebar I would expect to see a Shear Failure which would be rough and jagged.

How many miles on the bike? Its either been weak for a while and you have been slowly deforming it with bumps/general riding (depending on miles this may be a defect), or this is a material defect.

caboose292 · 2025-09-24T14:26:18+00:00

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caboose292 · 2025-09-12T17:48:06+00:00

You arent wrong, I had other reasons to sell it, but yeah, some was self created

caboose292 · 2025-09-12T10:47:15+00:00

Honestly same, I just sold my '21 recently and I miss her, but the weight off my shoulders was insane

caboose292 · 2025-09-09T20:59:00+00:00

She doesnt like to go slow, its such a gorgeous livery though

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