[YLDS2K]

And speaking of Ducati it's a known fact that the 1098R which is 180hp at 165kg is faster then the desmo around Phillip island which has a whopping 200hp at I71kg. Reason is simply because you struggle to tame the power and produce that power to the road.

But personally seeing a Desmo on the road, knowing that it is basically a street legal superbike which is had made from carbon fiber and having the exclusivity of only 1500 in the world is something special.

One last fact, Australia actually owns 40% of desmo's population in the world and each unit is numbered with a plaque next to the adjustable ohlins steering dampener.

Sorry to drag this on but I am passionate about these machines and was lucky enough to work with them on a 1 on 1 basis

[tak_one_77]

YLDS2K, on 28 October 2011 - 06:30 PM, said:

And speaking of Ducati it's a known fact that the 1098R which is 180hp at 165kg is faster then the desmo around Phillip island which has a whopping 200hp at I71kg. Reason is simply because you struggle to tame the power and produce that power to the road.

But personally seeing a Desmo on the road, knowing that it is basically a street legal superbike which is had made from carbon fiber and having the exclusivity of only 1500 in the world is something special.

One last fact, Australia actually owns 40% of desmo's population in the world and each unit is numbered with a plaque next to the adjustable ohlins steering dampener.

Sorry to drag this on but I am passionate about these machines and was lucky enough to work with them on a 1 on 1 basis

They are a sensational bike...
Annoyed I didn't get a pic.

[YLDS2K]

How's your monster going?

[tak_one_77]

YLDS2K, on 29 October 2011 - 08:19 PM, said:

How's your monster going?

It's good f@#kn fun....
Lovin it

[nofearofdanger]

Motorbikes scare the f**k out of me. Cars all day errrrrryday.

[YLDS2K]

Yeah don't get me wrong, cars are great although there is nothing like the thrill with nice crisp fresh air with a warm sun on your back as you twist your throttle under your right wrist you power up to 16000 RPM and to have the front wheel lift off the ground 3 inches at 180km/h (on the main straight of Phillip island) u forget all your stress, and there is nothing in your head besides your bike yourself and the road.

Ab absolute adrenaline rush is an understatement.

[AusS2000]

See the thing I don't get about that is, how do you feel the wind in a helmet or sun on leathers?

Give me a turbo S2000 on a mountain road on a sunny day with someone cute in the passenger seat anytime.

[YLDS2K]

U can feel the sun on leathers without an issue and I dont necessarily mean u need to feel the air on your face but torso legs and arms.

[dr.s2k]

Hey Aus, what's the reliability of your turbo build been like over the years?

[nofearofdanger]

^ Uh oh.

[dr.s2k]

LOL I'm not having a go, I actually want to know. Common opinion is they're unreliable (obviously it depends on the car taken during the build and maintenance), interested in what your experience has been like.

[AusS2000]

I can proudly say. Have been through three head gaskets, two engines, and three turbos. By comparison, in my very short biking history I have broken two bones. I don't need to tell you which hurt the most.

[tak_one_77]

I can say the following.

I truly can enjoy the S2K. Whether its the commute to work or taking it for a "run".

The bike, is just a pure adrenalin rush when you twist the throttle. But unfortunately, whenever I'm riding it, I'm more than aware of how dangerous it can be. Because of that, I tend to enjoy it less.

[YLDS2K]

Yeah I agree with you Tim, the danger riding a bike can be escalated when that majority of drivers dont do headchecks so I think the only thing you can do to make yourself heard is install a set of termignoni pipes and I'm sure u will force headchecks. It's a good excuse to the mrs if she doesn't want u spending the 3K

[tak_one_77]

YLDS2K, on 31 October 2011 - 06:55 AM, said:

Yeah I agree with you Tim, the danger riding a bike can be escalated when that majority of drivers dont do headchecks so I think the only thing you can do to make yourself heard is install a set of termignoni pipes and I'm sure u will force headchecks. It's a good excuse to the mrs if she doesn't want u spending the 3K

You are correct. Termi's no doubt help.
Surprising though how many don't head check and your right there...

[nofearofdanger]

Don't know if this counts as an 'exotic' per se, but it has sure killed a few in it's days!

[AusS2000]

NURSPC!

More like 'erotic'.

[tak_one_77]

nofearofdanger, on 31 October 2011 - 10:21 PM, said:

Don't know if this counts as an 'exotic' per se, but it has sure killed a few in it's days!

Eastern fwy overpass (boulevard) ?

[nofearofdanger]

^ yep.

[nofearofdanger]

One more just for fun

[nofearofdanger]

Black SLS AMG in exactly the same spot where I spotted the white one.

[drsilliez]

911 gt3 yellow Porsche in my work car park everyday

[dr.s2k]

the SLS is so wide

Tony, one of the consultant's cars?

Last night in the city:


In front of the Hyatt:


And also a white gallardo spider on Flinders lane

[drsilliez]

yeah one of the anaesthetic consultants car. its one of his 3 911 porsches. he also has a m3.....wtf...

[dr.s2k]

Hahaha, why would anyone buy 3...

Someday mate!