2003 Ducati 1000DS-Race Bike

[ThunderCycle]

I'm looking at a new bike and unfortunately that means I have to part with this beauty.

The Ducati pulls 92-94 horsepower on the dyno, has a torque curve as
flat as Kansas and weighs less than 400 pounds In 2008, mid-to-low 1:18's were typical from original owner who was an Expert racer. I've not gotten it going that fast, but I'm still a Novice.

The motorcycle was purchased new in '05 and raced '06-'09 and '11 by me.

Here's the good stuff:
All race prep by Kyle Thompson, top mechanic/racer at BCM. rebuilt motor with 1080cc cylinder kit in '07, ported heads. transmission undercut and magnafluxed, Sprag clutch.
Suspension setup and service by GMD Computrack (Peter Kates and Mike
Martire)
Forks are OE (external rebound, compression and preload controls) with
Race-Tech cartridge emulators
Rear is OE (Ohlins remote reservoir shock with external rebound, compression and preload controls)
OE wheels with recent Ducati OE steel brake rotors (front)
Sil-motor slip-on's over OE exhaust pipes. Slight road rash included.
Full Sharkskins.
Woodcraft rearsets and clip-ons.
All belts, gaskets, fluids and tuning completed annually on the engine and suspension by a for mentioned shops.

This is a "ready-to-race" package. Bike could be returned to the street. All original wiring and set up are in tact. I'll likely throw in a few goodies laying around my shop.

No I am not leaving racing, just a new opportunity is presenting itself. If the other bike sells before this Ducati is sold I will pull this off the market. With all due respect to my SV competitors, this bike will out drag race any Suzuki 650. If you'd like to see it, I'll be racing October 15 & 16 and attending Penguin on the 14th. I'm in Garage #17. PM if you have any questions or want to see it. Thanks for looking...and no I won't tell you what bike I'm looking at! I still have to race most of you. $6200

[Chippertheripper]

What's the new scoot gonna be? Or by new opportunity are you gonna be racing another region?

Glws, mike's been riding this thing all alone out front this season.

[mmarsden]

damn i wish i would have know. i just bought an 03 1000ds . to get a little more than my 800ss(the new one is on its way)

[nt650hawk]

Was this Hobbs old 1000? If so he came in 4 in Daytona against all the big Bulles in 08.

[DuncanMoto]

That's a great bike for tha track.

[pasta-rocket]

No, Not my bike but built pretty much the same.

[ThunderCycle]

I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I'd prefer the bike was sold out of New England so I don't have to ride against it next year. It was Alan Quinn's #35 before I bought it.

[brady]

I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I'd prefer the bike was sold out of New England so I don't have to ride against it next year.

me too! GLWS!

[nt650hawk]

It was Alan Quinn's #35 before I bought it.

That is one beastie of a bike. Someone WILL enjoy it.

[catahoulabuldog]

must fight the urge for a big boy bike!!!!!! MUST FIGHT...

[The Snowman]

Have seen this bike in person (used to pit right beside it until I moved in with the ECK crew) and it is clean and tight!

Would love to scoop it up, but the budget says no.

Good luck with the sale.

[desmoducknh]

What are you asking for it?

[jtaylor719]

^price is in the original post - per forum rules.

I think I know where you're going with this Mike, and I'm pretty jealous.
Good luck!

[ThunderCycle]

I went back and forth about selling the current Ducati. I still haven't reached its potential. There's a lot more speed there. I'll really be upset if I sell the blue bike and it passes me during a race next year. See you Friday. -Mike

[mmarsden]

is it still 4 sale

[ThunderCycle]

Still for sale. Although I've got it with Peter at GMD doing a whole suspension tweak. Let me know if you're interested before I spend more money. -Mike