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Gix-N-8or · 02-22-2005, 05:24 AM

Here's my 2005 Ducati 749 Dark:

I did have 2004 model year, but Ducati North America saw it fit to replace it with this new one. It was either this or the Blue/Black Gixxer 750. I opted for the sexier one.

**Trapper** · 02-22-2005, 07:43 AM

Very Very nice.

themeatmanlandry · 02-22-2005, 09:15 AM

Nice machine!

Gix-N-8or · 02-22-2005, 10:51 AM

Thanks guys. Now if only the weather would clear up here in SoCal.

Samsonskeg · 02-22-2005, 01:27 PM

i love ducati's

stevie c · 02-22-2005, 01:32 PM

Nice bike mate!

c50tiger · 02-22-2005, 04:33 PM

Wow. Ok - I just decided I do want a sport bike after all. That is one fine lookin' machine.

Gix-N-8or · 02-22-2005, 04:42 PM

See? That's why I like this site. You guys are too cool and don't have hang ups against other bikes. I personally love all bikes and respect all those who ride. Thanks all.

finch20th · 02-22-2005, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gix-N-8or

See? That's why I like this site. You guys are too cool and don't have hang ups against other bikes. I personally love all bikes and respect all those who ride. Thanks all.

Damn nice bike!!!!!

i wish i could afford somthing like that ...

we love motorcycling well atleast me, i don't care what you ride as long as you ride... keep us posted on how that bad boy rides!!!!

**Trapper** · 02-23-2005, 07:53 AM

Just change yer damn name ... Ducati-n-8-or

**Uncle Bob** · 02-23-2005, 08:49 AM

Nice bike but why spend more to go slower ?

Pinhy · 02-23-2005, 10:17 AM

i think i just wet my pants....

sweet ride!!

as for going slower and ore money....sometimes it just isnt about the speed!

example: i drive a 2004 Black rx8 with limo tinted windows. my friend went out and got a 2003 silver Dodge SRT-4 (neon on 'roids). He wants to race knowing it is faster than my car and he only spent half the money i did. which car would you rather drive though?

Darxide · 02-23-2005, 10:51 AM

nice *** bike

Gix-N-8or · 02-23-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinhy

i think i just wet my pants....

sweet ride!!

as for going slower and ore money....sometimes it just isnt about the speed!

example: i drive a 2004 Black rx8 with limo tinted windows. my friend went out and got a 2003 silver Dodge SRT-4 (neon on 'roids). He wants to race knowing it is faster than my car and he only spent half the money i did. which car would you rather drive though?

What a coincidence? I drive an RX-8 too. That's what the 8 in gix-n-8or stands for. Personally, I would probably ask your friend to see if he can keep up in the twisties as that's where the RX-8 shines. It's definitely not a drag racing type car, but it handles like something else. This is consistent with why I have a Ducati as well. It's not all about straight-line speed for me. It's about quality of ride, handling, and looks. The SRT-4 may be faster, but it won't turn as many heads.

As far as money's concerned, would you guys believe me if I told you I pay almost 600 a year LESS for the same coverage as I did with my 04 Gixxer 600? It would be almost a thousand less if I had gotten the Black/Blue Gixxer 750. Don't believe me? Get a quote from GEICO (Cycle Gard) and compare the difference between the two. I figure after a couple years, my Ducati would save me money. Not too shabby, huh?

Ducati-n-8or doesn't sound as cool. Dark-N8R sounds better. Use the force Luke.

c50tiger · 02-23-2005, 10:58 AM

I may have missed something along the line here, but when you say DNA opted to replace your '04 749 Dark with the '05 model.... huh? Was there a problem with your '04? Just curious.

**Freakinout** · 02-23-2005, 11:04 AM

nice ducati.... I'd prefer a aprilia mille myself.

Gix-N-8or · 02-23-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by c50tiger

I may have missed something along the line here, but when you say DNA opted to replace your '04 749 Dark with the '05 model.... huh? Was there a problem with your '04? Just curious.

Well, I don't know if I'm at liberty to talk about it in detail, but yes, there was a problem with my 04. Fortunately, it all worked at in the end as I ended up getting a better bike (the 05's have more horsepower, more torque, weigh less, offer better wind protection, etc.) for the blowout price of an 04 since I bought it at the end of the year. My 05 definitely has not experienced the same "issues." I guess that happens when the bikes are made by hand. It's just good DNA stepped up and made it right.

Pinhy · 02-23-2005, 03:54 PM

that cool you drive an 8 also...i love mine more and more even after a year of driving it.

and you are correct, the SRT handling is horrible. he always talks about it. but he is 23 (im 32) and all he cares about is 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. :shrug:

**87gsxrnut** · 02-23-2005, 04:02 PM

Quote:

the 05's have more horsepower, more torque, weigh less, offer better wind protection, etc.

Put her on the track and see how she measures up.

- Nut

c50tiger · 02-23-2005, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gix-N-8or

It's just good DNA stepped up and made it right.

Good on you - and Ducati.

02-22-2005, 05:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gix-N-8or Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	I Guess I'm a Traitor Too. Here's my 2005 Ducati 749 Dark: I did have 2004 model year, but Ducati North America saw it fit to replace it with this new one. It was either this or the Blue/Black Gixxer 750. I opted for the sexier one. __________________ PREVIOUSLY - '04 Gixxer 599cc Yoshimura TRS Full Exhaust system - Race, BMC Air Filter (Race), Power Commander III USB, LP Carbon Fiber Frame Sliders, Intuitive Swingarm Sliders '04 Ducati 749 Dark CURRENTLY - '05 Ducati 749 Dark

02-22-2005, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Very Very nice. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-22-2005, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Nice machine! __________________ Go to hell

02-22-2005, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gix-N-8or Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	Thanks guys. Now if only the weather would clear up here in SoCal. __________________ PREVIOUSLY - '04 Gixxer 599cc Yoshimura TRS Full Exhaust system - Race, BMC Air Filter (Race), Power Commander III USB, LP Carbon Fiber Frame Sliders, Intuitive Swingarm Sliders '04 Ducati 749 Dark CURRENTLY - '05 Ducati 749 Dark

02-22-2005, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Nice bike mate! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

02-22-2005, 01:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Samsonskeg Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 01 katana Location: New York Posts: 205	i love ducati's

02-22-2005, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	Wow. Ok - I just decided I do want a sport bike after all. That is one fine lookin' machine. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

02-22-2005, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gix-N-8or Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	See? That's why I like this site. You guys are too cool and don't have hang ups against other bikes. I personally love all bikes and respect all those who ride. Thanks all. __________________ PREVIOUSLY - '04 Gixxer 599cc Yoshimura TRS Full Exhaust system - Race, BMC Air Filter (Race), Power Commander III USB, LP Carbon Fiber Frame Sliders, Intuitive Swingarm Sliders '04 Ducati 749 Dark CURRENTLY - '05 Ducati 749 Dark

02-23-2005, 07:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Just change yer damn name ... Ducati-n-8-or __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

02-23-2005, 08:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Nice bike but why spend more to go slower ? __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

02-23-2005, 10:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i think i just wet my pants.... sweet ride!! as for going slower and ore money....sometimes it just isnt about the speed! example: i drive a 2004 Black rx8 with limo tinted windows. my friend went out and got a 2003 silver Dodge SRT-4 (neon on 'roids). He wants to race knowing it is faster than my car and he only spent half the money i did. which car would you rather drive though?

02-23-2005, 10:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Darxide Banned Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Panama City Posts: 850	nice *** bike

02-23-2005, 10:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
c50tiger Can Ride And Chew Gum Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2005 C50 Location: Selma, Alabama Posts: 2,058	I may have missed something along the line here, but when you say DNA opted to replace your '04 749 Dark with the '05 model.... huh? Was there a problem with your '04? Just curious. __________________ Let's think the unthinkable, let's do the undoable, let's prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. - Douglas Adams COGITO EGGO SUM: I think, therefore I am... a waffle

02-23-2005, 11:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,617	nice ducati.... I'd prefer a aprilia mille myself. __________________ Freakinout

02-23-2005, 03:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	that cool you drive an 8 also...i love mine more and more even after a year of driving it. and you are correct, the SRT handling is horrible. he always talks about it. but he is 23 (im 32) and all he cares about is 0-60 and 1/4 mile times. :shrug:

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