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2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Well its been stated on here somewhere before...and I found and pulled this from some Ducati Forum...Guy Martin realising a Childhood dream and taking collection of a Bimota Vdue......some time last year...also spy a Mondial Piega in that garage and either a 851 or 888....and I thought my garage was tightly packed.....anyone else with any guesses of whats in there? especially under the Tarp?

851jim · Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 48 Location: Scotland

I think the garage could be the seller not the buyer?

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Its not you is it jim? Can pull the piccie and post if you wish?

MARTIN · Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 226 Location: ABERDEEN SCOTLAND

It is safe to tell now, as the Ducati lover has now moved.He is a slight eccentric friend of mine who stayed in Ballater Scotland.

He has the most astounding collection of machinery.He had 2 V-DUES
one of which is now owned by Guy. Their connection is through mountain biking.

Amoungst his collection is

Under the cover an E-Type Jag,one of two he has
In the background a Mondial Piegga
At least 3 851/888`s sp1,sp2
A supermono
A desmosededici,only m/c to genuinely clock 200 mph
A number of limited edition 998, 1098 (troy balis)
900SS
Triumph slippery sam replica
Aprilla factory mille
MV AGUSTA,the most expensive one!! f4 TAMBURINI
There is also an X7 Suzuki against the wall on the RHS
On the ramp at the back is another 888 being fettled

What this guy does not know about Ducaties, only the factory can tell you
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2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Cheers MArtin....eccentric?....Nah...its all others that dont like bikes/classics cars that are odd... Laughing

Had guessed the e-type...later model with the headrests on chrome stems...and the Piega also from the reg plate...nice collection of things for sure

JRH · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:47 am Post subject:

Great photo, I love that Piega plate.....

vort28 · Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK

We could invite Guy to the Manchester show, might even let him put the vdue on the stand !!!!!
Do you think if we take the vdue's to the tt next year 2bim's we might get a visit from Guy ?

JRH - hows yours doing ?got plenty of miles in before the winter came ?

JRH · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:12 pm Post subject:

Really happy with mine...
Just switched to Castrol from Putoline....
I still need to turn down the oil pump.
Trying to make my own higher screen, watch this space!

JRH · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 3:14 pm Post subject:

But also loving the Piega Nero..... Thinking about sticking in a slipper clutch.....

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

JRH · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 5:27 pm Post subject:

2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7289

Its at least reassuring to know that others do the same...tried allsorts...change of convex plate, extra convex plate...different springs etc....certainly wouldnt pay extra for a slipper clutch myself...but then I only do Road mileage so no real benefit...theres reduced engine breaking...but I like the engine breaking personally...

stockcar · Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 8:22 pm Post subject:

Sigma is very good and have a good rapport if needs be........... Laughing

vort28 · Joined: 22 Mar 2010 Posts: 2194 Location: Northwest , UK

Anyone catch the Guy Martin speed series last night, his V-due was shown numerous times in the background, will be interesting to see if are little group gets anymore hits because of it.