Lovely bike! It's great to customize it to yourself! Look into a pre cut clear vinyl wrap to protect the paint that's one of the best things I did. Exhausts are very expensive tho
The Muscle Biker , cheers mate, may look into the vinyl wrap, not too worried about changing the pipe at the moment, sounds great and I don't look at it whilst I'm riding 😜
Yeah that's very true still a great sounding bike! I hear people will reflash the ECU and keep the stock pipe that may be an option but it's your bike do whatever you'd like :D
The gas tank fades badly after a couple of month of riding. Good thing is I`m getting a new one in a couple of month. First thing I`m going to put on it is the 3M protector film. Specially the crotch area. Full tank and front fairings has to be covered. Anyways nice add ons.
Great video, great looking bike and great commentary. Very nice! Makes me want one even more now... Do you know if it's only the red version that doesn't have a clearcoat or also the white one?
Cédric Gens , Hey buddy, thanks for the comment! I found out when I was at the Ducati VIP show when I was chatting to one of the bosses that most of the cheap model Ducati's don't have a clear coat applied including Monsters and other cheaper models, I'm not sure about the white 959 Paint as it's seems to be a Matt type paint with a very pearlescent sparkle to it, you do pay extra for the white finish so maybe it has some kind of clear coat on it. Cheers, GMAN
I cant find what handle bar grips you have put on this bike. They look very comfortable! Any Pros/Cons you can share for those grips? I am currently considering Progrip 717 for my 959
Hey buddy, I added grip puppies to my bike, they are a bit Chunky when new but soon bed in and make the bike way more comfy, heres a link/ Grip Puppy / Grip Puppies - Comfort grips www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005C1U8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.jdGEbFWNMHK9
DrummerOnTwoWheels hey buddy, the exhaust has grown on me although when I've run the bike in I'm thinking of a Moto gp style titanium SC Project pipe 😜
i like carbon aswell as glossy,and good looking bike i love it. but i would've done some parts in real carbon and i would've wrapped some parts with carbon wrap like shock protector,parts that are small and they dont get damaged or dirty,that's just me,cheap and it looks the same,and you can wrap it all the time.
Richard James Hey Richard, its pushing 3k for the under slung Akrapovic pipe, think I'd rather live with the ones that are in it for now and I don't see the pipes when I'm riding it 😜
Hi mate, they are called grip puppies and were a god send on the 959, here’s a link to them, cheers, GMAN www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005C1U8R2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B005C1U8R2&linkCode=as2&tag=grantuk36-21&linkId=e48354387bf9f74b1aa03a301f03dda8
jhstony yes buddy it was from Cambridge Ducati, great customer care and was looked after very well by John, Can very much recommend them if they are local to you 👍
+KA M1st , hi mate, I'm only 5'7 with a 28inch inside leg and I'm nearly flat footed with seat in low position, I now ride with seat in normal position and still ok, you should be fine 👍
+KA M1st , sorry mate, scrap the last comment, thought you were talking about my Africa twin! Anyway I'm nearly flat footed on the 959 so I'm sure u will be ok 👍
G man. Please answer this question. How do you afford these wonderful toys? Are you not married? Do you have children? Are you in a well paying London job? I am on a crappy 125cc and I can't afford to upgrade
soup 890 , hey buddy, I have my own business and work my tits off, live with my partner and with 2 lovely girls! My bikes are my escapism from my hectic life as nothing beats being at one with a bike on a stunning road 🤓🏍💨
+Ducati Fanboy , hi mate, I did like the S1000 and it was very fast but just had a very Germanic feel to it, whilst the 959 has more character but isn't as quick, hard bikes to compare as one is comfy and one isn't, just depends what kind of rider you are and what roads you ride on! 👍
John Russell , hi John, they are just foam covers over the normal grips to stop vibrations and give a bit of cushioning, I have a bad wrist so they work for me, Cheers GMAN
La Talmus La Talmus , to me I think the 959 is going to be plenty enough for the road, if I had spend another 4K or more that would of got me a standard 1299 with single sided swing arm, better brakes and a colour LCD screen, think I'll stick with my poor mans 959 and save 4K 😜
What I am saying is the Japanese bikes sound more like racing bikes. There sound is a more sweeter sounding almost like a rocket sound. While the European bikes sounds like old trucks. I think the Japanese can build bikes better than the Europeans. Unlike cars
Khairell Ross , hey Buddy, I guess everyone likes a different sounding bike, I wanted a change from my old S1000 with its smooth sounding 4! The 959 ticks every box and in my opinion it sounds superb! Cheers, GMAN
Looks lovely mate !! Just got to wait for the weather now enjoy !!
Nice G-Man! It´s cold in Sweden too:-) Happy 2017 to you all!
Nice work G-Man!
TheMissendenFlyer , cheers mate, I totally blame my carbon addiction on you 😜
...looks like you caught a big dose of it too! :0)
thanks for the eazi grip info, I've just ordered mine.
Lovely bike! It's great to customize it to yourself! Look into a pre cut clear vinyl wrap to protect the paint that's one of the best things I did. Exhausts are very expensive tho
The Muscle Biker , cheers mate, may look into the vinyl wrap, not too worried about changing the pipe at the moment, sounds great and I don't look at it whilst I'm riding 😜
Yeah that's very true still a great sounding bike! I hear people will reflash the ECU and keep the stock pipe that may be an option but it's your bike do whatever you'd like :D
It's looking good. This makes me want one 👍
Looking Great! Feel your pain with waiting to ride!
So, yeah, nice choice of upgrades.
It's looking really good!!! I love Carbon :D You must be itching for Summer now!
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The gas tank fades badly after a couple of month of riding. Good thing is I`m getting a new one in a couple of month. First thing I`m going to put on it is the 3M protector film. Specially the crotch area. Full tank and front fairings has to be covered. Anyways nice add ons.
Superb looking bike
Sooooo just checking u do sleep next to the bike why it has about 1000 locks on it right ?
beautiful bike!
Dreambike ✌
Very nice
Great video, great looking bike and great commentary. Very nice! Makes me want one even more now...
Do you know if it's only the red version that doesn't have a clearcoat or also the white one?
Cédric Gens , Hey buddy, thanks for the comment! I found out when I was at the Ducati VIP show when I was chatting to one of the bosses that most of the cheap model Ducati's don't have a clear coat applied including Monsters and other cheaper models, I'm not sure about the white 959 Paint as it's seems to be a Matt type paint with a very pearlescent sparkle to it, you do pay extra for the white finish so maybe it has some kind of clear coat on it. Cheers, GMAN
I cant find what handle bar grips you have put on this bike. They look very comfortable! Any Pros/Cons you can share for those grips? I am currently considering Progrip 717 for my 959
Hey buddy, I added grip puppies to my bike, they are a bit Chunky when new but soon bed in and make the bike way more comfy, heres a link/
Grip Puppy / Grip Puppies - Comfort grips www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005C1U8R2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.jdGEbFWNMHK9
Lovely bike, mate, not keen on that exhaust though. Think I'm gonna get a Panigale next. They look so good.
DrummerOnTwoWheels hey buddy, the exhaust has grown on me although when I've run the bike in I'm thinking of a Moto gp style titanium SC Project pipe 😜
Sounds expensive! Hahahaha.
Nice video! Are you satisfied about the decals on the tank ? No peeling of?
They were perfect the whole time I owned the bike, was just careful when I washed the bike 👍
i like carbon aswell as glossy,and good looking bike i love it.
but i would've done some parts in real carbon and i would've wrapped some parts with carbon wrap like shock protector,parts that are small and they dont get damaged or dirty,that's just me,cheap and it looks the same,and you can wrap it all the time.
Lovely bike without a doubt, I test rode a 899 last week gave me sore wrists and back after 20 min. Not for me though.
Now you just need an Akrapovič exhaust to finish it off :)
Richard James Hey Richard, its pushing 3k for the under slung Akrapovic pipe, think I'd rather live with the ones that are in it for now and I don't see the pipes when I'm riding it 😜
Currently on the fence if i should get one of these, just sub to you sorta cause of that lol beautiful bike btw
What does it come around in price for all the installed parts?
Nice work on that beautiful Duc. Those handle bar grips look comfortable can I ask who makes those? My hand falls asleep after 30 minutes of riding
Hi mate, they are called grip puppies and were a god send on the 959, here’s a link to them, cheers, GMAN
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005C1U8R2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B005C1U8R2&linkCode=as2&tag=grantuk36-21&linkId=e48354387bf9f74b1aa03a301f03dda8
Was it from Cambridge Ducati ? Looks great by the way..
jhstony yes buddy it was from Cambridge Ducati, great customer care and was looked after very well by John, Can very much recommend them if they are local to you 👍
How tall are you? I'm 5'6" Do you think the seat height is too tall for me? I've previously owned a Ninja 600R
+KA M1st , hi mate, I'm only 5'7 with a 28inch inside leg and I'm nearly flat footed with seat in low position, I now ride with seat in normal position and still ok, you should be fine 👍
+KA M1st , sorry mate, scrap the last comment, thought you were talking about my Africa twin! Anyway I'm nearly flat footed on the 959 so I'm sure u will be ok 👍
Cnr livers or ducati performance livers...??
Hey buddy, not sure what you mean?
G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits i mean wt livers tat was its a ducati own livers or aftermarket own livers like cnr ...??
Oh I see buddy, I purchased the stickers from conquest carbon in the U.K., they are great quality too! Cheers, GMAN 🍺
How much all your upgrade?
Hey buddy, thanks for getting in touch, ive just added a list in the description of what my parts cost me, hope that helps! cheers, GMAN
G man. Please answer this question. How do you afford these wonderful toys? Are you not married? Do you have children? Are you in a well paying London job? I am on a crappy 125cc and I can't afford to upgrade
soup 890 , hey buddy, I have my own business and work my tits off, live with my partner and with 2 lovely girls! My bikes are my escapism from my hectic life as nothing beats being at one with a bike on a stunning road 🤓🏍💨
so how does it compare to your old S1000R ?
+Ducati Fanboy , hi mate, I did like the S1000 and it was very fast but just had a very Germanic feel to it, whilst the 959 has more character but isn't as quick, hard bikes to compare as one is comfy and one isn't, just depends what kind of rider you are and what roads you ride on! 👍
What are those grips ?!?!
John Russell , hi John, they are just foam covers over the normal grips to stop vibrations and give a bit of cushioning, I have a bad wrist so they work for me, Cheers GMAN
Total price for these parts?
Hi Morton, the price is in the description, for more details on each specific item look up evotech or Ducati, cheers, GMAN 🍺
G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits Thanks. Have you sold the bike?
Yes buddy, sold it in November, new Monster 1200S coming in March 🤪
Missing the single sided swingarm .
La Talmus La Talmus , to me I think the 959 is going to be plenty enough for the road, if I had spend another 4K or more that would of got me a standard 1299 with single sided swing arm, better brakes and a colour LCD screen, think I'll stick with my poor mans 959 and save 4K 😜
G-MAN'S BIKES & BITS ohk you are one" lucky poor man".
beautiful bike but that exhaust ruins everything..yuk
Bobby Mendoza , hey mate, I've got used to the pipe and I don't look at it whilst riding so doesn't really bother me and it sounds great 👍
Love your videos. I just posted a top Mods for our 959 wanna check it out and tell me what you think!?!?
Cheers buddy, will check out your vid and let you know 👍
Cannot find the video buddy, Can you add a link on here?
G-MAN'S Bikes & Bits
ua-cam.com/video/pUy8y5yYxUQ/v-deo.html
😎😎😎😎 gotchu
What I am saying is the Japanese bikes sound more like racing bikes. There sound is a more sweeter sounding almost like a rocket sound. While the European bikes sounds like old trucks. I think the Japanese can build bikes better than the Europeans. Unlike cars
I guess we all like different bikes for different reasons and that’s what makes it all so much fun 👍
Pretty bikes .but sounds awful
Mate, watch this video of me riding my old 959 and tell me you think it still sounds awful 😜
ua-cam.com/video/KMKs-ygNAso/v-deo.html
v twin sound sucks
Khairell Ross , hey Buddy, I guess everyone likes a different sounding bike, I wanted a change from my old S1000 with its smooth sounding 4! The 959 ticks every box and in my opinion it sounds superb! Cheers, GMAN
So, yeah, nice choice of upgrades.