[Ducati] 1098 question

[Rob Allen]

On Feb 8, 2008 11:18 AM, Jim Calandro <capo at carolina.rr.com> wrote:

> Very good recommendation.  Only problem is it is logical and far less fun
> than making a bike sound like a Ducati should. =/8^]
>
> Jim
>

I guess the real question is what Mr. Wilson means when he says "best
upgrade".  If sound is a priority, then exhaust comes first.  But then, if
that's what he was going for then "exhaust" would have been the obvious
answer -- so obvious that he wouldn't have come to the list with the
question.

The e-mail stated that the bike already has a Sargent seat and undertail
eliminator.  Judging from that I'd guess that Mr. Wilson's highest priority
is appearance and comfort.  If that's the case, then I'd probably recommend
a bit taller windshield, risers, and adjustable rearsets for comfort, and
then exhaust and rims for appearance.  Maybe other blingy-type stuff as
well, like steel braided brake and clutch lines, billet reservoirs, stuff
like that.

I was kind of responding from a "what would I do with a 1098" perspective.
For me, I'd do suspension first and then lighter rims if I had oodles of
money to spare.  I'd probably add frame and bar sliders before going to the
track as well, and MAYBE mess with the gearing a bit -- though that'd more
likely come after visiting the track a couple of times.  Exhaust and
PowerCommander would likely come later.

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