I visited a Ducati store in 2007 and walked out with the GT1000, the more rider-friendly version of this bike. But I remember this and the Paul Smart on the floor of the store. It was the end of the riding season and they had not sold. Nobody was buying these when they were new. How I rue that I did not buy both this and a Paul Smart.
@dorian_vlogs3 күн бұрын
I've heard the same thing from others.
@PeterCCura-ii3fk11 күн бұрын
Thanks for nothing tf
@dorian_vlogs11 күн бұрын
Happy to help.
@Omega_TTRS17 күн бұрын
I assume that you didn't do any driving around with it. I wonder if there is an appreciable difference in power with having it on. I, personally, really don't like the way these cars sound and it's the only thing really stopping me from picking one up. I'm searching around for some obscure exhaust setups that may suit my tastes as I don't even like the way the stock exhaust sounds, either (the tone and it's too loud for how it sounds, to me). Any feedback is appreciated.
@dorian_vlogs17 күн бұрын
They're fast for the money. But the automatic gets old fast. There's a ton of exhaust videos out there. I think they sound ok. The silencers are useful, but they kill any good sound coming from the exhaust. Which I guess is the point.
@Omega_TTRS17 күн бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs I appreciate the feedback. I’ve had plenty of fast cars in my time and I’m not chasing fast with this car but, I also don’t want to kill the power. The B58 just doesn’t sound good to me at all but I’m confident that there’s got to be something out there that helps to manage the tone of it.
@buddhastaxi66620 күн бұрын
This mod has mproved my 1200 Thruxton. I'm in Australia but not anywhere near a town let alone a city. First is a bit fast for off road. As yes I have to ride on dirt/clay/ gravel. These Bonneville bikes are excellent off the bitumen. I have modded the suspension with Tech Engineering progressive springs and preloaders and bi turbo rear shocks. The hard stock suspension, which gave great handling, only worked on city bitumen not Australian country roads, where I needed to soak up the irregularities and still have precise , secure handling.
@dorian_vlogs20 күн бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the input.
@YutaoChen-199824 күн бұрын
hey! how's the visibility with that mk4 style rear wing?
@dorian_vlogs24 күн бұрын
No obstruction whatsoever. It lines up perfectly with the top of the rear glass.
@YutaoChen-199824 күн бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs thanks for the info man👍
@dorian_vlogs24 күн бұрын
@YutaoChen-1998 no problem bro. 👊
@ringo324924 күн бұрын
What are those mirrors?
@dorian_vlogs24 күн бұрын
Bro I wish I could tell you but lost the link. Aliexpress for sure but I can't remember specifics. My bad.
@AceMotoWerks27 күн бұрын
The Thruxton RS does not have the plastic snorkel. I’m sure it’s safe to remove it on older version of the Thruxtons. Since Triumph also remove it themselves.
@dorian_vlogs27 күн бұрын
Makes sense.
@imthatguy1878Ай бұрын
Ive always maintenanced my own bikes but the dealership i bought from gives you lifetime warranty on motor and trans if you have them do all maintenance so I'll take that warranty
@ThiefOfNavarreАй бұрын
Errmm, from an investment standpoint you should ride it. Stagnation kills desmo ducatis. Belts rot when they aren't being used. It's a rider's bike. Go ride it, people will pay over the odds for a well riden Ducati.
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
👊🤙
@eyemallears2647Ай бұрын
Why no talking at the start of the video?
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
Make your own video and talk at the start of it. I do things my way. Thanks.
@bobby30032002Ай бұрын
great video!!! I owe a 2010, my gas tank is different, any other differences between your and mine?
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
Thanks. Quite a few actually. Small ones but definitely there. The dash is in a different location. The ignition switch is as well. The headlight is way forward on mine. On my frame, I have the welds to attach the fairing while yours probably doesn't. My clip ons are significantly lower than yours. I have a steering stabilizer, not sure if you do. Those are a few just off the top of my head.
@adambarbara5002Ай бұрын
Good riding. I just picked up a z900rs cafe. Was thinking about raising the bars up for more comfortable cruising. Think I should swap the bars out or just do a riser? Bike is nice how it’s set up.
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
That's funny. You want to raise them, I want to lower them. I'd swap out the handlebars personally, but esthetically, a riser is better.
@bensahar215Ай бұрын
To me, 16 years later, still more beautiful than 90% of the sport bikes today. Ducati makes timeless beauties!
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
Very true.
@rodpauletteАй бұрын
I love Ducati Sport Classics. They are the bike.
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
For sure. 👍
@zackdreamcast2 ай бұрын
Don’t love it 😢. Thruxton 1200 wannabe
@dorian_vlogsАй бұрын
Opinions vary.
@eyemallears26472 ай бұрын
Thank yiu
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
You're welcome. 👍
@RaeSaqui2 ай бұрын
I have the same problem. Except that it will only start with the kickstand up and clutch in.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
Simple fix.
@lindsayselby36472 ай бұрын
If you get the chance , ride a 2008 Ducati S4RS Monster .You will need a week to get the grin off your face.
@edgar80182 ай бұрын
do cleaning cars videos pls
@gintonic83302 ай бұрын
I dont understand the market on these bikes. It's a glorified monster with an uncomfortable riding position.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
I can't convince you and you wouldn't understand until you pulled up to a bike night on one. ✌️
@gintonic83302 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs I have seen them, and have sat on them. I don't get the appeal. Yea, they're pretty bikes. But not $30k worth for whats basically a retro styled Monster with a DS1000 motor. And the fact these fetch for more than a Streetfighter 1098S is ridiculous.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
@gintonic8330 I gotcha. To each their own. But ice never in person heard or seen someone that dislikes them. But agin to each their own. I'm sure they're not for everyone.
@gintonic83302 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs I said its a good looking bike. But its at best a $13k bike, not a $30k bike. I don't know which hole these sellers are pulling these inflated numbers out of.
@glenstanaway7556Ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs agreed. I own one, bikini fairing only, and I love it when people stop, stare and take pics. I rarely see randoms do that for any other motorbike.
@DaveGibbons-jo8mr2 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase that pipe for $ 35.00?
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
Aliexpress. If you go thru the comments, you'll find a link that works. I don't have it handy anymore. My apologies.
@CuDa262 ай бұрын
Indeed it is! Haven't even seen the top of 6th yet. 👍
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
Hard to get there legally.
@FuriousGerbil52 ай бұрын
My triumph wouldn’t start and I swear this is my problem. I got a 2018 street triple and it does same thing ur does. Bypassed the clutch and starter switch and started bike straight from starter and it kicked right on. Pray it is cause im 98% sure. Fuses and everything with battery was good
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
This is probably the issue. Good luck.
@jean-pierrefernandez24602 ай бұрын
Wish I could find a larger windscreen without that ski jump on top! Sexy mirrors, though
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
I hear ya.
@jean-pierrefernandez24602 ай бұрын
I mean not bad? I wish I had a little advocate running around behind me with a camera.😎
@shanemartinson50062 ай бұрын
i own a '08 1098..... love the bike. absolutely great on the twisties, granted it's down on power compared to today's modern superbikes, but it will get more looks than most of the bikes out there today. and a bonus it will keep up with most of the bikes on the street today. maintainance is a must, but what a great bike.
@konliner92862 ай бұрын
Old Ducatis look so special.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
This is true.
@TheRealMaturecheese2 ай бұрын
Should check the chain tension in a few spots along the chain as chains never wear uniformly. The tightest part of the chain should be within specs. You can buy various tools to check if the chain is straight. That is one mighty clean chain and sprocket :) Here in the UK we rarely have dry days so our bikes get dirtier due to water on the roads and not only that, our roads are full of potholes.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the advice. However, I'm meticulous and have been about my bikes. Chains never wear out in me. They get oiled after every ride and adjusted accordingly. Zero tight spots. 🤙
@TheRealMaturecheese2 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs You're welcome. I just though I would pass on the advice another you tuber pointed out. Surely all chains wear unevenly and end up with a tight and slack spot after a few thousand miles even with maintenance. I oil mine regularly nearly after every ride and clean it around every 500 miles but I still get tight/loose spots. I do appreciate You Tubers like yourself though as you make life easier for us when we want to see how something is done if we haven't done it before. The roads here are more congested than over there and more potholed not to mention the weather. Americans are very lucky with the amount of space their country has to ride in and the decent weather in a lot of states.
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
@TheRealMaturecheese we do have pretty good roads. I appreciate the love brother. What part of the world do you call home?
@TheRealMaturecheese2 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs S Wales UK Cheers mate
@blackbarsch36542 ай бұрын
What a beautiful bike! So many carbon performance parts if i noticed correctly. I got my 2008 in yellow, its gorgeous too
@dorian_vlogs2 ай бұрын
Awesome. They're some of the best looking Ducs.
@lancelemay69713 ай бұрын
World’s easier bike to change oil. Try a Goldwing DCT - 3 drain plugs and upside down DCT filter close to the ground with tricky O-ring.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Wow. Nice.
@jack33ver3 ай бұрын
nice ride and nice bikes Dorian
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Thanks bud.
@ditryjerztrooper49153 ай бұрын
Longtime listener, First time caller. Ducati N00B, but looking to buy one myself. Can you refer me to a source or reference material on this “tank issue”?
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
So apparently the tank expands if you use fuel with too much ethanol. Honestly I never want to risk it so I always leave it close to empty. Yoy can coat the inside with some sort of chemical unknown to me though bud. My apologies. 👊
@ditryjerztrooper49153 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogsAppreciate the education. Maybe I should just buy a modern Ducati. 😅
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
@@ditryjerztrooper4915 😅 test ride it and then decide. They are pretty.
@jsneakha89703 ай бұрын
Were do I get the carbon trim
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Couldn't tell you. Probably ducati or Amazon somewhere.
@jsneakha89703 ай бұрын
I just bought a 1092s 3 days ago my first impressions are it’s an awesome bike for sure could do worse mine is in a little better condition I agree the levers could be bigger and for me it’s a little small I’m 6’3 and feel like it’s too small but yeah these bikes will just go up in value for sure
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Cool. Enjoy.
@bradmacdowell65833 ай бұрын
Subscribed. Great taste in bikes (and the car). I have a BMW R nineT and a couple of older BMW airheads. Figured I'd branch out for my next motorcycle purchase and these two models are the ones I'm most interested in. You just happen to have both of them LOL. I really like the current (and last) year of the Thruxton thats out now in that British Racing Green, but if timing aligns and I can get a Sport Classic for a not insane price then that just might be the way I go.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Good taste bud. Mine is for sale as we speak for 16500 in Houston. It's on marketplace if you're interested. Check out the other videos. It's clean as can be.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Most importantly, I appreciate the sub bro. 🙏
@jsmith62593 ай бұрын
Less talking more riding
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
🤙
@iansellers4063 ай бұрын
Better ride the twistys , i have a Paul smart here in France and enjoy pushing the suspension and work the Frame on the back roads where the bikes happiest Cheers ,ian
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
For sure. 👍
@northerniltree3 ай бұрын
Using an oxy-acytylene torch would've been easier and faster
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Probably.
@chiroptile28813 ай бұрын
What is the fairing here, if you dont mind me asking?
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Factory fairing.
@chiroptile28813 ай бұрын
Ah, this is the Cafe? It looks different somehow
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
@@chiroptile2881 yep, you got it. Cafe.
@chiroptile28813 ай бұрын
Thank you. I am about to pick up an unfaired ZRS and was looking at some aftermarket options. Yours looks beautiful.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
@@chiroptile2881 cool. Enjoy it. 👊
@hesseldevries46513 ай бұрын
Hi Dorian, cool bike content! Where did you get the front fairing or did it come stock? I'm looking for one for my thruxton 1200 pure white too! :) Btw, love the Ducati sport classic! Ride safe!
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks. The front fairing is factory stock. White is the best color on a thruxton in my opinion. 👊
@marekryszard3 ай бұрын
Where do you get the rear stand bobbins? I have a 2022 Bonneville T120
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Amazon
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
*triumph. Those are triumph not Amazon.
@marekryszard3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I'll have to get the swing arm style Woodcraft paddock stand. No bobbin/spool bosses on my Bonnie. btw, where are you located? I'm in San Diego, California.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
@@marekryszard cool. Houston. If you're ever this way, hit me up.
@sergioromano49013 ай бұрын
Ok so after some months can you tell me if everything it’s normal ?
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
It's been about 3 years since I filmed this. Everything is good. The newer thruxton's don't come with that piece anymore.
@pabloalejandroperez3 ай бұрын
I would imagine the air is hotter down there and that's why Triumph adds that piece. Also, it looks like the piece does not make the air intake smaller, so there should not be any difference in the air flow.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Makes sense.
@eddwiggins43833 ай бұрын
That $35 pipe is now north of $100
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Darn it.
@andrewcostanzo30663 ай бұрын
Link for mirrors?
@TopshelfJunior3 ай бұрын
That black visor looks so dope ! Might do that on mine. I been posting man, finally lol. I got the bike on Shorts. Gonna do a long video soon.
@dorian_vlogs3 ай бұрын
Very nice. It changes the bike when you black it out. Keep posting. 👊
@LukeSS-rdDefenseVideo4 ай бұрын
What’s the impact on wheelies in 1 & 2? One of my favorite things about this bike is its friendly XR style lifts at lower speeds. I have other bikes that run bigger speeds. Also anyone actually get more power out of their RS? What mods were noticeable?
@dorian_vlogs4 ай бұрын
Haven't tried honestly but I guarantee it'll wheelie in 1st. 2nd, I'm sure if you clutch it.
@Lmuas4 ай бұрын
can you take the front cover off? Or is yours a special edition that comes with the cover?
@dorian_vlogs4 ай бұрын
Do you mean the fairing? No its part of the bike.
@Lmuas4 ай бұрын
@@dorian_vlogs i see. I notice the other two didnt have it so I thougjt yours was a special edition
@dorian_vlogs4 ай бұрын
@Lmuas right. Some come without it. This is the 1000s so it came with it.
@Zed900rsCafe4 ай бұрын
should try window tint on the windshield
@dorian_vlogs4 ай бұрын
Nobody will do it because it won't last. So I painted it from the inside to keep the gloss on the outside. You never tuck enough on this bike to need the windscreen see thru.