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Never ridden a bike before but I'm making it my goal to own a panigale, im not hugely into sports bikes but the shapes, the power and freedom it offers has got me falling in love.
I am glad you have fallen in love! Just make sure you can truly ride on such a beautiful machine for more than 30 minutes with the difficult ergonomics of these supersport class machines.
Hello Missenden, like you i'm an 899 devotee, i liked your expression Garage Queen. I bought my 899 about same time as you - it has 10,500km on the odo. It's a good touring bike, the riding position doesn't bother me. I installed the throttle spacers, and my favourite motorbike mechanic Ethan Meyer, fabricated a removable luggage rack which is sized to hold a Kriega 30 bag + battery charger connection and USD outlet for mobile phone connection for Google Maps - so i don't get lost in the hillsa along the Laos border. For me, It's a great bike.
Nice, considered review. Much appreciated. I have 2 classic and 2 modern Ducati and love them all. Fantastic bikes. Never had a problem with any of them either. Looking forward to a review of the new V2 - highly likely to buy one later this year...
Jay B You can sort it online though so if it's before midnight you'll be alright. Also when we bought our last car on 30th June he let us get home before cancelling it and any anpr or cops would still have it on the database as taxed. Then we taxed from July 1st. Technically naughty but isn't double taxation also so according to ...I dunno maybe the magna carta or something?!
I think we need another panivlogali video soon after watching this haha. The Panigale is one of those bikes that always gives me goosebumps, even more so when you hear them. Rare to see but always a pleasure. Glad to hear you're keeping her! 😍
Well after 4 years and I’ve just sold my 899 with 17K on the clock the trip to Ireland finished me off it was too painfully to ride after my 2nd shoulder op, I’ve got myself a hyperstrada for now which I’ll keep and hopefully get a 1299 next year to sit in the garage and look at.
I had my 899 for 4 years as well, and finally parted with it last November and replaced it with a GS Adventure. I don't regret it all, I just never got along with the bike.
Just traded my 899 for a 950 SP - couldn't get on with the crashing suspension on the bumpy East Yorks roads. Funnily enough I took it to the NW200 this year and touring wasn't too bad in 75 min stints.
Brilliant! Just picked up a brand new 2018 959 Panigale, and I'm anticipating the same kind of life for mine as yours. And yes, I said brand new 2018, in 2020. It was a leftover. Seems as soon as the V2 and V4 came out, having the previous variant was out of fashion. Well that's fine with me, as I got it for 62% of it's original retail price. Dealer finally needed to just move it. Be that as it may, I love your garage and your passion for lovely bikes.
I put just over 600 miles on my 899 in my first year of ownership and I also plan to keep the bike. So far all I've done is change the oil and filter and all the dot 4 brake and clutch fluid. All I'm looking at now is a single seat conversion and a new 899 decal that is peeling and that's it.
Great update TMF, she is still as bonnie as ever! Didn't notice any difference in quality at all, seemed spot on to me. I only watch on an old ipad mini tho, so maybe not the best test!
Always enjoy your reviews TMF, but seriously....get that bike used!! I bought my 899 in September 2014, so it’s almost 5 years old now... After 11 rear tyres, 8 fronts, 1 set of brake pads and its 3rd chain and sprocket kit, it now has just over 24,000 miles on it !! And I’m still in love with the thing 😍! As well as the usual weekend blasts, it’s done two Europe trips and I have at least two long weekends away in the UK, probably 1,000 miles each. Only had one small problem with it, clutch master cylinder seal wore a tiny hole through it, meaning it would only hold the clutch open for about 4 or 5 seconds, try getting it back on a ferry like that!! Ducati only wanted to sell me a complete clutch master cylinder assembly for £240 !! But I managed to fix it with a KTM Brembo seal kit for just over £20 , see post no 57 in this link :- www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/alternatives-to-the-genuine-ducati-parts.594/page-3 I’ve been biking for close on 40 years now and the 899 has been probably the best bike I’ve ever had, still looks stunning after all those miles, I’m pretty anal with cleaning it so it still looks and rides like new! I expected it to be a fantastic ride, which it is, but two things I really didn’t expect were how easy it is to keep clean , comes up sparkling clean with the minimum of effort..and also it’s economy with petrol, on a weekend thrash, it’ll still turn in mid 40s mpg, on a very warm slap down a Belgian motorway.......63mpg!! That’s the only time the engine heat has troubled me, on a trip into Germany in last years heat wave, ambient temperature of about 34c in Saarbucken and the temperature gauge on the bike hit 108c going through the city centre,....couldn’t sit on the seat, ouch!! That never bothers me at home though in NE England, bike normally runs at about 86c. Would I have another 899,....in a heartbeat!! Anyone thinking of buying one, just do it, ...don’t wrap it up in the garage, use it as much as you can....the harder you ride these things, the better they feel, that’s what they were designed for,....going apeshit crazy on a nice sunny day! Can’t see me ever selling it, all other bikes just look so ugly compared to the Panigale, so I’m thinking of adding either a 1050 Speed triple RS or V4 1100 Tuono to the stable next year. Keep up the good work TMF, and get riding that 899 !!
Great video as usual TMF. The switch to the GoPro is noticeable but by no means takes away from the message or the enjoyment. Looking forward to some tour videos. Peace!
What a beautiful bike TMF you must be so proud of owning it. I agree with you that the panigales are the best looking bikes around. I fancy a 959 panigale hopefully funds allow it next year. And like yours mine would be the garage Queen of my fleet.
@@TheMissendenFlyer the time will come. Stay safe till then and keep your excellent videos coming they're keeping a lot of people sane during these dark days 😂
That bike is fantastic. All of you're mods are exactly what I want to do to my 899 when I find the right one. Not over the top on mods, just oe plus. 😎
Yet another very informative video TMF. Re road tax would have to disagree re losing the remainder when selling on. I recently sold one of my bikes. Registered on gov website to that affect and within a week i received confirmation that I was no longer the registered keeper and a refund of remaining road tax. I always pay one off for tax as with a few bikes, you save a few quid.
I enjoyed mine on track, but once I got an R nineT, I stopped using the 899 for roads almost entirely and got rid of it shortly after. Hopefully the new owner is enjoying it more than I did.
Another informative video. The film quality was fine. Camara worked well. Loved the info on the Ducati. Always interested in the reliability of the beautiful Italians. Most especially over the long term.
It is a thing of absolute beauty. I rode a 999 in Brighton, the first in the country, a test ride by my late mate Robbie (MCN reviewer), I felt like the King of the universe, even when I stalled it on the seafront on bikers day with hoi-poloi bikes everywhere. My advice:Get a sports bike with cruise control and ditch adventure bikes for ever.
Completely agree I was considering selling/trading my 959 but its just too beautiful despite a hip replacement and general aches I fitted some Gilles raised clipons and comfort seat and what a difference very comfortable now and people shouldn't think of these as the baby Panigale because they go like....er surprisingly fast.
Still a very pretty bike. Personally I don't think the looks have dated & arguably it looks as good if not better maybe than the current version. Although like most sports bikes, you've really got to be in the mood to ride it due to it's focused nature & quasimodo riding position so I'm not too surprised you haven't done many miles on it considering the other bikes you own. Still great to have nonetheless I'm sure & perfect when your in sports mode.
She's a beaut...always wanted one, but never quite been able to align want with money :-(. Nice to see that you have a proper man cave, bikes, tools and beer (1:18) kept in the same place...
You missed the blurring on the first bit where the digits go north of 62 Mph mate :) As for image quality, it was fine apart from the fish-eye effect around the edges, which all actions camera lenses do unfortunately...
Most bikes like this are more garage ornaments than motorcycles, to put in perspective it’s costing not far off £2 every mile you ride it. A nice thing to have if you have excess cash but ultimately more suited to the track than the road. I briefly ran an R1 with my GS, did around 1000 miles on the R1 and was always thinking of reasons to take the GS instead when I went for a ride so an easy decision to get rid of the R1....looked nice though in the garage.
I prefer the DSLR more than the go pro as far as video quality. But always enjoy the content. I think I remember the day you posted your review when the bike was new. Still good to hear what an awesone motorcycle it is. Dream bike for me...
Have you given any thought to finding some "classic" turn of the millennium bikes and reviewing them? Would be interesting to see what you think of CBR1100XX, TL1000S, ZX12R or a Gen 1 Hayabusa. Greetings from NZ.
love mine. took a test ride on a 899, 959,1199,1299. 899 was far more enjoyable! and the best thing you can do to it is change the sprocket! makes so much difference around the towns.. keep mine for a few years yet then a v4 🤔
899 with a Termi exhaust is going to easy on the eye and music to the ears The only difference with the change in camera is the slight fish eye effect on the peripherals.
Hi TMF, After a little advise on the R&G clutch casing slider - currently looking at the one you have fitted along with a few others that look a little more substantial but do like the look of the half moon covering you have fitted. Not sure if you've had chance to test it but what are your thoughts on it - decent???
Is it not the case that you do not need to get servicing done by the dealer who sold you the bike to retain the warranty? Is it not sufficient to have it done by a competent person and done in accordance with manufactures specifications?
Ah, lovely to see the Panigalina on your channel again. I've missed seeing it! Video quality was top notch on the GoPro. As it is a lot easier, might be worth using it a bit more? As always, great content TMF. See you on the next one!
Yeah it's way easier and less time consuming and I like the fact that picture moves around more (i.e isn't all static tripod stuff)....will defo use it more as not many people seem to mind!
Love your videos! Can I ask you does your rear shock spring rub up against the bit of black plastic that’s beside it. Not the shock protector the other side plastic that’s up the side of the bike and runs under the tail piece. Just noticed when cleaning my bike that mine is
TMF - noticed in the background, a spoiler on top of your GS windshield. I am considering purchasing one. Do you like it? Does it add or subtract from the buffeting? Is it the MRA clamp-on or bolt-on style? PS: I liked watching the video on your GoPro...the wide angel allowed me to also see your brilliant BMW GS.
For a 4 year old bike it looks absolutely brand spanking new! Well done on maintaining it! I hope one day I will own a Panigale 899/1199/1299. Hopefully before I get old and get a bad back and decide sportsbikes are not for me... :P
A beautiful bit of kit. A bit off topic but have you ever ridden a Triumph Daytona 675? You love your Street Triple and you love your Ducati so you will love the Daytona for sure.
Not particularly a sports bike fan, but sure is a good looker. As others have said, you do get the road tax refunded for the unused months. Where it is a con though, is if you sell part way through the month you won't get refunded for those weeks and the new owner taxes from the start of that month, so the DVLA get double bubble for that month.
Morning Andy! That Duke is a lovely machine and I totally get why you have it in your collection - money no object, I’d have a “queen” to 👍 As for filming with the GoPro - nothing wrong with it, although the wide angle does give a bit of a fisheye effect, where as the DLSR is more natural. Andy 🏴
About the camera...must say I didn't give it much thought! Only because you asked! The thing I did think about though was the shaky ride! Was it the road or what?
Hi, the GoPro images were fine though a bit wobbly. Pity you don't get the chance to ride it more often but at roughly £500 for 500 miles (approx) it isn't that bad cost wise.
Great bike TMF, some bikes grab your heart and are keepers for sure!. When you have a passion for bikes the 'depreciation ' affect isn't relevant...in good condition bikes reach a plateau of value and if your lucky become classics! Remember to move it round the garage so you can admire from different angles....or am I the only one that does that...? !! Cheers, Steve
Hi Andy, Can you please confirm if you have the ‘Db Killers’ installed in your Termi exhaust- or do you ride it without them fitted..? If it’s the latter, do you have any issues with excessively exhaust noise at low engine speed ..? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Ian.
Video quality just fine great looking bike would scar me not one but two mv Augusta traded at my place of work they look scary. What do you think of benelli Leoncino 500cc twin
Lovely machine.. I find as I get older they don’t get ridden as much.. the idea of having a bike in the garage always sounds good though. But with several bikes, plus testing other bikes, I suppose TMF does’nt get to put huge miles on any one bike. I’d love a Goldwing DCT to finish off my motorcycling years, but suspect it would end up being a very expensive ornament in the garage.... Don’t have the enthusiasm at 63, that I had at 21....( And in my 20’s I could’nt have afforded the Goldwing or BMW of the day, which I would have loved to have...ironic.)
Good luck to you on this one. I've given up on sports bikes as they're too costly to own or get nicked by the Law when you start to enjoy yourself. Adventure, dual road bikes are the way to go as they're more versatile and ageless.
Well I’m more of a retro man these days....but I do love having the Panigale in the garage just incase....infant I think I’ll give her a go later today....
Re the use of the go pro, I hadn't even realised a different camera until you mentioned it, so I looked back at the 2-year review for comparison. I prefer the darker go pro colours and I thought the sound was better that the 2-year review, although I am not sure what camera you were using then :-)
Unbelievable number of disrespectful comments here. My VFR1200F sits in my garage for way more time than I get to ride it - a much maligned motorcycle - by those that have never ridden one. It takes nothing away from the pleasure of ownership. The Panigale in all iterations is stunning to behold and I would be humbled to be able to own one. A critic is one who has tried and failed.
One of those bikes that you get as much pleasure looking at it as you do riding it.. I have been known to sneak into the garage with a coffee and contemplate a ZX7R :)
Didn't notice much change in the video other than the fisheye. Keep the 899 long enough in that condition and it will probably appreciate over its original value !
You've been naughty here, kind Sir, " I've never had the chance to ride it in the wet yet..."... as far as I know your area is just as wet as Bristol area, or a tad bit drier but definitely have enough rain for you to play around with the puddles;))) But yes, deffo don't do it with new tyres though when it has been made for dry surfaces. I took my 0mile '08 Tenere home from the dealer when the decent rain hit, and I was sliding all over the place in corners even at low, 30-40mph speeds. They were the Metzler tyres, I think that was the standard for the XTZ Ten back i the day. Haha, I should definitely not complain about the wear of my rear tyre on the Super 10... I am changing it after 8500+miles after all year round use. Enjoy the rides!
Not sure on your tax front theory as you get back any unused months tax automatically when you sell the vehicle anyway so I would take the yearly one off saving if you have the funds available.
** Folks I made an error regarding getting your unused bike Tax back - Turns out you can get it back - please no more comments on that one! Thanks for putting me straight! **
I was thinking that!
Me too. lol
I was just polishing up my typing fingers as I got a cheque back for a car we traded in. Have to say, I didn't know you got it back, either.
just 3600 miles lol such a funny bald shorty lol
The beginning is typical Ducati owner's talks.. the joy fear and pain all in one😂😂
The 899 needs more road time mate, no point owning a playboy centrefold and not having fun with her.
ahahahahahahaha
Nothing wrong with having a garage queen. :) It is a beautiful bike.
Never ridden a bike before but I'm making it my goal to own a panigale, im not hugely into sports bikes but the shapes, the power and freedom it offers has got me falling in love.
I am glad you have fallen in love! Just make sure you can truly ride on such a beautiful machine for more than 30 minutes with the difficult ergonomics of these supersport class machines.
It’s funny how some people make negative comments out of jealousy... Pleasure of ownership has many facets not just high mileage 👍
I agree with that!
Agreed.
Agreed also
Yep
Too bloody right. Well said. What a sad spiteful world we live in.
Hello Missenden, like you i'm an 899 devotee, i liked your expression Garage Queen. I bought my 899 about same time as you - it has 10,500km on the odo. It's a good touring bike, the riding position doesn't bother me. I installed the throttle spacers, and my favourite motorbike mechanic Ethan Meyer, fabricated a removable luggage rack which is sized to hold a Kriega 30 bag + battery charger connection and USD outlet for mobile phone connection for Google Maps - so i don't get lost in the hillsa along the Laos border. For me, It's a great bike.
Nice one Stephen!
Yep went and bought one in red after seeing your reviews. Absolutely love it.
Nice, considered review. Much appreciated. I have 2 classic and 2 modern Ducati and love them all. Fantastic bikes. Never had a problem with any of them either. Looking forward to a review of the new V2 - highly likely to buy one later this year...
Yes I'd like a go on one of those to compare against my 899....
You do get a refund for the tax still left from the dvla 👍🏽 from the month you sell the bike
I didn’t realise that - thanks for putting me right!
Bob Powar Was just about to make this comment! Just they don't give partial month refunds only the nearest full one.
Only full months refunded though when that v5 hits the dvla desk
@@TheMissendenFlyer Bob's right, but you only get whole months refunded. So if you sold on 1st June, you get July onwards to end of 12 months.
Jay B You can sort it online though so if it's before midnight you'll be alright. Also when we bought our last car on 30th June he let us get home before cancelling it and any anpr or cops would still have it on the database as taxed. Then we taxed from July 1st. Technically naughty but isn't double taxation also so according to ...I dunno maybe the magna carta or something?!
I think we need another panivlogali video soon after watching this haha. The Panigale is one of those bikes that always gives me goosebumps, even more so when you hear them. Rare to see but always a pleasure. Glad to hear you're keeping her! 😍
Oh yes, while I can, I will!
Well after 4 years and I’ve just sold my 899 with 17K on the clock the trip to Ireland finished me off it was too painfully to ride after my 2nd shoulder op, I’ve got myself a hyperstrada for now which I’ll keep and hopefully get a 1299 next year to sit in the garage and look at.
Haha we should have you do a review you actually rode the thing! Good man.
I had my 899 for 4 years as well, and finally parted with it last November and replaced it with a GS Adventure. I don't regret it all, I just never got along with the bike.
Fingers crossed you get a chance to do a small tour on this beast! Hoping to get my hands on an 899 later in the year 🤙
Yes I’d love too - though comfort would be an issue for sure...
Just traded my 899 for a 950 SP - couldn't get on with the crashing suspension on the bumpy East Yorks roads. Funnily enough I took it to the NW200 this year and touring wasn't too bad in 75 min stints.
Brilliant! Just picked up a brand new 2018 959 Panigale, and I'm anticipating the same kind of life for mine as yours. And yes, I said brand new 2018, in 2020. It was a leftover. Seems as soon as the V2 and V4 came out, having the previous variant was out of fashion. Well that's fine with me, as I got it for 62% of it's original retail price. Dealer finally needed to just move it. Be that as it may, I love your garage and your passion for lovely bikes.
Wow what a bargain! Nice work and enjoy your new bike (even if it is only to look at!!)...
I put just over 600 miles on my 899 in my first year of ownership and I also plan to keep the bike. So far all I've done is change the oil and filter and all the dot 4 brake and clutch fluid. All I'm looking at now is a single seat conversion and a new 899 decal that is peeling and that's it.
Camera fine. Gives a slight fish eye lens look outside of you. No prob at all.
I like the new filming format, looks much better.
Brilliant - thanks Simon!
Great update TMF, she is still as bonnie as ever! Didn't notice any difference in quality at all, seemed spot on to me. I only watch on an old ipad mini tho, so maybe not the best test!
Always enjoy your reviews TMF, but seriously....get that bike used!!
I bought my 899 in September 2014, so it’s almost 5 years old now...
After 11 rear tyres, 8 fronts, 1 set of brake pads and its 3rd chain and sprocket kit, it now has just over 24,000 miles on it !!
And I’m still in love with the thing 😍!
As well as the usual weekend blasts, it’s done two Europe trips and I have at least two long weekends away in the UK, probably 1,000 miles each.
Only had one small problem with it, clutch master cylinder seal wore a tiny hole through it, meaning it would only hold the clutch open for about 4 or 5 seconds, try getting it back on a ferry like that!!
Ducati only wanted to sell me a complete clutch master cylinder assembly for £240 !! But I managed to fix it with a KTM Brembo seal kit for just over £20 , see post no 57 in this link :-
www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/alternatives-to-the-genuine-ducati-parts.594/page-3
I’ve been biking for close on 40 years now and the 899 has been probably the best bike I’ve ever had, still looks stunning after all those miles, I’m pretty anal with cleaning it so it still looks and rides like new!
I expected it to be a fantastic ride, which it is, but two things I really didn’t expect were how easy it is to keep clean , comes up sparkling clean with the minimum of effort..and also it’s economy with petrol, on a weekend thrash, it’ll still turn in mid 40s mpg, on a very warm slap down a Belgian motorway.......63mpg!!
That’s the only time the engine heat has troubled me, on a trip into Germany in last years heat wave, ambient temperature of about 34c in Saarbucken and the temperature gauge on the bike hit 108c going through the city centre,....couldn’t sit on the seat, ouch!!
That never bothers me at home though in NE England, bike normally runs at about 86c.
Would I have another 899,....in a heartbeat!!
Anyone thinking of buying one, just do it, ...don’t wrap it up in the garage, use it as much as you can....the harder you ride these things, the better they feel, that’s what they were designed for,....going apeshit crazy on a nice sunny day!
Can’t see me ever selling it, all other bikes just look so ugly compared to the Panigale, so I’m thinking of adding either a 1050 Speed triple RS or V4 1100 Tuono to the stable next year.
Keep up the good work TMF, and get riding that 899 !!
I know i know....must try harder!!
The video quality was fine, as was the audio. I must say you do have an enviable collection of bikes!
Atb,
Ben.
Cheers Ben!
Hi TMF, Sound and picture quality absolutely great
Great video as usual TMF. The switch to the GoPro is noticeable but by no means takes away from the message or the enjoyment. Looking forward to some tour videos.
Peace!
Plenty more tours to come this year...stay tuned!
I like this quality! Carry on like this
Thank you will do...
Never get to ride my Bonnie as much as I would like . Life takes over ,family always work to do on the house etc . Done 800 miles in a year .
Tell me about it!!
What a beautiful bike TMF you must be so proud of owning it. I agree with you that the panigales are the best looking bikes around. I fancy a 959 panigale hopefully funds allow it next year. And like yours mine would be the garage Queen of my fleet.
Yes I do love it - itching to get out on her again....
@@TheMissendenFlyer the time will come. Stay safe till then and keep your excellent videos coming they're keeping a lot of people sane during these dark days 😂
The quality of your video is great 👍🏻
That bike is fantastic. All of you're mods are exactly what I want to do to my 899 when I find the right one. Not over the top on mods, just oe plus. 😎
Interesting review TMF. A beautiful machine. Video quality spot on from where I’m sitting.cheers. 😎👍🏍🇦🇺
Cheers Russ!
Video quality is spot on mate 👍
Cheers for the feedback...
Yet another very informative video TMF.
Re road tax would have to disagree re losing the remainder when selling on. I recently sold one of my bikes. Registered on gov website to that affect and within a week i received confirmation that I was no longer the registered keeper and a refund of remaining road tax. I always pay one off for tax as with a few bikes, you save a few quid.
Thank you for posting. Great looking bike. Keep enjoying it in good health.
GoPro quality was excellent, I didn’t notice the change in your filming until you mentioned it. 👍
Good news! Much easier for me filming on the GoPro....
I enjoyed mine on track, but once I got an R nineT, I stopped using the 899 for roads almost entirely and got rid of it shortly after. Hopefully the new owner is enjoying it more than I did.
Quality of image still ok, but as always excellent content, one of the best motorcycle channels on you tube
Thank you Ian....
Good to know.
I'm saving for a 1299. 👍🏻
Great video. Video quality is great. The colour tone was more natural looking from my prospective.
I didn't notice it was a diffrent camera until you mention it. Looked dine to me. Good video as usual
Looked fine not dine, bloody autocorrect 😂
Slowly but surely going crazy over this bike😂 I'll probably be looking to buy one in the next 6 months
Good plan!
Another informative video. The film quality was fine. Camara worked well. Loved the info on the Ducati. Always interested in the reliability of the beautiful Italians. Most especially over the long term.
It is a thing of absolute beauty. I rode a 999 in Brighton, the first in the country, a test ride by my late mate Robbie (MCN reviewer), I felt like the King of the universe, even when I stalled it on the seafront on bikers day with hoi-poloi bikes everywhere. My advice:Get a sports bike with cruise control and ditch adventure bikes for ever.
Completely agree I was considering selling/trading my 959 but its just too beautiful despite a hip replacement and general aches I fitted some Gilles raised clipons and comfort seat and what a difference very comfortable now and people shouldn't think of these as the baby Panigale because they go like....er surprisingly fast.
Agreed - way too fast for me!
Still a very pretty bike. Personally I don't think the looks have dated & arguably it looks as good if not better maybe than the current version. Although like most sports bikes, you've really got to be in the mood to ride it due to it's focused nature & quasimodo riding position so I'm not too surprised you haven't done many miles on it considering the other bikes you own. Still great to have nonetheless I'm sure & perfect when your in sports mode.
Exactly right RR!
She's a beaut...always wanted one, but never quite been able to align want with money :-(. Nice to see that you have a proper man cave, bikes, tools and beer (1:18) kept in the same place...
Most beautiful bike you have Sir. Thanks for the update........Sal : )
You missed the blurring on the first bit where the digits go north of 62 Mph mate :) As for image quality, it was fine apart from the fish-eye effect around the edges, which all actions camera lenses do unfortunately...
It was a 70mph section officer
You should do a track day on it, that would make a good episode of TMF.
There’s already at least two track day episodes of me on this bike published!
Most bikes like this are more garage ornaments than motorcycles, to put in perspective it’s costing not far off £2 every mile you ride it. A nice thing to have if you have excess cash but ultimately more suited to the track than the road.
I briefly ran an R1 with my GS, did around 1000 miles on the R1 and was always thinking of reasons to take the GS instead when I went for a ride so an easy decision to get rid of the R1....looked nice though in the garage.
Sadly you’re dead right - but I’ll be holding onto the Panigale for as long as I can - it’s a beautiful thing....
I have to admit I never notice when someone uses a DSLR or a Gopro. But did think the imagine was very sharp
I prefer the DSLR more than the go pro as far as video quality. But always enjoy the content. I think I remember the day you posted your review when the bike was new. Still good to hear what an awesone motorcycle it is. Dream bike for me...
Yes time flies doesn’t it it Erik!
TheMissendenFlyer All too fast! But wouldn’t miss it for the world. Haha
Love to see a few more videos of the 899 got to be my fav bike the TMF garage
Not to bad on the gopro very good and I will be looking forward to the next vlog
Have you given any thought to finding some "classic" turn of the millennium bikes and reviewing them? Would be interesting to see what you think of CBR1100XX, TL1000S, ZX12R or a Gen 1 Hayabusa. Greetings from NZ.
I have indeed!
love mine. took a test ride on a 899, 959,1199,1299. 899 was far more enjoyable! and the best thing you can do to it is change the sprocket! makes so much difference around the towns.. keep mine for a few years yet then a v4 🤔
899 with a Termi exhaust is going to easy on the eye and music to the ears
The only difference with the change in camera is the slight fish eye effect on the peripherals.
Good video TMF the quality is good. The bike is also looking Good.
Awesome video thank you, was looking at getting an 848 evo but think I will save up for the 899.
Do they come with quickshifter etc
good update Tmf lovely looking bike . Thanks Danny 😊
100 less per year?!! That bikes going to be a classic very soon. Keep it!
I intend to!
Hi TMF, After a little advise on the R&G clutch casing slider - currently looking at the one you have fitted along with a few others that look a little more substantial but do like the look of the half moon covering you have fitted. Not sure if you've had chance to test it but what are your thoughts on it - decent???
Yes I think it looks great - and I hope you don't mind but I'm not planning on testing it!!!
Is it not the case that you do not need to get servicing done by the dealer who sold you the bike to retain the warranty? Is it not sufficient to have it done by a competent person and done in accordance with manufactures specifications?
Yes I think you're right.....
Hi tmf, it good on the go pro and the sound was good and content was good and up date on your panagaly
What’s your opinion on going to the dark side for the rear tyres ??
The dark side being???
TheMissendenFlyer using a car tyre on the rear of a motorcycle, something like a gold wing / large capacity maxi scooter
Very bad idea...
Ah, lovely to see the Panigalina on your channel again. I've missed seeing it!
Video quality was top notch on the GoPro. As it is a lot easier, might be worth using it a bit more?
As always, great content TMF. See you on the next one!
Yeah it's way easier and less time consuming and I like the fact that picture moves around more (i.e isn't all static tripod stuff)....will defo use it more as not many people seem to mind!
Love your videos! Can I ask you does your rear shock spring rub up against the bit of black plastic that’s beside it. Not the shock protector the other side plastic that’s up the side of the bike and runs under the tail piece. Just noticed when cleaning my bike that mine is
No it doesn’t…
How did you find out how many 899 were still on the road?
Website - I think it's call "howmanyareleft" dot com
TMF - noticed in the background, a spoiler on top of your GS windshield. I am considering purchasing one. Do you like it? Does it add or subtract from the buffeting? Is it the MRA clamp-on or bolt-on style? PS: I liked watching the video on your GoPro...the wide angel allowed me to also see your brilliant BMW GS.
It’s the MRA varioscreen - a full screen with bolt on spoiler - search for my reviews!
Great video. If I could choose I’d go back to the slr rather than the GoPro for the garage stuff. Just my 2 pence.
Cheers Alex!
Road Tax is refunded for any complete unused months. The trick therefore is to sell the bike on the last day (or near as possible) of the month.
Yes so I now understand! Doh!!!
Beautiful! One day I'll have a collection as well. Good on you!
how do you check how many bike are on the road in UK? I only know how to check the license plate.. thanks!
www.howmanyleft.co.uk/
Another great video, Thanks @themissendenflyer. Have you replaced your stockpiles of Old Speckled Hen with non alcoholic beer and lemonade?!
Well the stocks turn over every now and then - looking a bit sad at the moment I must say.....
For a 4 year old bike it looks absolutely brand spanking new! Well done on maintaining it! I hope one day I will own a Panigale 899/1199/1299. Hopefully before I get old and get a bad back and decide sportsbikes are not for me... :P
Cheers!
A beautiful bit of kit. A bit off topic but have you ever ridden a Triumph Daytona 675? You love your Street Triple and you love your Ducati so you will love the Daytona for sure.
No I haven't as it happens...
Not particularly a sports bike fan, but sure is a good looker. As others have said, you do get the road tax refunded for the unused months. Where it is a con though, is if you sell part way through the month you won't get refunded for those weeks and the new owner taxes from the start of that month, so the DVLA get double bubble for that month.
Every days a school day!
Good for you. Wonder how many miles you clock up on all bikes incl the testers. GoPro good enough for this type of vid for sure
Cheers for that! ....and yes, quite a few miles overall in a year - certainly way more than the average I would think!
Another canny vid.. I look forward to you posting them every week and the gopro did a canny job to !
Morning Andy! That Duke is a lovely machine and I totally get why you have it in your collection - money no object, I’d have a “queen” to 👍
As for filming with the GoPro - nothing wrong with it, although the wide angle does give a bit of a fisheye effect, where as the DLSR is more natural.
Andy 🏴
Cheers for the feedback Andy and thanks for watching!
Lovely bike and you are a lucky man. Have many safe miles with her. I am more of an I4 Jap bike guy, but I can see a Ducati's attraction.
Do you have a link for the the crash nobs and the clutch scuff protecter?
www.rg-racing.com/browseType/Crash_Protectors/
About the camera...must say I didn't give it much thought! Only because you asked! The thing I did think about though was the shaky ride! Was it the road or what?
Yeah a bumpy road and stiff suspension on the Pani!
@@TheMissendenFlyer He he! It sure looks that way!😊
Didn’t you also do a mod to cut down on the heat that is poured out on your legs?
Yes i did - that was the heat shield ruclips.net/video/2hEw4RZq8fs/видео.html
Honestly I didn't even notice the different camera until you pointed it out at the end, slight fisheye but looks fine.
Hi, the GoPro images were fine though a bit wobbly. Pity you don't get the chance to ride it more often but at roughly £500 for 500 miles (approx) it isn't that bad cost wise.
Great bike TMF, some bikes grab your heart and are keepers for sure!. When you have a passion for bikes the 'depreciation ' affect isn't relevant...in good condition bikes reach a plateau of value and if your lucky become classics! Remember to move it round the garage so you can admire from different angles....or am I the only one that does that...? !! Cheers, Steve
No I do that to...and roll it out just for a look!
Hi Andy,
Can you please confirm if you have the ‘Db Killers’ installed in your Termi exhaust- or do you ride it without them fitted..?
If it’s the latter, do you have any issues with excessively exhaust noise at low engine speed ..?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards,
Ian.
Funnily enough I only took them out for the first time last week - it is now LOUD!!! Wouldn't get on a track day......
Video quality just fine great looking bike would scar me not one but two mv Augusta traded at my place of work they look scary. What do you think of benelli Leoncino 500cc twin
Not ridden it so can’t really comment...
great vid once again tmf. cheers for sharing. thx.
Thank you for watching!
Quality with the GoPro is great. Only thing I would say is change from the super wide setting. It’ll get rid of that horrible fish eye effect.
Lovely machine.. I find as I get older they don’t get ridden as much.. the idea of having a bike in the garage always sounds good though. But with several bikes, plus testing other bikes, I suppose TMF does’nt get to put huge miles on any one bike. I’d love a Goldwing DCT to finish off my motorcycling years, but suspect it would end up being a very expensive ornament in the garage.... Don’t have the enthusiasm at 63, that I had at 21....( And in my 20’s I could’nt have afforded the Goldwing or BMW of the day, which I would have loved to have...ironic.)
Yes a bummer isn’t it!
Good luck to you on this one. I've given up on sports bikes as they're too costly to own or get nicked by the Law when you start to enjoy yourself. Adventure, dual road bikes are the way to go as they're more versatile and ageless.
Well I’m more of a retro man these days....but I do love having the Panigale in the garage just incase....infant I think I’ll give her a go later today....
@@TheMissendenFlyer What???? It's raining! It's a garage queen! Was thinking the same if it dries up.
Re the use of the go pro, I hadn't even realised a different camera until you mentioned it, so I looked back at the 2-year review for comparison. I prefer the darker go pro colours and I thought the sound was better that the 2-year review, although I am not sure what camera you were using then :-)
Unbelievable number of disrespectful comments here. My VFR1200F sits in my garage for way more time than I get to ride it - a much maligned motorcycle - by those that have never ridden one. It takes nothing away from the pleasure of ownership. The Panigale in all iterations is stunning to behold and I would be humbled to be able to own one. A critic is one who has tried and failed.
Tested my R&G protectors recently 🤦♂️ well worth the investment!
Oh dear - hope all is well....
Fantastic quality and you are obviously not worried about kangaroos jumping out !
Funnily enough I’m not!
These 899 is about to face extinction 👍🏻
Not if I have anything to do with it!
One of those bikes that you get as much pleasure looking at it as you do riding it.. I have been known to sneak into the garage with a coffee and contemplate a ZX7R :)
Not sure if you will ever see this but huge lover of your channel and would love to colab, even though our channels are turbo different
I read all my comments! Glad you enjoy my channel - if you can think of a way of linking bikes with Chinese food I'm all for a collab!!
@@TheMissendenFlyer awesome! I’ll head over to my cave and come up with something 😊😊
Didn't notice much change in the video other than the fisheye. Keep the 899 long enough in that condition and it will probably appreciate over its original value !
You've been naughty here, kind Sir, " I've never had the chance to ride it in the wet yet..."... as far as I know your area is just as wet as Bristol area, or a tad bit drier but definitely have enough rain for you to play around with the puddles;))) But yes, deffo don't do it with new tyres though when it has been made for dry surfaces. I took my 0mile '08 Tenere home from the dealer when the decent rain hit, and I was sliding all over the place in corners even at low, 30-40mph speeds. They were the Metzler tyres, I think that was the standard for the XTZ Ten back i the day.
Haha, I should definitely not complain about the wear of my rear tyre on the Super 10... I am changing it after 8500+miles after all year round use.
Enjoy the rides!
Not sure on your tax front theory as you get back any unused months tax automatically when you sell the vehicle anyway so I would take the yearly one off saving if you have the funds available.
Agree, if you have the funds to pay in full why give the government more money?
No you don’t - that’s my point! You used too but not any more....
....at least I thought that was the case!!
Turns out I was wrong according to all the comments....every days a school day!!!