Ducati Hypermotard fuel line system recall: 843/12

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Igot a ‘1st Letter of Advisement’ today from Ducati importers NF Importers Pty Ltd advising that; During the continuous quality test carried out on our products, we have found a possible non-conformity in the fuel system line of your motorcycle which could cause a slight fuel leakage. As a precaution, such fuel lines shall be replaced. No …

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Guest interview: Kiwi Scott and his Hyper infatuation

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Hi. My name is Scott Palmer and I live in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. My current pride and joy is a 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 796 which I bought brand new from motomart in August 2011.   Any great New Zealand rides that you recommend? From Wellington a loop out through Karori (western suburb of Wellington) to Makara and then in …

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Ducati Hypermotard luggage options

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Thanks to Big Steve over at Not another motorcycle blog for bringing these latest finds to my attention. The Wolfman Motorcycle Luggage is new to me, I have never heard of it but I am quickly becoming a fan. This little Peak Tail Bag has certainly ‘piqued’ my interest the most, especially as they posted this picture on their …

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Tyres do my head in

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How does an enthusiast learn about what tyres are the best for your bike? Forums? Magazines? The trusted dealer? It’s impossible to know. I’ve done all of the above and I’ve also learnt to take all of the above with a pinch of salt. When it comes down to it you need to rely on …

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Cameras, panels, action

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First up I scored a new camera. I’ve been obsessive over the years about action cams and capturing good rides. I’ve tried quite a few over the years; an Oregon STK-3, a Venom Snakeyes micro, a Contour ROAM and my latest addition is a Crocolis HD Extreme Cam.   I’m impressed with initial results. I hooked it up to the …

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