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2009 Ducati 848. Perfect Condition. No Track use. Never dropped. Always garaged. Termi pipes. Hundreds of Carbon Fiber extra's. Pazzo Adjustable Levers. Tinted Screen. NEW DUNLOP SPORTMAX Q2 TYRES FITTED less than 1000 KM's ago (MARCH 2012). Comes with all original parts (exhaust screen pegs etc.) Full Service History and logbooks with Ducati Brisbane.This is your chance to own a true Italian sports bike.

Contact me for any further questions.

$16990 ONO

Bike can be viewed in Paddington or Bridgeman Downs

Bike: 2009 DUCATI 848
Price: $16,990*
Odometer: 7,900 kms
Body: Super Sport
Colour: Pearl White
Engine Capacity: 848cc
Reg Plate: 267ER
Reg Expiry: NOV-12
Road Worthy Certificate: Yes

Ok Guys

here it is..
2003 fxdl
stock pistons and heads
andrews 37g cams
forcewinder intake
vance hines big radius with big city thunder baffles

40mm cv carb .48 slow jet 195 main jet
no intake or exhaust leaks

farts through carb and pops on decel
carb pops intermittent
decel pop constant

any suggestions?

Thanks Peter

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