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Cutter · 10-07-2009, 11:51 PM

Hello mate! I am fairly new to UKMOC too. Am going to look at a 96 M900 tomorrow, have got new big shed in back garden, tested whether bikes can get through house by pushing wife's 695 through (lighter than my CB1300 :0) ). Just looking for project bike to put in shed. Will post piccies of bike if I end up buying - fingers crossed for both of us

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Cutter · 10-07-2009, 11:53 PM

I should add that lovely 695 pilot helped - in fact she helped lay concrete for shed too!!

11-07-2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0m

My ultimate bike is a Harley Davidson VRSC Night Rod Special.

I wish I've never asked you

.. no just kidding, I've had a go on the Night Rod at the NEC 07 and isn't a bad bike at all.. no my kind of thing but not bad at all.. but I think this Ducati thing will get a hold on you more that you can imagine..

11-07-2009, 06:09 AM

Mazydog - good job I got thick skin lol

Ginger - am just about to leave to go pick it up, needs a few things but i'm sure it will be ok, just that dreaded worry you get there and it's not what it says on the tin! Hey ho let you know later!

11-07-2009, 08:18 AM

t0m - I know what you mean. I saw mine before I bought it and it was fine. Then I got it back itching to having a go on a local airfield... It would not start. I was knackered since I was up early for work and it was getting late. I decided to leave it. Got a mechanic to look over it the next day (mainly because I didnt have the right size socket). He took the spark plugs out and I put a couple of new ones in. With that she started first time! And what a growl... I hope that you have a change of underpants for when you first hear that roar.

Cutter - Yeah I am in a similar situation. Don't know if I'll be able to park my bike where I want because of the monster's poor turning circle.

Cutter · 11-07-2009, 08:16 PM

Ginger - too bikes in front garden, my CB1300 and Laine's 695 monnie. Shed plan was strictly for special. But I have bought bike today

and it is almost too nice for project! Will post piccies/link soon on a new thread. Got some thinking to do. Re. turning circle/problems, what about a "lazy parker" or similiar device that lets you rotate on the spot...?

11-07-2009, 08:39 PM

Well big let down ppl i got down there and had a look at the bike and it just didnt do it for me, i think it was the amount of things to do coupled with no getting the right vibes......so im still on the look out.....

13-07-2009, 09:53 PM

Hi Tom, you know how to stir it up... Good crack tho!

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Gutsy · 13-07-2009, 11:30 PM

Welcome Tom. I'm new to biking and my Ducati is the first bike I bought after passing my test. I absolutely L O V E it - only minor complaint is that she doesn't like queue crawling - she's built for speed!

Have lotsa fun and safe biking.

Cheers
Gutsy

10-07-2009, 11:51 PM	#16
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Hello mate! I am fairly new to UKMOC too. Am going to look at a 96 M900 tomorrow, have got new big shed in back garden, tested whether bikes can get through house by pushing wife's 695 through (lighter than my CB1300 :0) ). Just looking for project bike to put in shed. Will post piccies of bike if I end up buying - fingers crossed for both of us....

13-07-2009, 11:30 PM	#24
Gutsy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastleigh Bike: M800ie Posts: 168	Welcome Tom. I'm new to biking and my Ducati is the first bike I bought after passing my test. I absolutely L O V E it - only minor complaint is that she doesn't like queue crawling - she's built for speed! Have lotsa fun and safe biking. Cheers Gutsy Last edited by Gutsy; 13-07-2009 at 11:31 PM.. Reason: My own name used in error

10-07-2009, 11:53 PM	#17
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	I should add that lovely 695 pilot helped - in fact she helped lay concrete for shed too!!

11-07-2009, 06:09 AM	#19
t0m Guest Posts: n/a	Mazydog - good job I got thick skin lol Ginger - am just about to leave to go pick it up, needs a few things but i'm sure it will be ok, just that dreaded worry you get there and it's not what it says on the tin! Hey ho let you know later!

11-07-2009, 08:18 AM	#20
Ginger Guest Posts: n/a	t0m - I know what you mean. I saw mine before I bought it and it was fine. Then I got it back itching to having a go on a local airfield... It would not start. I was knackered since I was up early for work and it was getting late. I decided to leave it. Got a mechanic to look over it the next day (mainly because I didnt have the right size socket). He took the spark plugs out and I put a couple of new ones in. With that she started first time! And what a growl... I hope that you have a change of underpants for when you first hear that roar. Cutter - Yeah I am in a similar situation. Don't know if I'll be able to park my bike where I want because of the monster's poor turning circle.

11-07-2009, 08:16 PM	#21
Cutter Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: london Bike: M900 Posts: 292	Ginger - too bikes in front garden, my CB1300 and Laine's 695 monnie. Shed plan was strictly for special. But I have bought bike today and it is almost too nice for project! Will post piccies/link soon on a new thread. Got some thinking to do. Re. turning circle/problems, what about a "lazy parker" or similiar device that lets you rotate on the spot...?

11-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#22
t0m Guest Posts: n/a	Well big let down ppl i got down there and had a look at the bike and it just didnt do it for me, i think it was the amount of things to do coupled with no getting the right vibes......so im still on the look out.....

13-07-2009, 09:53 PM	#23
Nookx Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Tom, you know how to stir it up... Good crack tho! )