About time I introduced myself

07-08-2008, 02:27 AM

Hi All,

Well I've been on here for a few months now and I thought I'd best introduce myself.
My name is Andy and I have been into Duc's for about 11 years and still have my first one, a 1993 888 strada. Now my wife is riding, between us we have 4. My 888, her 900ss and 2 600 monsters. The 900 will be sold soon and I want to change my m600 for a 900. I now find myself riding the monster more than the 888 as its just so much damn fun, just needs more power.
I've always loved the monster and nearly bought one before I was offered the 888. But now we have 2, and they were both bargains. The wifes 1998 600 dark was £900 and my 1994 600 was £500 with 10 months T&T.

Look forward to seeing you all in the bar.

Andy

07-08-2008, 07:22 AM

Morning Andy and welcome to the mad house

Is that Swaffham in Norfolk if so I'm sure our lovely Norfolk Rep Nonnie will be along later to say hi and get you out with the rest of the East Anglian lot. Always welcome a few more on the rideouts.

Graham

Stafford · 07-08-2008, 08:07 AM

All the best Monster owners have a 888 as well, welcome.

Nonnie · 07-08-2008, 08:34 AM

Hello M ultiple Monsters!

That's some price for bikes that work. There are no rideouts planned right now because I'll be going away soon but please feel free to post up if you or your wife fancy a spin out somewhere. I daresay you'll be joined by a few. Saying that, I am free Saturday morning and Saturday is meant to be quite a nice day.....

Welcome to you both and good to hear of more lady Monster owners.

Paranoid Dave · 07-08-2008, 08:42 AM

Hello there, more local monsters cant be bad. I'm down in ipswich so probably see you around.

J.P · 07-08-2008, 08:45 AM

Welcome Andy. Clearly an early bird given the time you posted your message

Nonnie · 07-08-2008, 08:46 AM

Or maybe lucky enough to just be getting in then or perhaps he has small children in which case 2.30am is quite normal.

NattyBoy · 07-08-2008, 09:56 AM

Another 888/monster owner here - welcome mate !

We are considering adding a 888 section on the forum (well..the monster chassis was born out of the 888 ;>) ) - watch this space !

07-08-2008, 11:36 AM

Andy, I beleive we have met already, outsite 5 hanger?

Was that your yellow one outside 4 hanger a few weeks back?

07-08-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NattyBoy

Another 888/monster owner here - welcome mate !

We are considering adding a 888 section on the forum (well..the monster chassis was born out of the 888 ;>) ) - watch this space !

Oi get in line with the new sections Us HMers are waiting patiently and ours is definately a monster

07-08-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squiffything

ours is definately a monster

HA! Graham, try a naked Multi!

Who'd have thought something so ugly could look so good with no clothes on?! (The Hyper I mean)

07-08-2008, 12:03 PM

I was gonna say Baldrey boy when did you see me with out clothes on

The HM is not a monster by design but it definatly is a Monster by ride style. Hear that naughtybike growl. Popped me my first propper having a go at it wheeley the other day (rather than just the front end coming up as I overtake something) I grinned all the way home and have got to get some more practice in.

07-08-2008, 12:34 PM

Andy, I informed my brother of the 900SS, and he was interested to know the condition of the bike, and a price!

07-08-2008, 10:34 PM

Hi All,

Many thanks for the warm welcome, and looking forward to some ride outs.
As many of you noticed the time I wrote my introduction, I was just finishing work. I finish at 2:30 when I’m on nights, and as there is no management on nights its the perfect time for lounging on the internet.
Yes I am in the Norfolk version of Swaffham not the Cambs version. We've been up here for almost 9 years now but will be leaving soon for distant shores. Australia to be precise. Hopefully early next year. Going to take some of the bikes with us, not sure which though. They hold their price well over there, so definitely taking the 888.
Neil, yes we did meet outside 5 shed the other month and yes that was my yellow monster. That was the one I paid £500 for. Although it wasn’t a runner when I picked it up, I managed to get it running the evening I got it home. Just a small matter of tightening up the flywheel/alternator nut. Regarding the SS, I will unpack it from the shed and bring it in to work one day next week, depending on the weather of course.
And yes the Hypermootard is definitely a lot of a monster. I took one out for a test from Seastars, what a giggle. I was grinning for about 3 days afterwards. I think its one of those next!!

Andy

07-08-2008, 11:13 PM

Im on a course next week at Halton, from Monday to Thursday. But will let my brother know to look out for it at the bike park that is infront of 4 hanger.

(He would also love an 888!)

Im after a cheap winter project now!

07-08-2008, 02:27 AM	#1
m600_888_900ss Guest Posts: n/a	About time I introduced myself Hi All, Well I've been on here for a few months now and I thought I'd best introduce myself. My name is Andy and I have been into Duc's for about 11 years and still have my first one, a 1993 888 strada. Now my wife is riding, between us we have 4. My 888, her 900ss and 2 600 monsters. The 900 will be sold soon and I want to change my m600 for a 900. I now find myself riding the monster more than the 888 as its just so much damn fun, just needs more power. I've always loved the monster and nearly bought one before I was offered the 888. But now we have 2, and they were both bargains. The wifes 1998 600 dark was £900 and my 1994 600 was £500 with 10 months T&T. Look forward to seeing you all in the bar. Andy

07-08-2008, 08:07 AM	#3
Stafford P3, nice. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 2,145	All the best Monster owners have a 888 as well, welcome. __________________ celeres-racing.blogspot.co.uk/ The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

07-08-2008, 08:34 AM	#4
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Hello M ultiple Monsters! That's some price for bikes that work. There are no rideouts planned right now because I'll be going away soon but please feel free to post up if you or your wife fancy a spin out somewhere. I daresay you'll be joined by a few. Saying that, I am free Saturday morning and Saturday is meant to be quite a nice day..... Welcome to you both and good to hear of more lady Monster owners. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

07-08-2008, 08:42 AM	#5
Paranoid Dave Is it meant to do that? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Innit Bike: Other Ducati Posts: 2,198	Hello there, more local monsters cant be bad. I'm down in ipswich so probably see you around. __________________ Goodbye Audrey Hello Eric

07-08-2008, 08:45 AM	#6
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome Andy. Clearly an early bird given the time you posted your message __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

07-08-2008, 07:22 AM	#2
squiffything Guest Posts: n/a	Morning Andy and welcome to the mad house Is that Swaffham in Norfolk if so I'm sure our lovely Norfolk Rep Nonnie will be along later to say hi and get you out with the rest of the East Anglian lot. Always welcome a few more on the rideouts. Graham

07-08-2008, 08:46 AM	#7
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Or maybe lucky enough to just be getting in then or perhaps he has small children in which case 2.30am is quite normal. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

07-08-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
NattyBoy Monsterless again for now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wiltshire Bike: M900 Posts: 3,189	Another 888/monster owner here - welcome mate ! We are considering adding a 888 section on the forum (well..the monster chassis was born out of the 888 ;>) ) - watch this space !

07-08-2008, 11:36 AM	#9
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	Andy, I beleive we have met already, outsite 5 hanger? Was that your yellow one outside 4 hanger a few weeks back?

07-08-2008, 12:03 PM	#12
squiffything Guest Posts: n/a	I was gonna say Baldrey boy when did you see me with out clothes on The HM is not a monster by design but it definatly is a Monster by ride style. Hear that naughtybike growl. Popped me my first propper having a go at it wheeley the other day (rather than just the front end coming up as I overtake something) I grinned all the way home and have got to get some more practice in.

07-08-2008, 12:34 PM	#13
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	Andy, I informed my brother of the 900SS, and he was interested to know the condition of the bike, and a price!

07-08-2008, 10:34 PM	#14
m600_888_900ss Guest Posts: n/a	Hi All, Many thanks for the warm welcome, and looking forward to some ride outs. As many of you noticed the time I wrote my introduction, I was just finishing work. I finish at 2:30 when I’m on nights, and as there is no management on nights its the perfect time for lounging on the internet. Yes I am in the Norfolk version of Swaffham not the Cambs version. We've been up here for almost 9 years now but will be leaving soon for distant shores. Australia to be precise. Hopefully early next year. Going to take some of the bikes with us, not sure which though. They hold their price well over there, so definitely taking the 888. Neil, yes we did meet outside 5 shed the other month and yes that was my yellow monster. That was the one I paid £500 for. Although it wasn’t a runner when I picked it up, I managed to get it running the evening I got it home. Just a small matter of tightening up the flywheel/alternator nut. Regarding the SS, I will unpack it from the shed and bring it in to work one day next week, depending on the weather of course. And yes the Hypermootard is definitely a lot of a monster. I took one out for a test from Seastars, what a giggle. I was grinning for about 3 days afterwards. I think its one of those next!! Andy

07-08-2008, 11:13 PM	#15
neilbaldry Guest Posts: n/a	Im on a course next week at Halton, from Monday to Thursday. But will let my brother know to look out for it at the bike park that is infront of 4 hanger. (He would also love an 888!) Im after a cheap winter project now!