Another newbie saying Hi

Darren69 · 06-09-2013, 02:07 PM

I originally posted this in the sticky but it might be more visible here as a new item.

Hi my name is Darren, I'm new here but not to Ducati ownership, I have owned my Monster for just over 2 years and also have a 748 for the past 13 years. Prior to that I have had both 750 and 900SS's so I consider myself Ducatisiti through and through. I also have a Laverda Mirage that I bought in boxes and I rebuit over about a 2 year period and a Triumph Trophy 900 that is still in pieces but I won't mention that again on here.

I thought I would join here so I could be more part of a community, share experiences, tips, technical stuff with other Monster owners. Maybe even get together for rides out with other local owners.

utopia · 06-09-2013, 02:42 PM

Hi Darren, and welcome along from a fellow east midlander.
S4 and 748 sounds like an excellent mix of Ducattery.
Hope to meet up sometime.

J.P · 06-09-2013, 02:47 PM

Welcome along to the club Darren.

06-09-2013, 05:36 PM

Hello and Welcome

Flip · 06-09-2013, 06:42 PM

Welcome along- I think it's only fair that you post a pic of the Lav up though- I love those bikes!!

Albie · 06-09-2013, 07:09 PM

Welcome Darren. All of your bikes are cool imho. Nowt wrong with showing us others as I have some Jap too which I am immensely proud of and lusting after a Norton 961. My monster is my best bike though.

Darren69 · 07-09-2013, 05:41 AM

Thanks guys, will sort some pics when I figure out how to

Grumpy · 07-09-2013, 07:03 AM

Welcome aboard.
You have done better than a friend of mine,his Laverda has been in bits for 20 yrs!

pompone · 07-09-2013, 07:29 AM

Hi and welcome !

cactus · 07-09-2013, 11:15 AM

Hi there welcome along. Got to say I've always liked Laverdas, how's about sticking up a photo of the Italian beast.

Dirty · 07-09-2013, 09:34 PM

Hi and welcome

Flip · 08-09-2013, 12:28 AM

See... everyone loves the combine harvesters!! (why wouldn't they?- They're the original 'orange bike', Italian and loud!).

I'd rather like one to do this on (see picture) but I'm not sure my chest is hairy enough so best I stick with my little 250 until I get one of those 1970's style chest wigs.

Darren69 · 09-09-2013, 12:42 PM

I take my hat off to anyone who is mad enough to race a Laverda triple, total respect!

Darren69 · 10-09-2013, 12:22 PM

Some pics pf my Mirage

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Flip · 10-09-2013, 08:02 PM

Thanks for posting those- makes me want one more now - I quite fancy a 750SF...(or a 3C ...or a 1000 or a Mirage)

Be honest, how many times have you started it up indoors after too many Stella's?? (pic2).

06-09-2013, 02:07 PM	#1
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,092	Another newbie saying Hi I originally posted this in the sticky but it might be more visible here as a new item. Hi my name is Darren, I'm new here but not to Ducati ownership, I have owned my Monster for just over 2 years and also have a 748 for the past 13 years. Prior to that I have had both 750 and 900SS's so I consider myself Ducatisiti through and through. I also have a Laverda Mirage that I bought in boxes and I rebuit over about a 2 year period and a Triumph Trophy 900 that is still in pieces but I won't mention that again on here. I thought I would join here so I could be more part of a community, share experiences, tips, technical stuff with other Monster owners. Maybe even get together for rides out with other local owners.

06-09-2013, 02:47 PM	#3
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome along to the club Darren. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

06-09-2013, 06:42 PM	#5
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Welcome along- I think it's only fair that you post a pic of the Lav up though- I love those bikes!! __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

06-09-2013, 07:09 PM	#6
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Welcome Darren. All of your bikes are cool imho. Nowt wrong with showing us others as I have some Jap too which I am immensely proud of and lusting after a Norton 961. My monster is my best bike though. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

07-09-2013, 05:41 AM	#7
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,092	Ok Thanks guys, will sort some pics when I figure out how to

06-09-2013, 02:42 PM	#2
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Hi Darren, and welcome along from a fellow east midlander. S4 and 748 sounds like an excellent mix of Ducattery. Hope to meet up sometime.

06-09-2013, 05:36 PM	#4
tricky73 Guest Posts: n/a	Hello and Welcome

07-09-2013, 07:03 AM	#8
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Welcome aboard. You have done better than a friend of mine,his Laverda has been in bits for 20 yrs! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

07-09-2013, 07:29 AM	#9
pompone MaleDucati Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Bike: M900 Posts: 817	Hi and welcome ! __________________ www.desmoperformanceparts.com

07-09-2013, 11:15 AM	#10
cactus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dundee Bike: M900ie Posts: 299	Hi there welcome along. Got to say I've always liked Laverdas, how's about sticking up a photo of the Italian beast.

07-09-2013, 09:34 PM	#11
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Hi and welcome

09-09-2013, 12:42 PM	#13
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,092	I take my hat off to anyone who is mad enough to race a Laverda triple, total respect!

10-09-2013, 12:22 PM	#14
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,092	Laverda Pics Some pics pf my Mirage Attachment 17289 Attachment 17290 Attachment 17291 Last edited by Darren69; 29-01-2024 at 01:28 PM..

10-09-2013, 08:02 PM	#15
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Lovely!!!! Thanks for posting those- makes me want one more now - I quite fancy a 750SF...(or a 3C ...or a 1000 or a Mirage) Be honest, how many times have you started it up indoors after too many Stella's?? (pic2). __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!