Hi from Lowestoft

25-09-2011, 09:51 AM

Hi Guys ...

I'm Lisa with a ridiculous surname (Simpson) so most people tend to remember me !! Total newcomer to the whole bike scene. Decided that life was passing me by and i should get out there and grab it with both hands. I figured 43 wasn't too old to start riding right ??
Passed test 9th July this year and took delivery of a Monster 796 19th August. Still finding my feet so to speak as i'm not exactly known for being very tall. Added a lower seat which kinda helped, but there are days i still feel a wee bit wobbly. I've been assured that these days will become less and less the more i ride, hope so, cos its so much fun

Anyway, just wanted to say Hello

LVC · 25-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Hi Lisa - bienvenu parmi nous or welcome to the family.

I spent a fair bit of time in Lowestoft back in the 90s working for ABB Lumus Global - nice place but chuffing cold in the winter months with that sea air (snow on the beach I remember well).

Have fun with your Monster and yes all the wobbles will soon go

25-09-2011, 12:41 PM

Hi Lisa. There's a group of us in the Norfolk area that meet on the first Saturday of the month at the duke of York just near the chicken roundabout. Due to meet on the 1st October from about 7:30. Your more than welcome and hope you can make it. If you need more info just ask.
Look forward to meeting you.

Kerry

25-09-2011, 12:42 PM

Hello, enjoy the Monster and well done on passing the test. You live in a very nice part of the world and have some excellent biking roads to play on. I was shown a few of them by this young lady, also a Lisa, and her friends, followed by tea and biccies in London Road Inc.

Funkatronic · 25-09-2011, 02:12 PM

hello and welcome

this is an active forum with a wealth of helpful, entertaining and knowledgabe folk so feel free to ask questions and check in from time to time to see whats happening.
many of the usual suspects are away on various jolies in europe at the moment so the forum is a bit quieter than normal at the mo.

hope your loving that bike, just take it easy and build your confidence the 796 is a stonking bike with plenty of power if you want it and fantatsic handling (and brakes!)

look out for ride outs round your way and if your minded, extra training is always good. look out for a bikesafe course in your area run by the local police. Some here have done IAM training too and reccomend it highly

if you havent already done it, i suggest you fit some R&G crash bungs as they will save lots of cash on engine case repairs if you do accidently drop your bike when manuvering around.

most of all ride it and enjoy it
ali

25-09-2011, 02:31 PM

Hey all ...

Thanks for the welcome. Its nice to know that there is a friendly biking community out there. I agree that there are some nice roads round here, i guess i just gotta find 'em

Kerry, thanks so much for the invite to join you and your fellow bikers. Don't think i'll be able to make the October gathering but would love to catch up in the spring. Sorry folks, but i'm going to be one of these wussy riders that only goes out on a nice bright day. Maybe with a bit more riding under my belt and a whole lot more experience/confidence i'll head out more often.
Thanks for the advice Ali, i will defiantely bear all in mind. I have already covered the bike with crash protection and have already needed them. First day i got her, stalled at roundabout, had minor panic attack and down she went. Crash bungs were brilliant not a mark, but a broken clutch lever. These have now been swapped for some Pazzo race levers and they look awesome !!

I'm loving the 'feel' of the bike and i agree it is a 'stonking' great big thing. Get me on an open road and i'm in my element, its just the slow speed/traffic crawling times that i feel myself getting all hot under the collar. Can't get my feet fully down, so can feel like i'm on tip toe at times. Thats when i tend to feel a bit wobbly. Have been told to stop worrying so much as i'm doing fine, but you know how it is. I know it will all come with time spent on the road, and boy am i looking forward to it !!

Once again, thanks folks for settling me in

25-09-2011, 02:44 PM

Hi there from a fellow newb to the site! Enjoy the new wheels!!
Dave T.

Nonnie · 25-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Hi Lisa, from sunny South Norfolk here. You don't have to ride to the monthly meets, you can get there however you choose. If you're on FaceBook then do a search for East Anglian Ducati Club and you should find us.

Welcome to the club, you're more than welcome to join us in anything we do, doesn't matter how wobbly you are.

Grumpy · 25-09-2011, 03:16 PM

Welcome to the club!
Keep an eye out for the various events that are orginised, although things tend to slow down from now until the spring, generally there is alot happening.
If your interested in one of the biggest meets we have, look for the posts for thwe weekender 2012!

25-09-2011, 03:39 PM

Hi Lisa as nonnie says you don't have to turn up on your bike to the meets. As long as your there is does not matter. I bet most of us will be in the car in October meet. See ya soon.

Kerry

Capo · 25-09-2011, 03:44 PM

Welcome, North Norfolk here.
The Weekender provides the opportunity to meet and socialise with both the members here and our Belgium friends. We also do a trip to Belgium for their Monster event.

There are also local meets and London tunnel runs.

You are among friends.

electech7 · 25-09-2011, 04:26 PM

Hello Lisa, nice to know there's another monster owner in lowestoft, my wife is always looking for people to ride out with. Find us on facebook east anglian ducati club.

25-09-2011, 05:03 PM

Cool ...
Another Monster out there in Lowestoft

Have sent request on facebook to join the group, so just waitin now. Will definately keep my eyes out for you guys

25-09-2011, 07:48 PM

Hi Suffolk here but have friends in Lowestoft ...
If you need any details on lowering shout ....
Mines radically lowered btw

26-09-2011, 01:38 PM

Hey ...

I have asked the guys at Seastar if my monster could be lowered any more but they are reluctant to do anything else to her. I believe the suspension has been wound down as far as they would like to take it. I was assured that going any lower would compromise the handling etc and to just stick with it until my confidence kicked in. I already have the lowered seat so don't really know what else i could do. Any little tips on overcoming that tip toe feeling would be greatly appreciated

25-09-2011, 09:51 AM	#1
Minxy Guest Posts: n/a	Hi from Lowestoft Hi Guys ... I'm Lisa with a ridiculous surname (Simpson) so most people tend to remember me !! Total newcomer to the whole bike scene. Decided that life was passing me by and i should get out there and grab it with both hands. I figured 43 wasn't too old to start riding right ?? Passed test 9th July this year and took delivery of a Monster 796 19th August. Still finding my feet so to speak as i'm not exactly known for being very tall. Added a lower seat which kinda helped, but there are days i still feel a wee bit wobbly. I've been assured that these days will become less and less the more i ride, hope so, cos its so much fun Anyway, just wanted to say Hello

25-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#2
LVC The Loire Valley Monster Join Date: May 2006 Location: South of Le Mans Bike: S4 Posts: 709	Hi Lisa - bienvenu parmi nous or welcome to the family. I spent a fair bit of time in Lowestoft back in the 90s working for ABB Lumus Global - nice place but chuffing cold in the winter months with that sea air (snow on the beach I remember well). Have fun with your Monster and yes all the wobbles will soon go __________________ *Kiss French, Play Japanese, Ride Italian....*

25-09-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	hello and welcome this is an active forum with a wealth of helpful, entertaining and knowledgabe folk so feel free to ask questions and check in from time to time to see whats happening. many of the usual suspects are away on various jolies in europe at the moment so the forum is a bit quieter than normal at the mo. hope your loving that bike, just take it easy and build your confidence the 796 is a stonking bike with plenty of power if you want it and fantatsic handling (and brakes!) look out for ride outs round your way and if your minded, extra training is always good. look out for a bikesafe course in your area run by the local police. Some here have done IAM training too and reccomend it highly if you havent already done it, i suggest you fit some R&G crash bungs as they will save lots of cash on engine case repairs if you do accidently drop your bike when manuvering around. most of all ride it and enjoy it ali Last edited by Funkatronic; 25-09-2011 at 02:15 PM..

25-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#8
Nonnie Dipstick! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Norfolk Bike: M620ie Posts: 1,804	Hi Lisa, from sunny South Norfolk here. You don't have to ride to the monthly meets, you can get there however you choose. If you're on FaceBook then do a search for East Anglian Ducati Club and you should find us. Welcome to the club, you're more than welcome to join us in anything we do, doesn't matter how wobbly you are. __________________ Behave like a twat? There's an app for that! http://www.think.norfolk.gov.uk/content.asp?pid=6

25-09-2011, 03:16 PM	#9
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,155	Welcome to the club! Keep an eye out for the various events that are orginised, although things tend to slow down from now until the spring, generally there is alot happening. If your interested in one of the biggest meets we have, look for the posts for thwe weekender 2012! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

25-09-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
Kerry Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Lisa. There's a group of us in the Norfolk area that meet on the first Saturday of the month at the duke of York just near the chicken roundabout. Due to meet on the 1st October from about 7:30. Your more than welcome and hope you can make it. If you need more info just ask. Look forward to meeting you. Kerry

25-09-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
Minxy Guest Posts: n/a	Hey all ... Thanks for the welcome. Its nice to know that there is a friendly biking community out there. I agree that there are some nice roads round here, i guess i just gotta find 'em Kerry, thanks so much for the invite to join you and your fellow bikers. Don't think i'll be able to make the October gathering but would love to catch up in the spring. Sorry folks, but i'm going to be one of these wussy riders that only goes out on a nice bright day. Maybe with a bit more riding under my belt and a whole lot more experience/confidence i'll head out more often. Thanks for the advice Ali, i will defiantely bear all in mind. I have already covered the bike with crash protection and have already needed them. First day i got her, stalled at roundabout, had minor panic attack and down she went. Crash bungs were brilliant not a mark, but a broken clutch lever. These have now been swapped for some Pazzo race levers and they look awesome !! I'm loving the 'feel' of the bike and i agree it is a 'stonking' great big thing. Get me on an open road and i'm in my element, its just the slow speed/traffic crawling times that i feel myself getting all hot under the collar. Can't get my feet fully down, so can feel like i'm on tip toe at times. Thats when i tend to feel a bit wobbly. Have been told to stop worrying so much as i'm doing fine, but you know how it is. I know it will all come with time spent on the road, and boy am i looking forward to it !! Once again, thanks folks for settling me in

25-09-2011, 02:44 PM	#7
Dave T Guest Posts: n/a	Hi there from a fellow newb to the site! Enjoy the new wheels!! Dave T.

25-09-2011, 03:39 PM	#10
Kerry Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Lisa as nonnie says you don't have to turn up on your bike to the meets. As long as your there is does not matter. I bet most of us will be in the car in October meet. See ya soon. Kerry

25-09-2011, 03:44 PM	#11
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	Welcome, North Norfolk here. The Weekender provides the opportunity to meet and socialise with both the members here and our Belgium friends. We also do a trip to Belgium for their Monster event. There are also local meets and London tunnel runs. You are among friends.

25-09-2011, 04:26 PM	#12
electech7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lowestoft Bike: M821 Posts: 29	Hello Lisa, nice to know there's another monster owner in lowestoft, my wife is always looking for people to ride out with. Find us on facebook east anglian ducati club.

25-09-2011, 05:03 PM	#13
Minxy Guest Posts: n/a	Cool ... Another Monster out there in Lowestoft Have sent request on facebook to join the group, so just waitin now. Will definately keep my eyes out for you guys

25-09-2011, 07:48 PM	#14
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Suffolk here but have friends in Lowestoft ... If you need any details on lowering shout .... Mines radically lowered btw

26-09-2011, 01:38 PM	#15
Minxy Guest Posts: n/a	Hey ... I have asked the guys at Seastar if my monster could be lowered any more but they are reluctant to do anything else to her. I believe the suspension has been wound down as far as they would like to take it. I was assured that going any lower would compromise the handling etc and to just stick with it until my confidence kicked in. I already have the lowered seat so don't really know what else i could do. Any little tips on overcoming that tip toe feeling would be greatly appreciated