Ducati.....

03-11-2016, 04:48 PM

Good evening everybody!
I am new to the forum, having only joined a week ago.

I am pleased to have been a proud owner of two Ducatis over the last couple of years.

#1: 2012 796 in the Corse colour scheme;
#2: 2015 1200s Stripe; naturally in red.

What can I say; owning, riding, enjoying, maintaining and listening to the Italian marque is something only those who are fortunate enough to can fully appreciate. Open the garage door, fire her up - hairs still stand on the back of my neck. Rev-matching to allow smooth down changes coming into a sweeping roundabout, revelling in the burble and pop of the (decadent) standard exhaust cans is something again. You know when you get it right - those hairs stand up again!

Well done Ducati

J.P · 03-11-2016, 05:08 PM

Sounds like you've got the Ducati bug well and truly.

Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye on the forum for stuff going on in the South East next year.

03-11-2016, 05:12 PM

Hey John - Welcome to the forum.

I had a 1200S Stripe for a couple of months

...but now have 1200R

Dirty · 03-11-2016, 05:34 PM

Hello, good evening, welcome...

Stinger101 · 03-11-2016, 05:44 PM

Hi John, welcome from me too. There's a great bunch of guys and gals on here. Another 1200S (non stripe) owner, but completely echo's your sentiments.

Darren69 · 03-11-2016, 05:56 PM

Welcome John, sounds like you have the bug alright. Get an original shape old school one (air or water cooled, it don't matter) and complete the set? oh and then you'll need a SBK for comparison, just so you can see how close they once were. Not to ride of course, but which one 851, 888, 748, 916, 996 or maybe even a Panigale?

Grumpy · 03-11-2016, 07:53 PM

Welcome aboard, and welcome to the dark side. Water cooled monsters are awesome!
I ride a 1200, which ius slowly being modified and have an S4 which is evolving !

Darren69 · 03-11-2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Welcome aboard, and welcome to the dark side. Water cooled monsters are awesome!
I ride a 1200, which is slowly being modified and have an S4 which is evolving !

Yes they are indeed very awesome and all Monsters are designed to evolve. LC is just part of that and I blame Yamaha!. Mostly airheads on here though, lol!

Darren69 · 03-11-2016, 08:55 PM

I'm running the wrong way, lol

Flip · 03-11-2016, 10:57 PM

Welcome along from another air cooled fan from just along the coast in LA!

I know it's close but if ever you pop up Whiteways for a cuppa and there's a '97 900 parked up it could be mine!!

04-11-2016, 05:48 AM

Welcome!

On my second Ducati in less than 12 months

Pedro · 04-11-2016, 07:16 AM

Welcome John

Also a 1200 owner although mine is an R, great bikes! Mine sits alongside a 1993 Monster 900, so I have the original and the latest!

Pedro

Blah blah · 05-11-2016, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayBs

Good evening everybody!

I am pleased to have been a proud owner of two Ducatis over the last couple of years.

#1: 2012 796 in the Corse colour scheme;
#2: 2015 1200s Stripe; naturally in red.

What, no pics ?????

Helloooooo btw

03-11-2016, 05:34 PM	#4
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Hello, good evening, welcome... __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

03-11-2016, 05:56 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,038	Welcome John, sounds like you have the bug alright. Get an original shape old school one (air or water cooled, it don't matter) and complete the set? oh and then you'll need a SBK for comparison, just so you can see how close they once were. Not to ride of course, but which one 851, 888, 748, 916, 996 or maybe even a Panigale? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

03-11-2016, 07:53 PM	#7
Grumpy record breaker!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peterborough Bike: M1200R Posts: 2,154	Welcome aboard, and welcome to the dark side. Water cooled monsters are awesome! I ride a 1200, which ius slowly being modified and have an S4 which is evolving ! __________________ It's not the destination, but the journey that matters Definition of a motorbike, a devise for overtaking cars!

03-11-2016, 08:55 PM	#9
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,038	I'm running the wrong way, lol __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

03-11-2016, 10:57 PM	#10
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Welcome along from another air cooled fan from just along the coast in LA! I know it's close but if ever you pop up Whiteways for a cuppa and there's a '97 900 parked up it could be mine!! __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

03-11-2016, 04:48 PM	#1
JayBs Guest Posts: n/a	Ducati..... Good evening everybody! I am new to the forum, having only joined a week ago. I am pleased to have been a proud owner of two Ducatis over the last couple of years. #1: 2012 796 in the Corse colour scheme; #2: 2015 1200s Stripe; naturally in red. What can I say; owning, riding, enjoying, maintaining and listening to the Italian marque is something only those who are fortunate enough to can fully appreciate. Open the garage door, fire her up - hairs still stand on the back of my neck. Rev-matching to allow smooth down changes coming into a sweeping roundabout, revelling in the burble and pop of the (decadent) standard exhaust cans is something again. You know when you get it right - those hairs stand up again! Well done Ducati

03-11-2016, 05:08 PM	#2
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Sounds like you've got the Ducati bug well and truly. Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye on the forum for stuff going on in the South East next year. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

03-11-2016, 05:12 PM	#3
iMOC Guest Posts: n/a	Hey John - Welcome to the forum. I had a 1200S Stripe for a couple of months ...but now have 1200R

03-11-2016, 05:44 PM	#5
Stinger101 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alcester Bike: M1200s Posts: 241	Hi John, welcome from me too. There's a great bunch of guys and gals on here. Another 1200S (non stripe) owner, but completely echo's your sentiments.

04-11-2016, 05:48 AM	#11
MarkF Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome! On my second Ducati in less than 12 months

04-11-2016, 07:16 AM	#12
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	Welcome John Also a 1200 owner although mine is an R, great bikes! Mine sits alongside a 1993 Monster 900, so I have the original and the latest! Pedro __________________ Monster 1200R! KTM 990 SuperDuke