Hi from Merseyside...

25-09-2011, 11:00 AM

Morning all!
Just had my account activated, so I thought I'd pop in and introduce myself!

I'm Dave, and I've been riding for a fair few years now, started with a Yam Thundercat back in 1997, moved to a Triumph Speed Triple, and from there to a BMW 1200GS. I had no plans to change the GS until some 'numptie' in a white van decided to reverse over it. One written off beemer and one insurance payout later, and I'm hitting autotrader with a vengeance.

Test rode Gixxers, new (1050) speed triple, Guzzi Le Mans, Aprillia Tuono, but nothing was 'just' right... Ended up chatting to a guy and his wife outside the dealers where I'd just ridden the Tuono, and they were on a Monster S4RS. That was it... I was smitten...

So to cut a long story very short, I tried to find a good one...easier said than done, but eventually I got one... 58 plate Tricolore S4RS. Just need some more good weather to get out and enjoy it...

Hope to meet some of you guys soon!
Dave T.

25-09-2011, 11:32 AM

Hello from another Dave T/ex GS12 rider.
I can't see me doing as many miles on the new Evo as I did on the GS's but I'm certainly enjoying the ones I've done so far. Have fun.

Funkatronic · 25-09-2011, 01:22 PM

Helo and welcome
thats an amazing machine, still hesitant about the extra plumbling but cant help being a little green :-)

seen the weather for next week ? 26 degrees!! your wish might come true

enjoy it

25-09-2011, 02:36 PM

Hi Dave

I know exactly what you mean about 'being smitten'
Never really thought about a Ducati, walked passed their stand at Silverstone and that was it ... Love at first sight !!
Hope you enjoy your new wheels too

Lis

Capo · 25-09-2011, 02:46 PM

Welcome aboard.
Geoff (Buzzbomb) is in your area and also has a MINT Tricolore S4RS

25-09-2011, 08:19 PM

Hi Dave, I'm only 'over the water' from you,

If the weather holds good til next weekend, maybe we could go for a blast somewhere ?

25-09-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Starter Sprag

Hi Dave, I'm only 'over the water' from you,

If the weather holds good til next weekend, maybe we could go for a blast somewhere ?

Yeah, can't do this weekend as I have plans already, but would deffo like to meet for a rideout sometime... I'm usually more of a 'bimbler' than a 'blaster' though... Whereabouts 'over the water' are you? Only ask as I work 'over the water' from me...
Dave.

25-09-2011, 11:06 PM

Alright laaa!

C

buzzbomb · 26-09-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cake

Alright laaa!

C

Hi and welcome Dave...

Ignore Mr Cake (another Dave) hes a bloody woolly-back...

Blimey two tricolore's within a couple of miles...

Rally · 26-09-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzbomb

Blimey two tricolore's within a couple of miles...

Getting a bit common now by the looks of it Geoff!

singletrack · 26-09-2011, 06:34 AM

Welcome.

How on earth did you manage to get a Tricolore?

we need pictures!

J.P · 26-09-2011, 07:04 AM

Welcome Dave, glad you found a nice Tricolore and the last of the water-cooled Monster's, the Testastretta, is a fantastic engine, don't worry about all the plumbing on it.

26-09-2011, 07:24 AM

No worries mate, BTW a bimble is ok too

I'm in sunny New Brighton

buzzbomb · 26-09-2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rally

Getting a bit common now by the looks of it Geoff!

Yes Alun...

But only up north...

26-09-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Small Clanger

Hello from another Dave T/ex GS12 rider.
I can't see me doing as many miles on the new Evo as I did on the GS's but I'm certainly enjoying the ones I've done so far. Have fun.

Yeah, me too... I'd done about 30k miles (8k a year) on the GS when it got squished... don't think the Monster will see too much winter commuting as i'm determined to keep it shiny! The GS was very much a 'tool' to get to work and back, and very good at it too, but it was hard to keep it looking good with living outside and winter riding...

25-09-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
Dave T Guest Posts: n/a	Hi from Merseyside... Morning all! Just had my account activated, so I thought I'd pop in and introduce myself! I'm Dave, and I've been riding for a fair few years now, started with a Yam Thundercat back in 1997, moved to a Triumph Speed Triple, and from there to a BMW 1200GS. I had no plans to change the GS until some 'numptie' in a white van decided to reverse over it. One written off beemer and one insurance payout later, and I'm hitting autotrader with a vengeance. Test rode Gixxers, new (1050) speed triple, Guzzi Le Mans, Aprillia Tuono, but nothing was 'just' right... Ended up chatting to a guy and his wife outside the dealers where I'd just ridden the Tuono, and they were on a Monster S4RS. That was it... I was smitten... So to cut a long story very short, I tried to find a good one...easier said than done, but eventually I got one... 58 plate Tricolore S4RS. Just need some more good weather to get out and enjoy it... Hope to meet some of you guys soon! Dave T. Last edited by Dave T; 25-09-2011 at 01:42 PM..

26-09-2011, 06:34 AM	#11
singletrack Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glossop Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,513	Welcome. How on earth did you manage to get a Tricolore? we need pictures! __________________ A woman can never have too many bikes!

26-09-2011, 07:04 AM	#12
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome Dave, glad you found a nice Tricolore and the last of the water-cooled Monster's, the Testastretta, is a fantastic engine, don't worry about all the plumbing on it. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

25-09-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	Helo and welcome thats an amazing machine, still hesitant about the extra plumbling but cant help being a little green :-) seen the weather for next week ? 26 degrees!! your wish might come true enjoy it

25-09-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Minxy Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Dave I know exactly what you mean about 'being smitten' Never really thought about a Ducati, walked passed their stand at Silverstone and that was it ... Love at first sight !! Hope you enjoy your new wheels too Lis

25-09-2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	Welcome aboard. Geoff (Buzzbomb) is in your area and also has a MINT Tricolore S4RS

25-09-2011, 08:19 PM	#6
Starter Sprag Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Dave, I'm only 'over the water' from you, If the weather holds good til next weekend, maybe we could go for a blast somewhere ?

25-09-2011, 11:06 PM	#8
Mr Cake Guest Posts: n/a	Alright laaa! C

26-09-2011, 07:24 AM	#13
Starter Sprag Guest Posts: n/a	No worries mate, BTW a bimble is ok too I'm in sunny New Brighton