dawning of a new era?

28-02-2011, 05:57 PM

Am excited beyond words. Tomorrow sees my 796 clock his first miles. I can't believe this long-awaited day is almost here. November 2003 I started dreaming of getting a Monster, and 1 March 2011 is the official start of my Monster era.

The chaps at Ducati Manchester have done a sterling job in making sure it happens! And, Buzzbomb, I will be careful

Mr.Number · 28-02-2011, 10:19 PM

Fantastic, im almost jealous, theres not much better than getting out on the open road with a bike youv been waiting for for some time............great bike it is too.

Hope the weather is dry for you.

utopia · 01-03-2011, 02:16 AM

I know how you feel.
I fell in love with a bevel engined 750 sport in 1973 (february, actually).
Finally got my M750 in 2005.
Its now the only road bike I ever want.
Hope your relationship goes as well as mine has.

01-03-2011, 11:47 AM

Thanks, guys. A perfect Monster day. Dry, sunny, calm. Rode rather gingerly – everything all a bit too new at the moment! Love him though. And those Termis are still ringing in my ears. If I get my head down and finish this work, I may be allowed out early for another ride...

01-03-2011, 01:18 PM

The best thing about it is that this feeling is not gonna end

That's how it is in my case, hope yours too.
Enjoy and congratulations!

J.P · 01-03-2011, 01:20 PM

Welcome to the fold and enjoy the Monster. And Qba is right, the grinning doesn't stop.

buzzbomb · 01-03-2011, 08:40 PM

So glad that the termi's are all you wanted, now just imagine if I hadn't insisted that you have them fitted before I delivered it (the olde fart knows best) LOL. Take care and we'll see you soon for the first service...Geoff.

02-03-2011, 09:16 AM

You've been annoyingly right! I woke up still grinning this morning. Another spin round North Yorks at lunchtime I think... the husband's away, so out with my Monster to play

02-03-2011, 12:52 PM

Enjoy it to the Max!!

Happy Days...

05-03-2011, 12:16 AM

Hey Utopia, I had a yellow 750 sport in the late 70's when I was 20. What a pig of a bike!! The first day I took it round to the local youth club to show it off to my mates, it took 40 kicks on the kickstarter to get it going!! Twin coils & twin points & Champion spark plug caps----nightmare!! Nice bike though once sorted.

28-02-2011, 05:57 PM	#1
Desmond Guest Posts: n/a	dawning of a new era? Am excited beyond words. Tomorrow sees my 796 clock his first miles. I can't believe this long-awaited day is almost here. November 2003 I started dreaming of getting a Monster, and 1 March 2011 is the official start of my Monster era. The chaps at Ducati Manchester have done a sterling job in making sure it happens! And, Buzzbomb, I will be careful

28-02-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
Mr.Number Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: merseyside Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 168	.... Fantastic, im almost jealous, theres not much better than getting out on the open road with a bike youv been waiting for for some time............great bike it is too. Hope the weather is dry for you.

01-03-2011, 01:20 PM	#6
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Welcome to the fold and enjoy the Monster. And Qba is right, the grinning doesn't stop. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

01-03-2011, 02:16 AM	#3
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	I know how you feel. I fell in love with a bevel engined 750 sport in 1973 (february, actually). Finally got my M750 in 2005. Its now the only road bike I ever want. Hope your relationship goes as well as mine has.

01-03-2011, 11:47 AM	#4
Desmond Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, guys. A perfect Monster day. Dry, sunny, calm. Rode rather gingerly – everything all a bit too new at the moment! Love him though. And those Termis are still ringing in my ears. If I get my head down and finish this work, I may be allowed out early for another ride...

01-03-2011, 01:18 PM	#5
Qba Guest Posts: n/a	The best thing about it is that this feeling is not gonna end That's how it is in my case, hope yours too. Enjoy and congratulations!

01-03-2011, 08:40 PM	#7
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	So glad that the termi's are all you wanted, now just imagine if I hadn't insisted that you have them fitted before I delivered it (the olde fart knows best) LOL. Take care and we'll see you soon for the first service...Geoff.

02-03-2011, 09:16 AM	#8
Desmond Guest Posts: n/a	You've been annoyingly right! I woke up still grinning this morning. Another spin round North Yorks at lunchtime I think... the husband's away, so out with my Monster to play

02-03-2011, 12:52 PM	#9
JerryT Guest Posts: n/a	Enjoy it to the Max!! Happy Days...

05-03-2011, 12:16 AM	#10
Davefridge Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Utopia, I had a yellow 750 sport in the late 70's when I was 20. What a pig of a bike!! The first day I took it round to the local youth club to show it off to my mates, it took 40 kicks on the kickstarter to get it going!! Twin coils & twin points & Champion spark plug caps----nightmare!! Nice bike though once sorted.