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Twinfan
23-Apr-2006, 17:25
As the title says really! Been out for about 3 hours or so today, and two tanks of fuel later I think I'm getting a bit of confidence back :)

I've had the forks dropped thorugh the yokes one ring to quicken up the steering a little, other than that it's on factory settings. It's bloody perfect on the road - handles superbly and with a bit more weight over the front it's got a better front end feel than before. Awesome! Just need to improve my lines and observation a bit more, so I'll be looking into some advanced training.

Big thanks again to all the guys at Ducati Manchester who rebuilt the bike and serviced it over winter. It's running great and I've started to remember just how superb the 749S is :D

See you all at Oulton Park for the BSB on Monday????

[Edited on 23-4-2006 by Twinfan]

Dibble
23-Apr-2006, 18:50
good to hear you are back out there mate ....

KeefyB
23-Apr-2006, 19:16
Nice one TF.Glad its all going well for you.

andyb
23-Apr-2006, 19:21
Is it still yellow?:lol::lol:

Twinfan
23-Apr-2006, 20:39
Ha ha - course it is Andy! Looks awesome :cool:

mark749s
23-Apr-2006, 20:45
Nice one TF
Just got back from a 170 miler round south and mid wales. My neck is killing me!!!!!!

Mark

kwikbitch
23-Apr-2006, 21:03
Well done that man!...
It's spring..more nice days to get that confidence back:D

Twinfan
23-Apr-2006, 21:47
Yep, I've been waiting for the perfect day to get a few hours in. I was dead nervous before I went out, but it went great.

You can't beat the sound of a testastretta motor with Termis on the overrun :D

andys 900ss
23-Apr-2006, 21:53
Nice one Dave:bouncy:

Good to see you enjoying your pride & joy once again !!!

Got out on my Duke yesterday for a short blat, one of a kind these Dukes.

Andy

Twinfan
23-Apr-2006, 22:08
Cheers mate - you coming over for the Mega Meet next Sunday, or the BSB?

andys 900ss
23-Apr-2006, 22:10
Yes, I think the Notts lot are doing a run over to the mega meet, you going?

Andy

Twinfan
23-Apr-2006, 22:53
Hope so. It's the Manchester Guitar SHow on the same day, so I'm going to try and do both (one AM, one PM). Let me know what time you'll be at the Mega Meet and I'll make sure I'm there when you are.

phoenix n max
23-Apr-2006, 23:29
Well Done - take your time - enjoy :)

spartacus
27-Apr-2006, 10:56
Good to hear you're enjoying the bike. They are rather good I think :cool:

Ducnow
27-Apr-2006, 18:44
Gald to know your enjoying it and getting you confidence back :)