Thanks everyone,it\'s been great.
 

As some of you have no doubt realised I have been selling off the trick bits off my 888 over the last few weeks(Thanks to everyone who bought stuff,still got a couple of parcels to send and a few cheques waiting to come in)with this in mind I`m going to sell the 888 in virtually stock trim bar suspension,lightweight flywheel and white wheels.The reason for this is a combination of things,work/money(or lack of it) and family commitments.

This will be the first time this millenium that I haven`t had a Ducati in the garage and to be honest I`m quite looking forward to it:puzzled:My intention is to take at least a year out from bikes.Sitting here this time of the year on a cold wet night in front of the computer it seems straight forward enough,but I know come the summer time it will be easier said than done, but by then I expect the bike to be sold, but even so I still think it will be hard,but that new found time will be spent with my family,something I haven`t been doing lately.

With no bike I`ll be stepping down as Norfolk RO,but I`m sure there`s enough Ducatisti in Norfolk to take the role on;)
As long as they don`t hang about with the old BHC:lol:they`ll be fine

Speaking of the BHC,that will be the biggest thing I`ll miss,rideouts(and I use that word loosely:lol: )with the likes of Keefy,Fordie,Jools and Glyn etc. I could go on allnight about those guys,but if I do I`ll start blubbering:( If you haven`t been out on one of their rideouts you really must make the effort,you haven`t lived till you`ve been out with the BHC;)

I`m still going to keep an eye on the board and have a post now and again,well a least till the bike is sold:lol: ,but not to the extent I have been.

As a member of three Ducati clubs over the years this is by far the most lively,informative and freindly,but you already new that didn`t you;) and long may that continue.

So if anyone wants to buy a cheap tidy 888 you know where to find one.

Graham

sorry to hear that Graham
family does always come first though
hope evey thing works out
i'm hope the situation improvesand that desire will return in the next few years and we'll see you on a r/o at some point in time

as for the bhc you can always tell us how great we are
we can take all that

All the best Graham, don't be a stranger.

Roy

Brings a tear to the eye ya mad bugger. Hope life see you fit and wealthy enough to come back soon and get that SP4 that's got your name on it. :)

Cheers,

Denim Demon.

Hey,dont go too far,some of us still need answers to 888 questions.If it hadnt been for yourself and other members Id still have a large box of parts on the garage floor!.
All the best,and Thank You.

Graham, I do hope we still get to see you sometimes mate?
maybe you can take on the role of donut & tea lady;) at trackdays & races.

You better stay here tho mate - I dont want to have to resort to emails instead:P

C
xx

Take it easy fella - a tough call, but you're heart will tell you if its right.

Enjoy
Tim

Thanks Graham, - for everything that you have done for this Club especially the BMF. We need somebody to fill his boots then?

[Edited on 14-12-2005 by Ian]

Ciao Graham, a presto...

I'm sad to hear that mate but if it's the right thing then it's the right thing.

Take it easy big fella and I hope we see you around still.

Take care mate and come back soon :cool:

I`m not sad TP,I`m quite looking forward to being bikeless in a strange kinda way,the only thing which is saddening is not bumping into people like yourself,that`s the thing which I`ll miss the most.

I'm touched that you single me out - you're a good bloke and you'll still a big part of this club whether the 888 is in your garage or someone elses.

If you can make it to one of the DSC track days I'm sure I could get you out on my 998R if you fancy it. Ask Ali what it's like, he quite liked it at Brands.

Na,"people like you" you old convict:lol:

Oh ok, **** off then you big poof!

;)

:(:sniff:

sorry mate ...

... i meant big HAIRY poof!

:lol:

:(

Sparkin mate...

What can I say, that leaves the field clear for Glyn to be the maddest bugger in the DSC.

Don't be a stranger, and if you feel the need for a blat on a DSC trackday, I've got two bikes now tha knows

Bugger......

Who else will keep me amused with over optimistic lines into the Gooseneck or tow me around the back end of rainy Naaaaarfuk?

Still, you know where we are mate.

Stay in touch...

;)

Graham, i don't know you that well, but i do know you're a real star. Good luck with things and all the best for the future and hope to see you back in due course.

Do you still want to organise the BMF?:devil::lol: I'll get my coat quickly, time to hide.

Best of luck mate,don't run away and hide,keep in touch either on the board or phone(YOU will have to ring ME,be blowed if i'm racking up MY phone bill!!:),i'm lucky i can even afford a phone after the way you do deals!!

Sparkin. Going to miss you, Im sure you are doing the right thing as far as Shirley and the family are concerned, us of farts of the BHC will have to soldier on and raid other parts of the Kingdom. We did have some good times together for sure and who nows may be we will again ,I hope so . If we are ever "down your way" im sure the kettle will be on . Keep a look out on this board now and then Once a Ducati man all ways a Ducati man .Thanks for the kind words about the BHC Im proud to run we these tossers as well . Go Safe Best Regards 4D

[Edited on 15-12-2005 by Fordie]

Sparkin,

Sorry to hear this, I can't imagine how difficult its been taking your 888 apart, it looked stunning at Cadwell ....

Don't go completely missing mate ...

Pietro

Lived or nearly died,eh mate??!!;):devil::lol:
I know you have your reasons for giving up bikes,....I had to do it for a while.Family does come first.
Just dont be a stranger tho,...keep in touch mate.:)

All the best Graham, it's going to be a loss for all of us.


Kind regards,

Rob

Best of luck, and I hope it all works out for you :)

Have i missed something here? Is it compulsory to have a bike, ney a ducati, to banter on this web site?

Why go any where?

I sold my 998 a couple of years ago, does that mean i cant contribute to the 998 section?

Yes, now bloody stay out!

Go to move with the times mate................your so yesterday...998, jerez............etc:lol::lol:
Us Northern Hemisphere lot do tend to set the trend though, you southern lot are so behind! I see that big sideburns are the latest fashion! What next Flairs...........:lol::lol:

I guess the news hasn't filtered north yet - retro is in!

Best you have a word to King Carlos and get him to shave his off then ;)

"Best you have a word to King Carlos and get him to shave his off then!"

See, my point exactly!

No, it's not compulsory to have a Ducati or any bike, but do you remember when you had measles, or tonsilitis, or had just been grounded when you were a kid? You couldn't go to the match, or go swimming, or anything at all. You could only look through the window at all your mates having fun. Remember how sick that used to make you feel?

Can't speak for Graham but from my own point of view if I'd had to make a heavy hearted decision to sell my beloved Ducati, and not just sell the Duke but to give up bikes completely for a while, I don't think I would want to look at this site either.

For me it would just be torture reading about all the good times other people were having on rideouts and trackdays knowing that there was no way I could join in for the foreseeable future.

Well, fom what ive read so far in this thread, you must be a decent bloke.
So take care and hopefully you will be on another bike..........no another Ducati soon.;)

P.s. those BHC rideouts are quite cheeky...........
DC.:burn:;)

Wise words again from the mighty J:rodent::rodent:ls Like I said I`ll be kicking around till the old gals gone(don`t think that will be to long)but to a watch others....................na

That`s typical of you,you tight northern get:P:lol: Get a bargain and still not satisfied:lol:

Thanks everyone,it\'s been great.
 

Once a biker always a biker, rush back soon Graham and ta for the goodies, jeez... you forgot to sell that trick lightweight flywheel ;)

Best of luck for the future Graham - think we only met once at the dinner dance in the bar:D

Charlie,

I can't believe Graham forgot to sell you anything-Hes just noy that kind of bloke!!If the bike had fuel in the tank and air in the tyres he will have charged you for it-trust me!:D

Graham-bargain?I could have bought a row of terraced houses and employed the families that lived in them for that price!!Don't worry i'm sure the money will go towards another Combine Harvester and Tractor!!Good luck!!:D:D

This is what isn`t standard,but staying to be sold with the bike,Hyperpro suspension front and rear,white wheels and lightweight flywheel,extras include air in tyres and grease in bearings,no fuel tho:lol:

:o:(
Spent 10 years on that road myself mate and it ain’t so bad…don’t leave it to long though.