Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > I've been naughty

[keefer]

congratulations.
hope you don't like the new bike when it comes out
you will need a new garage

[Redruth]

Thanks TP. The one I rode had a pretty hard suspension set up. I bounced out of the seat at one point. But the one I've bought was owned by a small guy and has been set much softer, apparently, so shouldn't need too much tweaking.

You're right Keefer, I already have to make arrangements to keep the Duchess elsewhere, after she's had some surgery and a face lift. I'm thinking, polished pipes, repair the tank, tidy up all the paintwork and then keep her in my Mum's garage (where there's space for four bikes ) and just take her out occasionally, on dry days, to enjoy my real Ducati Icon and that throbbing 996 engine. Just have to break the news to my Mum when she's back from Cornwall (eek!). She thinks I'm mad for riding one bike, let alone three.

Do I sound smug?

[TP]

Originally Posted by Redruth

Do I sound smug?

Bearing in mind I no longer own a motorcycle of any description - YES!

You'll love it though, well done

Shouldn't you be out riding it!

[Steve M]

nice one woofey

and while I'm here, thanks for the Pronto Assen write up, 'twas good.

[Redruth]

Originally Posted by TP

Bearing in mind I no longer own a motorcycle of any description - YES!

You'll love it though, well done

Shouldn't you be out riding it!

She's being serviced and cleaned up for collection next Thursday. Would love to have taken her away yesterday but the offer of the service, MOT and a clean up was too good to turn down. Also, I have to go there with Joanna next week as she has to bring home the standard exhaust.

[Redruth]

Martin - hope you're back in the UK soon to join a BHCN rideout. I'll be out on the Duchess on Sunday but hope to take the new one through her paces with the boys later this month. When are you next back from Poland?

I'd also hoped to join Gizmo and Linzi, Lily and JPM on a trip to Scotland this month but their dates clash with the Riders For Health night.

Definitely need to get out and about on her. Anyone got any weekend trips planned later this month that I could tag along with?

What is it about Ducatis that make you not be able to sell them? Managed to ditch 2 husbands, no trouble, but can't bring myself to sell one Ducati. I think I need counselling

[TP]

Originally Posted by Redruth

She's being serviced and cleaned up for collection next Thursday. Would love to have taken her away yesterday but the offer of the service, MOT and a clean up was too good to turn down. Also, I have to go there with Joanna next week as she has to bring home the standard exhaust.

I hope you've got a big ride planned for Thursday then!

I hope you enjoy her!

[NBs996]

Oooo ruthie, you are a bad girl!
Have to admit the same thing about those cyclops bikes - they've grown on me too. Prefer the satin black, but red's good for any italian motor.
Enjoy

[antonye]

Nice one Ruth, welcome to the 3 Ducatis club

[ricco749s]

Ruth - glad youv'e seen the light - the only draw back is that you'll now have to endure the constant negative vibes from those that still prefer the now 'getting a little dated looking' previous model in its various forms! Stick a power commander on it and it will be even sweeter - mine was the best all round (and I use those 2 additional words with care) Ducati of the 10 Ducatis I've now owned including my current 999r....