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[Ladybird]

Hi Guys,

I new to this site and I would value some advice from you oldies with all the experience.......

I lookin to take up biking again on a duc (babies, family etc, all done now!!)

[BDG]

Bonsoir and welcome to the board.

You'll get lots of advice,general banter and even Mickey taking here so don't take some of the stuff too serious.

What sort of advice are u after? What type of Ducati are you interested in, sports/supersports/monster/tourer/multi?

There's something for everyone and an absolute goldmine of information here

[Ladybird]

thanx BGD, my 1st reply- I really on here!

I just love the sound of the Ducs and they totally look the biz. I need a bike I can man (or woman) handle as I am 5ft 3 and weigh 8 stone so its a size thing!.

Help...

[Ladybird]

PS what you doing in the water?

[Iconic944ss]

LOL - Welcome Ladybird - sadly, a bad start calling everyone 'Oldies'



I imagine the ladies could advise better - but for your height I guess you would be looking for a Monster of some sort ???
(Cue various responses )

Good luck - Frank

[skidlids]

Hi Ladybird
Not sure if I qualify as a oldie or not as I'm younger than some on this site and older than others.

I got into Ducati ownership a few short years ago and have never regretted it. I say go and get one but at 5' 3" it may have to be a monster, though I'm sure a 748/749 and a like can be altered to suit. We lowered a 600SS for Senna3's wife a couple of years ago which would have suited somebody of your height.

[Ladybird]

opps sorry , I suppose I went for the opposite of 'new' - didnt mean age as in 'past it' but time on this site.

shall i quit now??

[Ladybird]

Thanks Skidlids not much chance of geting a custom lowered job.... seems strange to consider something called a 'monster'

[BDG]

Sorry Ladybird, been wandering round the board having a beak at all the other posts.

Mmmmm! can't comment to well on the size requirement as i'm double your height and one stone heavier, or possibly double the weight and one foot taller.

First guess would be a Monster witha low seat height but equally so i'm not sure of peoples height but some of the ladies ride 996(Redruth) or 750ss(Kwikbitch) and CK will tell you all about Monsters. So i'm sure you'll get loads of advice there. CK's the only one i've met and from memory she's about your height.

I would say that with your size a Multistrada or an ST2 or ST4 are probably not the best choice.

What am i doing in the water? I'm into dirtbikes and offroading and it was just a bit of fun

[Edited on 13-8-2004 by BDG]

[BDG]

|Good evening Skids ya young pup