Newbie In south Devon

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013.

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  1. Hi All, I've joined the forum & my first post is in the Sport Touring section. I am a veteran of various rides from Simpson 70cc to Honda Blackbird via FJ12000, ZZR600 etc. My bike choices have always been influenced by need for the "uvver arf" to be comfy as pillion. Her favourite has always been the FJ1200 which we toured extensively on for which it was brilliant. Have been auditioning ST2, ST3 & soon ST4S. I really love the power delivery of these bikes. Can't comment on legendary handling yet as short test rides on unfamiliar roads doesn't give enough opportunity to relax into the bike to push it (at least not for me). I am hoping that with adjustment I'll be able to reach the ground with more than just tiptoes though. I am not the tallest rider....

    Looking forward to attending the Bristol Italian auto moto festival next year on my own Ducati.

    Stay safe....
     
    #1 Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013
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  2. hello and welcome to the forum, few of us in the south west, im near Plymouth, kev
     
    #2 kev cornwall, Oct 4, 2013
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  3. Hi Kev,
    Thanks, I'm near Dartmouth, so not too far away!
     
    #3 Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013
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  4. Alright Dave :smile:
     
    #4 El Toro, Oct 4, 2013
  5. No, it's Mark actually! haha!
     
    #5 Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013
  6. BTW I see I am classed as a 'Junior Member' pretty unusual for someone of my age!
     
    #6 Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013
  7. just noticed im a senior, not happy im only a 49 year old kid WTH
     
    #7 kev cornwall, Oct 4, 2013
  8. Welcome.

    I'm in Ashburton- only a quick blast away ;)
     
    #8 Balmy, Oct 4, 2013
  9. Welcome to the mad-house... I'm just up the road from Kev ( when I'm in the UK ). Hoping to have my own ST4 back on the road in November...
     
    #9 JR45, Oct 4, 2013
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  10. Hi all, thanks for the generous welcome. I'm 49 year old kid also Kev!
     
    #10 Ripsnort40, Oct 4, 2013
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  11. Welcome!

    I'm just outside Newton Abbot - we could have our own Devon Chapter at this rate :upyeah:
     
    #11 cockneyjanner, Oct 4, 2013
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  12. I'm far away up the road from you but welcome to the forum
     
    #12 Ducbird, Oct 4, 2013
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  13. Howdo & Welcome - I'm down in Pointy Head land - Callington :biggrin:
     
    #13 Pablo Pirate, Oct 4, 2013
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  14. crazy to see all the devon peeps on here, i used to live in Torquay but worked in Newton, Totnes & Exeter. Small world guys, but im moving from Marbella to Oxford so hope to see a few people there :) welcome btw
     
    #14 MarkusWeiss, Oct 4, 2013
  15. hi mark i'm new here too but have a few years on you mate 56 but dont tell any one lol
     
    #15 dougindoors, Oct 4, 2013
  16. There's none of that 2 finger braking for these guys you know - they like to keep all 6 fingers firmly on the lever! :biggrin:
     
    #16 cockneyjanner, Oct 4, 2013
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  17. Hello and welcome from an ST3 owner! They're an incredibly comfortable and well handling bike ( well in my opinion anyway) and I don't think you'll be disappointed.
     
    #17 Archer17, Oct 5, 2013
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  18. That's ok Mark, El Toro calls everyone Dave.....it's a carry over from Trigger on Only Fools and Horses....as far as I can tell.
    I'm in Plymouth and have just swopped my 999S for a Red/white stripe Diavel...happy days.
     
    #18 alanp, Oct 5, 2013
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  19. ET has memory loss it's his age
    Just humour him and Dave :)
     
    #19 Ducbird, Oct 5, 2013
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  20. I never realised that there were so many ducatiforum members in my home area - maybe we should organise a get-together some time ?
     
    #20 JR45, Oct 5, 2013
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