Ever The Optimist Part 4

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by mervyn, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. Well,I have done it again. In a moment of complete madness a few weeks ago I bought another totally inappropriate bike.:) Well to be totally honest it wasn't all my fault,Mrs Mervyn saw a photo of it and said that I really should have it:upyeah:.
    It was P1010024 (1).JPG bought from a really nice guy on this Forum-he was good enough to deliver it to me,by van,personally.
    Today was the day for my first ride.the planets were aligned correctly,the weather was fine,and all the omens were good.Off I went.I was not to be disappointed,the riding position was pretty good for my old bones and I felt part of the bike after only a few minutes riding.Lots to like about the bike both visually and sensory.lovely big rev counter right in sight,smooth gear change,and an exhaust note to die for.:) The bike rides beautifully and is very confidence inspiring-doesn't take much to get up to naughty speed numbers:Angelic: The brakes are phenomenal.What was very impressive was the acceleration in the higher gears,very intoxicating.
    All in all I must say this is one exciting and beautiful machine,and I feel priviledged to have it in my garage.
    My ride was soon over,but the grin factor has lasted me all day.:upyeah:
     
    #1 mervyn, Jun 9, 2016
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  2. Nice one!
     
    #2 TT600, Jun 9, 2016
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  3. Hi @mervyn , first of all, do you have a Mrs Merv mk2 hiding anywhere? She's got great taste and coupled with a "go and get it" it's a marriage made in heaven!!
    A beautiful bike you got yourself there Mervyn, I hope you enjoy it as much as I love its baby brother, a credit to its previous owner,
    Plenty of gentle miles Mervyn, and keep up the optimism, :upyeah:
    Only a couple more weeks and my spine should be ready for the first ride of 2016:)
     
    #3 andyt749, Jun 9, 2016
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  4. Thank you for your kind words Andy.I think Mrs Mervyn has got a great deal of patience with me and indulging my 'bike problem'.
    Very good wishes for your spine recovery,and your first ride of 2016,that will be a red letter day for you for sure.
    Gentle and careful miles for you as well,and no overdoing it.:upyeah:
     
    #4 mervyn, Jun 9, 2016
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  5. :kiss: you can give mrs mervin this
     
    #5 6GR, Jun 9, 2016
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  6. d nt kno whts the prob w th spine mate,, but look f wrd to many many miles of comfort on that 999,, a zzz been hundreds f miles on my 749 and nvr had a prob,, enjoy ....
     
    #6 6GR, Jun 9, 2016
  7. Good to see you have at last bought one of the prettier Ducati's Merv :upyeah:
     
    #7 Exige, Jun 9, 2016
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  8. Oh you lucky Merv lovely looking bike and pleased that you have got out and had a little bonding session
    You have a lovely Mrs Merv too
    X
     
    #8 Ducbird, Jun 9, 2016
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