Hello to follow protocol I thought I would drop an intro - Im based in a village North Bucks, close to 'On yer bike'. My first legal bike was a fizzy so those of you who will remember those glorious 70's will figure the age ..I have never been without a bike since I was 13 and zipping around the garden and have done some racing too in Road Atlanta while working in the US. I wont bore you with the bike list but the most recents have been R1, SP2, F4 (still with me) and also still with me a K1200s, and no I never thought I would buy a Be-eem but it has been an interesting experience not sure if I will keep it but thats another story - I also have an interest in speedy and old 4 wheeled machines but a lot of my time is spend with my two kids - Im a late Dad with much younger wife and a 7 and 5 year old so time is at a premium. Like to visit the gym, cycle and photograph. So what am i doing here ...well facts are that late in life, relatively speaking, I have decided I want a Ducati. I have lusted after a 900SS in the 70's but knew I had no chance of getting to work on a daily basis - Lusted after a 916 when it first came out - had the opportunity to buy but didnt...and now for some reason I have an itch for a 999R/S because I just think they are a drop dead beautiful machine - yep I have read all the books and know it was a flop market wise and yep understand why a lot of people would loathe it as a follow on to the 998 - For those of you old enough it was much like when the ill fated Triumph TR7 followed the TR6 ....(ramble) but just as well we are all different Anyway enough chat - I have also just posted a wanted Ad to see if I can unearth what Im looking for Thanks Steve
Welcome...you will certainly enjoy a 999. The first Duke I had was a 999 and as you will read elsewhere and based on the experience of others, I was concerned that I'd made a big mistake. I thought all this Ducati stuff was a myth and that I'd probably sell it soon. All I can says you need to stick with it and make sure you get your suspension setup done properly for you. Wish I still had it...but that's another story :wink:
Welcome from another new member. I have also recently returned to ducati road riding with the purchase of a St4s. (sensible seat for her who must be obeyed) Previous ducati's owned:- Brand new 750GT, new 350 Mk3, Darmah 900ss. Bikes owned now:- 03 St4s 71 350 racer 34 Rudge racer 87 Kawasaki gpx 750r 39 Rudge Ulster project. Seems like a good forum with loads of useful info and friendly advise. Look forward to reading and contributing more in the future.
Hello and welcome from darkest North Norfolk, I only got my first Duke in May at the tender age of 50 and I love it! You will find it quite different to your other bikes, but if you are anything like me, that first ride will put a grin on your face that just won't go away!
