Just joined the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I've owned several Ducati bikes, bought over the years from Italia Moto, and ridden plenty of others as well. My current one is a Monster Challenge bike that only had the "running-in" mileage on when I bought it, so it is like a brand new bike. I have put about 1500 miles on it since and it really is a superb piece of kit. Excellent performance, good handling and (unlike my 999) you can see both ways at junctions without looking under your arms! I'm looking forward to keeping up with Ducati news.
Welcome Colin, Got my one and only Duke from Italia too back in the old shop days- 14 years ago. I still have here but she is off the road now for a full refurb. BTW there is a meet up tomorrow at the Aubourn Royal Oak. See below http://ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/rideouts-or-meets-in-north-lincolnshire.41685/page-4
Hi Johnny, Thanks for the reply and the information on the meet. I can't make this one as I'm away until Wednesday, but will try to make the next. Looking at the thread, I think I may know Rick on the Harley!