Good morning folks, After a few years away from bikes (I tried filling the void with cars, but to no avail), I’m back on a Ducati! Technically I’m not a newbie, I think my profile is a few years old, but don’t recall ever introducing myself way back when, so here’s my long-overdue greeting. I’ve always had a thing for Ducati (no, not into mechanophilia!) and even had a very brief attempt at working at Ducati London South before they went bust all those years ago. I’ve decided to treat myself to a 1098R for my 40th and have been obsessively monitoring the weather forecast hoping for some dry spells. I took delivery in December but haven’t yet been able to ride it, so the impatience is really setting in now! Anyway, I look forward to the possibility of meeting some of you. I’ll be trying Ryka’s for the first time once the weather improves (I’m based in Surrey). All the best, Tom
Good choice T0m, i still have the same bike, also in Surrey. D.O.C.* meet at Newlands Corner, first Saturday of the month. *and you don't have to be a member!!
Thanks all for the welcome. And hello fellow 1098R owners, @Chris and @RickyX ! Oooooh, Newlands Corner isn’t too far from me and pothole dependent, could be a decent ride. I need to get the bike serviced (MOT booked for this Saturday), just a question now of whether I get it done before or after the meet. I’ll mull it over and potentially see a few of you there (and I’ll join DOC regardless ) Thanks again everyone, and hope you have a lovely rest of your day.
..have just spent over 10 minutes trying to find the fattest "1098r" thread on here, which we all contributed to, and i think you would like to read but have given up now, might try again tomorrow. (Search engine is pathetic on here.)
